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Our theatre is fully handicap accesible.
684 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02741
U. S. 508-994-2900 Map It
Boyz II Men Friday, May 18 2012 8:00 pm $55 $45 $40
Four time Grammy® Award-winning group Boyz II Men—Wanya Morris, Nate Morris and Shawn Stockman bring their distinctive individual voices and peerless harmonies to songs made famous by Bonnie Raitt, The Manhattans, Journey, The Spinners, Sam Cooke, the Beatles, and Cyndi Lauper. Boyz II Men weave these diverse selections together into an album-length symphony, one that flows seamlessly from an impassioned “I Can’t Make You Love Me” through the shimmering a cappella sound of “Time After Time” to “When I Fall In Love,” a beautiful reworking of a great American standard.
A spectacular extravaganza, Bowfire brings together some of the world’s most critically acclaimed violinists and fiddlers on one stage in a visual and musical feast! Musical theatre meets classical virtuosity in an unforgettable performance. It’s a musical journey that moves seamlessly through Celtic, Jazz, Bluegrass, Rock, old-time fiddle, Gypsy, Electric, Cape Breton styles and adds incredible step and tap dancing to the mix. It’s an evening of show stopping hits strung together in glorious sequence.
Sponsored by: BayCoast Bank
The Velveteen Rabbit The date of this performance has been changed from Sunday, March 25, 2012 to Sunday May 20, 2012 3:00 pm $10
Please contact the box office at 508-994-2900 if this date change creates a conflict. We apologize for the inconvenience. Current ticket holders will be contacted by phone and email.
The classic tale of the stuffed rabbit who longs to become real comes to life for a whole new generation in this delightful production. Just as the velveteen rabbit becomes real, the audience's imagination converts three actors and their simple props into a wise old rocking horse, a cavalcade of mechanical playthings, a kind-hearted fairy, and of course, a stuffed rabbit who is transformed by the love of a young boy. The Velveteen Rabbit is a joyous testament to the wonder of a child's imagination.
with Superstar William Close and his Earth Harp As seen on America’s Got Talent
SEASON FINALE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Three days of sights, sounds, sculpture and multi-media wizardry! May 24-26 The world's larget instrument strung from the rooftop to the street AND in The Z theatre!
See it! Hear it! Play it! FREE outdoor performances & Events at the NB Whaling Museum THURSDAY May 24: 6:00-6:20 Earth Harp Performance with inventor, William Close 6:20-6:30 Mayor Jon Mitchell takes a turn playing the Earth Harp 6:30-8:30 Take your turn to play the Earth Harp!
FRIDAY May 25: 12:00-12:20 Earth Harp Performance/presentation with William Close 5:00-5:20 Earth Harp Performance/presentation with William Close 12:00-7:00pm Take your turn to play the Earth Harp!
SATURDAY May 26: 12:00-7:00 Take your turn to play the Earth Harp
Season Grand Finale performance at The Z! SATURDAY May 26: 7:00 Z Member pre-performance reception 8:00 MASS Ensemble and The Earth Harp Performance starring Superstar William Close.
On The Z stage the Earth Harp is the centerpiece of a musical and theatrical performance group that blends traditional instruments with those as unique as the Earth Harp—like kinetic drum sculptures the Drum Cloud, and Drumbrella, and a three-necked Aquatar which combines guitar, bass and sitar. The golden strings of the harp will extend from the stage to the rear of the theater, spanning over the audience. The audience will experience the performance from inside the instrument! Part sculpture, part instrument, and part architecture, the sound it creates is nothing short of remarkable and resembles that of an entire orchestral string section. This fusion of music, theater, sculpture and dance creates an unforgettable multi-sensory theatrical experience—one suitable as the Finale of the Z’s fantastic 2011-12 Season!
