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Experience concerts live theatre right
in Richmond Hill and Newmarket, Ontario. Find great theatre art events including concerts,
comedy shows, ballet, drama and dance; all taking place in the Richmond Hill and Newmarket
area. Plan a fantastic evening of the arts today with the help of NewmarketDirect.info.
You'll be surprised by what Richmond Hill and Newmarket, Ontario has to offer by way of
art and theatre.
The following concerts are presented in various locations in Richmond Hill
and Newmarket Ontario.
November | December |
2013: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October |
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November 29, 7:30 p.m.
Suite Thursdays Liam Kelly
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Richmond Hill born and raised comedian Liam Kelly has been making audiences laugh for nearly twenty years. Liam is an accomplished improviser, sketch comedian and stand up and can be seen running Richmond Hill's only weekly comedy show, Devilishly Good Comedy every Saturday night at St. Louis Bar and Grill. With credits including The Second City and Yuk Yuks, Liam is also proud to teach Class Clowns. Class Clowns is an introduction to comedy for teenagers in Richmond Hill in association with the Humber College School of Comedy. |
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December 2, 7 p.m.
Iranian National Choir and Orchestra Third Performance
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Kamal Taravati founded Nava in 1987 and the Iranian National Choir in 2007. The Choir group, originally composed of enthusiastic university students, flourished into an integral part of the Iranian-Canadian artistic community. 'Iranian National Choir and Orchestra' is an affiliate of Nava Music Centre. Nava's goal is to provide an opportunity to introduce Toronto audiences to the richness and diversity of Iranian music through different times. Third performance of Iranian National Choir and Orchestra will be a concert of 'Persistent orchestral works of prominent poets and musicians'. |
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December 6, 8 p.m.
Songs of the Season with Robert Pilon
presented by Mackenzie Health Foundation
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts |
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December 8, 8 p.m.
Holiday Spectacular on the Hill
presented by Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra
At this annual event, audiences experience music and elements of the holiday season, interpreted through the creative lens of the RHPO. Hear Tchaikovsky like never before. This year, the Not Affiliated Big Bang joins the RHPO to present 'The Nutcracker,' through the narration, Tchaikovsky's score, and Duke Eliington's jazz arrangement. A new twist on E.T.A. Hoffman's story, The Nutcracker and the King of Mice, will delight audiences of all ages with swing and sophistication. |
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December 13, 7:30 p.m.
Suite Thursdays Sharon Matthews
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Sharron Matthews gets around...and in the interest of clarity...without being tongue in cheek or chatty. Sharron Matthews took the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm, garnering amazing reviews for her one woman show, 'Jesus Thinks I'm Funny', which was named one of the 'Best of the Fest' by the Scotsman newspaper, out of 2800 shows. Following the Edfringe, Sharron toured the show to London's Leicester Square theatre to sold out audiences. Her New York cabaret debut, 'Sharron Matthews Superstar: World Domination Tour 2010', was named '#1 Cabaret in New York City in 2010' by Andrew Martin of NiteLifeExchange and WPAT Radio. In 2012, Sharron's new show 'Sharron Matthews Superstar: Gold' will start in Toronto and then travel to the Edinburgh Fringe, London, and New York City. In October, she makes first visit to South Africa to perform in the inaugural Cape Town Cabaret Festival. (She....gets around.) |
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December 22, 8 p.m.
Jason McCoy Christmas Show
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Celebrate the holiday season with Canadian Country Music star and Country Male Vocalist of the Year Jason McCoy. In this interactive Christmas show, guests drop by on the big screen to join Jason for holiday favourites, and McCoy originals. Join Jason for an evening of sing-alongs, requests and laughter as Richmond Hill shares the spirit of the season with this extraordinary artist. |
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December 31, 10 pm
New Year’s Eve
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Dance your way into 2013!
The RHCPA follows up on last year's wildly successful event with another New Year's Eve celebration that will have you moving until midnight and beyond. Join the Blackboard Blues Band as we transform the largest stage in York Region into Richmond Hill's premiere dance floor. Conveniently located in the heart of the historic downtown, the RHCPA is the perfect location to ring in the New Year with friends, family and world class entertainment. |
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January 15, 2013 8 p.m.
Lucille Chung
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Canadian pianist Lucille Chung has been acclaimed for her "stylish and refined performances" by Gramophone magazine, "combining vigor and suppleness with natural eloquence and elegance". Since making her debut at the age of ten with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra she has performed with over 60 leading orchestras in over 30 countries. An artist of unparalleled talent, multiple award winner Lucille Chung makes her Richmond Hill debut. |
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January 25, 2013 8 p.m.
