5 New Shows Coming to the Brighton Center for Performing Arts

The Brighton Center for Performing Arts was built with school bond money in 1992 as a perk for the community as well as a professional place for students to use and learn about theater arts.

The venue currently offers international talent and big name comics and musicians. Check out the entertainment line up coming soon.

1. Women Fully Clothed
Ladies Night Out -  Saturday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.
$30 standard/$36 priority

• A critically acclaimed theatrical comedy show, Women Fully Clothed takes everyday life, adds a dash of hilarity and puts it on stage for an unparalleled evening of laughter. Whether exploring mother-daughter relationships, cross border shopping, board room banter, or craft shows, these women charm their audiences with uproarious sketches and razor sharp songs. The cast includes Robin Duke (Saturday Night Live, SCTV), Jayne Eastwood (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Chicago, Hairspray), Kathryn Greenwood (Whose Line Is It Anyway, Wind At My Back), and Teresa Pavlinek (The Jane Show, History Bites). This may be ladies night at the theater, but if you’re not out hunting, men, you’ll enjoy this show, too.

• Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy® nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway?, are headed to Brighton to present an evening of interactive comedy. Working with suggestions from the audience, Colin and Brad create hilarious and original scenes…. just like a live version of ‘Whose Line’! Throughout the evening, the show becomes truly interactive as audience members are called to the stage to participate in the uproarious fun. Colin and Brad have played to sold-out venues all over the country. Don’t miss the most exciting comedy event of the year! VIP tickets include an after-glow party at Downtown Main Martini Bar. Visit with Colin and Brad after the show,  and enjoy Downtown Main’s delicious hors d’oeuvres (cash bar).

• Dave Mason is a living rock legend. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the band he co-founded, Traffic. A master guitarist, vocalist and composer, Mason penned some of Traffic’s most popular songs as well as a string of solo hits including Feelin’ Alright, Only You Know and I Know, Every Woman in The World to Me, We Just Disagree, and Mr. Fantasy. Be amongst the first to see Dave’s newly produced show, Traffic Jam as Dave takes his audience on a visual and musical tour of  his early days with Traffic leading up to his more recent solo music. This is a don’t-miss rock and roll blast from the past.

• When a child sees these magnificent animals up close there’s an immediate connection and concern about wildlife and wild places. Peter Gros has nearly 30 years of field experience with captive wildlife. In his popular live presentations, Peter shares his exciting animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales. He highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members, and telling inspirational stories dealing with issues of conservation, travel, and wildlife filming. A Word About the Animals: The animal ambassadors appearing with Peter are licensed both state and federal and fully insured. The animals are hand raised on bottles or have been rescued so they are completely imprinted on people. When they’re not visiting theaters in fun filled educational presentations they’re visiting schools with students of all ages to help connect children to our Natural world. The hand raised animals ambassadors associate people with food rewards and affection. In other words, they are spoiled.

• Conguero and composer Alberto Nacif brings together a group of superlative musicians to perform his original music. Alberto, Jose “Pepe” Espinosa (one of the best percussionists of his generation), powerhouse timbalero Javier Barrios and young piano master Wesley Reynoso form the Latin core of the group. Also featured are exciting musicians Pat Prouty (Bass), Russell Miller (Sax and Flute), Paul Finkbeiner (Trumpet) and Chris Smith (Trombone). These tasteful musicians’ interpretation of this music is evocative and sensuous, and true to its Cuban Roots. Aguanko is featured in the Summer 2013 issue of Jazziz Magazine.