KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Celebrates 23rd Season With a Sensational
Line-Up of Smash Broadway Hits, Top Comedians, Amazing Dancers, and the Superstars of Rock, Pop & Classical Music
Michael Feinstein Conducts the
Kravis Center Pops Orchestra,
Dave Mason, Audra McDonald, Joshua Bell,
Boz Scaggs, Tony Bennett, Pilobolus, Celtic Woman,
Diana Krall, Alton Brown, Lewis Black, Gino Vannelli, Cesar Millan, THE BOOK OF MORMON, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL, ANYTHING GOES, MEMPHIS, PIPPIN
and So Much More!
Tickets Go On Sale to the Public
Saturday, September 27 at 9 am
(West Palm Beach, FL – July 29, 2014) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is poised to present an exciting and eclectic array of international artists and attractions from every discipline from rock to pop to classical music, from Broadway to Hollywood, from the TV screen to many of the world’s hottest nightclubs and most impressive concert stages.
“Our upcoming season will be particularly exciting,” said Judith Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of the Kravis Center. “With such a well-rounded roster of performances, the Kravis Center once again provides something for everyone and this season reflects our commitment to offer programming that is as diverse as the community we serve.”
“The best of everything, that’s what audiences expect when they come to the Kravis Center, and that is what we will be presenting during our brightest season yet,” said Lee Bell, Senior Director of Programming at the Kravis Center. “People can expect the best of Broadway with award-winning shows like The Book of Mormon, Memphis and Pippin. The best of pop music from Judy Collins to Diana Krall, from Tony Bennett to Boz Scaggs, plus classical greats like pianist Lang Lang and the BBC Orchestra with Keith Lockhart, as well as many of the world’s funniest comedians, such as Lewis Black and Kathy Griffin.
We’re also very proud to launch a brand new three-part musical series, Michael Feinstein Conducts the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra.”
In addition to performances in the 2,195-seat Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall, the Kravis Center will present a diverse array of drama, music and dance in the intimate 300-seat Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse, and the flexible 300-seat Helen K. Persson Hall. Some of the Family Fare and PEAK – performances will be held in the 1400-seat outdoor Michael and Andrew Gosman Amphitheatre.
For two Dreyfoos Hall performances this coming season, the Center is offering seating that includes only the Orchestra and Grand Tier sections (Diavolo Architecture in Motion and Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam).
Last summer, the Kravis Center did an extensive overhaul to the Helen K. Persson Hall, including the addition of a new removable riser system with LED lighting and plush AccuTracker chairs. Persson Hall can now accommodate a wide variety of entertainment in an intimate setting from theater-style seating to cabaret seating, complete with dozens of well-situated drink tables for the convenience and comfort of the audience.
Kravis Center Series
Among the popular Kravis Center series during the 2014-2015 season are:
+ Kravis On Broadway
The 2014-2015 Kravis On Broadway season is a powerful line-up that includes a half-dozen spectacular shows straight from the Great White Way, with subscriptions on sale now for as little as $174 for all six musicals:
+ Nov. 11-16 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA
+ Dec. 16-21 THE BOOK OF MORMON
+ Jan. 27-Feb.1 FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL
+ Mar. 10-15 ANYTHING GOES
+ Apr. 7-12 MEMPHIS
+ Apr. 28-May 3 PIPPIN
Please note: The Kravis Center is pleased to have a service called Live Performance Captioning (or Open Captioning) that allows deaf or hard of hearing audience members to more fully enjoy Kravis On Broadway performances at our venue. Open Captioning occurs at the first Saturday performance at 2 pm. Sign language interpreters are provided at the first Sunday matinee performance.
Certain Broadway productions contain themes and/or language that may be unsuitable to some audience members. Viewer discretion is advised.
+ PEAK – Provocative Entertainment at Kravis
Now in its third season, PEAK is a series of innovative presentations featuring avant-garde, daring and thought-provoking artists from around the globe. The goal of this extremely affordable series, which focuses on ethnic diversity and contemporary themes, is to elevate the creation and understanding of artistic expression. PEAK spotlights performers drawn from diverse cultural backgrounds and communities.
Guests attending performances in the outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre or the Rinker Playhouse receive a ticket voucher for one complimentary beverage. (Underage patrons are offered a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage.)
+ Nov. 7 Diavolo Architecture in Motion
+ Nov. 9 DakhaBrakha
+ Dec. 19-20 Abraham in Motion Pavement
+ Jan. 10 & 11 The Clothesline Muse with Nnenna Freelon
+ Jan. 15 Well-Strung
+ Jan. 23 Zap Mama & Antibalas
+ Feb. 14 & 15 Camille A. Brown & Dancers, Black Girl
+ Feb. 26 René Marie: I Wanna Be Evil – With Love To Eartha Kitt
+ Mar. 22 Les Yeux Noirs
+ Apr. 19 The Idan Raichel Project
PEAK is made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
+ Regional Arts Concert Series
MUSIC “At Eight” & MUSIC “At Two”
Regional Arts, now in its 40th Anniversary Season, continues to feature the world’s finest classical recitalists, chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras. Subscriptions for our popular Regional Arts series – MUSIC “At Eight” and MUSIC “At Two” – are available now through November 14.
Individual tickets will be available at the Kravis Center Box Office on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Kravis Center donors have priority on individual ticket purchases now. To become a donor, please call (561) 651-4320 or visit kravis.org/membership.
+ Nov. 18 at 8 pm & Nov. 19 at 2 pm / Russian State Symphony Orchestra
+ Dec. 11 at 8 pm / Takács Quartet
+ Jan. 2 at 2 pm / Pacifica Quartet with Anton Kuerti, Piano
+ Jan. 7 at 8 pm / St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra
+ Jan. 19 at 2 pm & Jan. 20 at 8 pm / Budapest Festival Orchestra
+ Feb. 4 at 8 pm / Mariinsky Orchestra
+ Feb. 15 at 8 pm / Danish National Symphony Orchestra
+ Feb. 23 at 8 pm / Lang Lang, Piano
+ Mar. 2 at 8 pm & Mar. 3 at 2 pm / Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
+ Mar. 25 at 2 pm / A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra with Leon Fleisher & Katherine Jacobson Fleisher, Pianos
+ Apr. 13 at 8 pm & Apr. 14 at 2 pm / BBC Concert Orchestra with Keith Lockhart, Conductor
Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
+ Michael Feinstein Conducts the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra
Michael Feinstein, an extraordinary musician and showman dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” has long been a favorite son of the Kravis Center, and he has performed here more often than any other artist. The Kravis Center Pops Orchestra is scheduled to perform three major concerts:
+ Michael Feinstein’s Songbook (January 3, 2015)
+ Michael Feinstein’s MGM Classics (February 24, 2015)
+ Michael Feinstein: The Gershwins & Me (March 30, 2015)
For the 3-concert series, Premium seating is $375; Orchestra, Grand Tier and Loge is $195; $150 for Mezzanine, $99 for Front Balcony and $69 for Rear Balcony. Beginning December 5, remaining individual tickets will go on sale.
+ Beyond The Stage
Designed to enhance the entire experience of visiting the Kravis Center, Beyond the Stage activities complement the main attraction and are free to ticket holders. These activities include:
Beyond the Stage – Pre-concert and performance talks: A talk, offering insights into the music and musicians will precede each Regional Arts concert. For the sixth season, these explorations for the classically curious will be hosted by Sharon McDaniel, Regional Arts Programming Associate, and former music critic for The Palm Beach Post.
For select Kravis On Broadway and dance related shows, the Beyond the Stage pre-performance talks will be hosted by Steven Caras, the well known former dancer and dance photographer, who also co-chairs the Kravis Center’s popular Lunch and Learn series.
These Beyond the Stage talks start at 6:45 pm (for 8 pm concerts and shows) and at 12:45 pm (for 2 pm concerts and matinee performances) in The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center.
New this season: Enjoy a boxed meal during the pre-concert talks before each Regional Arts concert. Meals will include a sandwich, chips, cookie and bottled water for $15. Order and purchase in advance by calling the box office at 561-832-7469 at least one week prior to the concert.
Beyond the Stage – Musical presentations: Some 8 pm concerts will be preceded by music in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby performed by schools, community groups, or Florida artists 45 minutes before the concerts or performances.
(Beyond the Stage sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker)
+ Adults at Leisure Series
Presented in Dreyfoos Hall, this series features top-drawer entertainment from around the globe. With convenient 11 am and 2 pm matinee performances and extremely affordable prices – the Adults at Leisure Series is a perfect way for you or someone on your gift list to enjoy an enticing array of entertainment, ranging from a jive band to a ’40s songstress tribute to a salute to Broadway. The series is offered at $93 for all six performances – a savings of $75 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 7, remaining individual tickets are available at $28 each.
+ Dec. 9 Will & Anthony Nunziata – Broadway, Our Way
+ Jan. 5 Stormy Weather: The Music of Lena Horne starring Mary Wilson
+ Jan. 20 The StepCrew
+ Feb. 15 A Celebration of Marvin Hamlisch
+ Mar. 2 Swingtime featuring The Jive Aces
+ Apr. 1 Frank Ferrante in An Afternoon with Groucho
+ Young Artists Series
Presented in the intimate Rinker Playhouse, the Young Artists Series brings to the forefront ultra-talented young virtuosos who have earned critical acclaim performing with leading orchestras and in recitals in many of the world’s top concert halls. The series is offered at $80 for all four performances – a savings of $40 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 1, remaining individual tickets are available at $30 each.
+ Dec. 8 Benito Meza, Clarinet (A South Florida Debut)
+ Jan. 13 Kristóf Baráti, Violin (A Florida Debut)
+ Feb. 16 Michael Brown, Piano
+ Mar. 16 Donald Sinta Saxophone Quartet (A Florida Debut)
Young Artists Series sponsored by Harriett M. Eckstein New Art Fund. Florida/South Florida Debut performances are made possible through the generous support of The Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation
+ Family Fare
The Kravis Center’s playful Family Fare events incorporate wholesome yet culturally stimulating offerings that are specially selected to awaken the curiosity of young minds. In addition, Family Fare provides affordable prices and convenient times for everyone. Buckle up and get ready for a fun ride!
Special Offer! Purchase 4 Family Fare performances (excluding Movies By Moonlight) and receive a free family 4 pack of tickets to the Movie By Moonlight of your choice. Visit kravis.org/familyfare for more information.
+ Oct. 25 The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
+ Nov. 1 Movies By Moonlight / ParaNorman
+ Nov. 8 Unsorted
+ Dec. 6 Stella, Queen of the Snow
+ Dec. 13 Movies By Moonlight / Frozen
+ Dec. 23 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
+ Jan. 17 The Okee Dokee Brothers: Adventure Songs
+ Feb.14 Gruffalo’s Child Tall Stories
+ May 9 Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure
+ ArtSmart
Continuing Arts Education at the Kravis Center
The Kravis Center’s Continuing Arts Education offerings include Kravis Center Cultural Society Lunch & Learn Events chaired by Lee Wolf and Steven Caras, the African-American Film Festival, the Kravis Under Cover series, Lectures, and The Dancers’ Space.
Lunch & Learn
This popular ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education series is co-chaired by Lee Wolf and Steven Caras. The $75 ticket includes lunch prepared by Catering by The Breakers at the Kravis Center.
+ Jan. 26 Woody Allen’s Women: In Film and In Life
A Tell All Conversation with Julie Gilbert & Lee Wolf
+ Feb. 16 Ballet Superstar Marcelo Gomes
Interviewed by: Steven Caras
+ March 16 Princess Grace: Her Movies, Her Men, Her Monaco
Moderated by: Lee Wolf & Steven Caras
African-American Film Festival
This is the Kravis Center’s 10th annual African-American Film Festival. The Film Festival is produced by James Drayton and hosted by AnEta Sewell. Tickets are $10 each or $25 for all three films. The theme of the 2015 Film Festival is A Decade at the Reel: 10th Anniversary Festival Season “Masterpieces”
+ Feb. 4 Malcolm X (1992)
+ Feb. 18 Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
+ Feb. 25 The Color Purple (1985)
Kravis Under Cover
Join noted author, lecturer and Kravis Center Board Member Lee Wolf, who co-chairs the popular ArtSmart Lunch & Learn lecture series, as she analyzes, not reviews, the artistic riches of three compelling literary works and their overriding themes.
