Auditorium Theatre 2018-19 Issue 1 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

4 | AUDITORIUM THEATRE 2018-19 | September 26 - November 16, 2018 Welcome Letter from Rachel Freund and John Svoboda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 When Women Ruled the World: Dr. Kara Cooney on Egyptology and Ancient Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Nightmare Before Christmas: By the Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Oh, What a Night: Frankie Valli Returns to the Auditorium Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 All About Amalia: Ballet Folklórico de México at the Auditorium Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Today's Program Talking with Ate9 Dance Company's Danielle Agami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 We Live the History: Restoration Never Rests!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 129 Years of History: About the Auditorium Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Thank You, Mel Katten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Donor Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Auditorium Theatre Board and Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Facilities and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cover Photo: (September 26, November 16) Auditorium Theatre, photo by Erik Marthaler. (October 31-November 1) The Nightmare Before Christmas , photo courtesy of Disney. Presentations licensed by Disney. © All rights reserved. (November 3) Frankie Valli, photo by Richard Beland. (November 10-11) Ballet Folklórico de México, photo courtesy of Ballet Folklórico de México. American Ballet Theatre — Whipped Cream APRIL 11–14, 2019 A Whole New World of Alan Menken MARCH 30, 2019 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater MARCH 6–10, 2019 National Geographic Live — Pink Boots and a Machete JANUARY 24, 2019 *Applies to select shows. Subject to change, restrictions apply. Mireya Mayor, photo by Brent Stirton. | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Jacqueline Green, photo by Andrew Eccles. | Alan Menken, photo by Frazer Harrison . | American Ballet Theatre’s Betsy McBride in Whipped Cream, photo by Ruven Afanador. Call 312.341.2300 or visit theaud.us/groupreserve to book today! GROUPS OF 10+ SAVE 10–20% * PLUS PAY NO PER TICKET FEES! 2018–19 SEASON FEATURING