For 30 years, audiences have loved "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat." The first successful production by phenoms Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, "Joseph" is presented in full-fledged Broadway fashion for five performances at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Curtain times are 8 p.m. May 1 and 2; 2 p.m. May 2 and 3; and 7 p.m. May 3.
Based on chapters from the book of Genesis, the story is a magical rainbow ride through Biblical Egypt, carried by the uplifting Lloyd Webber score and Rice lyrics.
Joseph is the favorite son of Jacob, who gives his son a magnificent "coat of many colors." But Joseph's brothers deeply resent their father's favoritism. When he tells them of a dream in which he becomes more successful than they, the brothers conspire against him, steal his great coat and sell him into slavery. They tell their father that Joseph has died, presenting the bloody coat as evidence. Joseph eventually lands in jail, where he becomes known for his interpretation of dreams. The Pharoah of Egypt calls upon Joseph to predict the meaning of a troubling dream. Joseph says it means famine will follow feast.
The Pharoah elevates Joseph to his chief assistant and Egypt survives due to his foresight. But Joseph's family is struggling and his brothers travel to Egypt to beg for rations, not realizing they are beseeching their brother. Joseph recognizes them and tests the brothers. Now humble, they pass the test. Joseph reveals his identity and a joyous reunion occurs.
Tickets for all performances are $36, $32 and $28.
The Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. April 26 in Kimball Hall. The Wind Ensemble is conducted by Jay Kloecker and will feature trombone soloist Scott Anderson. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Rod Chesnutt.
A faculy recital will feature William McMullen, oboe, at 8 p.m. April 28 in Kimball Hall.
Both performances are free and open to the public.
On May 3, Kim Heindel, lute-harpsichord, will perform at 8 p.m. at St. Mark's on-the-Campus. Call 435-7598 for ticket information. The performance is co-sponsored by the Lincoln Organ Showcase and the School of Music.
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| AL AND NIKKI (Matt Day and Frances O'Connor) in a scene from Kiss or Kill, showing beginning April 30 at the Mary Riepma Ross Film Theater. (Photo: October Films) |
In the tradition of Shine, Muriel's Wedding and The Piano, Kiss or Kill won best picture at the Australian academy awards.
Thanks to solid writing, intelligent acting, and a bold sense of humor, Kiss or Kill, opening at the Mary Riepma Ross film Theater on April 30, manages to breathe new life into the young-couple-on-the-run road movie.
Featuring two of the young actors from Love and Other Catastrophes, Frances O'Connor and Matt Day, as the runaway lovers, Kiss or Kill downplays sex and violence in favor of well-delineated characterization and nifty plotting that keeps the audience guessing.
Also showing is a short feature, The Resurrection Men by Gabriel Levy, from Ireland. Bill and Ben are small fish in a big pond. They might want to think otherwise but they're just there to do what they're told. Now they have to do something special; now they have to get rid of a corpse. But some people just won't go down without a fight, so everybody's going to have to do their best to keep alive and above ground.
Kiss or Kill and The Resurrection Men are showing on April 30 through May 3 and on May 7 through 10. Screenings are at 7 and 9:15 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; at 1, 3:15, 7, and 9:15 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 2:30, 4:45, 7, and 9:15 p.m. on Sundays.
Information and applications are now available at the Mary Riepma Ross Film Theater for the 1998 Telluride Film Festival Student Symposium; an intense, annual gathering of 50 college students who can fully appreciate and participate in this extraordinary experience.
Applications must be completed and mailed by May 8. The Student Symposium is scheduled for Sept. 2 through 7. The Student Symposium is part of the prestigious Telluride Film Festival, this year celebrating its 25th anniversary, and features a rigorous schedule of film screenings and students-only discussions with festival guests.
Midwest-themed quilts from the University of Nebraska's International Quilt Study Center James Collection will be on display May 11 through August 28 at the Great Plains Art Collection in Love Library.
The exhibit is titled "Quilts from the Heartland" and some of the more unusual quilts among the 17 included are:
The Center for Great Plains Studies and the International Quilt Study Center are cosponsoring the exhibition, which is the first formal exhibit of the quilts on the NU campus since Ardis and Robert James donated their quilt collection to the university last year. There will be a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. May 22 sponsored by the Friends of the Center for Great Plains Studies.
Admission to the exhibit is free. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 to 5 p.m.
-Meg McDonald, Public Relations
One of the oldest forms of spiritualism is the focus of "The Shamanic Seance of Textiles," Michael Mamp's master's thesis exhibition at the University of Nebraska's Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery from April 27 to May 14.