+ Jan. 8 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
+ Feb. 5 Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
+ Mar. 5 The Submission by Amy Waldman
Lectures
+ Feb. 10 A Salute to the Great American Songbook:
Lecturer: Dr. Roni Stein
+ Feb. 12 Music and Musical Influences Of The American Great Depression
Lecturer: Craig D. Ames
The Dancers’ Space
Directors: Danielle Armstrong, Diana Hoffmaster and Donna Murray
The Kravis Center proudly presents the second season of The Dancers’ Space! TDS continues to offer a variety of dance programs for South Florida audiences and artists, including weekly contemporary technique classes, choreography labs for emerging or professional creative artists, and informal and formal performances with post-show discussions. The Dancers’ Space classes take place in the Khoury Family Dance Rehearsal Hall in the Cohen Pavilion and are taught by a rotating roster of directors and visiting guest artists.
Modern Technique Class
+ Modern Technique Class Card:
Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 pm, starting on September 4, 2014.
$75 for five classes (expires on May 29, 2015)
+ Modern Technique Drop-in:
$20
Choreography Lab
The Labs are divided into three Acts (six Labs per Act) and will meet semi-monthly, concluding with a Works-in-Progress Showing open to the general public.
+ Choreography Lab Card
Thursdays from 8 to 9 pm, starting on September 4, 2014
$60 for six sessions (expires on May 29, 2015)
Completing a full Act provides participants the opportunity to be produced in a Works-in-Progress Showing.
+ Choreography Lab Drop-in:
$10 for those unable to complete a full Act but still wish to participate by sharing choreography and gathering feedback during the creative process.
+ Act I Choreography Lab
Starts on September 4, 2014; Work-in-Progress Showing on November 7.
+ Act II Choreography Lab
Starts on January 8, 2015; Work-in-Progress Showing on March 8.
+ Act III Choreography Lab
Starts on March 26, 2015; Work-in-Progress Showing on May 29.
For more information, visit kravis.org/dancersspace or thedancersspsace.org.
+ The Writers’ Academy at the Kravis Center
Conducted by novelist, biographer, playwright and teacher Julie Gilbert, The Writers’ Academy encourages, nurtures and develops creative writing skills in most genres of expression.
+ Jan. 6 Kickstart Your Writing Ability / Lecturer: Julie Gilbert
+ Jan. 19 – Mar. 30 The Circle Series / Instructor: Julie Gilbert
+ Beginning Jan. 20 Writers’ Launch / Instructor: Julie Gilbert
+ Mar. 13 Showcase the Writing / Host: Julie Gilbert
The Circle Series
Instructor: Julie Gilbert
This season’s mission is to address the concept of “The Well-Rounded Writer.” A fertile writer is always in search of new ground. Each seminar will feature major literary, theatrical or cinematic techniques. These four and a half Circle Seminars are for seasoned writers. Writers who are new to The Writers’ Academy may apply with a five-page writing sample.
+ Jan 19 The Great, Medium, Small and Petite American Novel
+ Feb. 9 The Biography: The Long Journey
+ Feb. 23 The Memoir: What that Really Means and How NOT to Get in Trouble with It
+ Mar. 9 Playwriting with Focus on the Classic Play Within You – in other words the deeply felt, autobiographically based material that has been seeping for a long time.
+ Mar. 30 Screenwriting Requirements: Technique, Talent or Both? And can the Writer and the Producer Be Friends?
Casual Dining by the Breakers
Bistro Teatro offers the perfect casual pre-theatre dining experience, serving light fare in the Center’s Mezzanine level lobby during most Dreyfoos Hall performances. For more information, please call (561) 651-4444. Open before and during intermission of Dreyfoos Hall performances only.
How to Purchase Tickets:
The Kravis Center will hold its Public Ticket Sale Day for all 2014-2015 season presentations (excluding individual tickets for FLASH DANCE THE MUSICAL, ANYTHING GOES, MEMPHIS and PIPPIN, individual performances for Adults at Leisure Series, Young Artists Series and Kravis Center Pops Orchestra) beginning 9 am on September 27 at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Guests may order their tickets at the Kravis Center’s official web site at , by phone at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471; in person; or Kravis Center donors have the privilege of ordering tickets in advance of Public Ticket Sale Day.
The Kravis Center offers priority seating to donors according to their level of giving and by the date orders are received within each donor level. Membership begins at $75. For more information about becoming a donor, call (561) 651-4320 or visit .
Stay Connected for Promotions and Updates:
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Performance Notes:
+ Premium Seating is available for select performances in Dreyfoos Hall and is as follows: Rows AA – E; Rows F-N Seats 1, 3; 2, 4; 101, 102 and 113, 114.
+ Premium Seating includes complimentary champagne or soft drink served 45 minutes prior to curtain in the Ellen and Robert M. Jaffe Windsor Room located on the orchestra level of Dreyfoos Hall and a 15 percent discount at the Kravis Center’s Gallery & Gift Shop in the east end of Dreyfoos Hall Orchestra lobby.
+ All performances take place at the RaymondF.Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets are available at the Kravis Center’s official web site , by phone at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471 or at the Kravis Center box office.
Ways To Save:
+ Visit the Kravis Center’s official web site when purchasing online by visiting to be sure you pay face value for your ticket, not expensive brokers’ prices.
+ Group Tickets Are Available
Group discounts are available for most Kravis Center presentations. For more information, call Group Sales at (561) 651-4304 or (561) 651-4438 or visit .
+ Student & Educator Rush Ticket Program
By presenting a student or educator ID at the Kravis Center box office one hour prior to select Kravis Center self-initiated presentations, students/educators will receive up to 50% off any section ticket (excluding Premium Seating and Kravis On Broadway presentations) from orchestra to rear balcony, based on availability.
(Rush Ticket Program sponsored by Suzanne G. Reis Arts Education Fund)
Kravis Center
2014-2015 Performance Schedule
OCTOBER
October 11 at 8 pm (Saturday)
The Charlie Daniels Band
Opening Act: Mallary Hope
The Charlie Daniels Band is known for their contributions to country and southern rock music and is best known for the No. 1 country hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which became a platinum single, topping both country and pop charts, earning a Grammy, three CMA trophies, and becoming a cornerstone of the Urban Cowboy movie soundtrack. Known for southern rock hits “The South’s Gonna Do It Again” and “Long Haired Country Boy,” the CDB will perform 100 concert dates this year including performances on the Grand Ole Opry. The band’s latest release, Off the Grid – Doin’ It Dylan, features 10 Bob Dylan songs, the first CDB studio release since 2007.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
Sponsored by Palm Beach Investment Research Group,
Howard Cooper and Rick Stone
On sale since June 27
October 25 at 11 am (Saturday)
Dallas Children’s Theater
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller
Music by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy Allen McDonald and Stephen Gabriel Based on the book by Jeff Brown
(Family Fare)
Stanley Lambchop is a normal boy in all aspects who wants to do something amazing. One night, the bulletin board above his bed falls right on top of him – and he wakes up flat! He survives and decides to make the best of his new shape by folding himself into a big envelope and traveling around the world. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley – the ultimate exchange student – explores the globe and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. He’s stamped and posted from Hollywood to France to Honolulu and beyond, until he finally finds his way back home and becomes a three-dimensional boy once more.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $10
On sale since August 22
NOVEMBER
November 1 at 7:30 pm (Saturday)
Movies By Moonlight
ParaNorman
Voices by: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Rated PG; 92 minutes; 2012 • Animation
(Family Fare)
Set in the New England composite town of Blithe Hollow, ParaNorman follows a few days in the life of Norman Babcock, a kid with the striking ability to see ghosts of the deceased and the alienating inability to convince anyone that he’s telling the truth about his powers. When the town is threatened by a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago, Norman, together with a ragtag group of new friends, struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can.
Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre
Tickets $5 • General Admission
Includes a complimentary bag of popcorn.
Note: Picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the Gosman Amphitheatre – an open air facility.
November 2 at 8 pm (Sunday)
Last Comic Standing Live Tour
Season 8 of Last Comic Standing premiered May 22 on NBC. The Emmy-nominated laugh-fest returns with an all-new group of the world’s funniest comics. Watch the series this summer on NBC, then see the finalists perform live as the Last Comic Standing Live Tour appears at the Kravis Center on November 2. (For Mature Audiences.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
On sale since June 27
November 7 at 8 pm (Friday)
Diavolo – Architecture in Motion
Jacques Heim, Artistic Director
(PEAK)
Diavolo reinvents dance, re-images theater, and redefines thrills. Performers take movement, athletics and daring to the extreme, creating abstract narratives through surreal architectural landscapes. Under the Artistic Director Jacques Heim, the company creates an almost cinematic experience of powerful images that develop conceptual accounts of the human condition, utilizing unique architectural creations, to provide the backdrop for an evening of dramatic movement. Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25 ? Only Orchestra and Grand Tier sections available
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.
On sale since June 27
November 8 at 10 am (Saturday)
Metro Theater Company
Unsorted
(Family Fare)
Clothes are the characters in a playful world where everyone must be sorted, according to the bully-boss known as ‘Jacket.’ Separate and divided? No way! These bullied characters want to hang out with each other. Distinctly separate categories make no more sense to the clothes than they do in our world. But, Jacket is in charge. The sorting must be done … or else!
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $12 • General Admission
Note: Making it up with Metro is an interactive post-performance workshop held in Persson Hall that will engage parents and their children in creative play. Working with Metro Theater Company actors, participants will use movement, sound and ordinary objects to discover fun and new ways to tell a story. Space is limited. To register please call (561) 651-4251.
November 8 at 6:30 pm (Saturday)
Young Friends of the Kravis Center’s
22ndAnnual Reach for the Stars Benefit
Kravis Royale: Cha Cha Ching Party!
Young Friends of the Kravis Center invite you to attend the 22nd annual Reach for the Stars benefit, Kravis Royale: Cha Cha Ching Party! featuring gourmet food and fine wine from some of the area’s finest restaurants, along with table games, live Latin music and dancing throughout four floors of the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall lobby. This fun and lively fiesta benefits the Kravis Center’s S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series and education programs.
Dreyfoos Hall Lobby
Tickets $60 General Admission • $50 Young Friends Members
Platinum Sponsor Marcie Gorman-Althof
Gold Sponsor Jane M. Mitchell
November 9 at 7:30 pm (Sunday)
DakhaBrakha
(PEAK)
DakhaBrakha is a quartet from Kiev whose sound is at once mesmerizing and mystical, melding soulful Ukrainian folk melodies with jazz and trance sounds. Aptly named, DakhaBrakha means “give/take” in the Ukrainian language. Mixing the fundamental structure of folk music with free-form improvisation and minimalist influences, this theatrical quartet of multi-instrumentalist singers creates a magical world of unexpected and engaging new music with Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian instruments.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $28
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
November 9 at 8 pm (Sunday)
Don McLean and Judy Collins
Few performers have stood the test of time as well as Don McLean and Judy Collins. Don McLean has had a long and successful songwriting and performing career. In fact, “American Pie” is widely considered one of the top songs of the 20th century. A virtuoso of a variety of vocal styles, Don can – and does – inspire a range of emotions with his singing. Judy, too, began inspiring audiences with her sublime vocals, vulnerable songwriting and commitment to social activism. Five decades and 50 albums later, Judy, who began her impressive career at 13 as a piano prodigy, remains a vigorous writer and performer of songs that create hope and healing and speak to the heart. She also stays active in social causes. Don and Judy will ensure that audiences enjoy a “starry, starry night.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Bank of America
November 11-16
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s
Cinderella
(Kravis On Broadway)
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®– winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists. Be transported back to childhood and rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Kravis on Broadway sponsored by Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation;
Carolyn and Richard Sloane
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation by Kravis Young Singers Afterschool Arts Connection students in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 6:45 pm on November 11.
