Performance Series ∞ 2008-2009
Simply Sinatra
Friday, September 05, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Reminiscent of a young Sinatra or Bobby Darin, Steve Lippia moves from crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads with equanimity. His stage presence, charm and ease pulls you back with standards such as; “Just the Way You Are”, “Mack the Knife” and “That’s Life.” With a fiery, driving, 16-piece band behind him, Steve interprets the best repertoire of Big Band and American Classic Pop in a way that leaves you longing for a time when life was easy and the music was hot!
A modern Sinatra, a gifted performer, a special experience… Steve Lippia. He does it his way
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Representing the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago, The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the US and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobat touring company. Combining award winning acrobatics, traditional dance and spectacular costumes with both ancient and contemporary music, The Golden Dragon Acrobats present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
These amazing artists are sure to leave the entire family both awestruck and thoroughly entertained
Church Basement Ladies
Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 8:00 PM
A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, Church Basement Ladies is a musical comedy featuring four unique characters as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church in 1964. Watch as the ladies take on a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian themed Easter fund raiser and a steaming hot July wedding all while they stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes and keep their Pastor on due course. Funny and down to earth, you will surely enjoy these ladies as they navigate the church year from below the house of God.
The Blenders
Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 7:30 PM
A concert perfect for kids from one to 93, The Blenders annual holiday tour is quickly becoming a Midwest tradition. For over 10 years, The Blenders have combined their unique style of vocal harmonies with Christmas standards and hilarious comedy in their wildly successful “Holiday Soul Tour”. Join this “vocal band” as they turn their magnificent voices into musical instruments and magically transform the stage into a winter wonderland. This show is Santa-certified to make the Christmas season merry and bright!
Tap Kids
Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 8:00 PM
Eight of the nation’s most talented young tap dancers take to the stage in this rousing, joyous celebration of American youth culture. A series of musical vignettes featuring a variety of tap styles, TAP KIDS has been thrilling audiences of all ages, across the nation and abroad with their incredible talent and contagious energy for over 6 years. With an original score and dazzling choreography, TAP KIDS takes a traditional dance form to new heights in an electrifying performance that is hip, contemporary and uplifting.
“Their talent is unmistakable. Their passion is fierce. And their fast-clicking feet move with a joyous intensity that shakes up the floor—and the soul.” Journal News
Irving Berlin's I Love A Piano
Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 8:00 PM
I Love A Piano is a nostalgic musical journey spanning seven decades of American history as seen through the eyes of Irving Berlin. Using 64 of Berlin’s popular favorites, this spectacular new show captures the spirit of America from the Ragtime rhythms of the early 20th century through the swinging sophistication of the 1920’s and 30’s. From the sentimental songs that inspired a nation during two World Wars to the innocent optimism of the 1950’s, timeless classics such as “White Christmas”, “God Bless America”, “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” do more than define the music of a generation, they define the music of our country.
Altar Boyz
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 8:00 AM
Altar Boyz is the longest running new musical comedy to open in New York in years! Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing and irreverent humor, this spoof about a heavenly boy band is adored by audiences and critics alike. With an extraordinary mix of side-splitting songs, uncontrollable laughs and lighthearted fun, this award winning and totally original new musical is “90 minutes of pure delight”.
“Hallelujah brothers and sisters! Altar Boyz is in town. Funny song-and-dance numbers that never stop and a talented cast of five handsome men. It’s top-notch musical theater!” Miami Herald
“Sly and funny subversion, terrific voices, soothing harmonies and deliciously funny numbers. It sends you home with a smile! Made up of five potential Teen People cover boys.” New York Time