Mamp's exhibit features about 17 pieces of art related to shamanism and includes garments, masks, jewelry and baskets in an exhibit described by the artist as "an eclectic, naturalistic representation of color and form."
Shamanism is a religion practiced by people in northern Asia who believe that the good and evil spirits pervading the world can be summoned or heard through inspired priests acting as mediums.
Flutist Rebecca Pontti will provide music at a free reception open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. May 3.
The Hillestad Gallery is on the second floor of the Home Economics Building on East Campus. There is no admission charge to the gallery, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekday parking permits can be obtained by calling (402) 472-2911.
-Peg Strain, Public Relations
Mennonite quilts from the University of Nebraska's International Quilt Study Center James Collection will be on display from May 18 through July 30 in the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery.
Mennonite quilts have had limited exposure, making this an unusual exhibit, according Patricia Crews, professor of textiles, clothing and design and collection curator.
The exhibit is titled "Sunshine and Shadow: 19th Century Mennonite Quilts." The exhibit features 14 quilts, both traditional and unique, such as a sampler quilt, rainbow quilt and applique eagle quilt.
In addition, examples of late 19th century Mennonite women's clothing will be on display, along with turn-of-the-century photographs showing Mennonite life. Mennonite women wore plain dress as a visual declaration of commitment to the church.
The International Quilt Study Center is the sponsor of the exhibit, which is funded by the Nebraska Humanities Council. There will be an opening reception for the exhibit from 2 to 4 p.m. May 17.
-Meg McDonald, Public Relations
Stan Tohon and les Super Anges will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 25 at the Culture Center, 333 N. 14th St. This will be an evening of West African percussion and dance, featuring Mane Badiane on percussion. This high energy exciting events is for all ages. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for students.
The Prairie Schooner Reading Series will present Beverly Coyle reading from her fiction at 3:30 p.m. May 1 in 228 Andrews Hall.
Beverly Coyle is Augusta Scott Professor of Literature at Vassar, and the author of The Kneeling Bus (1990) and In Troubled Waters (1993). The Los Angeles Times called The Kneeling Bus "perfect, dazzling stories that show you the world in a way you've never seen before." In its review of In Troubled Waters, The New York Times noted that "what makes this a brilliant book is its ability to transcend the theme of latent small-town racism to become a resonant exploration of family relations." Her third novel, Taken In, will be published this July by Viking.
This event is sponsored by the Creative Writing Program and is free and open to the public.
University Theatre will present a student thesis project, "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," at 2 p.m. April 25; 2 and 7:30 p.m., April 26 and 7:30 p.m. April 27 in the Studio Theatre of the Temple Building. Admission is $3 at the door.
"Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," is a love story for those who wonder if love really exists. Heather Currie performs the role of Frankie in partial fulfillment of her Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting. Eric Moyer stars as Johnny. The play is written by Terrence McNally and directed by Judith K. Hart.
The production is recommended for mature audiences due to language and sexual content.
The Lied Center for Performing Arts announces the 1998-99 season with more than 35 events spanning the September 1998 to April 1999 performance year.
Charles Henry Bethea, Lied Center's executive director, said he worked hard to book events requested by Lied patrons. He also has infused the season with his own vision for an artistically diverse and top-quality season.
A new dimension to the line-up is the Community Arts Partners, which combines local arts organizations and local talent with national touring artists, and the staff of the Lied Center to present unique experiences.
For example, Bethea said, the Lincoln Symphony, Lincoln Community Playhouse and the Lied Center will present a special Valentine's Day, 1999 performance of Romeo and Juliet for an evening of music, theater and romance.
Other Community Arts Partners performances include Maureen McGovern with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra; African Sanctus with Abendmusik: Lincoln Chorus; Dan Hurlin - The Shoulder with Wagon Train Project; A Christmas Carol with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Theatre Arts and Dance; and the United States Marine Band with theLincoln Journal Star.
The Family Series, in its second season, offers three events: the Cashore Marionettes, Lazer Vaudeville and the Tamburitzans of Duquesne University.
Family Series tickets are offered at the modest price of $9 for adult tickets and $4 for children and youth.
Tap Dogs, Sept. 11-13, $29/34/38, students: $24/29/33 (note special student matinee rate of $14.50 in Section 3).