November 15-17 (Saturday through Monday)
Saturday at 6 pm and 8:30 pm
Sunday, Monday at 7:30 pm
Danny Bhoy in
Dear Epson
One of the most popular comedians on the planet is finally here! Having amassed huge audiences around the world, this hilarious young Scot, Danny Bhoy brings his unique brand of storytelling and razor sharp wit with his critically acclaimed show Dear Epson to a U.S. audience. Fresh from sell-out tours in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, don’t miss this rare chance to see one of the most celebrated comedians around the globe on his debut U.S. tour. Contains some adult content.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $35
November 16 at 7 pm (Sunday)
The Orchid City Brass Band
The Orchid City Brass Band, South Florida’s only professional British-style brass band, will be presenting a concert under the stars of stirring patriotic music honoring America’s veterans in the cozy Gosman Amphitheatre. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and tap your toes to memorable renditions of “America,” “Armed Forces Salute,” the “Stars and Stripes Forever,” as well as many other familiar tunes the band will perform with 30 powerful brass and percussion instruments! This will be an event you won’t want to miss!
Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre
Tickets $15
Note: Picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the Gosman Amphitheatre – an open air facility.
November 18 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Valery Polyansky, Conductor
Vladimir Feltsman, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
The RSSO returns with two series premieres: Rachmaninoff’s powerful First and sweepingly gorgeous Third Symphonies. Great Russian-American pianist Vladimir Feltsman also returns with music of Mozart’s “golden period.”
+ Glinka / Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
+ Mozart / Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
+ Rachmaninoff / Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 13
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond The Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
November 19 at 2 pm (Wednesday)
Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Valery Polyansky, Conductor
Vladimir Feltsman, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
The RSSO returns with two series premieres: Rachmaninoff’s powerful First and sweepingly gorgeous Third Symphonies. Great Russian-American pianist Vladimir Feltsman also returns with Rachmaninoff – the beloved Second Concerto.
+ Tchaikovsky / Slavonic March, Op. 31
+ Rachmaninoff / Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
+ Rachmaninoff / Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond The Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 12:45 pm.
November 19 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam
Take a journey back to the greatest days of rock with Dave Mason’s sight and sound experience, Traffic Jam. Join Dave Mason, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the legendary band Traffic, for an unforgettable evening of music history as he retraces the earliest days of his career with Traffic and the works that defined an era. You can expect to hear such classics as “Feelin’ Alright,” “Hole In My Shoe” and “Dear Mr. Fantasy,” along with hits from Dave’s solo days. This is one Traffic Jam you won’t want to miss.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20 ? Only Orchestra and Grand Tier sections available.
November 23 at 7:30 pm (Sunday)
The Hot Sardines
This success story is worthy of cinema: A born-and-bred Big Apple actor meets a Paris-born writer at a jazz jam in Manhattan. Soon, The Hot Sardines are taking their contagious joy to audiences. Bandleader Evan “Bibs” Palazzo and lead singer “Miz Elizabeth” Bougerol combine with an ensemble of musicians and a tap dancer to play “hot jazz” with glamour, grit and passion – as it was during the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s. The group’s vibrant performances bridge generations and captivate even 21st-century audiences.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $30
November 30 at 8 pm (Sunday)
Dave Koz and Friends
Christmas Tour 2014
with Special Guests Jonathan Butler,
Christopher Cross and Maysa
While jolly ol’ St. Nick is busy making his list and checking it twice, Santa Koz is coming to town. Multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz has become synonymous with the season, thanks to his high-energy holiday tour, which celebrates its 17th anniversary this year. “Dave Koz = Christmas,” said the El Paso Times and Examiner.com assured readers, “There really is a … Santa Koz,” calling the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour “a must see show.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
DECEMBER
December 2 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
Camelot
Experience Camelot’s “one brief shining moment” as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it in one of theatre’s most legendary musicals. Recount the time-honored legend of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table in an enchanting fable of chivalry, majesty, and brotherhood in this four-time Tony Award-winning show. Intimate and fresh, the celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You, ”The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood” and the title song “Camelot.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Sponsored by Ms. Nancy DeMatteis;
Eileen Ludwig Greenland
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
December 6 at 10 am (Saturday)
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Stella, Queen of the Snow
(Family Fare)
Stella, Queen of the Snow tells the story of two children as they spend the day playing in the snow. The forest, snowballs, snow angels and the mysterious white stuff itself provide fuel for Sam’s question and Stella’s answers as they discover the world of winter together. Based on Marie-Louise Gay’s best- selling book, the production features whimsical puppets, striking scenic effects and evocative original music that have earned international recognition for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $12 • General Admission
December 6 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Colors of Christmas
With Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne,
Jennifer Holiday and Ruben Studdard
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with four of the music world’s brightest stars! Singing hits from their individual repertoires, as well as songs of the season, this stellar lineup of award-winning artists will be joined by a gospel choir. It’s an enchanting evening of unforgettable music that the whole family will enjoy.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
December 8 at 7:30 pm (Monday)
Benito Meza, Clarinet
A South Florida Debut
(Young Artists Series)
Regarded as “a daring force of nature” (The New York Times) and “a performer in a league of his own” (The Los Angeles Times), Colombian clarinetist Benito Meza has performed and studied with such renowned musicians and conductors as Daniel Barenboim, Gustavo Dudamel, and Yo-Yo Ma. As a performer and composer, Meza is fluent in classical music, jazz, Colombian folk music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms and contemporary improvisation. He recently recorded the Grammy-nominated album Providencia with famed Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez (Mack Avenue Records). Meza is an Affiliated Artist on the music faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The pianist for Meza’s program will be Alexandre Moutouzkine.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
The series is offered at $80 for all four performances – a savings of $40 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 1, remaining individual tickets are available at $30 each.
Series Sponsored by Harriett M. Eckstein New Art Fund
This concert is with support from The Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation
December 9 at 11 am and 2 pm (Tuesday)
Will & Anthony Nunziata
Broadway, Our Way
(Adults at Leisure)
Will & Anthony continue to embrace every audience with fresh interpretations of timeless Broadway classics and American pop standards. Combining magnificent tenor voices with their brotherly banter and comedic flair, this concert includes such Broadway showstoppers as “Make Someone Happy,” “Just In Time,” “Once In A Lifetime” and “What Kind Of Fool Am I?” “Blessed with strong voices and leading man looks, Will & Anthony are exuberant and upbeat.” – The Wall Street Journal
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
The series is offered at $93 for all six performances – a savings of $75 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 7, remaining individual tickets are available at $28 each.
December 9 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
Catskills on Broadway
The 25th Anniversary Celebration
with Freddie Roman, Dick Capri,
Sal Richards and Cory Kahaney
The Catskills, the cradle of American humor, launched the careers of many of our greatest comics. Freddie Roman, Dick Capri, Sal Richards and Cory Kahaney will have you howling with laughter. So sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy a great evening of good old-fashioned comedy that will bring you back to the golden years of the Catskills. Nothing in this world (or any other world) could make you feel better!
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
December 10 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Diana Krall
With her familiar breathy vocals and rhythmic lilt, pianist, singer-songwriter and Grammy Award-winner Diana Krall wows critics and sells out concert halls everywhere. Her return concert to the Kravis Center will feature songs from her latest album, Glad Rag Doll. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums. “One of the most quietly expressive jazz singers of her generation.” – The New York Times
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35
Sponsored by Marilyn and Bill Lane
December 11 at 8 pm (Thursday)
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
One of the world’s eminent string ensembles, the Takács Quartet is praised as “peerless” and “consistently invigorating” (The New York Times), and “at the peak of its profession” (The Boston Globe). Takács was the only string quartet inducted into Gramophone’s 2012 Hall of Fame.
+ Haydn / String Quartet No. 50 in B-flat Major, Op. 64, No. 3, Hob.III:67
+ Debussy / String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10
+ Beethoven / String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 (“Razumovsky”)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond The Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
December 12 at 8 pm (Friday)
The Perfect Gift:
Christmas With The Tenors
The Tenors are here to perform a holiday special, featuring popular songs such as “Ave Maria,” “What Child Is This” and “O Holy Night.” Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters thrill audiences worldwide with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the vocal super group has achieved success by showcasing their charm and diverse vocal styles. They have performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, for presidents and prime ministers, and have shared the stage with Neil Young, Paul Anka, Justin Bieber, Paul McCartney and Natalie Cole, among many others.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
With support from WPBT2
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
December 13 at 7 pm (Saturday)
Movies By Moonlight
Frozen
Voices by: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel
Rated PG; 102 minutes; 2013 • Animation
(Family Fare)
After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sprightly sister, Anna, teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman, Everest-like conditions and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward to save their kingdom from destruction.
Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre
Tickets $5 • General Admission
Includes a complimentary bag of popcorn.
Note: Picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the Gosman Amphitheatre – an open air facility.
December 13 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Lewis Black
You’ve seen him on countless late night talk shows and all over Comedy Central, regular appearances on The Daily Show, his own Comedy Central show called Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil, and two HBO specials. Lewis Black’s intelligent brand of political humor and social commentary, blended with his neurotic delivery, make for a hilarious romp through American culture. (For Mature Audiences.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $39
December 16-21
The Book Of Mormon
(Kravis On Broadway)
Winner of 9 Tony Awards® including Best Musical! From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, and Robert Lopez, co-creator of Avenue Q comes THE BOOK OF MORMON, a new Broadway musical that Jon Stewart of The Daily Show describes as, “a crowning achievement, so good it makes me angry,” and by Entertainment Weekly as “the funniest musical of all time.” Don’t miss your chance to see what Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls “the best musical of this century.” Contains Explicit Language.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $34
Kravis on Broadway sponsored by Jim and Judy Harpel;
Denise and Bill Meyer
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation on the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm on Dec. 16.
December 19-20 (Friday and Saturday)
Friday at 7:30 pm • Saturday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Abraham in Motion
Pavement
(PEAK)
Pavement, a dance event created by Kyle Abraham, pays homage to the bold, backward-jeans and high-top-fade era of ’90s hip-hop, while examining a culture plagued by discrimination, genocide, and the constant quest for a way out. Inspired by John Singleton’s ground-breaking film Boyz N The Hood (1991) and essays of W.E.B. DuBois’ The Souls of Black Folk (1903), Pavement uses movement to depict scenes of violence, love, male bonding, arrests, and physical and emotional pain. The piece is set to an amazing soundtrack that mixes Philippe Jaroussky’s operatic score, Carestini: The Story of a Castrato, with the sounds of the city.
Tickets $28
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:15 pm on December 19.
December 20 at 7:30 pm (Saturday)
Robin Spielberg: Spirit of the Holidays
Robin Spielberg’s enchanting piano performance will celebrate the songs, spirit and moods of the season through music and stories. Her compelling melodies, expressive technique and her story-telling about the origins of the music enrapture audiences. Robin’s career at the piano has taken her from coast to coast. She has performed on PBS and CBS TV, at the Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall and throughout South Korea where she is a bona fide “piano star.” With 16 recordings and over a million CDs sold, her diverse discography is popular around the world, and includes The Great American Songbook, holiday arrangements, original neo-classical piano solos, Americana and lullabies. “Reflective piano, smart originals.” – The Washington Post
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $35
December 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm (Tuesday)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
(Family Fare)
The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Join us in celebrating Rudolph’s 50 years on television and come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in the all new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful new holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.
