Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions
During March & April 2011
Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Kathy Griffin,
Jackie Mason, Itzhak Perlman, Smokey Robinson,
St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, Spring Awakening, West Side Story & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars
MARCH 2011
March 1 – 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Tuesday)
THAT MANCINI MAGIC!
The Timeless Music of Henry Mancini
With Mac Frampton, Cecil Welch & The Moon River Orchestra
(Adults at Leisure Series)
Henry Mancini owned the Sixties, at least when it came to musical romance. One after another, his songs won the Oscars and the hearts of a worldwide audience. Even today, children laugh with the Pink Panther; lovers dream of “Moon River” and remember “The Days Of Wine And Roses.” Henry Mancini’s imprint is lasting and vital. And now Cecil Welch, Henry Mancini’s solo trumpeter for 20 years, and Mac Frampton bring his inspired music to the stage in an intimate outpouring of cherished melodies.
(Adults at Leisure Series sponsored by Kay & Jim Morrissey)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets $25
March 1 – 8 p.m. (Tuesday)
ITZHAK PERLMAN, Violin
Rohan De Silva, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC “At Eight”)
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman is beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent. He is treasured by audiences throughout the world that respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy of making music. It is our pleasure to welcome him back for his 21st Regional Arts appearance (Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis) (Concert sponsored by Vicki & Arthur Loring)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 6:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel and a musical presentation by the Palm Beach Academy of Music in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
March 2 – 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
SPRING AWAKENING
The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical – told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through “The most gorgeous Broadway score this decade” (Entertainment Weekly) – Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget. The landmark musical Spring Awakening is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ‘n’ roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. Join this group of late 19th century German students in their passage, as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable Spring Awakening. As The New York Times declared, “Broadway may never be the same again!” Contains Sexual Situations, Brief Partial Nudity and Adult Language.
(With support from WPBT2)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
March 6 – 8 p.m. (Sunday)
JACKIE MASON
This promises to be a night of great fun as this “equal opportunity offender” brings his unique brand of satire and incisively humorous observations on the foibles of everyday life to the Kravis Center stage. Contains Adult Language.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
March 8 -13 (Tuesday through Sunday)
WEST SIDE STORY
(Kravis On Broadway)
+ Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 p.m.
+ Wednesday, Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
+ Sunday at 2 p.m.
More than 50 years ago one musical changed theatre forever. Now it’s back on Broadway mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by its two-time Tony Award® winning librettist Arthur Laurents, The show remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of WEST SIDE STORY recently won the 2010 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” (Presented in association with James M. Nederlander) (Kravis On Broadway sponsored by Alex & Renate Dreyfoos)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Julie Gilbert on March 8 at 6:45 pm.
The Writers’ Academy at the Kravis Center / Continuing Arts Education
March 11 – 7 p.m. (Friday)
SHOWCASE THE WRITING
Host: Julie Gilbert
Showcase the Writing introduces talented new writers to the public. All genres of work are presented by professional actors who breathe life into the written work. Showcase the Writing is open to the public.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Tickets $10
The Writers’ Academy at the Kravis Center / Continuing Arts Education
March 12 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Saturday)
and March 19 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Saturday)
PLAYWRITING’S THE THING
Host: Julie Gilbert
Playwriting’s the Thing is a hands-on exploration of the most durable form of entertainment. The two writing workshops concentrate on the fundamentals of monologue and how to create them. The craft will be examined and then written and performed by professional actors. The course requirement is for theatre-lovers with a curiosity about their own dramatic abilities. Please bring a personal photo to the opening sessions.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Participation fee $160
March 16 – 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Wednesday)
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
The National Dance Company of Ireland
(Adults at Leisure Series)
Bringing together a wealth of talent from all four corners of Ireland, this richly costumed show unites the spirit of Ireland’s national dances, songs and storytelling with the most up to date stage technology. Since its debut performance in 1999, Rhythm of the Dance has played to five million fans in 33 countries and has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment. (Adults at Leisure Series sponsored by Kay & Jim Morrissey)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets $25
March 16 – 8 p.m. (Wednesday)
SIR JAMES GALWAY, FLUTE
LADY JEANNE GALWAY, FLUTE
+ Michael McHale, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC “At Eight”)
Hailed as “The Man with the Golden Flute,” Sir James Galway is regarded as a supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal crosses all musical boundaries. Sir James will perform with his wife, Lady Jeanne Galway, also an accomplished flutist.
