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TBPAC January 2009 Calendar of Events |
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Thursday, 08 January 2009 |
Picasso at the Lapin Agile, JOBSITE THEATER PLAY SERIES, Thurs.-Sun., Jan. 8-25, Shimberg Playhouse, Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.: $24.50. By Steve Martin. This long running off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century's achievements and prospects, as well as other fanciful topics with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso's agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso's date, an elderly philosopher and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark-haired singer time warped in from a later era.
Voices, OFF CENTER SERIES, Fri.-Sun., Jan. 9-11, TECO Theater, Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets are $24.50. Conceived and directed by F. Reed Brown, this gripping play of five solo performances interwoven together gives new voices to the writings of Emily Dickinson, Anne Frank, Langston Hughes, Helen Keller and Henry David Thoreau. Visit freedbrown.com.
Scene on the Green (Free Film Screening) Ocean's 11, Fri., Jan. 9, TBPAC Riverwalk, 8 p.m.: FREE. Frank Sinatra, the original Danny Ocean, teams with fellow Rat Packers in the 1960 caper that made robbery seem cool. Later this season, from March 24-29, TBPAC’s Carol Morsani Hall is the glamorous site for The Rat Pack – Live at the Sands, the West End sensation that recreates a legendary evening at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. Scene on the Green is a series of films that will enhance your enjoyment of the live stage version that is coming to TBPAC. Concessions will be available for purchase. Stadium chairs and blankets welcome. Sorry, no coolers. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the film will be cancelled and possibly rescheduled.
The Florida Orchestra presents Petrushka with Puppets, PROGRESS ENERGY MASTERWORKS, Fri., Jan. 9, Carol Morsani Hall, 8 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $19. Stefan Sanderling: conductor; Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre, giant puppets; STRAVINSKY: Circus Polka; BORODIN: Symphony No. 2; STRAVINSKY: Petrushka; In this all-Russian program, Stefan Sanderling leads the orchestra in Igor Stravinsky's "Petrushka," which will be accompanied by giant puppets from the Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre acting out the ballet story in their TFO debut. The program also includes Stravinsky's "Circus Polka" and Alexander Borodin's "Symphony No. 2." Reaching an average of 110,000 students annually with performances across the United States, the Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre performs with its nine-foot-tall puppets in a variety of puppet musicals based on children's classics.
Brian Regan, Sun., Jan. 11, Carol Morsani Hall, 7:30 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $39.50. Audiences keep coming back to see what's new in the comedy world of Brian Regan. By the early '90s, Regan had developed into one of the best stand-up comedians in the country, appearing with MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour, Pat Sajak, Arsenio Hall and – every comic's dream – The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson.
Lucy Kaplansky, CLUB JAEB, Mon., Jan. 12, Jaeb Theater, 7:30 p.m.: $25.50. Touring her most recent release, Over the Hills, New York City singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky rediscovers her musical roots, returning a more acoustic sound that is influenced by the music she first fell in love with — folk and classic country. Over the Hills contains a stunning range of material, from stories about family to a compelling collection of classic songs by other writers. From the album's opening song "Manhattan Moon," about her joy in motherhood, to "Today's the Day," about saying goodbye to her dying father, Kaplansky’s new songs are utterly personal and deeply moving. From the New York skyline to the hills beyond, Over The Hills is pure Americana, wonderfully raw and rich with heartache and hope. The New Yorker says “Lucy Kaplansky … has a fetching voice and an insightful perspective on the human condition.” Visit lucykaplansky.com.
Arnez J. & Friends Comedy Show, Fri., Jan. 16, Carol Morsani Hall, 8 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $28.50. Business First Entertainment presents Arnez J. & Friends. Arnez J. has been on B.E.T.'s Comic View for years and has also appeared in movies. He is a comic who captures the attention of the crowd and keeps them on their feet. Comics Shawn Harris and Pierre also will be featured.
Ballet Hispanico, Sat., Jan. 17, Carol Morsani Hall, 8 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $19.50. Since its inception, Ballet Hispanico has roused audiences worldwide with its magnetic energy and vivacious choreography. Their works fuse Latin dance with classical and contemporary techniques to create a new style of concert dance in which theatricality and passion propel every move. Visit ballethispanico.org.
Mighty Clouds of Joy, Sat., Jan. 17, Ferguson Hall, 7:30 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $15.50. After 44 years, 35 albums and three Grammy® Awards, the Mighty Clouds of Joy have carried the Gospel message into the age of modern R&B and urban music that is today a cornerstone of the genre. Their shows have run a gamut from the church-house to the White House, and they have shared top billings with a dazzling roster of superstar artists from the Rolling Stones to Aretha Franklin to Paul Simon. Mighty Clouds of Joy deliver one of the strongest collections of new material in their latest release, In the House of the Lord-Live in Houston. Visit mightycloudsofjoy.com.
David Copperfield presents An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion, Sun., Jan. 18, Carol Morsani Hall, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $39.50. David Copperfield, the undisputed King of the Conjurers, returns to TBPAC with a mind-bending array of interactive illusions that are so jaw-dropping that you won't believe your eyes! Visit davidcopperfield.com.
Riverdance — Farewell Performances!, BROADWAY ENCORE, Tues.-Sun., Jan. 20-25, Carol Morsani Hall, Tues. 7:30 p.m., Wed. 7:30 p.m., Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $38.50. Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play eight farewell performances at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. "A Phenomenon of Historic Proportions!" raved The Washington Post. "An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away," cheers the Chicago Tribune. "A family evening unlike anything else!" exclaims The London Times. Discover why nothing in the world compares to the original international phenomenon! Whether it's your first time or your fifth, you won't want to miss these farewell performances of Riverdance!
The Florida Orchestra presents Pictures at an Exhibition, PROGRESS ENERGY MASTERWORKS, Fri., Jan. 23, Ferguson Hall, 8 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $19. Stefan Sanderling, conductor; Peter Rösel, piano; RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Suite: Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh; RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; MUSSORGSKY/ASHENAZY: Pictures at an Exhibition; In another all-Russian concert, Stefan Sanderling is joined by German pianist Peter Rösel to perform Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" in a program that also includes the TFO premiere of Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Suite: Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh" on a program with Modest Mussorgsky and Vladimir Ashkenazy's "Pictures at an Exhibition."
Sophie Milman, Sat., Jan 24, Ferguson Hall, 7:30 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets are $25.50. Sophie Milman’s new album Make Someone Happy is topping charts, winning Editor’s Choice: Best of 2007 on iTunes Jazz, plus Best Song and Top Seller for her album Make Someone Happy. Billboard says “Sophie Milman clearly has the ability to turn heads in the jazz world. Visit sophiemilman.com.
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