FEBRUARY

FRIDAY, February 22 - 2008 8:00PM An American Voice In conjunction with Master Players Chamber Series Mitchell Hall Theatre Join us for a memorable vocal recital in celebration of Black History Month featuring the world famous tenor Lawrence Brownlee and the renowned collaborative pianist Martin Katz in his second MPCS appearance. Brownlee is winner of both the 2006 Richard Tucker and Marian Anderson Awards— “An astonishing technician who rightly brought the house down.” (The Sunday Times [London]) “Martin Katz must surely be considered the dean of collaborative pianists.” (The Los Angeles Times) This event is co-sponsored by UD Center for Black Culture. Cost: $17 General Public $10 UD Faculty, Staff, Alumni/Sr. Citizens $5 Students/Children   pagetop >>

SUNDAY, February 24 - 2008 2:00PM Seussical: Theatreworks USA Family Performing Arts Series Mitchell Hall Theatre “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters and stories hit the stage in the Seussical. The noble Horton the Elephant, the one-feathered bird Gertrude McFuzz, and the antics of the Cat in the Hat steal the spotlight in one of Theatreworks USA’s largest-scale productions to date. Come see this unforgettable musical adventure by Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens adapted especially for young audiences. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Cost: $12 General Public $10 UD Faculty, Staff, Alumni/Sr. Citizens $5 Students/Children   pagetop >>

MARCH

FRIDAY, March 1 - 2008 8:00PM Saturday, March 2 - 2008 2:00pm Karthik Seshadri Performing Arts Series Gore Recital Hall - Roselle CFA Karthik Seshadri is a renowned sitar virtuoso, composer, educator, and the foremost disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar. Hailed as a child prodigy in India by critics at the age of six, Seshadri had already embarked on an illustrious performing career when in 1965 he met Shankar, who became a profound musical influence in his life. Seshadri appears as a soloist in major venues throughout India and abroad where his performances are noted for their expressive beauty, rich tonal sensibility, and extraordinary rhythmic intricacy. “Breathtaking…” (Los Angeles Times) Cost: $17 General Public $12 UD Faculty, Staff, Alumni/Sr. Citizens $5 Students/Children   pagetop >>

APRIL

Friday, April 12 - 2008 8:00PM Stefon Harris presents African Tarantella ... Dances with Duke Mitchell Hall Theatre “One of the most important young artists in jazz” (Los Angeles Times) Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry, energetic stage presence, and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him into the forefront of the current jazz scene. Widely recognized and lauded by both his peers and jazz critics alike, the 30 year-old is committed to both exploring the rich potential of jazz composition and blazing new trails on the vibraphone. Inspired by the compositions of Duke Ellington, Stefon Harris will present African Tarantella . . . Dances with Duke with a nonet of stellar sidemen. Cost: $21 General Public $15 UD Faculty, Staff, Alumni/Sr. Citizens $7 Students/Children   pagetop >>

Saturday, April 19 - 2008 2:00PM iMusic In conjunction with Master Players Chamber series Mitchell Hall Theatre Experience a spectacular multimedia violin concert created by the world-renowned Xiang Gao, UD faculty violinist and artistic director of the Master Player Chamber Series. Dr. Howard Watkins, pianist of the Metropolitan Opera Company, and members of UD Faculty Jazz will be joined by other world-class artists for this unforgettable musical event. iMusic, from classical to jazz, will take your breath away. Cost: $17 General Public $12 UD Faculty, Staff, Alumni/Sr. Citizens $5 Students/Children   pagetop >>

MAY

Saturday, May 10 - 2008 8:00PM Sunday, May 11 - 2008 2:00pm Newark: The Opera Performing Arts Series Thompson Theatre - Roselle CFA Newark: The Opera is a site-specific show written especially for and about Newark, Delaware as the town celebrates the 250th anniversary of its royal charter. This production will weave music, hometown stories, and local participation with aural and visual trickery. Squonk Opera, who created the hometown opera project, brings this multi-media, family friendly production to its first stop in the First State. “A quirky, playful, music-and image-driven piece of performance art that offers a nontraditional view of a place you thought you knew.” (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Recommended for ages 7 and up. This event was made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Cost: $12 General Public $10 UD Faculty, Staff, Alumni/Sr. Citizens $5 Students/Children   pagetop >>