Scheduled Program:
+ Fauré / Fantasie for Flute and Piano, Op. 79
+ Debussy / En Bateau and Clair de Lune
+ Doppler / Andante and Rondo for Two Flutes and Piano, Op. 25
+ Morlacchi / The Swiss Shepherd
+ Briccialdi / The Carnival of Venice, Op. 77
+ Harty / In Ireland
+ Traditional Irish Folk Songs
+ Doppler / Rigoletto Fantasy for Two Flutes, Op. 38
+ Borne / Carmen Fantasie
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 6:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel and a musical presentation by Madison McIntosh in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.)
March 17 – 8 p.m. (Thursday)
CHRIS BOTTI
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four No. 1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple gold, platinum and Grammy Awards. (Sponsored by Cohen, Norris, Scherer, Weinberger & Wolmer; and Jane M. Mitchell; with support from WXEL)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
March 19 – 8 p.m. (Saturday)
NATALIE COLE
For the past three decades, this five-time Grammy Award-winner has been one of our most treasured and successful vocal stylists. The soulful effortlessness of her legendary voice has led to some of contemporary pop’s most elegant interpretations. Join Natalie on her musical journey for an “Unforgettable” evening of warm memories and beautiful music. (Sponsored by Harris Private Bank; and Palm Beach Racing and Marc Haisfield)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
March 20 – 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. (Sunday)
THE BOSTON POPS
Esplanade Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, Conductor
“You’ll Get a Kick Out of Cole”
Keith Lockhart and The Boston Pops honor one of the greatest of the Great American Songbook writers, Cole Porter. A supreme tunesmith and sublime wordsmith, Porter’s saucy style and witty wordplay come to life with Broadway stars Kelli O’Hara and Brian D’Arcy James. Hear America’s Orchestra celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Porter’s birth with highlights from his dynamite shows Anything Goes, Can-Can, Silk Stockings and Kiss Me Kate. (Sponsored by The Honorable Ann Brown & Donald A. Brown, and Mr. & Mrs. Amin J. Khoury)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
March 25 & 26 – 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO
This Italian born virtuoso acoustic guitarist has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “a poet … among the best talents around;” voted “Best Acoustic Guitarist” in Guitar Player Magazine’s 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards; applauded by the San Diego Times as “potentially a giant of the acoustic guitar,” and touted by Jazziz as a “phenomenon in the same league with John Fahey, Leo Kottke, Doc Watson and John Renbourn.”
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $30
March 28 – 11:30 a.m. (Monday)
ABOUT FACE: ADRIEN ARPEL
On Why Beauty is Ageless
Chair: Lee Wolf
Lecturer: Adrien Arpel
Interviewer: Steven Caras
(ArtSmart / Lunch & Learn / A Kravis Center Cultural Society Event. Lunch and Learn includes lunch prepared by Special Impressions at the Kravis Center, catering by the Breakers.)
The founder of one of the most recognized and respected cosmetic and skin care lines in the world, Adrien Arpel has remained at the top of the highly competitive beauty field for over 30 years. She is the creator, Chief Executive Officer, and on air spokesperson for the Home Shopping Network’s sales sensation Signature Club A which she positions as “The World’s Largest TV Beauty Classroom.” Originator of the Beauty Makeover concept and best selling author of “How to Look 10 Years Younger,” she is both an icon in the cosmetic industry and a highly successful role model for women. In this insightful interview with Steven Caras, Arpel shares behind the scenes stories about her career, family, clientele, personal makeup tips and more. (Sponsored by Leona F. Chanin)
The Weiner Banquet Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Tickets $75
March 29 – 2 p.m. (Tuesday)
ANDRÉ WATTS, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC “At Two”)
André Watts burst upon the music world at the age of 16 when Leonard Bernstein chose him to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic. More than 45 years later, he remains one of the most celebrated and beloved superstar pianists, acclaimed for his majesty, flair and musicality.
Scheduled Program:
+ All-Liszt Concert
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 12:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel.