An instant hit at their world premiere in 1995, Tap Dogs turn tap dancing upside down. It's no wonder - they're from Down Under! Six guys from an Australian steel town have a tough, rocking, industrial dance style that leaves audiences begging for more. Sydney, London, Edinburgh, New York. Tap Dogs has taken on the dance world and owns the rights to Tap Dancing 1990s' style.
Maureen McGovern, Our Love Is Here to Stay, George and Ira Gershwin: A Centennial Celebration with the Lincoln Symphony, Sept. 19, $27/31/35, students: $13.50/15.50/17.50.
Maureen McGovern's love affair with Gershwin's music has resulted in many accolades. She performed Gershwin on the PBS/BBC Emmy award-winning special, Celebrating Gershwin, marking the 50th anniversary of the composer's death. Her voice defies categorization: from a jazzy, warm pop register she glides easily into a crystalline coloratura. A collaboration of the Lincoln Symphony and the Lied Center.
Wayne Newton, Oct. 3, $31/35/39, students: $15.50/17.50/19.50.
The King of Las Vegas, Wayne Newton is coming to the Lied for one great performance. His charisma, distinctive voice and music style have made him the single biggest star in the history of Las Vegas. He has been charming audiences since he was 4-years old and continues to pack houses and thrill fans.
"The President's Own," United States Marine Band, Oct. 6, free.
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band continues a tradition started by John Philip Sousa to present concerts throughout the United States. Upholding the highest standards of excellence, the Marine Band celebrates its Bicentennial in 1998. Its primary mission is to provide music for the President and the White House but the band travels widely as musical ambassadors to the world. A collaboration of the Lincoln Journal Star and the Lied Center, this is a free concert. Watch the Lincoln Journal Star in August for information on how to obtain tickets.
Klezmer Conservatory Band, Oct. 10, Kimball Hall, $16/20, students: $8/10.
It's the wail of clarinet infused with the minor-key melancholy of Jewish mandolin overlaid with American Tin Pan Alley saxophone. Invoking the long history of Eastern Europe, Klezmer music is trendy, hot and as old as the millennium. See why Itzhak Perlman and Garrison Keillor love this music. The Klezmer Conservatory Band will have you dancing.
Victor Borge, Oct. 11, $29/35/39, students: $14.50/17.50/19.50.
Prepare to laugh out loud - Victor Borge's coming to town. Borge's motto is "The smile is the shortest distance between people." And for more than 70 years, The Great Dane has charmed audiences worldwide with his satirical concert theatrics and his consummate piano skills. Classical music provides classical comedy for this gentleman performer who never fails to amuse audiences of all ages.
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Yuri Temirkanov, Conductor, Oct. 16, $34/38/42, students: $17/19/21.
Russia's oldest symphony is still its best. The St. Petersburg Philharmonic continues its passionate romance with music by Russia's greats - Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Rimsky-Korsakov. This orchestra perseveres and thrives as an original true to its Russian roots, heart and soul.
Chet Atkins and Leo Kottke, Oct. 21, $24/28/32, students: $12/14/16.
Is the stage big enough for these superstars of guitar? Sought after as a soloist, sideman and collaborator, Chet Atkins' guitar work crosses over every musical style. He played with Elvis, Paul McCartney and The Chieftains, enhancing them all. His clean, agile touch is unmistakable. Teamed with Leo Kottke, this show will be dynamite. A self-taught guitarist, Kottke's way with the 12-string melds aspects of jazz and classical music with a folk music style. Both performers are known for their stage presence and audience rapport.
The Shoulder, Dan Hurlin, Oct. 22 & 23, Johnny Carson Theater, $28, students: $14.
Solo performance artist Dan Hurlin explores the tension between the individual and the epic. The Shoulder, a chamber opera with music by Dan Moses Schreier, is based on the story of an elderly visually impaired Iowa man who drove a lawn tractor 250 miles across the state to see his invalid brother. The work explores what it means to be alone in America, the sacrifices made for love, and the merits of going very slowly in a fast-paced world. This event has been co-commissioned by DTW and Wagon Train Project with support from National Performance Network Creation Fund. A collaboration of Wagon Train Project and the Lied Center.
Houston Ballet, Ben Stevenson, Artistic Director, Dracula, Oct. 27 & 28, $34/38/42, students: $17/19/21.
For 100 years, Dracula has fascinated readers and audiences. Now, the Houston Ballet has commissioned a work based on the haunting tale of the undead. Premiered in l 997 to celebrate this classic's centennial, the score features works by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. Artistic Director Ben Stevenson has made the full-length story ballet a trademark of Houston's repertoire. Exquisite sets, lavish costumes and incredible props guarantee a breathtaking dance experience.