$72 ticket includes pre show sound check and meet & greet at 5:30
“Accept No Substitutes” From a mysterious research facility in California to the stages of theatres and festivals across the globe, Zappa Plays Zappa, led by Dweezil Zappa, the eldest son of the late American composer and musician Frank Zappa, is prepared once again to respectfully expose fans to Frank Zappa's extraordinary achievements in music!
Led by his eldest son on guitar, Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa is devoted to performing the music of the late American composer and musician Frank Zappa.
Dweezil Zappa perfectly channels and captures the overwhelmingly oddball yet intricate musical prowess of his dad’s prodigious pop. Leading a seven-top, always-grinning band of the highest caliber, Dweezil brings the muse’s musical tomfoolery to life, delivering a recital of the master musician’s biggest hits and rarities.
The band’s grab bag is vast, with more than 80 studio and live releases recorded before Frank Zappa’s death from prostate cancer in 1993 at age 52. For the last five years, the band has meticulously studied master tapes and offered selections played as true to form as possible.
Winner of 8 Tony Awards, HAIRSPRAY has delighted audiences with its infectious music, amazing dances, and endearing story of a plus-size teen who becomes an overnight star in her quest to integrate a popular 1960's TV teen-age dance show and win the heart of the show's heart-throb. Welcome to the 60's where you can't stop the beat!
Opening night GALA Party tickets $75
Gala Party includes: Pre show party with food, silent auction, 60's rock & roll, beverages, Premium Hairspray ticket, After show party, Meet and Greet and desserts. Gala tickets not available online - in person or by phone only.
ABBA: The Concert JUST ADDED! Wednesday August 8, 2012 8:00 pm $45 $40
Z Member on sale: Thursday May 17 10:00 am By phone or in person only
General on sale: Tuesday May 22 10:00 am
ABBA THE CONCERT brings one of the greatest pop groups in the history of music back to life. The group is known for its fantastic ABBA-sound and the stunning live “ABBA-esque” performance. It is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get. The group has performed in more than 20 countries around the world and has done more than 1,000 shows. Their concert features two original members of the ABBA rhythm section and continues to be the top Abba tribute group in the world. The perform their iconic hits including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,”and “Dancing Queen.”
Al Green JUST ADDED! Sunday, August 26 2012 8:00 pm $150 $98 $83 $75
Z Member on sale: Thursday May 17 10:00 am By phone or in person only
General on sale: Tuesday May 22 10:00 am
Al Green is an iconic soul music singer with hit singles such as "Let's Stay Together," "You Ought to Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", and "Love and Happiness". Rolling Stone magazine named him #66 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. The nomination stated that "people are born to do certain things, and Al was born to make us smile." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Green in 1995, referring to him as "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music." Green has sold more than 20 million records. An unforgettable evening of his hit songs.
Z Member on sale: Thursday May 17 10:00 am By phone or in person only
General on sale: Tuesday May 22 10:00 am
It's five time Tony Award nominated smash-hit musical comedy ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good, rock-n-roll love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time where big hair meets big dreams and the result totally wails!
With smash hit productions still rockin' on Broadway, in Australia, London, South Korea and a star studded motion picture, ROCK OF AGES is a worldwide phenomenon featuring 28 classic rock tunes including Don't Stop Believin', We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Harden My Heart, Can't Fight this Feeling, Renegade and I Want To Know What Love Is.
“Majestic Brilliance”, New York Times “Pure Broadway GOLD”, Spin Magazine
“Excellent! Rock and comedy in perfect proportion”, Time Out New York
When you become a member of The “Z”, you join thousands of other arts patrons who take pride in knowing that their support helps make the performing arts available to the widest possible audience. Ticket sales cover only 60% of the cost of bringing the most renowned artists to New Bedford and the region. Your membership helps bridge the gap between income and expense, and helps The “Z” ensure that the arts play an important role in the life and education of young people. In addition to knowing that your membership enhances the lives of children and adults throughout our community, you receive an array of benefits as a thank you for your support.