March 29 – 7 p.m. (Tuesday)
AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Amos ‘n’ Andy Show, Selected Episodes (1951-1953)
Host: AnEta Sewell
(ArtSmart / Film Offering)
This represents the sixth season for the African-American Film Festival. Producer James Drayton teams up with the Kravis Center to bring another series of films to audiences this spring. Series continues on April 5 & 12.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $10 per night or $25 for the entire festival
March 29 – 8 p.m. (Tuesday)
KATHY GRIFFIN
Celebrity dirt dishing comedian Kathy Griffin is perhaps best known for her stint on the sitcom Suddenly Susan and her popular reality show, My Life On The D-List . Despite her multiple specials on HBO and Bravo, Griffin is more likely to be found on Hollywood Squares rather than the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Catch the double Emmy-winning Kathy Griffin live in her true element. She has more stories, more dish, more of what she shouldn’t say but you know you want to hear.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
March 30 – 8 p.m. (Wednesday)
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
For more than four decades, international recording legend Engelbert Humperdinck has shared a legacy of love with fans of every age, on every continent. Dubbed music’s “King of Romance,” this multiple Grammy nominee with an ultra-smooth three-and-a-half octave range and natural charisma has sold over 150 million records worldwide, including 64 gold and 24 platinum albums. With this “Legacy of Love” tour, clearly the lovin’ ain’t over yet! (Sponsored by Leonardo & Sunny Sessa)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
APRIL 2011
April 1 & 2 (Friday and Saturday)
BILLY STRITCH:
Mel Tormé in Words and Music
+ Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.
+ Saturday at 2 p.m.
Jazz and cabaret star Billy Stritch salutes his personal idol and inspiration, the incomparable Mel Tormé. This swinging toast to the legendary singer, composer, drummer and star of MGM films is an affectionate tribute to the consummate jazz/pop singer of our time. “An eclectic and thrilling set that is guaranteed to send you into orbit,” wrote Rex Reed in The Observer.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $30
April 5 – 7 p.m. (Tuesday)
AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Open the Door, Richard – (Starring Stepin Fetchit, 1945)
Host: AnEta Sewell
(ArtSmart / Film Offering)
This represents the sixth season for the African-American Film Festival. Producer James Drayton teams up with the Kravis Center to bring another series of films to audiences this spring. Series concludes on April 12.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $10
April 6 – 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Wednesday)
Steve Lippia
SIMPLY SINATRA
(Adults at Leisure Series)
Sit back and close your eyes: picture yourself in Vegas in the heyday of the Rat Pack … out comes Ol’ Blue Eyes. Are you tripping down memory lane? Nope, you are swinging with Steve Lippia in a celebration of the music of one of our country’s greatest music icons – Frank Sinatra. With a hot, driving band behind him, Steve Lippia croons the biggest hits from the Sinatra songbook, from “The Best Is Yet To Come” and “My Way,” to “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “New York, New York.” (Adults at Leisure Series sponsored by Kay & Jim Morrissey)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets $25
April 6 – 8 p.m. (Wednesday)
ST. PETERSBURG PHILHARMONIC
+ Nikolai Alexeev, Conductor
+ Nikolai Lugansky, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC “At Eight”)
The St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Russia’s oldest symphonic ensemble, was founded in 1882 and remains among the greatest and most venerable cultural institutions of the world. Scheduled program:
+ Rachmaninoff / Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
+ Rimsky Korsakov / Scheherazade, Op. 35
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 6:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel and a musical presentation by the Palm Beach Academy of Music in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
April 7 – 2 p.m. (Thursday)
ST. PETERSBURG PHILHARMONIC
+ Yuri Temirkanov, Conductor
+ Alisa Weilerstein, Cello
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC “At Two”)
The St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Russia’s oldest symphonic ensemble, was founded in 1882 and remains among the greatest and most venerable cultural institutions of the world. Scheduled program:
+ Rimsky Korsakov / Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36
+ Shostakovich / Concerto for Cello No. 1, Op. 107
+ Dvo?ák / Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95
“From the New World”
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 12:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel.
