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Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center: April Events |
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Saturday, 21 March 2009 |
APRIL 2009
(_) The Florida Orchestra presents BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 5, PROGRESS
ENERGY MASTERWORKS, Fri., April 3, Carol Morsani Hall, 8 p.m.:
Regularly priced tickets start at $19. Stefan Sanderling, conductor;
BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 5; Stefan Sanderling conducts the TFO premiere
of Anton Bruckner's "Symphony No. 5" in a single performance.
WAISTWATCHERS, The Calorie-Free Musical, Tues.-Sun., Feb. 6-May 10,
Jaeb Theater, Tues. 7:30 p.m., Wed. 7:30 p.m., Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri.
7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m.: $31.50. If
you've tried it all – from grapefruit diets to water calisthenics –
then come try Waist Watchers, the hilarious and heart-warming musical
that celebrates our love/hate obsession with weight. Enter a group
meeting where the scale, measurements, fats and carbs make us laugh
ourselves silly and lose a few calories in the process. Enjoy songs
like "Measure for Measure," "Refrigerator Tango" and "Scales of
Injustice." By the show’s end you’ll see that laughter can help you
tackle any challenge – such as passing up pie or joining a gym –
especially when you have the right musical inspiration!
The Lieutenant of Inishmore, JOBSITE THEATER PLAY SERIES, Thurs.-Sun.,
March 19-April 5, Shimberg Playhouse, Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat.
8 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.: $24.50. A Tampa Bay premiere by Jobsite favorite
Martin McDonagh (The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Pillowman)! On a
lonely road on the island of Inishmore, someone has killed an Irish
Liberation Army enforcer's cat. The enforcer loves his cat more than
life itself, and when he returns from a stint of torture and chip-shop
bombing in Northern Ireland, someone is going to pay.
Children’s Opera Workshops, Sat., April 4, Patel Conservatory, 11 a.m.
to noon for second to fifth graders and 1 to 2 p.m. for sixth to 12th
graders: $20. Opera Tampa Apprentice Program singers will conduct opera
workshops for students in grades two through 12. These workshops are
especially geared to inspire and educate children about opera, as they
dance, sing and play, using operatic themes. Pre-registration is
required by calling 813.222.1002.
Taste the Best of Tampa Bay 2009, Sat., April 4, TBPAC Riverwalk, 7
p.m.: Don’t miss the Bay area’s premier food event, Best of Tampa Bay,
hosted by The Producers Volunteer Group as a benefit for TBPAC. Enjoy
live entertainment and sample food and drinks from the Tampa Bay area’s
best restaurants and caterers, while strolling along the Hillsborough
River.
Celtic Woman, Sun., April 5, Carol Morsani Hall, 3 and 7:30 p.m.:
Following their October 2007 sold-out TBPAC concerts, Celtic Woman
returns to invite you to come with them on A New Journey (their latest
CD). Platinum-selling Celtic Woman features the very special talents of
four Irish female vocalists and an undeniably exciting fiddle player,
the five of whom create a signature sound that has mesmerized audiences
from the U.S. to Australia, from Japan to Germany. Visit
celticwoman.com.
AEG Live presents Flight of the Conchords, Mon., April 6, Carol Morsani
Hall, 7:30 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $38.50. Flight of
the Conchords follows the trials and tribulations of a two man,
digi-folk band from New Zealand as they try to make a name for
themselves in their adopted home of New York City. The band is made up
of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, who have moved to New York in the
hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to
find a manager (whose "other job" is at the New Zealand Consulate), one
fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop)
– but not much else.
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble Master Class, Tues., April 7, Patel
Conservatory, 7 p.m.: FREE. Members of the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble
will conduct a master class introduction to Odissi, Indian classical
dance, which includes a demonstration of the language of the dance and
of dance pieces. The master class is an opportunity to learn very basic
phrases of pure Odissi movement and the isolated body training specific
to Odissi. Some dance experience is required.
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India presents Pratima: Reflection, Wed.,
April 8, Ferguson Hall, 8 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at
$29.50. The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble brings to TBPAC Indian classical
dance that represents the culture and history of India and incorporates
theater, music, mythology, sculpture and poetry. The New York Times
calls it "one of the most luminous dance events of the year!" Visit
nrityagram.org.
Afro-Cuban All Stars, Thurs., April 9, Ferguson Hall, 8 p.m.: Regularly
priced tickets start at $25.50. Led by Juan De Marcos Gonzalez, the
Afro-Cuban All Stars show the wealth, diversity and vitality of Cuban
music. Gonzalez’ work with the Afro-Cuban All Stars has made an
extraordinary contribution to raising the profile of the music of Cuba
throughout the world. Embracing the rich diversity of Cuba’s musical
output – from dance to jazz, classical to rap – Afro-Cuban All Stars
use the full range of the country’s heritage to build the sounds of the
future. Visit Afro-Cuban All Stars on MySpace.