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Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
December 26-31 (Friday through Wednesday)
Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Saturday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Wednesday at 7 pm and 10 pm* (New Year’s Eve)
Forbidden Broadway
Comes Out Swinging!
Fresh from its critically acclaimed new edition in New York, and starring members of the stellar Off-Broadway cast, this musical roast of Broadway productions will serve up new victims – er, targets – and new laughs. Forbidden Broadway features outrageous costumes, hilarious rewrites of familiar songs and dead-on impressions. Nothing is sacred in this production, which will lampoon Pippin, Rocky, Matilda and The Book Of Mormon (to name but a few). And the best part: Whether you’re a seasoned theatre-goer or new to Broadway, Forbidden Broadway will provide you with non-stop laughs.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $39 (except December 31 at 10 pm $58*)
*Includes New Year’s Eve champagne toast
December 31 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Guys and Dolls
Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy – considered by many to be the perfect musical – soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight “mission doll”; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler; Adelaide, the brassy-voiced showgirl; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game. “The ultimate musical comedy!” – CBS TV
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35
JANUARY
January 1 at 8 pm (Thursday)
NEW YEAR’S CONCERT 2015!
Salute to Vienna
The Strauss Symphony of America
Bernhard Schneider, Conductor (Vienna)
Monika Rebholz, Soprano (Vienna)
Michael Heim, Tenor (Vienna)
Dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine and
International Champion Ballroom Dancers
Party like it’s 1899 in Vienna, the city of dreams! Celebrate the start of the New Year with an all-star cast of European singers, dancers and full orchestra. Returning to West Palm Beach for the 19th season, this magnificent concert features uplifting melodies from famous operettas including Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow, as well as polkas and Strauss waltzes. Don’t miss the Blue Danube Waltz. Discover the beauty of Salute to Vienna for the first time or all over again.
Presented by the Kravis Center and Attila Glatz Concert Productions, Inc.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $27
Sponsored by Margaretta Taylor
On sale since April 12
January 2 at 2 pm (Friday)
Pacifica Quartet with Anton Kuerti, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
Virtuosity and an exuberant style have marked the Pacifica as international celebrities for two decades, and winners of the 2009 Grammy for Best Chamber Music Performance. Pianist Anton Kuerti, already a Regional Arts audience favorite, joins the Pacifica in Brahms.
+ Haydn / String Quartet No. 63 in B-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4, Hob.III:78 (“Sunrise”)
+ Ravel / String Quartet in F Major
+ Brahms / Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel at 12:45 pm.
January 2 at 8 pm (Friday)
Howie Mandel
His career has encompassed almost every aspect of the entertainment spectrum, including stage, TV and film. Howie Mandel has come a long way since 1979, when he took the microphone, on a dare, during amateur night at a comedy club. One recent success is Deal With It, a hidden-camera show. He also serves as a judge on the popular America’s Got Talent. In addition, Howie’s animated children’s series, Bobby’s World, is syndicated in 65 countries. Howie is a dependable and hilarious mainstay of the comedy scene, here as well as abroad. (For Mature Audiences.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Florence and Robert Kaufman
January 3 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Michael Feinstein
Conducts The Kravis Center Pops Orchestra
Michael Feinstein’s Songbook
Michael Feinstein, an extraordinary musician and showman dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” will conduct the three concert series. The multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. This program will include songs personally selected by Mr. Feinstein with original orchestrations. He will conduct and host this concert and will be joined by singers to be announced. Associate conductor for the series will be Larry Blank.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Sponsored by Lee Wolf
With support from Legends 100.3 FM
This series is offered starting at $69 for all three performances. Beginning December 5, remaining individual tickets start at $27.
January 4 at 8 pm (Sunday)
Vanessa Williams
She has sold more than 25 million records. She has won critical acclaim for her work in TV, film, recordings and on the Broadway stage. Her 2012 autobiography, You Have No Idea, hit The New York Times’ Best-Seller List. Yet, despite all her professional activities, Vanessa Williams still finds time to serve as an advocate for equal rights, especially for minorities and the gay community. This versatile performer appeals to a variety of audiences: Vanessa is one of only a few singers to score number-one and Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Album and Singles charts in the combined areas of pop, dance, R&B, adult contemporary, holiday, Latin, gospel and jazz.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Susan and Dom Telesco
January 5 at 11 am and 2 pm (Monday)
Stormy Weather:
The Music Of Lena Horne
Starring Mary Wilson
(Adults at Leisure Series)
Stormy Weather is a “living, breathing, biography” that combines story, song and images to give us a defining portrait of singer and civil-rights activist Lena Horne. From her Cotton Club glory days and the back lots of Hollywood studios to the glitzy but bigoted resorts of Las Vegas, this behind-the-scenes look at a true icon is as much a story of American-dream limitations as it is a masterful multi-media experience. Narrated by biographer James Gavin, thrilling arrangements include “Stormy Weather,” “Honeysuckle Rose” and “Yesterday When I Was Young.” “Stormy Weather is magnificent, gripping.” – Liz Smith
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
The series is offered at $93 for all six performances – a savings of $75 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 7, remaining individual tickets are available at $28 each.
January 6 at 1:30 pm (Tuesday)
Kickstart Your Writing Ability
Lecturer: Julie Gilbert
(The Writers’ Academy At The Kravis Center)
A seminar for those who are on the cusp of initiation into writing. Learn how to release your inner writing self. Everyone has the potential to write truly and deeply. Julie Gilbert, novelist, biographer, playwright and instructor of The Writers’ Academy will show you how to unlock your very own muse. This lecture is for the curious and adventurous. Bring a pencil.
Tickets $25
January 7 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra
Vladimir Lande, Conductor
Dmitry Kouzov, Cello
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
For more than 40 years, the former Leningrad State Orchestra has inspired praise for its artistry and excellence. Cellist Dmitry Kouzov, hailed as “a true artist” by legendary Mstislav Rostropovich, released his third CD and appeared on Kravis Center’s Young Artists Series in 2011.
+ Bernstein / Overture to Candide
+ Schumann / Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129
+ Shostakovich / Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond The Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel at 6:45 pm in the Picower Arts Education Center.
January 8 at 1:30 pm (Thursday)
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Lecturer: Lee Wolf
(Kravis Under Cover)
The Invention of Wings is based on a true story about two extraordinary women living in slaveholding Charleston, S.C. in the early to mid-19th century. Sarah and Angelina Grimke defy the boundaries and laws that rob both women and the slaves who serve them of their freedom and inalienable rights. Their courage and resilience cause them to become pariahs in both their community and far beyond, reviled by slaveholders and abolitionists alike. Kidd embellishes the tale by fictionalizing two other strong, resourceful women, Charlotte and Handful, mother and daughter who are slaves in the Grimke household. Their rebellion against the forces that brutalize and enslave them will enflame and move you. This novel of love, hate, friendship, alienation, inhumanity and heroism is truly inspirational.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center
in the Cohen Pavilion / $25 or $60 for 3
January 8 at 8 pm (Thursday)
The Beach Boys
Fifty Years Of “Fun, Fun, Fun”
The Beach Boys are still making “Good Vibrations.” The group is led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who – with, Jeff Foskett, Randell Kirsch, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten – continue the legacy. But they won’t just “Do It Again.” In addition to their early surf-rock classics, the band will also perform hits from the 1970s and ’80s as well as new songs recorded for their recent (and hit) albums. The American band with the most Billboard Top 40 hits (36), The Beach Boys started in 1961 and have enjoyed a long safari of success. Now you can see them again. “Wouldn’t it be nice?”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Sponsored by Mary and Mark Freitas;
Debbie and Ron Kochman
Kochman & Ziska, PLC
With support from Sun Sentinel
January 9 at 8 pm (Friday)
’70s Soul Jam with
The Stylistics, The Spinners and
The Main Ingredient
featuring Cuba Gooding
Take the smooth, sweet ballads of The Stylistics. Add the lively, yet still mellow, songs of The Spinners. Then add Cuba Gooding, lead singer for The Main Ingredient. You have a recipe for an entertaining performance that will take you back to the early ’70s – when gas cost about 40 cents a gallon. But these versatile and seasoned performers won’t stop there. Sure, you’ll hear their early classics. But you’ll also enjoy recent additions to their already impressive repertoires. This is sure to be a “One of a Kind (Concert)”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
January 10 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Gino Vannelli & Jon Secada
With an acclaimed voice ranging from rich baritone to exquisite tenor, Gino Vannelli has had five albums on Billboard’s Top 100. With hits “I Just Wanna Stop,” “Living Inside Myself” and “Wild Horses,” Gino became a headlining artist, filling concert halls and arenas around the world. Jon Secada has an ability to soar – a captivating falsetto, which led to hits: “If You Go,” “Just Another Day” and “Angel.” Jon has performed duets with Frank Sinatra and Pavarotti and is one of the first bilingual artists to enjoy international crossover success.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
January 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday)
The Clothesline Muse with Nnenna Freelon *
Saturday at 7:30 pm • Sunday at 3 pm
(PEAK)
The Clothesline Muse will transport you to a different world, where the onerous yet honorable task of washing clothes by hand is transformed into beautiful imagery that reflects the multitude of women who pulled their families up from poverty using only their clothesline. This multi- disciplinary theatre performance – featuring six-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Nnenna Freelon – examines the role of the clothesline in American culture, and includes dance, live music, spoken word, video and interactive art to honor the traditions that have emerged out of the act of washing and hanging clothes.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $30
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
*This presentation is funded in part by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project, with lead funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
January 13 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday)
Kristóf Baráti, Violin
A Florida Debut
(Young Artists Series)
According to legendary violinist Dame Ida Haendel, “Kristóf Baráti is the most talented violinist of his – and many – generations.” In 2010, the young Hungarian won the “Oscar of violinists,” the celebrated Paganini Competition in Moscow, and has performed with an astonishing number of world famous orchestras and conductors. In 2014, he was awarded the Kossuth Prize, Hungary’s most significant cultural award. Baráti begins his 2015 North American tour at the Kravis Center with solo works by Bach and Ysaye, which he has recorded, and also will highlight his January 21 Carnegie Hall debut.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
The series is offered at $80 for all four performances – a savings of $40 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 1, remaining individual tickets are available at $30 each.
Series sponsored by Harriett M. Eckstein New Art Fund
Concert is with support from The Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation
January 14 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday)
Jimmy Webb
“Jimmy Webb is one of the few modern songwriters comparable to the old masters like Rodgers and Hart,” says Linda Ronstadt. Webb wrote the music and lyrics to many hits, including, “MacArthur Park,” “Up, Up And Away,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” “Galveston,” “Wichita Lineman” and “Worst That Could Happen.” Grammy winner Webb, who is the Chairman of the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, charms his audience with his music and storytelling, full of humor and humility, of how, as a 16-year-old farm boy, he found himself a star in Hollywood surrounded by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Glen Campbell, Elvis and more.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $45
January 15 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
Well-Strung
(PEAK)
The all-male string quartet Well-Strung features classical musicians who sing, putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Rihanna, Adele, Lady Gaga and more. Members have sung on Broadway and in opera, performed off-Broadway and at Carnegie Hall. Their harmonies are intricate, their presentations are electrifying, and their music is just plain cool. “The hottest thing with a bow since Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games.” – New York Daily News
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $28
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
January 17 at 11 am (Saturday)
The Okee Dokee Brothers: Adventure Songs
(Family Fare)
Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have been exploring the outdoors together since they were kids. Their extended canoe trip down the Mississippi River inspired their Grammy Award-winning album Can You Canoe?, and their trek along the Appalachian Trail reflects their latest release Through the Woods. With songs written by campfire and harmonies born on the water, the natural world is at the heart of their Americana folk music. Adventure Songs makes room for kids to dance, for parents to share stories, and for everyone to gain respect for nature, each other, and the world we live in.
Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre
Tickets $12 • General Admission
Note: Picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the Gosman Amphitheatre – an open air facility.
January 19 at 2 pm (Monday)
Budapest Festival Orchestra
Iván Fischer, Conductor
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
One of the world’s top orchestras, the Budapest Festival is a true success story. Founding director Iván Fischer leads Brahms’ dramatic First Symphony.
+ Brahms / Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90
+ Brahms / Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Concert sponsored by Vicki and Arthur Loring;
U.S. Bank, The Private Client Reserve
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 12:45 pm.
Eight consecutive Tuesdays starting on January 20 from 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Writers’ Launch
Instructor: Julie Gilbert
(The Writers’ Academy At The Kravis Center)
Writers’ Launch is just that – a pad from which to raise written expression. Within every human being there are unspoken thoughts and memories: there is buried treasure. This course is designed to alchemize the unexpressed bounty into a discipline of form, content, technique and style, which will result in a story. The focus and goal is toward the fictional short story.
Registration $300
January 20 at 11 am and 2 pm (Tuesday)
The StepCrew
(Adults at Leisure Series)
A cast of elite performers, The StepCrew includes touring members of Ireland’s traditional music moguls, The Chieftains, and is a completely unique and high-energy extravaganza of Celtic music, song, and three styles of percussive dance. Along with Canadian champion fiddle players, one of today’s most talented musical ensembles, and some haunting Celtic vocals, this tour de force will take you on the journey of dance starting in Ireland and ending in North America.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
The series is offered at $93 for all six performances – a savings of $75 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 7, remaining individual tickets are available at $28 each.
January 20 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
Budapest Festival Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman, Conductor and Violin
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
One of the world’s top orchestras, the Budapest Festival is a true success story. Pinchas Zukerman is both violin soloist and conductor in famous works of Mozart and Mendelssohn.
+ Mozart / Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620
+ Mozart / Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 (“Turkish”)
+ Mendelssohn / A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Concert sponsored by Vicki and Arthur Loring;
U.S. Bank, The Private Client Reserve
Beyond The Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel at 6:45 pm in the Picower Arts Education Center and for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
January 21 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
ABBA The Concert
“The best ABBA tribute band in the world,” according to the Official ABBA Fan-Club, ABBA The Concert pays homage to the beloved anthems of one of the greatest pop phenomenons in music history, performing such hits as “Dancing Queen,” “Fernando” and “Mamma Mia.” From their note-perfect vocals to their stunningly accurate look-alike portrayal, Sweden’s ABBA The Concert is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get!
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
Sponsored by Sharyn and Stuart Frankel
January 22-23 at 7:30 pm (Thursday and Friday)
Broadway’s Next H!T Musical
The hysterical Broadway’s Next H!t Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical – complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. Don‘t miss the next great American musical – it’s coming your way – and you’re writing it!
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $35
January 23 at 7 pm (Friday)
Zap Mama & Antibalas
(PEAK)
Join Congo-born artist Zap Mama and Brooklyn-based Antibalas when they come together to celebrate the evolution of contemporary Afro music. From Afrobeat to Afro-Pop rhythms, Zap Mama mixes African vocal techniques with European polyphony. Featured in Broadway’s Fela!, Antibalas effortlessly seams Afrobeat with New York City Latin, funk and traditional drumming of Cuba and West Africa. It doesn’t get any hotter!
Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre
Tickets $15 • General Admission
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
Note: Picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the Gosman Amphitheatre – an open air facility.
January 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Steve Ross in I’m in Love with Vienna
In his new show I’m in Love with Vienna, Steve Ross explores the fascinating connections between the Viennese and German composers and the American Songbook. Everything from operettas by Franz Lehar, Emmerich Kalman and Robert Stolz in English translation, to songs by the great Viennese-born composers like Sigmund Romberg and Frederick Loewe; to spoofs of the genre by Dietz & Schwartz (“I Love Louisa”) and Cole Porter (“Wunderbar”), and songs by Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer and other composers influenced by the Viennese tradition. Included will be a special salute to the most prolific (and most Americanized) of the musical immigrants and refugees, Kurt Weill (“September Song,” “Speak Low”). “Steve Ross is the undisputed monarch of Manhattan cabaret.” –The Huffington Post
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $35
January 26 at 11:30 am (Monday)
Woody Allen’s Women:
In Film and In Life
A Tell-All Conversation with Julie Gilbert, novelist, biographer, playwright and Founder/Instructor of The Writers’ Academy at the Kravis Center
Lee Wolf, noted author, lecturer and Kravis Center Board member
A Kravis Center Cultural Society Event
(Lunch and Learn)
Woody, the man alone…. Hardly! Woody Allen is synonymous with women. In every one of his films, in every article, in every photo he is and always has been with a woman. In his personal life from Louise Lasser to Soon-Yi, and in his auteur’s life from Diane Keaton to Scarlett Johansson, he has devoted himself to the complexities of women in love. Lee Wolf and Julie Gilbert return to investigate the highs and lows of Woody Allen’s personal and creative life and how the two converge.
The Weiner Banquet Center in the Cohen Pavilion / $75
Note: Admission includes lunch prepared by Catering by The Breakers at the Kravis Center.
Sponsored by Leona F. Chanin
January 27 – February 1
Flashdance The Musical
(Kravis on Broadway)
The pop culture phenomenon of Flashdance is now live on stage with electrifying dance at its core. Flashdance – The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. The show features a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, including the Academy Award-winning title song “Flashdance – What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” and “I Love Rock & Roll.” In addition to these hits, 16 brand new songs have been written for the musical with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Roth. The show features a book by Tom Hedley (co-writer of the original screenplay) and Robert Cary, with direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis).
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Kravis on Broadway sponsored by
Alex and Renate Dreyfoos;
Julie and Amin Khoury
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm on January 27.
January 28 through February 1 (Wednesday through Sunday)
Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 pm
Saturday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday at 1:30 pm
Celebrity Autobiography
As seen on Bravo TV, audiences will enjoy a night of non-stop laughter as they experience a variety of jaw-dropping vignettes inspired and torn straight from the pages of the most unforgettable celebrity tell-alls: from the “he said, she said” accounts of Burt and Loni … how Tiger Woods strokes his putter … Mr. T’s acting tips … the Britney Spears diary … Justin Bieber’s backstage confessions … the re-enactment of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson’s courtship and the most famous love triangle in Hollywood history – Elizabeth Taylor, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. For mature audiences.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $38
January 29 at 6 pm (Thursday)
Palm Beach Wine Auction
The Palm Beach Wine Auction is a multi-event benefit, culminating in the main event, the Dinner and Live Auction featuring a five-course dinner paired with specially selected wines from all over the world. The live auction takes place throughout the dinner and includes some of the world’s most renowned and highly rated wines, travel experiences and unique treasures. The Palm Beach Wine Auction benefits the award-winning education programs at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach
Tickets are $1,000 per person
For more information, call 561-651-4320 or visit palmbeachwineauction.org
January 31 at 7:30 pm (Saturday)
David Wilcox
Folk singer/songwriter David Wilcox’s lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. Now, 17 albums into a career spanning over 25 years of touring extensively around the U.S. and the world, he continues to deliver joy, inspiration and invention to his legions of fans. “David Wilcox’s ongoing musical journey is compelling and richly deserving of a listen.” – Rolling Stone
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $39
FEBRUARY
February 4 at 7 pm (Wednesday)
Malcolm X (1992)
Starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall,
Al Freeman, Jr. and Leroy Lindo
(African-American Film Festival)
Writer-director Spike Lee’s epic portrayal of the life and times of the controversial civil rights leader, Malcolm X, who was assassinated on February 21, 1965. Rated: PG 13
Run Time: 202 minutes
Rinker Playhouse / $10 per night or $25 for the entire festival
February 4 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Mariinsky Orchestra
Valery Gergiev, Conductor
Behzod Abduraimov, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
Founded in the 18th century, the Mariinsky Orchestra (formerly the Kirov Orchestra) is among Russia’s oldest. Legendary director Valery Gergiev leads music by two 20th-century giants. Young Uzbekistani piano sensation Behzod Abduraimov will make his Carnegie Hall and Kravis Center debuts on this tour.
+ Prokofiev / Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26
+ Shostakovich / Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Concert sponsored by Annette Y. Friedland
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
February 5 at 1:30 pm (Thursday)
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Lecturer: Lee Wolf
(Kravis Under Cover)
Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion – for each other and for their homeland.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center
in the Cohen Pavilion / $25 or $60 for 3
February 5 at 8 pm (Thursday)
Dick Fox’s
GOLDEN BOYS
Starring
Frankie Avalon
Fabian
Bobby Rydell
These Golden Boys emerged from the same South Philadelphia neighborhood at the same time, and went on to become three of the most popular teen idols of the late ’50s and ’60s. The show spotlights each of the performers and their greatest hits, including: “Venus” (Avalon); “Volare” (Rydell); “Turn Me Loose” (Fabian). The three stars combine their talents on several songs and perform a tribute to the material of Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Rick Nelson and Bill Haley. Come share the memories.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Sunny Sessa in loving memory of Leonardo Sessa
February 5-6 at 7:30 pm (Thursday and Friday)
Aquila Theatre
Emily Bronte’s
Wuthering Heights
A classic story of all-consuming passion, revenge, family class and the supernatural, Wuthering Heights recounts the tale of ill-fated lovers on the lonely moors of northern England. With its signature style and skill at creating innovative and modern productions of great works of literature, Aquila re-imagines one of the most captivating love stories ever told with this exquisite and heart wrenching theatrical offering.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $38
Sponsored by Karin and John Strasswimmer
February 6 at 8 pm (Friday)
Alton Brown Live
Edible Inevitable Tour
With his upcoming tour, Alton Brown brings his brand of quirky humor and culinary-science antics to the stage. The two-hour show is a unique blend of stand-up comedy, food experimentation, talk show antics, multimedia lecture, and, for the first time … live music. Audience interaction is strictly enforced throughout the evening, though if you’re called upon as a culinary assistant you’ll definitely want to take the lab coat Brown offers, as things tend to get messy. Brown has worked his weird magic on live audiences across the nation for over a decade but this is the first time he’s actually hit the road with a live tour. The entire family will have a blast, especially as you sing along with Brown’s soon to be hits “Airport Shrimp Blues” and “TV Cookin Ain’t Like No Other Cookin.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Sponsored by Ms. Beverly Sommer
With support from CBS12
February 7 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Dancing Pros Live
Hosted by Alan Thicke
The world’s finest dancers battle it out live on the stage and the audience picks the winner! Dancing Pros Live – Hosted by Alan Thicke (Golden Globe nominee and Growing Pains star, TV series) is an unforgettable live competition show created by some of the most accomplished Dancing with the Stars pros – Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.
February 7-8 (Saturday and Sunday)
Aquila Theatre
William Shakespeare’s
The Tempest
Saturday at 7:30 pm • Sunday at 4 pm
Shakespeare’s final work is considered one of his finest and most distinctive. Brought to our stage by the acclaimed British-American touring company, Aquila Theatre, The Tempest spins a magical tale of shipwrecks and storms, revenge and reconciliation, and a father’s love for his child. The New York Times has described Aquila’s productions as “Gleefully engaging … almost unbearable fun” while The New Yorker has raved “Beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing and crystalline in effect.” With an ensemble of superb performers and Aquila’s exhilarating execution, this new production is sure to delight.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $38
Sponsored by Karin and John Strasswimmer
February 8, 2015 – 6 pm (Sunday)
The Kravis Center’s 2014-2015 Gala
The Kravis Center’s annual Gala begins with a cocktail reception at 6 pm, followed by prime reserved seating for the performance by The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at 7 pm, and a dinner-dance in the Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion immediately following the performance.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets are $750 for Gala Patrons, $375 for Young Gala Patrons (45 and younger).
