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Performing Arts Series opens Nov. 11
All performances are in Mitchell Hall. Performing Arts Series programs and special presentations begin at 8 p.m. Family Performing Arts Series programs begin at 2 p.m. Performing Arts Series The Princely Players
Salsamba Latin jazz group Salsamba is a Latin jazz quintet with a recipe for musical excitement that blends the traditions of American jazz with the spicy rhythms of Cuba, Brazil and the Caribbean. The group will present their hot Latin beats, including mambo, cha-cha, samba, bolero, bossa nova and calypso on Friday, Jan. 27. More information about the group is available at [www.salsamba.com]. Koresh Dance Company Renowned for its powerful stage presence and high-energy style, Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company has been hailed as an extraordinary and vital force in the local and national dance scene. Founded in 1991 by Israeli-born choreographer and artistic director Ronen Koresh, the troupe will present an emotional blend of ballet, modern and jazz dance on Friday, Feb. 17. More information about the group is available at [www.koreshdance.org].
Cathie Ryan, whose crystalline vocals and insightful songwriting have made her an original and distinctive voice in Celtic music, will be joined by her five-piece Celtic band for a concert on Friday, March 3. Since her acclaimed seven-year tenure as lead singer of Cherish the Ladies, the Detroit-born Ryan has established herself as one of Celtic music’s most popular and enduring singer-songwriters. More information about Ryan is available at [www.cathieryan.com]. Bravo! Amadeus! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a gala concert dedicated to his music on Friday, May 12. The event features Eugenia Zuckerman, flute; Qing Li, violin; Nicholas Tzavaras, cello; Peter Landgren, horn; Anthea Kreston, viola; and Julie Nishimura, piano. Honoring the music of the master, this concert will be the largest classical music concert on campus this season.
“The Rainbow Fish” With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So, when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. Will some good advice from the wise, old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her? Arts Power will perform a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others, based on Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book, on Sunday, Nov. 13. The show is excellent for grades pre-K to 2. “A Christmas Carol”
“Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories” Live theatre will cast its spell on very young audience members as they journey into the imaginary world of “Little Red Riding Hood” and other “Once Upon A Time” favorites, presented by the Pushcart Players on Saturday, March 11. Timeless tales, including “The Princess and the Pea,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “All’s Well that Ends Well,” will be brought to life on stage with a slightly contemporary twist. A great introduction to the theater for younger students up to grade two. “Curious George”
“Alice in Wonderland” Filled with colorful sets and inventive costumes, American Family Theater’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” is sure to enchant all members of the family on Sunday, April 23. The audience will accompany Alice as she follows the White Rabbit to Wonderland and meets Tweedledum, Tweedledee, the Queen of Hearts, the Knave of Hearts and the Mad Hatter.
A vocal recital on Friday, Nov. 18, will feature some of the opera world’s prestigious performers, including Susanne Mentzer, American mezzosoprano; William Ferguson, New York Metropolitan Opera Company’s tenor; Martin Katz, world-famous collaborative pianist; and Daniel Cole, UD faculty vocalist, bass-baritone. “Ceruti Unlimited!--Xiang Gao and Friends II” World-renowned UD faculty violin virtuoso Xiang Gao and the UD Ceruti violin will return to the stage for a performance in the styles of classical, bluegrass, jazz and beyond on Friday, Feb. 24. Special guest stars from around the world will be featured.
Tickets for each of the Performing Arts Series events are $17 for the general public, $12 for UD faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens, and $5 for students and children. Tickets for Family Performing Arts Series events are $12 for the general public, $10 for UD faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens and $5 for students and children. A 10 percent discount is available for group sales of 10 or more tickets per show. A pre-performance buffet dinner will be served at UD’s Blue & Gold Club for Family Performing Arts Series events. Prices are $14.95 for adults and $7.50 for children 5-11. Guests attending the show who present their tickets to their servers will receive 10 percent off dinner that evening (not including alcohol). For reservations and information, call the Blue & Gold Club at (302) 831-2582.
Beginning at noon on the Friday prior to each performance, the Hartshorn Hall box office will stop selling tickets for the performance to allow for the transition to the Mitchell Hall box office. Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase in person at the Mitchell Hall box office on the day of the performance beginning one hour before the scheduled start time of the performance. The University of Delaware 2005-06 Performing Arts Series and Family Series are made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware. To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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