I Musici de Montréal, Yuli Turovsky, Artistic Director, Guest Artist Charles Neidich, Clarinet, Nov. 4, Kimball Hall, $25/30, students: $12.50/15.
Since 1983, this chamber orchestra has specialized in performing orchestral versions of string quartets. The technique lends an opulence and depth that intensifies each musical experience. An expansive repertoire means I Musici is as comfortable with Mozart as with Copland. Artistic Director Yuli Turovsky conducts the orchestra, which is joined by Charles Neidich, an American clarinetist of the first rank.
STOMP, Nov. 6-7, $29/34/38, students: $24/29/33 (note special student matinee rate of $14.50 in Section 3).
Explosive. Sexy. Sophisticated. Utterly unique. STOMP is a blazing international percussion troupe that uses everything but drums to create its sound machine! Matchboxes, wooden poles, garbage can lids, hubcaps - STOMP finds the rhythm in everyday objects and makes noise in a big, big way. The physical effect of these dancing fiends will shake your heart and knock your socks off.
The Cashore Marionettes, Nov. 11-13, Johnny Carson Theater, $9, students: $4.
Without the use of words, marionettes create images and evoke powerful emotions. The Cashore Marionettes are engineering marvels who delicately reveal their magic via vignettes from everyday life that carry the audience through a wide range of expression and experiences. With puppets that are incredibly lifelike in movement and appearance, children eight years and older will be thoroughly engaged.
Out of the Mouths of Babes . . . More Life According to The Babes, Kimball Hall, Nov. 11, $20/24, students: $10/12.
Documenting life in the '90s - bad hair days, minivan nightmares and biting social commentary. The Babes- Sally Fingerett, Megon McDonough, Debi Smith and Camille West- are four '90s women who write and sing about the joys and dilemmas of everyday life as encountered by Generation W (the one who birthed Generation X!). Their whimsical views on American culture place them squarely in the company of Molly Ivins and Anna Quindlan- contemporary women's humor without the edge.
The American Chamber Players, Miles Hoffman, Artistic Director, Martin Goldsmith, Special Guest, Kimball Hall, Nov. 17, $21/26, students: $10.50/13.
Giving music a human voice is the mission of this splendid five-member chamber group. Innovation, imagination and technical precision are hallmarks of The American Chamber Players, whose extensive repertoire spans the classical, romantic and modern periods. Artistic Director Miles Hoffman is a frequent guest commentator on National Public Radio's Performance Today with host Martin Goldsmith. A collaboration of Nebraska Public Radio, Chadron State College, Nebraska Music Education Association and the Lied Center.
House of Blues/Southern Comfort, The Highway 61 Tour, Nov. 21, $24/28/32, students: $12/14/16.
The Highway 61 Tour is a dramatic musical adventure that takes the audience on a multi-media trek through the history of the blues. Using music, film and narrative, this performance traces the historical and geographical progression of the blues from its gospel roots in the Mississippi Delta to the rhythm and blues of the Memphis era to the modern sounds of the urban-influenced Chicago blues. This all-star presentation is hosted by the legendary Taj Mahal and includes gospel legends The Blind Boys of Alabama, as well as other special guests to be announced.
A Christmas Carol, Dec. 11-13, $16/20, students: $8/10.
Share the classic Dickens' tale of an expanding heart that learns the true meaning of Christmas. No holiday celebration is complete without this enduring and beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and four spirits who do their work in just one magical night. A collaboration of the University of Nebraska Department of Theatre Arts and Dance and the Lied Center.
Hometown Christmas, Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band, Dec. 22, $18/22/26, students: $9/11/13.
In 1892, Mr. Jack Daniel decided his hometown of Lynchburg, Tenn., needed a band. Like 15,000 other small-town bands at the turn of the century, this band boasted amateur players who dusted off their tubas and cornets for political rallies and summer concerts in the bandshell. Since 1978, the Silver Cornet Band has revived an American musical tradition, bringing to life a vanished era wiped out by "progress." Homespun humor and period costumes will take you home for the holidays.
Junebug/Jack - A Play of Stories and Songs from Two Cultures, Jan. 20 & 21, Johnny Carson Theater, $20, students: $10.