For information about the Kravis Gala, please call (561) 651-4320 or visit kravis.org/gala
February 8 at 1 pm and 7 pm (Sunday)
The Boston Pops
Esplanade Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, Conductor
Very Best of The Boston Pops
Founded in 1885, The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra became a national icon under Arthur Fiedler. The most-recorded orchestra in the world, they have a discography of more than 100 recordings. Under Conductor Keith Lockhart, the Pops performs for well over 1 million listeners annually.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Sponsored by Jim and Irene Karp;
Henni and John Kessler;
Dorothy and Sidney Kohl;
SBA Communications Corporation
February 9 at 8 pm (Monday)
Joy Behar and Susie Essman
Joy Behar is a comedic original and a leading woman both on stage and on screen. She received an Emmy award for her performance on The View, where she was a member of the cast for 16 years. She also hosted her own talk shows, The Joy Behar Show on HLN and Say Anything on Current TV. Susie Essman has played the sassy Susie Greene for all eight seasons of the critically acclaimed HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her hilarious bouts of withering sarcasm and uninhibited insults have become her character’s trademark. (For Mature Audiences.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
February 10 at 1:30 pm (Tuesday)
A Salute to the
Great American Songbook
Lecturer: Dr. Roni Stein
(Lectures)
Take a stroll with legendary American singers such as: Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and many more. Learn about the history of the American Songbook and its prominent role in the history of American music.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center
in the Cohen Pavilion / $25
February 10 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
The Very Best of
Celtic Thunder Tour
The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour features an eclectic collection of the group’s best-loved and most popular songs. This tour combines all the previous shows’ classic hit songs and fan favorites into one formidable stage show featuring Celtic Thunder’s huge signature sound, dramatic lighting, and imposing set resembling an ancient stone pathway. The singers, backed by the Celtic Thunder Band, deliver hit numbers including “Heartland” and “Galway Girl” – not to mention the rousing anthem finale, “Ireland’s Call,” which never fails to bring the audience to its feet.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
With support from WXEL
February 10-11 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday and Wednesday)
The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Based on one audience suggestion (a title for a play that has yet to be written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style right before your very eyes. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you’re wondering where the story is going … so are they! “Staggeringly brilliant, downright hilarious.” – Time Out Chicago
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $28
February 12 at 7 pm (Thursday)
Music and Musical Influences of
The American Great Depression
Lecturer: Craig D. Ames
While America languished beneath the worst economic crisis in American history, our country still produced a rich body of cultural work, especially in the area of music. Craig Ames traces the deepening depression and the government-assisted recovery by examining lyrics, melodies, harmonic trends, and composers of this important historical period.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center
in the Cohen Pavilion / $25
February 12 at 7 pm (Thursday)
Gospel Gala featuring The Clark Sisters
A Kravis Center Community Outreach Event
The Clark Sisters don’t suffer from sibling rivalry. Far from it. In fact, though each is known for her distinctive vocals, these gospel singers from Detroit complement one another perfectly. Together, Jacky, Karen, Dorinda and Twinkie produce a wide range of vocals – from sweet to acrobatic trills to deep, soulful growls – that blend to deliver a powerful yet beautiful message. They’ve spent more than 30 years singing, preaching and evangelizing – across the country as well as abroad – and have sold millions of albums. The Clark Sisters are true gospel legends.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
Sponsored by Jane M. Mitchell
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 6:15 pm.
February 13 at 8 pm (Friday)
Les Ballets Trockadero
de Monte Carlo
The all-male ballet company – delicately stuffed into tutus and man-sized toe shoes – returns to deliver hilarious twists on classical ballet. A worldwide phenomenon, the comedy of the Trocks is only outmatched by their technical prowess. The New York Times raves, “Their program of grand ballet is as much food for the mind as it is for the eye and the funny bone!”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.
February 14 at 10 am (Saturday)
Gruffalo’s Child
Tall Stories
(Family Fare)
The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood … But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist … does he? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 4 and up, and their adults.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $12 • General Admission
February 14 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Tony Bennett
Bob Hope gave Anthony Benedetto his first big break. In 1949, Bob saw young Anthony sing and visited him after the show. Bob invited Anthony to sing with him at a later date, adding, “We’ll call you ‘Tony Bennett.’” Now, decades after “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” (1961), Tony still performs to grateful fans and audiences. In 2011, to celebrate his 85th birthday, he released his Duets II, whose contributors included Aretha Franklin. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Album Chart, making Tony the only artist at 85 to achieve this honor. He is truly an American classic.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35
Sponsored by Ms. Mary L. Campbell
February 14-15 at 7:30 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Camille A. Brown & Dancers
Black Girl *
(PEAK)
Known for high theatricality, gutsy moves and virtuosic musicality, Camille A. Brown & Dancers soar through history like a whirlwind. The company’s work explores typical, real life situations ranging from literal relationships to more complex themes with an eye on the past and present. Featuring a preview of Black Girl which draws on Melissa Harris-Perry’s Sister Citizen, the spellbinding photography of Carrie Mae Weems, the fantastical imagery depicted in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, and Daniel Silberberg’s Wonderland: The Zen of Alice, to create a work to depict the complexities of carving out a positive identity as a black female in urban American culture. This work seeks to interrogate the full spectrum of the black female and how we negotiate ourselves in this racially and politically charged world.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $30
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:15 pm on February 14.
*This presentation is made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
February 15 at 11 am and 2 pm (Sunday)
A Celebration of Marvin Hamlisch
(Adults at Leisure Series)
In a performance of music from groundbreaking Broadway shows like A Chorus Line and Seesaw, join our Broadway stars, who have starred on Broadway in Les Misérables, Evita, and Phantom of the Opera. Not just music from Broadway, we feature some of the biggest smash hits from the silver screen, including “The Way We Were” and “Nobody Does it Better” as well as unforgettable movie themes from The Sting, Sophie’s Choice and Ice Castles. Experience this musical genius and legacy in A Celebration of Marvin Hamlisch.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
The series is offered at $93 for all six performances – a savings of $75 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 7, remaining individual tickets are available at $28 each.
Sponsored by Sydelle and Arthur I. Meyer Foundation
February 15 at 8 pm (Sunday)
Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Cristian M?celaru, Conductor
Ray Chen, Violin
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
In a program of Regional Arts debuts, the Danish National is led by the Philadelphia Orchestra’s new conductor-in-residence. The Copenhagen-based orchestra honors the 150th birthday of Scandinavian giants Sibelius and Nielsen. Violinist Ray Chen signed an exclusive Sony contract at age 25, after winning the Queen Elisabeth (2009) and Menuhin (2008) competitions.
+ Sibelius / Kuolema: Valse Triste
+ Sibelius / Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
+ Nielsen / Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 (“The Inextinguishable”)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Concert sponsored by Cynthia Friedman
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
February 16 at 11:30 am (Monday)
Ballet Superstar Marcelo Gomes
Interviewed by Steven Caras
A Kravis Center Cultural Society Event
(Lunch and Learn)
Marcelo Gomes, Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, is one of very few true celebrities in the history of classical dance. Houses around the world sell out within minutes after he’s scheduled to appear, reminiscent of a time when Rudolf Nureyev emerged as the first male ballet icon since Nijinsky. Gomes is equal parts artist and sex symbol, renowned for his spectacular technique, attentive partnering, and mind boggling versatility. Join former New York City Ballet dancer Steven Caras with Mr. Gomes in an intimate tête-à-tête accompanied by arresting images and video and discover for yourself why this charismatic ‘Danseur Noble’ is referred to by The New York Times as “a hero to believe in.”
The Weiner Banquet Center in the Cohen Pavilion / $75
Note: Admission includes lunch prepared by Catering by The Breakers at the Kravis Center.
Sponsored by Susan Bloom
February 16 at 7:30 pm (Monday)
Michael Brown, Piano
(Young Artists Series)
The New York Times has declared Michael Brown “a young piano visionary,” praising him for a “magnificent performance” and “powerful technique and a vivid imagination.” After Brown won first prize in the 2010 Concert Artists Guild competition, he released a highly regarded debut CD, resulting in three more CD projects to be released by Naxos, CGA and Bridge Records. Starting in 2015, Brown becomes a member of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s prestigious CMS Two. Brown will perform music from Couperin to Ravel, arrangements of favorite Copland and Stravinsky scores, plus one of his original compositions.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
The series is offered at $80 for all four performances – a savings of $40 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 1, remaining individual tickets are available at $30 each.
Series sponsored by Harriett M. Eckstein New Art Fund
February 17- March 15 (Tuesday through Sunday)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm; Sunday at 1:30 pm
Stars of David
Story to Song
A funny and captivating new musical revue celebrating the lives of your favorite Jewish public figures, based on the best-selling book by Abigail Pogrebin, with original music by Broadway’s finest composers and lyricists.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets start at $26
February 18 at 7pm (Wednesday)
Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
Starring Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams and Richard Pryor
(African-American Film Festival)
The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday is captured brilliantly in the debut performance by singer Diana Ross. Rated: R Run Time: 144 minutes
Rinker Playhouse / $10 per night or $25 for the entire festival
February 19 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
Scott Coulter in
You’ve Got A Friend:
Carole King, Neil Sedaka and The Music Of The Brill Building
From the Brill Building, in Times Square, came the sound of America in the 1950s and ’60s. The songs – written by Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Neil Diamond and others – changed popular music and became, in many cases, iconic. “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” “Where The Boys Are” and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” all came from the “music factory.” Even decades later, those writers continued to top the charts. Now, vocalist Scott Coulter tells you the music – and the stories – of the singers and songs that defined a generation.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $28
February 21-22 (Saturday and Sunday)
More of Loesser
Starring Billy Stritch, Klea Blackhurst,
Eric Yves Garcia, Marissa Mulder
Devised by Barry Day
Saturday at 2 pm and 7 pm • Sunday at 7 pm
Yes, Frank Loesser was the guy who wrote Guys and Dolls – a show that’s on everyone’s favorite musicals list. But before that, he was writing for Hollywood movies, collaborating with the likes of Hoagy Carmichael (“Heart and Soul,” “Two Sleepy People”), then with Burton Lane (“I Hear Music”), then “The Boys in the Backroom,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”… and on, and on … to Broadway with Where’s Charley?, The Most Happy Fella, How to Succeed in Business. And by this time he’d joined the songwriting elite of Berlin, Porter and Coward by writing both words and music. You’ll hear all of this … and more in More of Loesser, a revue devised by Barry Day starring Billy Stritch, Klea Blackhurst, Eric Yves Garcia and Marissa Mulder.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $40
Made possible by The Nancy Jones Beard Foundation,
The Westport Asset Fund and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Geier, Jr.
Sponsored by Donald and Linda Silpe
February 23 at 8 pm (Monday)
Lang Lang, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
Called the “world’s ambassador of the keyboard” by The New Yorker magazine, pianist Lang Lang returns for his third Regional Arts concert with a rarity by Tchaikovsky, a famous foursome by Chopin (a composer who first inspired him), and a landmark by Bach, a composer he added only recently to his huge repertoire.
+ Bach / Italian Concerto in F Major, BWV 971
+ Tchaikovsky / The Seasons, Op. 37a
+ Chopin / 4 Scherzos
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Concert sponsored by Eileen Berman and Jay Bauer
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
February 24 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday)
Tom Rush
Tom Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, and he’s influenced everyone from James Taylor to Emmylou Harris to Garth Brooks. Best of all, he’s still going strong: writing and playing … passionately, tenderly … taking us on a journey through melancholy ballads and gritty blues offerings that have touched audiences from local coffeehouses to Carnegie Hall for over 50 years.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $39
February 24 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
Michael Feinstein Conducts The Kravis Center Pops Orchestra
Michael Feinstein’s MGM Classics
Michael Feinstein, an extraordinary musician and showman dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” will conduct the three concert series. The multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. This program will include songs personally selected by Mr. Feinstein with original orchestrations. He will conduct and host this concert and will be joined by singers to be announced. Associate conductor for the series will be Larry Blank.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
This series is offered starting at $69 for all three performances. Beginning December 5, remaining individual tickets start at $27.