April 7 – 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. (Thursday)
DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS
Although firmly rooted in the American folk music tradition, Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks deftly blend elements of swing, jazz, country and rock to create a sound they call “Folk Jazz.” The band’s latest release, Tangled Tales, reflects Hicks’ delightfully off-center point of view with its quirky and playful melodies that complement his trademark lyrics: a medley of complex rhymes and jive vocabulary that sounds as fresh and witty as it did 40 years ago when the Hot Licks shot to national prominence.
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $38
April 8 – 8 p.m. (Friday)
Dick Fox’s GOLDEN BOYS
Starring
FRANKIE AVALON
FABIAN
BOBBIE RYDELL
The original teen idols who made the music that made the memories that still make us smile grew up within three blocks of each other in South Philadelphia. Today, they are as good as ever and still taking concert stages by storm with their greatest hits, including “Venus” (Avalon), “Volare” (Rydell) and “Turn Me Loose” (Fabian). (Sponsored by Sallie A. & Thomas O. Monroe, Sr.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
April 8-10 (Friday through Sunday)
YOU SAY TOMATO, I SAY SHUT UP
With Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn
+ Friday, Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
+ Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Adapted from their hilarious and often moving memoir of the same title, comedians and real-life married couple Annabelle Gurwitch (Dinner and a Movie) and Jeff Kahn (Forty Year Old Virgin) take a humorous look back at their 13 years together as a couple. At points, their relationship seemed doomed by their opposing personalities. But after trials and tribulations they learned to navigate the conflicts that come with romance, money, and children by embracing each other’s differences, taking on parenting as a competitive sport, and dropping out of couples therapy. People Magazine deemed them “Laugh Out Loud.” And Ben Stiller chimed, “So funny because it’s so accurate. Kahn and Gurwitch illuminate the insanity of marriage. They make you want to embrace your spouse for the same reason you want to strangle them.”
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $34
April 12 – 7 p.m. (Tuesday)
AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Brewster’s Millions – (Starring Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, 1945)
Host: AnEta Sewell
(ArtSmart / Film Offering)
This represents the sixth season for the African-American Film Festival. Producer James Drayton teams up with the Kravis Center to bring another series of films to audiences this spring.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $10
April 12 at 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
A Florida Debut
MICHAEL MIZRAHI, Piano
(Young Artists Series)
Michael Mizrahi has been dazzling audiences and critics alike with his compelling performances of works ranging from Baroque to 21st Century. Hailed for his “splendid powers of concentration” (The Washington Post) and performances that are “exciting to watch and hear” (The San Diego Union-Tribune), Mizrahi has appeared as concerto soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician across the United States and in Europe. In 2005 he appeared as soloist under Leon Fleisher and the Curtis Chamber Orchestra in a Carnegie Hall performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23. He has also appeared with the Houston Symphony, Sioux City Symphony and Prince George’s Philharmonic Orchestra. After winning the National Symphony Orchestra’s Young Soloists Competition, The Washington Post wrote that he has “the kind of control needed to project strength without sounding aggressive.” (With support from the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $30
April 13 – 8 p.m. (Wednesday)
BOZ SCAGGS
Boz Scaggs, owner of one of the most distinctive voices in popular music is probably best known for his landmark 1976 album Silk Degrees, which spawned several hit singles including “Lowdown,” “Lido Shuffle,” “Georgia,” “We’re All Alone” and “It’s Over.” One special night … all the classic hits … all the memories.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
April 14-16 (Thursday through Saturday)
KORESH DANCE COMPANY
+ Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.
+ Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Under the dynamic wing of Israeli-born choreographer and artistic director Ronen Koresh, Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company is among the most original forces in contemporary dance. Critically acclaimed for its exuberant, athletic and eclectic repertoire, this high-energy company displays unparalleled versatility and virtuosity in performances that range from explosive and passionate to intimate and restrained. “A vibrant ensemble that offered non-stop dynamism throughout its performance,” says The Denver Post. (Sponsored by Harriett M. Eckstein New Art Fund)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $35
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Steven Caras on April 14 at 6:15 pm.
