New ticket sales for MAS

Getting tickets for the Marshall Artists Series (MAS) just got a little easier.

Starting this semester, the Marshall Artists Series has joined with Ticketmaster to sell tickets at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center box office.

"The Marshall Artists Series is definitely an institution of not only this university, but of the community in general," Penny Watkins, director of MAS, said.

Angela Jones, MAS director of marketing and external affairs, said teaming up with Ticketmaster is an advantage for students and the public.

"Students no longer have a set number of tickets set aside, and the public may purchase tickets online anytime and in area stores that sell Ticket-master tickets," Jones said.

This fall the MAS will host guests from a variety of backgrounds.

"This year, the Marshall Artists Series is a little more diverse in the types of shows being presented," Watkins said.

Little Richard will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Keith-Albee Theatre.

He claims to be the creator of rock 'n' roll. Some of his most popular songs are "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally," "Lucille" and "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

The Broadway Musical "Jekyll & Hyde" will take place at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Keith-Albee Theatre.

This musical play is about Dr. Jekyll, a man against his own self, and alter ego, Edward Hyde.

The Fall Film Festival will take place Oct. 13-19 at the Cinema Theatre, 1023 Fourth Avenue.

This year's films will be "All About My Mother," "Mifune," "Same Old Song," "Regret to Inform," "West Beirut" and "Topsy Turvy."

"Steel Pier" is a new Broadway Musical coming to the Keith-Albee at 8 p.m. Oct. 25.

The musical takes place during the post-depression era, when couples would compete in dance marathons to win money and fame.

A comedy troupe will perform "Capitol Steps" at the Keith-Albee at 8 p.m. Nov. 1.

This political humor skit plays to music and uses breaking news themes in its act.

Kenny Rogers will perform his new family show, "Christmas from the Heart," at 7 p.m. Dec. 12.

The performance will be at the Huntington Civic Arena and will include Christmas songs such as "The Christmas Song," "Let It Snow" and "White Christmas."

"I think the Marshall Artists Series performances are a great opportunity to experience professional touring shows that you would normally have to go to a big city to see, and full-time students get it for free," Jones said.

Starting this semester, students may purchase tickets for the MAS at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center box office from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

"By having the box office in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, it makes it easier for students to get tickets," junior counseling student Rick V. Napier of Madison said. "They don't have to go to the basement of Smith Hall anymore."

Public tickets go on sale one month before the performance, and student tickets go on sale three weeks before the performance.

Tickets for full-time students are free, part-time students half price and guests full price.

Students are required to bring their Marshall IDs to the box office and performance.

If a student shows up at a performance without a Mar-shall ID, he or she will be turned away, Jones said.

A MAS newsletter may be picked up either at the box office or the MAS offices at the Jomie Jazz Center.

The spring schedule for the MAS will include Stars of Magic Jan. 19 and 20, Spring International Film Festival Feb. 9-15, "Annie" March 7, "Aida" April 2 and Quartet to Gelato April 26.

"There is a good variety this year," Watkins said. "Hope-fully there is something for everyone."