You'll find an exciting roster of artists and performances in the Sandler Center's second season: including pop icon Art Garfunkel, singer/songwriter Rick Springfield, the extraordinary classical violinist Midori, the lively Trinity Irish Dance, country superstar Vince Gill, and the up-to-the-minute political comedy of the Capitol Steps.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 10:30 am

The Magic Treehouse

Much more than just another "kids' show", Magic Tree House: The Musical is a full scale, Broadway style musical that the whole family will enjoy. Working closely with Mary Pope Osborne to preserve the imagination-stimulating power of the Magic Tree House books, the creators of Magic Tree House: The Musical have developed an enchanting blend of song, story, and stagecraft that will keep audiences of all ages on the edge of their seats.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 7:00 pm

The Magic Treehouse

Much more than just another "kids' show", Magic Tree House: The Musical is a full scale, Broadway style musical that the whole family will enjoy. Working closely with Mary Pope Osborne to preserve the imagination-stimulating power of the Magic Tree House books, the creators of Magic Tree House: The Musical have developed an enchanting blend of song, story, and stagecraft that will keep audiences of all ages on the edge of their seats.

Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 8:00 pm

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Comprised of 15 of today's finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, the band has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra for 20 years. Touring nearly 400 cities in more than 35 countries on six Continents, the remarkably versatile Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra appeals to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. "One rarely hears this music played with such technical brilliance, stylistic authenticity and tonal sheen..." — The Chicago Tribune


Download Ruth's Chris Dinner and Show menu (pdf)
Ruth's Chris Dinner Package and Wynton Marsalis
Each show offers 2 dinner seatings:
All 8:00pm shows have a 6pm & 6:15pm seating. All 7:30pm shows have a 5:30mp & 5:45pm seating. Package includes a discounted ticket and a $45 dinner.
6:00PM Reservation:
6:15PM Reservation:


Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 7:30 pm

Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo

Dancing the fine line between high art and high camp, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo delights audiences around the world. The Trocks as they are affectionately known, offer irresistible evenings for dance aficionados and complete novices."...superb comic timing...with the perfect balance of tribute and sendup" — The Washington Post

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 - 7:30 pm

Guitar Blues

In a career that has already spanned nearly a half century, Jorma Kaukonen has been the leading practitioner and teacher of fingerstyle guitar, one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the forefront of popular rock-and-roll.
Robben Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts.
Ruthie Foster is a Texas singer/songwriter whose blend of gospel, blues, folk and soul has drawn comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald as well as Tracy Chapman and Joan Armatrading.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 7:30 pm

100 Years of Broadway

100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway's newest hit shows.


Download Ruth's Chris Dinner and Show menu (pdf)
Ruth's Chris Dinner Package and 100 Years of Broadway
Each show offers 2 dinner seatings:
All 8:00pm shows have a 6pm & 6:15pm seating. All 7:30pm shows have a 5:30mp & 5:45pm seating. Package includes a discounted ticket and a $45 dinner.
5:30PM Reservation:
5:45PM Reservation:


Sunday, February 15th, 2009 - 7:30 pm

Jonny Lang


Jonny Lang is the total package: a seemingly boundless talent matched by the desire to continually feed his creative fires and a self-awareness rare in adults, let alone teenagers. To quote the late Luther Allison, "Jonny Lang has the power to move the music into the next millennium by reaching the ears of a new generation. The great musicians have the power to break all of the 'isms' -race, age, sex, etc. Jonny Lang is one of those musicians."

Friday, March 13, 2009 - 8:00 pm

Trinity Irish Dance

Considered an "American Treasure" by critics and enthusiasts worldwide, this company of 18-25 year olds has received great critical and popular acclaim from audiences throughout the world. Each show shares the same passion, flair and precision that have made many Trinity dancers world champions of Irish Dance. "Totally winning...witty and sassy." — NewYork Post

Sunday, March 29th, 2009 - 7:30 pm

David Sanborn and Tower of Power

Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time, David Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians while creating a body of work that spans the genres of rock 'n' roll, R&B, pop and jazz. A naturally gifted performer, David has helped defined the saxophone's modern sound while influencing a generation.

Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 7:30 pm

Art Garfunkel

Although it has been 35 years since Bridge Over Troubled Water was recorded, Art Garfunkel's image and signature vocal remain among the most instantly recognizable in popular music. His "beautiful countertenor," as Neil Strauss described Art's voice in The New York Times, is clear and resonant, surely one of the finest instruments in all of popular music, and a time-honored friend to a world of listeners.