America
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Perennial classic-rock favorite America have spent the last forty years creating a musical legacy built on their trademark harmonies and timeless sound. They hit the top of the charts with their signature song A Horse With No Name and became a global household name with an impressive string of hits including I Need You, Ventura Highway, Tin Man, Sister Golden Hair and You Can Do Magic. Four decades later America is touring the world and still thrilling audiences with their unique sound and uplifting music. |
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| February |
February 1, 7:30 p.m.
PokerStars Presents Comedian Gerry Dee
presented by PokerStars
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Gerry Dee is the star and creator of CBC's hit sitcom Mr. D, author of Teaching: It's Harder Than It Looks, and also appears on Gerry Dee Sports Reporter on The Score. He is a former Canadian Comedy Award winner for Best Comic in Canada and was on NBC's Last Comic Standing. Catch Gerry Dee on 'The Real mr.d' Comedy Tour' where he will touch upon marriage, fatherhood and his years as a teacher. Gerry Dee is a comedian you do not want to miss. He will provide you with a night of laughter you will never forget. |
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February 14, 8 p.m.
LOVE TRAIN REVUE We are Family!
presented by Sher St. Kitts
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Love songs to Celebrate Black History Month, Valentines Day, Love & Family
Starring George St. Kitts with Family & Friends
Sounds of Caribbean - Calypso, Reggae, Bob Marley jams; Sounds of Motown; Rat Pack Jazz, Funk, Blues and Soul!
Featured musical artists TBA
Assistant Musical Director - Alex St. Kitts
Visual Art Exhibition by Quincy Morrison-St.Kitts in RHCPA Centre Lobby and on Stage
Master & Mrs. of Ceremonies - Andrew St. Kitts and Sher St. Kitts
Promotions - Sher, Heather and Andrew St. Kitts
Charities - Alzheimers Society of York Region and Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation |
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February 15, 8 p.m.
Classic Albums Live Breakfast in America
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Released in 1979, Breakfast in America is the sixth and defining album by the band Supertramp. A double Grammy winner, it featured three hit singles including The Logical Song, Goodbye Stranger, and Take the Long Way Home. Recognized as one of Rock and Roll's greatest albums, Breakfast in America went multi-platinum making Supertramp one of music's most beloved bands. Complete the evening with a second act dedicated to Supertramp's greatest hits. |
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February 16, 8 p.m.
A Night At The Theatre
presented by Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
The crossroads between musicals and movies has doubled our entertainment pleasure. While we may debate whether we like the Broadway version or the movie better, there is one thing for certain, we all love the music! A Night At The Theatre will celebrate music from shows that are both movies and musicals. |
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February 17, 2012 7:30 p.m.
York Symphony Orchestra ROMANTIC LEGENDS
presented by York Symphony Orchestra
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Guest Conductor: Janez Govednik
Guest Artist: Su Jeon, Piano
TCHAIKOVSKY - Eugene Onegin - Polonaise
CHOPIN - Piano Concerto No.1
TCHAIKOVSKY - Romeo & Juliet Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY - Capriccio Italien |
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| March |
March 1, 8 p.m.
Ethan Russell
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Legendary photographer Ethan Russell helped define an era by capturing some of Rock and Roll's most iconic figures. As the only person to have shot album covers for The Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Who, Ethan Russell helped shape the visual history of one of music's most dynamic periods. Multi- Grammy nominee, Ethan Russell, went on to pioneer music videos, re-shaping the industry forever. Join us for this once in a lifetime event as we travel pictorially through time with Ethan Russell. |
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March 7, 8 p.m.
Toronto Jazz Orchestra
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Formed in 1998, the Toronto Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece big band made up of graduates from Toronto's top university and college jazz programs - some of Toronto's best young jazz musicians. Performing exciting and interesting big band music - from the leading edge of contemporary composition to the classic tunes of the past - the Toronto Jazz Orchestra seeks to educate, entertain, and increase the public's understanding and appreciation of jazz. |
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March 9, 8 p.m.
Valdy
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Best remembered for Play Me a Rock and Roll Song Juno award winner Valdy has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for over 34 years. With four Gold albums, Valdy is recognized as one of this country's most influential singer/songwriters having performed his distinctive brand of music around the globe. A man with a thousand friends, from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, Valdy is an artist who can musically capture the small but telling moments that make up life. |
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March 28, 8 p.m.
