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Bartlett Performing Arts Center director previews 2025‑26 season and school programming
Summary
Michael Bollinger, director of the Bartlett Performing Arts Center, outlined a season including Linda Ronstadt and Phil Collins tribute shows, school arts‑education performances (Super Scientific Circus; Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus), and a new partnership with the Orpheum for student workshops.
Michael Bollinger, director of the Bartlett Performing Arts Center, used the board's open discussion time to preview the second half of BPAC's 2025‑26 season and to describe continued arts‑education partnerships with Bartlett schools and a new collaboration with the Orpheum.
Bollinger listed headline shows that include a Linda Ronstadt tribute starring Tristan McIntosh, Wendy Moten, Mandy Barnett (a Patsy Cline tribute), Carlene Carter, and a Phil Collins tribute act, plus family programming such as Super Scientific Circus and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. He said many performances include arts‑education components that bring hundreds of Bartlett school students to daytime shows at BPAC and that some shows will reach 600–700 students. Bollinger highlighted ticket affordability for community concerts and noted continued efforts to expand school outreach and in‑school workshops with partner organizations.
Bollinger invited residents to attend and said staff will be available after the meeting for questions.
