UTC Performing Arts Series: Honoring Broadway Legend Dorothy Patten
If you're a performing arts enthusiast, Dorothy Patten's name may ring a bell. A Chattanooga native, Patten graced over 30 Broadway productions, appeared in numerous TV shows, and starred in films like the 1953 classic Botany Bay.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) upholds a cherished decade-long tradition with its annual UTC Performing Arts Series, celebrating Patten's illustrious career. Running through April, the series features internationally acclaimed artists, actors, and performers at the UTC Fine Arts Center.
Highlights include shows from LA Theatre Works and Actors From The London Stage, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, and musical acts Mipso and The Malpass Brothers. Explore the full 2017-2018 lineup below.
2017-2018 UTC Performing Arts Series Lineup
Mipso – An American Discovery Performance
Sept. 8, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Hailing from Chapel Hill, Mipso blends Southern roots with progressive flair for a unique folksy sound. Their captivating melodies earned praise from Rolling Stone as a 2016 festival standout. Kick off the series with this dynamic quartet. Purchase tickets here.
Measure for Measure – A Patten Theatre Performance
Oct. 25-27, 2017 (Three Performances), 7:30 p.m.
Five actors from Sir Patrick Stewart's renowned Actors From The London Stage bring Shakespeare's masterpiece to life. This three-night residency sparks campus-wide discussions on the Bard's enduring works. Experience timeless elegance at UTC. Purchase tickets here.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet – A Patten Dance Performance
Oct. 30, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Renowned for innovative choreography fusing European and American influences, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has dazzled audiences nationwide and abroad. Catch their artistry at the UTC Fine Arts Center. Purchase tickets here.
Malpass Brothers – An American Discovery Performance
Mar. 8, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
Brothers Christopher and Taylor Malpass honed their craft on their grandfather's phonograph records, fueling a passion for country music. Infusing humor, rhythms, and storytelling, they've shared stages with icons like Willie Nelson and toured with Don Helms. Purchase tickets here.
The Mountaintop – A Patten Theatre Performance
Apr. 10, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
Olivier Award winner The Mountaintop imagines the final moments of Martin Luther King, Jr., between him and a hotel maid. LA Theatre Works delivers this poignant production near the 50th anniversary of MLK's assassination. Purchase tickets here.