April 14 – 8 p.m. (Thursday)
SMOKEY ROBINSON
His roster of hits with The Miracles and as a solo performer include “I Second That Emotion,” “The Tears Of A Clown,” “Cruisin’” and “Being With You.” Don’t miss this stalwart of the soul genre – Motown in particular – in concert.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
April 15 – 8 p.m. (Friday)
YANNI
How many artists have had their music played at almost every Summer and Winter Olympics broadcast for the past two decades? Who has sold out 10 consecutive shows at Radio City Music Hall? How many performers have had a TV special seen in 65 countries by half a billion people? Yanni is an artist whose music – an eclectic, cinematic fusion of world, new age and mainstream contemporary pop – crosses all demographics in its universal appeal.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
April 16 – 6 p.m. (Saturday)
Young Friends of the Kravis Center’s
REACH FOR THE STARS
Featuring “Dancing for the Stars” Ballroom Dance Competition
and Gourmet Food & Fine Wines
The 18th annual Reach for the Stars benefit featuring favorite local celebrities such as last year’s winner, TV station CBS12 NEWS personality Liz Quirantes and instructor Claude Crevier of Park Avenue Dance in West Palm Beach, competing for the coveted “Dancing for the Stars” trophy. Reach for the Stars benefits the Kravis Center’s S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series and other arts education programs.
(Platinum Sponsor: Sun-Sentinel; Gold Sponsors: Marcie Gorman-Althof, Jane M. Mitchell, Sydelle and Arthur I. Meyer Foundation; Silver Sponsor: Susan Bloom)
Dreyfoos Hall Lobby & Stage
Tickets start at $75
April 17 – 8 p.m. (Sunday)
THE BEACH BOYS
Known for rich vocal harmonies and songs about cars, dating and surfing in the California sun, The Beach Boys sound helped define a style known as surf music. Come hear all your favorite Beach Boys songs including “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and “Kokomo.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
April 20-24 (Wednesday – Sunday)
CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION
+ Wednesday through Friday at 8 p.m.
+ Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
+ Sunday at 7 p.m.
Climb aboard the all-new Cirque Dreams journey, which blends imagination, theatrical innovation and breathtaking presentation into a story that illuminates a city of everyday people, workers and pedestrians into feats of disbelief. Urban acrobatics, dazzling choreography and brilliant illusions are ignited by 27 world-class artists and special effects performed to a stylish original score of jazz, salsa, ballroom, pop and trendy beats from the streets.
(Sponsored by Lydian Bank and Trust, and CityPlace and CityPlace Tower)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
April 21 – 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
MONA LISA SPEAKS
CORE Ensemble
In 1911, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa – arguably the world’s most famous work of art – was stolen from the Louvre and stored in a Paris apartment closet, then recovered 27 months later in Florence. Produced by the internationally acclaimed CORE Ensemble, this compelling new work takes place in the apartment where Mona Lisa comes to life. Music by Debussy and Stravinsky are featured along with new compositions.
(Sponsored by Harriett M. Eckstein New Art Fund)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $30
April 22 & 23 – 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
Seth Rudetsky’s
BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW
Prepare for the most hysterical and fascinating “backstage pass” to Broadway’s biggest hits, flops and everything in between with Sirius/XM Radio’s Seth Rudetsky. Seth is bringing his own private video and audio collection to show you how to differentiate between what’s vocally amazing (Patti LuPone in Evita) and what’s a vocal travesty (Madonna singing the same material)! Video highlights – and lowlights – include the mercifully short-lived Brady Bunch Variety Hour and Cher singing all the roles in West Side Story. Come see it all in this laugh-out-loud night of backstage glitz and gossip! (Sponsored by Donald & Linda Silpe)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $32
How to Purchase Tickets:
Tickets are available for purchase at the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in downtown West Palm Beach; online at ; or by phone at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.
The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit .
To view the Kravis Center Season Brochure, visit
MEDIA CONTACT FOR INTERVIEWS & REVIEWER COMPS:
Gary Schweikhart
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561.756.298
The “Pilfering of Pineapple Grove” scavenger hunt was an idea to coincide with Art & Jazz on the Avenue, cooked up by Actors With a Clue!, a professional acting troupe that creates interactive entertainment for a variety of groups. The members of the group have over 30 years combined stage and screen experience, and are experts at improv and comedy. 
Mittenthal, 9, was awarded Petite Mister Dance of Florida 2011.
