They’ve been an indisputable force on the international jazz and pop scenes for more than 40 years. Now Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Alan Paul and Janis Siegel, better known as THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER, bring their vocal prowess to Rudder Auditorium to kick-off the 2010-11 OPAS season.

AMERICAN BLUEGRASS MASTERS
Thursday, October 14 (7:30 PM) • Rudder Theatre
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When it comes to American Bluegrass, it doesn’t get any better or more authentic than this. For the first time in 50 years, Grammy Winner JD Crowe and Grand Ole Opry legend Bobby Osborne unite with the hottest bluegrass singers and pickers in the world.

The international dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR comes to the OPAS season direct from its record-breaking run on Broadway! You've seen Ballroom dance on shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance."

This popular series of books started with a mouse. Then it was a pig. Now it’s the cat’s turn. And this cat is singing and dancing! In this hijinks-filled musical, the cat asks his friend Laura for some sprinkles for his cupcake.

Santa’s sleigh arrives early this season with a gift from The Emerald Isle! Kick-off your family’s holiday with an Irish Christmas concert starring Irish Tenor RONAN TYNAN. In great demand as a soloist with major international symphonies, he is considered one of the most renowned tenors in the world.

The most beautiful love story ever told comes to life with this lush, romantic production of the Broadway musical that’s perfect for all generations. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the Brazos Valley!

Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail."

THE COLOR PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world.

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads.
And a trip down the aisle
you’ll never forget!
Over 40 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over five years since Fred Garbo filled Rudder Auditorium to capacity with his mind-boggling inflatable inventions. That means it’s time to introduce an entirely new audience to the extraordinary, hilarious and technicolor world of Fred Garbo.

From the acting company that brought last season’s To Kill a Mockingbird, comes another classic American play – BUS STOP. Set in the 1950s, William Inge’s warm and affectionate comedy brings together a variety of down-home characters passing one another in a street corner restaurant.

Unforgettable in every way. Close your eyes…soak in the sound…and for just a moment, you’ll think think Nat King Cole himself has stepped to the microphone. Showman Joe Bourne has been winning over jazz fans for years with his smooth and soft baritone perfectly emulating the legendary Nat King King Cole.