Union Theater announces savings without subscribing

This season, for the first time ever, the Wisconsin Union Theater offers new ways to save through two voucher programs, one for students and another for the public.

Presenting the best in world music, dance and classical music, the theater is offering a deal to students: Buy five or more ticket vouchers and pay only $10 per voucher. Students can exchange as many vouchers as they like for any show this season. Taking someone on a date? Use two vouchers. Celebrating with friends? Use five or 10.

The general public can also save without subscribing this season. Buy seven or more vouchers at $27 each and use as many as you like for any of this season’s shows for a savings of up to 20 percent off a single ticket price. Single tickets cost $30-$32.

The offers are subject to ticket availability. Patrons are encouraged to exchange vouchers for tickets as early as possible. The offer is not valid for Kodo in the 2002-03 season.

For an order form, vouchers, season brochure or more information, call the Union Box Office, (608) 262-2201.

The season includes the following shows:

2002-03 Performance Series: Hassan Hakmoun, Moroccan music, Saturday, Oct. 19; Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton fiddler, Saturday, Nov. 16; Poncho Sanchez, Latin Jazz, Saturday, Feb. 8; Doc Watson with special guest Alison Brown, traditional and contemporary bluegrass, Saturday, March 8; Kodo, Japanese drumming, Saturday, March 29; Ben Sidran and Friends: A Jazz Tribute to Jewish Popular Music in America, Saturday, April 12.

83rd Annual Concert Series: Juilliard String Quartet, Friday, Sept. 20; Academy of Ancient Music with Andrew Manze, Friday, Oct. 25; Carter Brey, cello, and Christopher O’Riley, piano, Saturday, Nov. 23; Kurt Ollmann and Joyce Castle: The Music of Leonard Bernstein, Saturday, Feb. 1; Emmanuel Pahud, flute, and Hélène Grimaud, piano, Saturday, Feb. 15; Richard Goode, piano, Friday, March 7; Emanuel Ax, piano, and Richard Stoltzman, clarinet, Thursday, April 10.

Special events: The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center featuring the Orion String Quartet, Saturday, Sept. 28.