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  • Arturo Sandoval playing the trumpet.

    Arturo Sandoval — Jazzed As Ever

    Few musicians have collected the variety of awards that Arturo Sandoval has — not only is he a 10-time Grammy Award winner, but he’s a 19-time nominee, an Emmy-winner, a six-time Billboard Award winner, and a recipient of the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom. It comes as no surprise that this master jazz trumpeter was… Read More

  • Mr. Popper and his wife on stage with a penguin puppet.

    Bringing a Classic Children’s Tale to Life

    Mr. Popper’s Penguins hits the Lincoln Center stage March 24th for two wacky, waddling, family-friendly performances. Many may recognize the title from the 2011 movie starring Jim Carrey — but these penguins have a much lengthier history than the movie lets on. Published in 1938, Mr. Popper’s Penguins was written by Richard Atwater, with later collaboration… Read More

  • Sally Bowles on stage with other Cabaret members.

    What You Don’t Know About Cabaret

    When many people think of Cabaret, their first mental image is of Liza Minnelli sporting her iconic black pixie cut and blue eyeshadow, tipping her bowler hat to the audience. But the history of the musical is far richer than this piece of pop culture. The story of Cabaret starts with Christopher Isherwood, one of… Read More

  • "Let It Be" cast members dressed as The Beatles during the Sergeant era on stage.

    The Reunion That Never Was

    What if The Beatles had reunited 10 years after their break-up? In the revamped production Let It Be, that question gets answered by one of the West End’s most popular musical productions coming to the Fort Collins Lincoln Center March 28. Showcasing the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band, the original production Let It… Read More

  • Iliza Shlesinger wearing black in front of a black background.

    Unleash the Party Goblin with Iliza Shlesinger

    Comedian Iliza Shlesinger, youngest winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, will perform at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center March 17. We got the scoop on what to expect and her advice on how to responsibly release your inner party goblin — the subconscious creature from her famous bit. Your show is on St. Patrick’s Day… Read More

  • Six people holding instruments laughing in front of a white background.

    Mix It Up with SHUFFLE

    Music fans know what it’s like to hit shuffle on their iPods. For one song, it’s ’80s pop, the next is Mozart, followed by a little bit a folk, and then mathcore. It confuses friends because they can’t figure out exactly what genre of music you like. Frankly, not even you are sure what kind… Read More

  • Christopher Cross wearing a blue pinstriped suit with a straw hat holding a guitar.

    Christopher Cross Sails into Fort Collins

    What can audiences expect when they see five-time Grammy Award-winner, Christopher Cross? “To be amazed,” says Cross, who prefers to play more intimate venues like the Lincoln Center on February 23. One of the most successful adult contemporary artists of all time, Cross garnered wide acclaim in the 80’s. He won prestigious Grammy Awards including Record of… Read More