October 2018
The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus – Federal Way PAEC
The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances when it appears at the Performing Arts and Event Center in Federal Way, Washington. The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. These two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling…
Find out more »Dance with Dracula Story Time
Celebrate the classic tale of Dracula! Listen to the book Vampirina Ballerina by Anne Marie Pace, while participating to help tell the story, led by the ballet dancers of Tacoma City Ballet. Decorate a mask with Halloween stickers and stick-on jewels. Be sure to bring your phone or camera to take pictures of yourself with the ballet dancers afterwards! Dancers will be dressed in costumes from their upcoming all-ages show, Dracula: the Romantic Ballet. Ballet costumes and non-scary Halloween costumes are encouraged, but…
Find out more »Dracula Ballet – Federal Way PAEC
Reflecting the legendary story of Vlad the Impaler, the Transylvanian Count Dracula, Tacoma City Ballet’s Dracula, an original ballet fashioned from this classic tale, will premier this October featuring fabulous dancers, a brilliant musical score, opulent scenery, and luxurious costumes. Dracula is suitable for audiences of all ages, and the perfect addition to your celebration of Halloween.
Find out more »Dracula Ballet matinee – Federal Way PAEC
Reflecting the legendary story of Vlad the Impaler, the Transylvanian Count Dracula, Tacoma City Ballet’s Dracula, an original ballet fashioned from this classic tale, will premier this October featuring fabulous dancers, a brilliant musical score, opulent scenery, and luxurious costumes. Dracula is suitable for audiences of all ages, and the perfect addition to your celebration of Halloween.
Find out more »Dracula Ballet matinee – Federal Way PAEC
Reflecting the legendary story of Vlad the Impaler, the Transylvanian Count Dracula, Tacoma City Ballet’s Dracula, an original ballet fashioned from this classic tale, will premier this October featuring fabulous dancers, a brilliant musical score, opulent scenery, and luxurious costumes. Dracula is suitable for audiences of all ages, and the perfect addition to your celebration of Halloween.
Find out more »November 2018
Rita Rudner – Federal Way PAEC
A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a fourteen year run and 2,000 plus shows, she has sold one and a half million tickets and become the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She has been named Las Vegas’s “Comedian of the Year” nine years in a row and in 2006,…
Find out more »Stunt Dogs – Federal Way PAEC
Chris Perondi is the Stunt Dog GuyTM and his famous stunt dogs are out of this world! Director Perondi has been entertaining audiences of all sizes since 1999 and has produced over 9,000 shows in his career. The Stunt Dog GuyTM has a cast of performers and dogs that delight audiences of all ages. These stars have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, David Letterman, the Tonight Show, Ellen DeGeneres Show, Queen Latifah show, Animal Planet’s Pet Stars, worldwide…
Find out more »December 2018
The Kingston Trio – The Legacy Tour – Federal Way PAEC
The Kingston Trio is a legacy group, and this is a salute to 60 years of The Kingston Trio. It has recently become a true “legacy” group as the mantle has been handed down to Josh Reynolds, the son of Nick Reynolds, one of the original members of The Kingston Trio. The Kingston Trio has been diligently preparing a brand new and exciting show. Josh and Nick’s cousin, Mike Marvin, along with the talented Tim Gorelangton will now continue the performing…
Find out more »February 2019
Beijing Dance Theatre – Federal Way PAEC
Founded in 2008, Beijing Dance Theater is led by its choreographer Wang Yuanyuan together with visual artists Tan Shaoyuan and Hanjiang. They have collaborated with many internationally renowned dramatists, musicians and designers, enriching the international dance stages with its world-class productions, each of which represents the highest level of Chinese contemporary dance. Beijing Dance Theater’s repertoire includes: Stirred from a Dream, a dance-drama adapted from the Kun Opera Peony Pavilion; Diary of Empty Space, an energetic triple-bill and the company’s…
Find out more »March 2019
Mariachi Sol de México – Federal Way PAEC
Part of the romance of Mariachi songs is that all things are possible. The humor, the spirit, and even the bittersweet, inspire us to a world where we live out our dreams. In that same way, much of the excitement of Jose Hernández’ Mariachi Sol de Mexico® is that all things mariachi are possible. While his family tree is rooted in five generations of Mariachi musicians that hail 3 from La Sierra del Tigre region of Jalisco, Jose built on…
Find out more »Bumper Jackson – Federal Way PAEC
Like an old-time barn dance in downtown New Orleans, the Bumper Jacksons pull together a vast array of early American traditions into a deliciously cohesive sound that strikes you right in the heart. Country swing, old-time blues, brassed-up bluegrass – these high-spirit wonders do and love it all. Powerhouse vocals are flanked by a dexterous pedal steel and a brassalicious horn section, all supported by dynamic drums and bass. The Bumper Jacksons have a steadily rising list of honors: Washington…
Find out more »April 2019
Lea Salonga – Federal Way PAEC
Known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga is a singer and actress who is best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony, she has won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards, in the field of musical theatre. She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the beloved show as Fantine…
Find out more »Chanticleer – Federal Way PAEC
Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by the New Yorker, the San Francisco based GRAMMY® award-winning ensemble Chanticleer will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2018. During its 2017-18 Season, Chanticleer will perform 51 concerts in 21 of the United States, 27 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and 8 in Poland, Germany, France and Spain. Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer is known 4 around the world as “an orchestra of…
Find out more »Hotel California – Federal Way PAEC
For more than two decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has touched the hearts of fans all over the world, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of the Eagles. See how a spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken HOTEL CALIFORNIA to a level of international recognition normally reserved only for gold and platinum recording artists. This dynamic, highly acclaimed show incorporates their very own world renowned vocal harmony, and authentic instrumentation, including all specialty…
Find out more »May 2019
Vicki Lawrence and Mama – Federal Way PAEC
The multi-talented Vicki Lawrence brings her comedy and musical mastery to the PAEC after her storied television and music career. Her performance as Carol Burnett’s kid sister on her weekly CBS variety television show won her an Emmy award. Her recording of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” was an international hit and a Gold record. That was followed by her own acclaimed TV series, “Mama’s Family” which is still in syndication.
Find out more »Kahulanui-Hawaii Kings of Swing – Federal Way PAEC
There is a new wave coming from Hawaii, a blend of traditional music and the Big Band Swing brought to the Aloha State by U.S. servicemen during World War II. Its leading exponent is Kahulanui, a nine piece band—four horns plus guitar, bass, ukulele, drums and steel—whose energy and dynamic arrangements have caused a sensation throughout the Islands. Their debut CD, Hula Ku’I, was nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award in the Regional Roots category, and soon Hawaii’s Kings of…
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