Sponsored by The Chastain Charitable Foundation
With support from Legends 100.3 FM
February 25 at 7 pm (Wednesday)
The Color Purple (1985)
Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey,
and Margaret Avery
(African-American Film Festival)
This landmark film directed by Stephen Spielberg, is based on Alice Walkers’ Pulitzer Prize winning novel and chronicles the life of Celie, a young African-American girl as she struggles through life in America’s rural south in the early 1900s. Rated: PG-13 Run Time: 152 minutes
Rinker Playhouse / $10 per night or $25 for the entire festival
February 25 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Ramsey Lewis And His Electric Band
with Special Guest Philip Bailey (of Earth, Wind & Fire)
Born in Chicago, noted for his diversity of music, Ramsey Lewis began taking piano lessons at 4. He started captivating fans in 1956, with The Ramsey Lewis Trio’s first album. By 1965, he was one of the country’s most successful jazz pianists and topped the charts with “Hang On Sloopy” and “The In Crowd.” Ramsey, who has three Grammy Awards and seven gold records to his credit, continues to perform across the U.S. and abroad with his quintet. Philip Bailey, a longtime member of Earth, Wind & Fire, has won seven Grammys. A guest vocalist and percussionist with The Ramsey Lewis Electric Band, Philip performs his repertoire of R&B, soul, gospel and funk.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Marjorie Fink
February 26 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
René Marie: I Wanna Be Evil
With Love to Eartha Kitt
(PEAK)
Never before has there been such a brilliantly entertaining performance tipping the hat to the divine Ms. Kitt and her fiery, sensual and clever interpretations of songs. With her incredible range of vocal ability, her powerful emotional resonance and reputation as the most provocative risk-taker among today’s jazz divas. Marie’s heartfelt tribute to one of America’s strongest iconic figures is not-to-be-missed. Marie will pull from Kitt classics such as “C’est Si Bon,” “Let’s Do It” and “My Heart Belongs To Daddy.” Contains adult themes.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $35
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
February 28-March 15 (Saturday through Sunday)
Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 1 at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
March 3-15: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday at 1:30 pm • No show Monday, March 2 and 9
Capitol Steps:
How To Succeed in Congress
Without Really Lying
The Capitol Steps plan to bring down the house … and Senate with their unique blend of political satire and song parodies based on current events – and the latest scandals from Capitol Hill. Since they began in 1981, the Capitol Steps have recorded more than 30 albums, including their latest How to Succeed in Congress Without Really Lying, have been featured numerous times on primetime TV and can be heard twice a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes A Holiday radio specials. “The best musical satire on Washington I’ve ever seen!” –The Washington Times
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $40
Sponsored by Donald and Linda Silpe
MARCH
March 2 at 11 am and 2 pm (Monday)
Swingtime
Featuring The Jive Aces
(Adults at Leisure)
The Jive Aces are the United Kingdom’s number-one jive and swing band. Renowned for their high-energy jump-jive and swing music as well as their spectacular stage show, this band’s repertoire stretches from the timeless tunes of the Swing Era to the glitz of the Rat Pack plus a dash of rhythm and blues, swing and jazz. Its members perform songs made famous by such greats as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald – along with a selection of superb originals taken from The Jive Aces’ own albums. “Absolutely brilliant!” – Simon Cowell
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
The series is offered at $93 for all six performances – a savings of $75 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 7, remaining individual tickets are available at $28 each.
March 2 at 8 pm (Monday)
Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Sanderling, Conductor
Johannes Moser, Cello
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
The Dresden Philharmonic is one of Germany’s oldest and most respected orchestras. For, MUSIC “At Eight,” principal conductor, Michael Sanderling is joined by cellist Johannes Moser, following his tremendous 2014 Carnegie Hall debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
+ Tchaikovsky / Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
+ Williams / Suite: Memoirs of a Geisha for Cello and Orchestra
+ Brahms / Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
March 3 at 2 pm (Tuesday)
Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Sanderling, Conductor
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
The Dresden Philharmonic is one of Germany’s oldest and most respected orchestras. Sanderling leads orchestral favorites for MUSIC “At Two.”
+ Beethoven / Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
+ Tchaikovsky / Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 12:45 pm.
March 4 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Paul Anka
After touring the world, writing songs for the likes of Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones and performing countless private events from Moscow to Australia, legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka returns to the Kravis Center for one more sold out concert. Come to see Paul Anka perform all his classic hits like “Diana,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “You Are My Destiny” and of course his timeless hit song written for Frank Sinatra, “My Way.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35
Sponsored by Arlene and Harvey Blau
Ann and Robert Fromer
March 5 at 1:30 pm (Thursday)
The Submission by Amy Waldman
Lecturer: Lee Wolf
(Kravis Under Cover)
A jury gathers in Manhattan to select a memorial for the victims of a devastating terrorist attack. Their fraught deliberations complete, the jurors open the envelope containing the anonymous winner’s name – and discover he is an American Muslim named Mohammad Khan. Instantly they are cast into roiling debate about the claims of grief, the ambiguities of art, and the meaning of Islam. Their conflicted response reflects the trauma and conflict within the country.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center
in the Cohen Pavilion / $25 or $60 for 3
March 6 at 8 pm (Friday)
Moscow City Ballet Swan Lake
Moscow City Ballet is currently at its artistic best – winning new invitations to perform internationally. Swan Lake is a signature piece of the group’s entire repertoire. The choreography and virtuoso performance repeatedly wins rave reviews. Tchaikovsky’s “big story ballets” are the essence of Russian culture. Moscow City Ballet is renowned for the perfection of its corps de ballet and in the best traditions of the Russian school of classical dance. The company’s productions, as well as older versions of classical ballets, set high performance standards with their clearly defined style, ideas and choreographic integrity. Seeing a performance by the Moscow City dancers never fails to add that magical ingredient of Russian soul.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Marjorie and Stephen Fiverson
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.
March 10-15 (Tuesday through Sunday)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 pm
Wednesday, Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm
Sunday at 2 pm
Anything Goes
(Kravis on Broadway)
All aboard for this saucy and splendid production of Anything Goes, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival and Choreography. One of the greatest musicals in theater history, Cole Porter’s first-class musical comedy is sailing to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. The New York Times hails it a “musical comedy joy,” and USA Today calls it “glorious and exuberant.” Peppering this timeless classic are some of musical theater’s most memorable standards, including “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course, “Anything Goes.” Don’t miss what the AP exclaims as, “So Delightful, So Delicious, so De-Lovely!”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Kravis on Broadway sponsored by
BMO Private Bank
Sallie A. and Thomas O. Monroe, Sr.
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm on March 10.
March 13 at 7 pm (Friday)
Showcase The Writing
Host: Julie Gilbert
(The Writers’ Academy At The Kravis Center)
Showcase The Writing introduces talented new writers to the public. All genres of work are presented by Circle members’ independent projects. Showcase The Writing is open to the public.
Tickets $10
March 16 at 11:30 am (Monday)
Princess Grace:
Her Movies, Her Men, Her Monaco
Moderated by Lee Wolf and Steven Caras
A Kravis Center Cultural Society Event
(Lunch and Learn)
Breaking away from a stringent family of means to pursue an acting career was the first of many triumphs in a life that deemed Grace Kelly true aristocracy – from Philadelphia society to Hollywood stardom to European royalty – her final role as that of Her Serene Highness, Princess of Monaco. Join Lee Wolf and Steven Caras in a revealing conversation through which the real Grace Kelly emerges – an icy-eyed, hot-blooded icon who pulled those signature white gloves over many an eye during the naive 1950s when one assumed all girls from ‘good’ families were in fact, good girls.
The Weiner Banquet Center in the Cohen Pavilion / $75
Note: Admission includes lunch prepared by Catering by The Breakers at the Kravis Center.
Sponsored by Leona F. Chanin
March 16 at 7:30 pm (Monday)
Donald Sinta Saxophone Quartet
Dan Graser, Soprano Saxophone
Zach Stern, Alto Saxophone
Joe Girard, Tenor Saxophone
Danny Hawthorne-Foss, Baritone Saxophone
A Florida Debut
(Young Artists Series)
Formed in 2010, the prizewinning Donald Sinta Quartet will make its Carnegie Hall debut in November 2014. The ensemble has quickly achieved international renown for its recordings, its distinctive repertoire, and fully memorized performances. The players, who hail from across the country, named the quartet after their legendary mentor, University of Michigan saxophone professor, Donald Sinta.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
The series is offered at $80 for all four performances – a savings of $40 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 1, remaining individual tickets are available at $30 each.
Series sponsored by Harriett M. Eckstein New Art Fund
With support from The Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation
March 22 at 7:30 pm (Sunday)
Les Yeux Noirs
(PEAK)
Consisting of two violin-wielding (“playing” is too tame) Parisian brothers and four other musicians, Les Yeux Noirs has transformed over the years. From their roots in the Yiddish and Gypsy jazz music of Paris and Eastern European klezmer, the members have revealed their many facets and moved into new venues, including reggae festivals, houses of worship and California biker clubs. They also have added drums, as well as electric guitar and bass to produce moments of intense emotion as well as indescribable joy.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $30
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
March 23 at 8 pm (Monday)
Joshua Bell, Violin
Sam Haywood, Piano
One of the most celebrated violinists of his era, Grammy winner Joshua Bell is one to champion new works and new experiences. He is comfortable in the role of soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and orchestra leader and even performed incognito underground for a landmark experiment for the Washington Post about art and context. The article won the writer a Pulitzer Prize and the story caused an international firestorm of discussion. That conversation continues thanks in part to the publication of the illustrated children’s book The Man with the Violin. Bell, who began playing at age 4 – plucking tunes on rubber bands he stretched around his dresser-drawer handles, today performs on the 1713 Huberman Stradivarius.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Sponsored by Stephen Brown and Jamie Stern
March 24 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
Audra McDonald
Broadway legend Audra McDonald made history when she scored a sixth Tony Award – more than any other actress – for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in Broadway’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. Blessed with a luminous soprano voice, the Live From Lincoln Center host is also a two-time Grammy Award- winner: a major concert and recording artist, who regularly appears on the great stages of the world. From Broadway and the opera house to television and film, her versatility and breadth are virtually without compare.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Alec and Sheila Engelstein
Zelda and Allen Mason
With support from WXEL
March 25 at 2 pm (Wednesday)
A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra with
Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson Fleisher, Pianos
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
The conductor-less, high-octane Bostonians of A Far Cry specialize in the sunny Suk Serenade and Dvo?ák dances. Then the “Criers” partner with piano grand master Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson Fleisher in Mozart for two pianos.
+ Suk / Serenade for Strings in E-flat Major, Op. 6
+ Mozart / Concerto for Two Pianos, No. 7 in F Major, K. 242 (“Lodron”)
+ Dvo?ák / Slavonic Dances (Excerpts)
+ Mozart / Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201/186a
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel at 12:45 pm.
March 25-29 (Wednesday through Sunday)
Wednesday, Friday at 7:30 pm
Thursday, Saturday, Sunday at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Proving that a great show is always in fashion, Love, Loss, and What I Wore has become an international hit. With its compulsively entertaining subject matter, this intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron is based on the best-seller by Ilene Beckerman, as well as the recollections of the Ephrons’ friends. The show uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to. Prepare for plenty of laughs and an exploration of why and how we’re connected to the clothes we wear.