A collaboration between New Orleans' Junebug Theatre Project and the Roadside Theatre of Kentucky, Junebug/Jack shows us where black and white America intersect, overlap and grow together. The program is a collage of songs, stories, historical anecdotes and traditional tall tales. Junebug's performers offer the perspective of African Americans and Roadside actors focus on the mountain folks of Appalachia. Both cultures share a history of economic deprivation and a priceless richness of spirit.
The Kingston Trio, Jan. 22, $24/28/32, students: $12/14/16.
Here is nostalgia done right. The Kingston Trio first performed together in 1957 and they still pluck that winsome chord in America's hearts. They paved the way for the folk music that pushed Dylan, Baez and Peter, Paul and Mary to fame in the 1960s. Acoustic guitars, banjos and a smooth three-part harmony prove there's longevity in simplicity. Gentle humor and genuine sincerity wins crowds that louder bands can only envy.
Russian National Ballet - Company of 50, Jan. 29 - Swan Lake, Jan. 30 - The Sleeping Beauty, $30/34/38, students: $15/17/19.
Founded in Moscow during the late 1980s, the Russian National Ballet counts as its principals dancers from the upper ranks of the Bolshoi and Kirov companies, as well as the Stanislavsky, Riga, Kiev and Warsaw troupes. With more than 50 dancers, the Russian National Ballet has focused on upholding the grand national tradition of major Russian ballet works. Artistic Director Sergei Radchenko, formerly with the Bolshoi Ballet, leads the company on its first North American tour in 1999.
The Lark Quartet, Peter Schickele, Piano, Feb. 4, Kimball Hall, $18/22, students: $9/11.
Peter Schickele, the alter ego of P.D.Q. Bach, joins the all-woman Lark Quartet for a concert of masterful and entertaining music. An accomplished composer of serious music, Schickele's String Quartet No. 2, commissioned and recorded by The Lark Quartet with commentary by the composer, is the heart of this concert.
Lazer Vaudeville, Feb. 5 & 6, $9, students: $4.
Traditional vaudevillian antics of juggling, acrobatics and zany humor teamed with high-tech laser magic and black light effects produce this extraordinary production. The result is clean, classy family fun that dazzles and delights. Accuracy with flying ten-pins, airborne chainsaws and cowboy rope tricks, enhanced by contemporary lighting and sound effects, means even the TV generation is hooked on theatrics.
JazzTrain, Donald Byrd/The Group, Feb. 10, $26/30/34, students: $13/15/17.
The Lied Center is a proud co-commissioner of this major new work by American choreographer Donald Byrd, in collaboration with acclaimed jazz composers Max Roach, Vernon Reid and Geri Allen. This exciting and important new work explores the African American art form of jazz and highlights each composer's contributions to the art. Be among the first to witness this groundbreaking and historic addition to the American dance repertoire.
Romantic Rhapsody, (A Valentine's Day Event), Feb. 14, $27/31/35, students: $13.50/$15.50/$17.50.
Lovers of music, theater and dance will enjoy this romantic Valentine's Day collaboration of the Lincoln Symphony, Lincoln Community Playhouse, Lincoln Community Foundation and the Lied Center. Scenes from Romeo and Juliet, the world's greatest love story, combined with the immortal music of composers Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Rota and Bernstein make for an unforgettable dramatic presentation. Tender intimatices stirred by the deep passions of two star-crossed lovers create a memory that will last forever.
Monsters of Grace, Philip Glass, Composer, Robert Wilson, Director/Designer, Feb. 18, $24/28/32, students: $12/14/16.
Monsters of Grace is a new work by Philip Glass and Robert Wilson. Using a high-tech 3-D animation process and. rendered in 70-mm film, Monsters of Grace explores the unlimited possibilities of light, sound and objects, creating a theater event of unparalleled crashing power. The libretto, sung in English and performed by the Philip Glass Ensemble and voices, is based on 13th-century mystic Persian poetry.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Jo Anne Worley, Feb. 19-21, $29/34/38, students: $14.50/17/19.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is nothing short of hilarious. With music and Iyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Forum has enjoyed fabulous success on Broadway. Broadway costumes, props and scenic elements ensure that the national touring company is first-class. Jo Anne Worley, Laugh-In's nutty brunette, has star-power extraordinaire in this Roman orgy of comedy.
African Sanctus, Sir David Willcocks, Guest Conductor, Abendmusik: Lincoln Chorus
Jennifer Bynum Green, Soprano, Feb. 26, $20/24/28, students: $10/12/14.
