PUBLICATIONS Inside Illinois Vol. 21, No. 19, May 2, 2002

Krannert Center announces its 2002-2003 Marquee Season

Opening week Artists featured during opening week for Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ 2002-3003 season: vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In the Rock, pictured (Sept. 20). Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson (Sept. 12), Tenor Ben Heppner (Sept. 18), and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (Sept. 14).

As Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2002-2003 Marquee season, it also invites audiences to "come as you are" and "leave different" after a unique performing arts experience.

The new season includes a broad range of performing arts experiences and guest artists who offer variety and diversity, family or adult fare, thought-provoking ideas, creative encounters, meditative moments and joyful occasions.

The season kicks off Sept. 12 with jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson and culminates April 30 with Britain’s Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble.

To better meet patron needs, Krannert Center has implemented a variety of evening performance start times throughout the season, ranging rom 7 to 7:30 to 8 p.m.

New season brochures will be mailed the first week of May. Ticket orders will be accepted as soon as patrons have received their brochures.

Information about the 2002-2003 season performances is available on the Krannert Center Web site, KrannertCenter.com, or call the ticket office (800/KCPATIX or 333-6280) to request a brochure.

Discounts are available to patrons who purchase one of several performance series: the Great Hall Series of five performances; the Chamber Music Series of five concerts, or the Sunday Salon Series of four concerts. Patrons who purchase tickets to five or more Marquee events can take advantage of discounted Flex ticket prices. Single ticket purchases also can be made immediately. At any time during the season, patrons unable to attend an event for which tickets have been purchased may receive a full refund in the form of CenterChecks until 6 p.m. the day before the event.