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $35
March 29 at 6 pm (Sunday)
Golden Dragon Acrobats in
Cirque Ziva
Cirque Ziva blends a centuries-old Chinese art with today’s technology, creating a spectacle that mesmerizes audiences while promoting the group’s commitment to cultural exchange. Led by legendary Producer Danny Chang, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are complemented by his spectacular set designs. Multi-award-winning Lighting Director Tony Tucci contributes his own genius. For its 2011 debut, Cirque Ziva performed at Asbury Park Boardwalk’s Paramount Theatre – the venue’s first-ever summer run (it lasted for 10 weeks). Now the troupe is bringing its large cast of high-energy acrobats to entertain Kravis Center audiences.
Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre
Tickets $20
March 30 at 8 pm (Monday)
Michael Feinstein Conducts The Kravis Center Pops Orchestra
Michael Feinstein: The Gershwins & Me
Michael Feinstein, an extraordinary musician and showman dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” will conduct the three concert series. The multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. This program will include songs personally selected by Mr. Feinstein with original orchestrations. He will conduct and host this concert and will be joined by singers to be announced. Associate conductor for the series will be Larry Blank.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Sponsored by Donald M. Ephraim and Maxine Marks for The Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation
With support from Legends 100.3 FM
This series is offered starting at $69 for all three performances. Beginning December 5, remaining individual tickets start at $27.
March 31 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
The Australian Bee Gees Show
Annerin Productions, who brought you RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles; Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience; and PFX: The Pink Floyd Experience have now partnered up with SPI Entertainment, a remarkable theatrical production company both in and out of Las Vegas, to present The Australian Bee Gees Show! A multimedia theatrical concert experience that takes a nostalgic trip through the legacy of the Gibb brothers. The Australian Bee Gees Show boasts unsurpassed sound, live camera images and vivid graphics that will have you dancin’. From the group’s early hits (e.g., “Massachusetts”) to later classics (“Stayin’ Alive” and “You Should Be Dancin’”), you’ll relive your favorite Bee Gees moments.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
With support from WPBT2
APRIL
April 1 at 11 am and 2 pm (Wednesday)
Frank Ferrante in
An Afternoon With Groucho
(Adults at Leisure Series)
The New York Times touts actor Frank Ferrante as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material!” Ferrante recreates his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary comedian in an afternoon that’s loaded with the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes, songs and spontaneous hilarity! He’ll also acquaint us with brothers Chico, Gummo, Harpo, and Zeppo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, Marx comic foil Margaret Dumont and MGM’s Louis B. Mayer.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
The series is offered at $93 for all six performances – a savings of $75 off the individual ticket price. Beginning November 7, remaining individual tickets are available at $28 each.
April 1 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Cesar Millan Live!
Cesar Millan will reveal the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions in his exciting live show. Joined by his famous four-legged companion, Junior, Cesar will share his philosophies and methods, then present examples via live demonstrations with multiple dogs. From his years of experience, Cesar will show that for a transformation to take place in a dog, the real transformation quite often needs to take place in their human companion first. You’ll be amazed and inspired by the simplicity with which Cesar’s way can bring harmony and balance into your and your dog’s lives. See the star of Nat Geo WILD’s brand new series Cesar 911 and the original host of National Geographic’s Dog Whisperer perform his incredible dog training techniques, LIVE!
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
With support from Sun Sentinel
April 1-19 (Wednesday through Sunday)
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at
1:30 pm and 7:30 pm • Friday at 7:30 pm
Sunday at 1:30 pm
Menopause The Musical®
COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD!
Book and lyrics by Jeanie Linders
Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for 13 years! It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®
Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $43
April 2 at 8 pm (Thursday)
Pilobolus
Founded in 1971, Pilobolus has built its fervent and expanding international following by showing the human body to be the most expressive, universal and magical of media. Based in Washington Depot, Connecticut, in recent years Pilobolus has transformed from avant-garde dance company into an international entertainment brand featured on the likes of Oprah, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and the Academy Awards. The company has explored worlds as disparate as advertising, publishing, film, and music videos (Pilobolus was nominated for a 2012 Grammy-Award for the video for OK Go’s “All Is Not Lost”). Pilobolus achieves all this without ever losing sight of their core mission: to make art that builds community. “It’s as if we’re being given a fleeting glimpse of the inner workings of the universe.” – The New York Times
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Sponsored by Christine and Bob Stiller
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.
April 4 at 8 pm (Saturday)
The Temptations
and The Four Tops
The Temptations enjoyed their first major success with 1964’s “The Way You Do The Things You Do.” During the late 1960s and early ’70s, their style and songs changed to reflect the social and political upheaval; among them, “Cloud Nine.” Today, the group is as relevant as ever, and Otis Williams, one of the five original members, still performs. In 1964 The Four Tops experienced their first Motown hit with “Baby I Need Your Loving.” Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were across-the-board successes including, “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers. The Four Tops were inducted in 1990 into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by The Chastain Charitable Foundation
April 7-12 (Tuesday through Sunday)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 pm
Wednesday, Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm
Sunday at 2 pm
Memphis The Musical
(Kravis on Broadway)
Turn Up That Dial. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves — filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Memphis played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, and features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi’s founding member David Bryan. Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination – what AP calls “The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.”
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Kravis on Broadway sponsored by Wilmington Trust
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm on April 7.
April 12 at 7 pm (Sunday)
Tom Paxton & Janis Ian
Together At Last
Janis Ian and Tom Paxton make a great team. In her songs, Janis doesn’t hesitate to address controversial topics (her first hit, “Society’s Child,” generated hate mail and death threats). Tom doesn’t shrink from addressing injustice or real-life challenges, either – think “Bottle Of Wine.” The two first performed together in 1964 at New York City’s Village Gate (Janis was 13). Now you can enjoy hearing these longtime successes blend their talents as they expose the absurdities of society and how everyday people deal with them.
Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre
Tickets $20
April 13 at 8 pm (Monday)
BBC Concert Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, Conductor
Charlie Albright, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
Pianist Charlie Albright, 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner, and ever-popular American conductor Keith Lockhart bring beloved British masterworks, famous French milestones, and a Shostakovich show-stopper.
+ Vaughan Williams / Overture: The Wasps
+ Butterworth / A Shropshire Lad: Rhapsody for Orchestra
+ Shostakovich / Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102
+ Dvo?ák / Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.
April 14 at 2 pm (Tuesday)
BBC Concert Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, Conductor
Charlie Albright, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series)
Pianist Charlie Albright, 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner, and ever-popular American conductor Keith Lockhart bring beloved British masterworks and famous French milestones.
+ Ravel / Le Tombeau de Couperin
+ Ravel / Piano Concerto in G Major
+ Walton / March Crown Imperial
+ Vaughan Williams / Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 in E minor
+ Britten / Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell (“Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra”)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a pre-concert discussion by Sharon McDaniel in the Picower Arts Education Center at 12:45 pm.
April 15 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Boz Scaggs
In the ’50s, growing up in small towns, Boz Scaggs recalls, “I was swept away by music and radio.” His passions included blues, R&B, rock and jazz. After performing throughout Europe in the 1960s, Boz returned stateside and had several solo Top 20 hit singles during the ’70s, including the million-selling “Lowdown.” After a hiatus from singing and songwriting in the 1980s (“I just didn’t have any music in me”), Boz started the ’90s with what he calls his career’s “chapter two.” Since then, he has enjoyed a successful run, thanks to his trademark sound and his sincere respect for a wide variety of American roots music.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
With support from CBS12
April 16 at 8 pm (Thursday)
Chris Botti
Versatile trumpeter Chris Botti has recorded and performed alongside Barbra Streisand, Yo-Yo Ma, Andrea Bocelli and Frank Sinatra. He has performed with the finest symphonies, and at some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. Chris’ success – including four number-one jazz albums and a 2013 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album – has even crossed over to audiences who usually prefer other genres of music. His expressive sounds and his soaring musical imagination are why Chris has sold more than 4 million albums and established himself as one of the most innovative figures in the contemporary music world.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Bessemer Trust
April 17 at 8 pm (Friday)
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The world renowned all-singing, all-plucking superstars impress with their toe-tapping music, hilarious banter, and sheer superlative entertainment. Now with more songs, more tunes, and with yet more added bonus ukuleles. From Lady Gaga to “Ride of the Valkyries,” from “Housewives’ Choice” to “Voodoo Chile,” the Ukes’ genre-crashing antics continue.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
April 18 at 3 pm and 8 pm (Saturday)
Celtic Woman
2015 Tour
The spectacular musical experience features Celtic Woman performing traditional Irish tunes, contemporary pop songs and original music by Emmy-nominated music producer David Downes. A true celebration of Ireland with an unforgettable signature style, the angelic voices of Celtic Woman will touch the hearts of fans of all ages.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by Nina and Edgar Otto
April 19 at 8 pm (Sunday)
The Idan Raichel Project
(PEAK)
Producer, keyboardist and composer Idan Raichel has become a global music icon since the unveiling of The Idan Raichel Project, a multi-ethnic tour de force that changed the face of Israeli popular music. The Project enchants audiences with entrancing fusions sung in Hebrew, Arabic and the Ethiopian languages of Amharic and Tigrit. Their latest album, Quarter To Six, has garnered international praise for its depth and scope. Raichel has collaborated with over 95 celebrated artists from around the globe including American neo-soul diva India.Arie, Mayra Andrade from Cape Verde, Marta Gomez from Colombia, Ana Moura from Portugal, German counter-tenor Andreas Scholl, Vieux Farka Touré from Mali and many more. Over the past decade The Idan Raichel Project has become the soundtrack of contemporary Israel.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
April 24 at 8 pm (Friday)
Kathy Griffin, LIVE in Concert
Two-time Emmy winner, Grammy-winner and NY Times bestselling author, Kathy Griffin takes the stage for a night of take-no-prisoners laughs. Kathy has co-hosted CNN’s New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper and appeared on numerous talk shows including Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The View. In 2014, Kathy made history with her 6th consecutive Grammy nomination and 1st win for Best Comedy Album, joining Whoopi Goldberg and Lily Tomlin as the only other female comedians to ever win Grammy awards for Best Comedy Album. (For Mature Audiences.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Sponsored by Carolyne and Ed Levy
April 26 at 7 pm (Sunday)
RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles
RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. Going further than before, RAIN adds even more hits that you know and love from the vast anthology of Beatles classics.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
April 28 – May 3 (Tuesday through Sunday)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 pm
Wednesday, Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm
Sunday at 2 pm
Pippin
(Kravis on Broadway)
Join us… for this magical, unforgettable production. The New York Times declared, “Astonishing! A Pippin for the 21st Century.” The 2013 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess). Pippin features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts De La Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Kravis on Broadway sponsored by
Mr. George T. Elmore
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Weaver
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance discussion by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm and a free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm on April 28.
MAY
May 9 at 10 am and 1 pm (Saturday)
Dinosaur Train Live:
Buddy’s Big Adventure
Produced by Mills Entertainment and Gables Grove Productions
Directed by John Tartaglia • Book by Craig Bartlett
Executive Producer/Tour Booking: The Brad Simon Organization, Inc.
Based on the television show, Dinosaur Train created by Craig Bartlett, and produced by The Jim Henson Company
(Family Fare)
Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure is a fun-filled, interactive and immersive live trip back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth … and rode in trains! See Buddy and all his friends from the hit PBS Kids television series from teeny Tiny to giant King. Kids will be entertained while also learning basic scientific thinking about life science, natural history and paleontology. Through interactivity, music and laughter, Dinosaur Train Live will have kids up and dancing in the aisles.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $10
May 15 at 7 pm (Friday)
Spotlight On Young Musicians
A Kravis Center Community Outreach Event
In partnership with The School District of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Music Educators’ Association and the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County, Inc. Crossing the threshold from practice to performance is every performer’s dream. The Kravis Center’s annual Spotlight on Young Musicians turns that dream into reality for hundreds of talented local student musicians.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets $10 in Advance $12 Day of Performance
Sponsored by The Meshberg Family in loving memory
of Julia and Philip Meshberg
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 an 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 the official website at .
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