David Wilcox
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Canadian guitarist and singer/songwriter David Wilcox started his long and accomplished professional career by landing a spot in the Ian and Sylvia Tyson band, The Great Speckled Bird. Best known for his guitar skill, humorous lyrics and quirky vocal styling David Wilcox produced a string of hits including Do the Bearcat, Bad Apple, That Hypnotizin' Boogie, Downtown Came Uptown and Riverboat Fantasy. A legendary performer David Wilcox plays Richmond Hill for one night only. |
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| April |
April 11, 8 p.m.
Boyz II Men
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than 60 million albums worldwide.[1] Currently the group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. |
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April 14, 2012 7:30 p.m.
York Symphony Orchestra GERMAN MASTERWORKS
presented by York Symphony Orchestra
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Guest Conductor: Victor Mio
Guest Artist: Andrea Botticelli, Piano
BEETHOVEN - Egmont overture
SCHUMANN - Piano Concerto in A Minor
BRAHMS - Symphony No.1 |
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April 17, 8 p.m.
Classic Albums Live: Back in Black
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Our CAL series wraps up with one of Rock and Roll's most popular albums of all time AC/DC's Back in Black. Released in 1980, this quintessential hard rock album has sold almost 50 million copies worldwide with such timeless hits as Hells Bells, Back in Black and You Shook Me All Night Long. Complete the evening with a second act dedicated to AC/DC's greatest hits. |
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April 20, 2 p.m.
Meet The Bachs: From J.S. to P.D.Q.
presented by Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra
The lineage of the Bach family is indisputably impressive. Not only was Johann Sebastian one of the most prolific composers in history, his approximate 20 children is a testament of his tireless energy. The RHPO presents a survey of music produced by the 'Bachs,' featuring the great J.S. and a handful of his descendents who made a mark in the music business, including the hilarious 'forgotten' member of the family, P.D.Q. |
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| May |
May 9, 8 p.m.
Betty Buckley
presented by Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Broadway diva Betty Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. Best known for her role as Abby Bradford in the hit series Eight is Enough, Ms. Buckley's career has included numerous film, television and stage roles and two Grammy nominations. Regarded as one of this generation's greatest live entertainers Betty Buckley brings the world of Broadway to the Richmond Hill stage. |
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May 26, 2012 7:30 p.m.
York Symphony Orchestra FRENCH IMPRESSIONS
presented by York Symphony Orchestra
Guest Conductor: Rafael Luz
Guest Artist: Andrew Ascenzo, Cello
DEBUSSY - Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune
SAINT-SAENS - Cello concerto No. 1
RAVEL - Bolero
FRANK - Symphony in D Minor |
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| June |
June 6, 8 p.m.
Your Song: A Tribute to Elton John, Billy Joel, and more...
presented by Steppin'Out Theatrical Productions
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Your Song: A Tribute to Elton John, Billy Joel, Carol King, & Joni Mitchell
Come celebrate the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, Carol King and Joni Mitchell in this dazzling musical revue featuring their greatest hits. |
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June 16, 8 p.m.
Last Night at the Proms
presented by Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra
Back by populat demand, the annual Richmond Hill Last Night at the Proms promises to brighten your June with a new docket of symphonic delicacies, while continuing the tradition of flag waving, singing, and celebration of the standard 'Proms' repertoire, all with an RHPO twist. |
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June - August
Concerts in the Park
Mill Pond Park
The “Concerts in the Park” series has been one of the great joys of summer in
Richmond Hill since 1975. Residents are encouraged to come out and enjoy an exciting
line-up of musical talent in genres including Blues, Country, Rock and Roll, Celtic,
tribute bands, children’s acts and so much more!
The free outdoor concerts, presented by Tim Hortons, take place on Thursday evenings in
July and August at Mill Pond Park and some Sunday afternoons at Richmond Green Park.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to each concert for
seating.
Concert Cancellations
Summer weather becomes a key consideration to the safety of the Concerts’
patrons. In the event of inclement weather near to or during a performance, it will be
determined if the concert will continue as scheduled. In the event of cancellations,
signage will be posted on the gazebo at Mill Pond Park by 6:30 p.m. that evening or at the
Richmond Green Park front gate sign by 12:30 p.m. that afternoon. Concert goers can also
call the Concerts in the Park Hotline at (905) 771-5466 for status updates of concerts the
day of a scheduled performance. Unfortunately, concerts cannot be rescheduled.
Non-perishable Food Donations Benefiting the Richmond Hill Food Bank
Non-perishable food donations are accepted at each Thursday night (donation bin
is located near the barbecue ticket sales table) and Sunday afternoon concert (donation
bin is located near the performance stage) which go on to assist members of the Richmond
Hill community with much needed resources. |
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