(Long Island, NY) The entertainment lineup for the eighth season for one of Long Island’s premier destination for the arts, the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC), has been announced. Since its venue debut, the AUPAC has become one of the best places to see world-class artists in an intimate atmosphere on Long Island. The 2015–2016 season features some of the greatest entertainers from the worlds of dance, music and theater as well as a variety of productions by the talented students of Adelphi University. Tickets are now on sale.
*Kris Allen*, winner of season eight of *American Idol* will kick off the eighth season of performances at AUPAC on September 18. Allen and his band will perform songs from his third full-length album *Horizons*, produced by Grammy-nominated Charlie Peacock, as well as previous hits like the platinum-selling “Live Like We’re Dying.”
New this season is the *Larson Legacy Concert Series*, carrying on the legacy of the creator of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical *RENT* and Adelphi alumnus Jonathan Larson, by showcasing the next generation of musical theatre composers and lyricists. Featured artists are *Sam Willmott* (October 4) and *Max Vernon* (March 6, 2016).
*Classical music audiences will appreciate the return of the acclaimed chamber music ensemble Trio Solisti (October 24 and February 20, 2016) *for its 11th year as ensemble-in-residence. The ensemble has forged its reputation as “the most exciting piano trio in America,” according to *The New Yorker*.
Special family programming returns to AUPAC with the Vital Theatre Company production of *Pinkalicious: The Musical*. Based on the best-selling children’s books, this youthful, endearing and thoughtful piece will be performed the afternoon of November 14 and is specially designed to delight children 2–7 years old and their families.
For the evening of November 14, the world-renowned* Paul* *Taylor 2 Dance Company* will present a mesmerizing performance. The program will include several Paul Taylor works including the classic *Aureole*, which he choreographed while he was an adjunct instructor at Adelphi. The Taylor/Adelphi history spans six decades, with Paul Taylor teaching at Adelphi in the early ’60s.
Prominent entertainer *Trevor McQueen* and his band bring their latest show to the Westermann Stage at AUPAC to celebrate the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra and the 90th birthday of Sammy Davis Jr. on December 18.
On March 13, 2016, one of Ireland’s leading music groups *The Alan Kelly Gang* brings its strong dynamics, driving rhythms and buoyant harmonies to the stage to draw even the most fainthearted listener into the passion they put into their music just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday
