Save big on the Norton Center’s exciting new season
Tickets are on sale now for a season packed with music legends, blockbuster entertainment and global adventures at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts.
This star-studded season is packed with blockbuster entertainment, starting with ZZ Top’s (10.5) rockin’ return to the Newlin Hall stage. Patrons will dive deep into the past and build connections to the present during Finding Your Roots: A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (10.8), and experience a soul-stirring, nostalgic concert experience at the Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour of the legendary Righteous Brothers (10.24). The Allman Betts Family Revival (12.13) will celebrate the timeless catalog of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, featuring Devon Allman and Duane Betts, and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash (2.15) will enchant audiences with her personal and reflective songwriting.
Embark on global adventures in a season that celebrates diverse stories, cultural collaborations and exploration. Imaginations are sure to be sparked with performances such as YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan (2.20), Irish Celtic-bluegrass quartet JigJam (3.18), and three unique cirque performances from around the world: Cirque Us (9.20), Cirque Kalabanté (10.11) and Agathe & Adrien (5.12).
Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss out on a moment this season; unlock incredible savings when you buy three or more shows. The more you buy, the more you save. Save 10% on the purchase of 3-5 shows, 20% on 6-8 shows and 25% on 8-10 shows.
“This season offers more exciting and diverse programs than ever,” said Norton Center Executive Director Steve Hoffman. “From world-renowned legends to rising stars, seeing these shows in the intimate settings of the Norton Center provides once-in-a-lifetime transformative experiences!”
The Norton Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Learn more about the season at nortoncenter.com, by emailing [email protected] or calling the Box Office at 859-236-4692. Tickets are on sale now! The 2024/2025 Norton Center Season is supported by season partner G&J Pepsi.
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to the Norton Center for the Arts with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Programs are generously funded, in part, by grants from SouthArts and Mid-Atlantic Arts Alliance.
2024/2025 Norton Center Performing Arts Season
Brandee Younger (9.13) | Brandee Younger is a visionary harpist redefining her instrument for the digital age, making history as the first black woman nominated for a Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition in 2022 and captivating audiences with her fusion of classical, jazz, soul, and funk influences.
Cirque Us Stories (9.20) | A thrilling family-friendly narrative about community and identity with a dynamic blend of folktales, classic literature, children’s stories, and modern fiction, featuring aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, clowns and more.
Luedji Luna (9.26) | Award-winning singer-songwriter Luedji Luna, a powerful voice in contemporary Brazilian music who breaks cultural barriers, blends Bahian and African drums to deliver compelling messages with neo-soul, R&B, jazz and reggae influences. Supported by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.
Haunted Objects Live (10.2) | Join renowned paranormal investigators, filmmakers and podcasters Greg and Dana Newkirk for a spine-tingling live presentation featuring chilling true tales from their case files, exploring cursed artifacts, possessed dolls and infamous paranormal cases… just in time for spooky season.
ZZ Top (10.5) | For over half a century, ZZ Top has delivered rock, blues, and boogie to millions of fans, becoming synonymous with beards, hotrod cars, and spinning guitars and remaining true rock icons. Sponsored by G&J Pepsi.
Finding Your Roots: A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (10.8) | Dive deep into the past and build connections to the present during this special evening with TV personality, scholar and Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker Henry Louis Gates, Jr., based on his groundbreaking PBS series, Finding Your Roots. Centre College Press Distinguished Lecture.
Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque (10.11) | Where cirque meets live percussion and music, this performance is a vibrant spectacle inspired by daily life in Guinea, sharing the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture.
Righteous Brothers (10.24) | A soul-stirring, nostalgic concert experience at the Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour of the legendary Righteous Brothers. Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer Bill Medley joins forces with one of the most versatile vocalists in America, Bucky Heard, to bring the Righteous Brothers back to the stage. You’ll have the time of your life. Sponsored by G&J Pepsi.
Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret (11.8) | Based on true stories, this theatrical production explores the many sacrifices soldiers and their families make to protect our country’s freedoms. Supported by SouthArts.
INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson (11.21) | Invincible brings “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Thriller,” and more from the King of Pop to the stage, featuring choreography by longtime Michael Jackson choreographer Lavelle Smith Jr., never-before-seen routines and beloved MJ hits. You’ll think it’s the real deal! Sponsored by G&J Pepsi.
Allman Betts Family Revival (12.13) | This yearly celebration brings together the finest names in Blues, Americana, Country and Rock to celebrate the timeless catalog of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, featuring Devon Allman and Duane Betts.
Hanzhi Wang (1.17) | Acclaimed for her “staggering virtuosity,” Wang dazzles on the accordian with her innovative programming and captivating performances, including contemporary works, baroque compositions, and Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Supported by Panasonic Endowment.
Isidore String Quartet (2.8) | Comprised of recent Juilliard graduates, the Isidore String Quartet, recognized with the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and first prize at the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition, presents a program that blends treasured classics and contemporary perspectives, exploring themes of human compassion and love. Supported by The Joe A. and Cecil Dulin Wallace Fund.
Rosanne Cash (2.15) | One of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, Cash has released 15 acclaimed albums, won four Grammy Awards, and authored a New York Times bestselling memoir, while also serving as a music community catalyst and being the first female composer to receive the MacDowell Medal in 2021 for her contributions to American culture.
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan (2.20) | This Japanese Taiko drumming sensation has captivated audiences worldwide with a whirlwind tour of rhythm and culture. Prepared to be wowed by this international powerhouse.
Alison Brown (2.28) | One of today’s most forward-thinking and innovative banjo players, Brown takes her instrument far beyond its Appalachian roots and blends Bluegrass and jazz influences.
Mnozil Brass (3.7) | Known as the Monty Python of the music world, Austrian septet Mnozil Brass is hailed as one of the world’s premier brass ensembles. They blend classical, jazz, folk and pop with sketch comedy, silly songs and side-splitting buffoonery on their trumpets, trombones, French horn and tuba. Make no mistake about it – they are all virtuoso musicians, too. Sponsored by Stuart Powell Ford Mazda.
Paul Taylor Dance Company (3.11) | Renowned for its innovative and emotionally compelling performances, the Paul Taylor Dance Company continues to push boundaries with a diverse program that showcases its rich choreographic repertoire with exuberance, satire, and classical sophistication.
JigJam (3.18) | This “sparkling” and “infectious” Celtic Bluegrass quartet from Ireland brings a high-energy combination of Irish and American folk to their foot-stomping live performances. Supported by the Milton and Sandra Reigelman Endowment.
The Four Phantoms In Concert (4.4) | An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, The Four Phantoms in Concert brings together four Phantoms from Tony Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera for an unforgettable night of entertainment.
Agathe & Adrien: N.Ormes (5.12) | Blurring the lines between circus show, contemporary dance and theatre, N.Ormes invites audiences to question preconceived ideas. In this physically impressive and touching creation, duo Agathe Bisserier and Adrien Malette-Chénier push the physical limits and expectations of their own bodies and gender norms.