A unique setting of the Latin Mass, harmonized with traditional African music, African Sanctus is a mesmerizing work scored for chorus, soloists, instrumental ensemble, African drums and multi-media. Composer David Fanshawe created the work after a five-year journey through Africa recording music from more than 50 tribes and peoples. Fanshawe will assist with this production. A collaboration of Abendmusik and the Lied Center.
New York City Opera National Company, Madama Butterfly, March 2, $34/38/42, students: $17/19/21.
Puccini's soaring romance and bitter pathos come alive as the New York City Opera performs one the world's most-beloved operas. The clash of cultures spells tragedy for the young Butterfly, whose faith in the American officer she loves is shattered by his betrayal. The company uses top-quality young artists, creating tomorrow's opera stars, and a touring orchestra. Madama Butterfly is sung in Italian with English supertitles.
The Tamburitzans of Duquesne University, March 10, $9, students: $4.
America's longest-running multicultural song and dance company is a unique ensemble of talented young folk artists dedicated to the performance and preservation of the music, songs, and dances of Eastern Europe and other related folk cultures. Colorful music, spectacular dancing, and brilliant costumes make The Tamburitzans a superb entertainment package.
Stefan Milenkovich, Violin, March 12, Johnny Carson Theater, $20, students: $10.
Winner of the 1997 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, violinist Stefan Milenkovich had given 1,000 concerts by the time he was 16. A true prodigy, he began his violin studies at age 3 and first appeared as a soloist with an orchestra at age 5. This brilliant and passionate 21-year-old violinist has performed for President Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev and Pope John Paul II, and now for you.
Drummer's Fantasy, Danny Gottlieb, Percussion, March 19, Johnny Carson Theater, $20, students: $10.
Former Pat Metheny group percussionist Danny Gottlieb performs dazzling and evolving creations that feature high tech multi-media artistry. Extraordinary technique, amazing visuals and enthusiastic drumming combine for an evening of exciting musical exploration.
Tango Buenos Aires, Osvaldo Requena, Musical Director, March 26, $21/25/29, students: $10.50/12.50/14.50.
The Tango. Born in Argentina of African and Spanish influences, this dance form has been fashionable in cabarets and distinctive for its overt sexiness. Tango Buenos Aires, composed of orchestra and dancers, performs a series of tango compositions with historic accuracy and a tarty sauciness that explains the enduring popularity of the art of the dance.
Danny Grossman Dance Company, April 9, $26/30/34, students: $13/15/17.
Since founding the company that bears his name, Danny Grossman has forged a reputation for athletic, exciting choreography that packs a social wallop. To Grossman, dance is all about communication. Revolutionary and modern, Grossman's works make provocative statements about social concerns like domestic violence that resonate with artistic integrity and question the meaning of humanity. A "Music and Dance of the Great Plains Symposium" event.
Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Texas Playboys, April 11, $17/21/25, students: $8.50/10.50112.5.
Country Music of the Plains - Texas Style!
Boyhood friends Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock have been performing for 25 years since they began playing for fun in a Lubbock band called the Flatlanders. Their music is rooted in the Texas Panhandle - the land where they grew up.
The late Bob Wills, known as the "King of Western Swing," founded the Texas Playboys. The group's very popular style of country music blends the sounds of dixieland, blues, big band and jazz as some of the original band continue to perform.
The evening will provide separate performances by each group. A "Music and Dance of the Great Plains Symposium" event.
Spirit of the Dance, April 16 & 17, $29/34/38, students: $14.50/17/19.
Irish dance meets Broadway! Not one black Irish shoe steps out of line as 30 pairs of thunderous feet dance as one to deliver foot-stamping excitement that leaves you gasping for breath. World Irish Dance Champion Patricia Murray and the Irish International Dance Company masterfully weave together powerful Irish energy with the primeval forces of tap dance, jazz, classical ballet and flamenco.
A Tribute to Duke Ellington, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, April 24, $20/24/28, students: $10/12/14.
As orchestra-in-residence at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, this ensemble draws on the museum's vast archives, including the enormous Duke Ellington collection, to present classic jazz works in authentic and compelling performances. Jazz is America's contribution to the music world and classic jazz lives on thanks to the Smithsonian Orchestra.
The Chieftains, April 26, $24/28/32, students: $12/14/16.
Beloved worldwide, The Chieftains are the undisputed kings of Irish music. Their blend of the traditional with the new age has led to astonishing collaborations with artists as diverse as Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello and the Boston Pops Orchestra. Pipes, harps, drums and fiddles create a sound replicated perhaps only in Heaven. These Irish charmers will win your heart.
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