Galumpha Movement Workshop, Fri., April 10, Patel Conservatory, 6 p.m.:
FREE. Galumpha artists lead students in a unique movement workshop
using choreographic games, trust and awareness exercises, and some
basic acrobatic partnering. Participants should dress to move.
Pre-registration is required by calling 813.222.1002.
Galumpha for Kids, MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA KID TIME SERIES,
Sat., April 11, Ferguson Hall, 2 and 4 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets
start at $8.50. Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects,
physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha for Kids brings to
life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment.
Galumpha, Sat. April 11, Ferguson Hall, 7:30 p.m.: Regularly priced
tickets start at $19.50. Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual
effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to
life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment.
Midori, Tues., April 14, Ferguson Hall, 8 p.m.: Regularly priced
tickets start at $29.50. Violinist Midori has established a record of
achievement which sets her apart as a master musician, an innovator and
a champion of the developmental potential of children. Through
organizations she has founded, Midori brings music education programs
to thousands of underprivileged children each year and brings music
into the lives of people who may not otherwise have involvement with
the arts. Now she shares her glorious musical gift with the Tampa Bay
area. Visit gotomidori.com.
Charles Gounod's Faust, HOMES BY HELEN OPERA TAMPA SERIES, Fri-Sun.,
April 17 and 19, Carol Morsani Hall, Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.:
$29.50-$89.50. What would you trade to make your wildest dreams come
true? Goethe’s story of Faust and his deal with the devil has been the
basis for many dramatic and musical interpretations, none more popular
than Gounod’s. In the opera, aged alchemist and necromancer, Doctor
Heinrich Faust makes a deal with Satan to restore his youthful virility
that allows him to pursue the love of the virgin Marguerite. In this
story steeped in romance, intrigue and spirituality, Faust is
eventually damned to a hellish servitude for all eternity. A staple of
the international operatic repertory, Faust will be sung in French with
English translations projected above the stage.
(_) Spanish Lyric Theatre presents Ybor City Cinderella, Sat., April
18, Ferguson Hall, 7:30 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $30.
For more information, visit spanishlyrictheatre.com.
David Sedaris, Sat., April 18, Carol Morsani Hall, 8 p.m.: Regularly
priced tickets start at $35. With sardonic wit and incisive social
critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor
writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural
euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of
satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human
condition today. Visit David Sedaris on MySpace.
Old School Freight Train, CLUB JAEB, Mon., April 20, Jaeb Theater, 7:30
p.m.: $25.50. Old School Freight Train (OSFT) combines
thought-provoking lyrics with captivating melodies, soulful vocals,
virtuosic instrumentals and imaginative arrangement. Blending folk,
jazz, soul, pop, bluegrass, Latin and Celtic, OSFT offers a unique
musical experience the Boston Globe claims is "the Next Big Thing" and
the Chicago Tribune claims is "accessible but uncompromising in
creativity. The synergistic interaction between band members and
contagious musical passion has made them the new acoustic band to
watch. Visit osft.net.
Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
WEE FOLK SERIES, Sun., April 26, Ferguson Hall, 1 p.m.: Regularly
priced tickets are $7.50. Goodnight Moon celebrates familiar nighttime
rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes
reassuring responses from his mum, infusing kids with a sense of
security and peace.
(_) Chris Nathan, Mon., April 27, Jaeb Theater, 7 p.m.: Regularly
priced tickets start at $24.65. Chris Nathan is an undeniable vocalist
and has an incredible live show. He really has the whole package
everyone looks for. This kid gives you every ounce of his soul at every
performance! Show after show, he is asked back to perform, and show
after show he delivers. There is not a mountain, valley or river that
will get between Chris and his dreams to reach people. His highly
acclaimed debut album WORDS is available on iTunes and most major
online distributors!
Fiddler on the Roof, BANK OF AMERICA BEST OF BROADWAY TAMPA BAY,
Tues.-Sun., April 28-May 3, 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 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and
7:30 p.m.: Regularly priced tickets start at $38.50. Single tickets
on-sale March 15. Fiddler on the Roof, The Tony® Award-winning musical
that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its
universal appeal, embarks on its national tour. In what is a huge
theatrical feat, audiences will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
to see the original Tevye from the acclaimed film, Chaim Topol, perform
the role that made him legendary with his award-winning portrayal in
Fiddler on the Roof. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler
on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the
hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing,
heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker,
Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," Fiddler on
the Roof is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven
music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and
unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical
theater with Topol in Fiddler on the Roof.
Unless otherwise indicated, tickets for
all shows can be purchased at the TBPAC Ticket Office, open Monday
through Saturday noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m.; and 90 minutes
prior to most performances. For tickets and information call
813.229.STAR (7827) or 800.955.1045 outside Tampa Bay. For Group
Services call 813.222.1016 or 813.222.1018. Tickets are also available
through Ticketmaster at 813.287.8844, by visiting any Ticketmaster
outlet during regular business hours, or through TBPAC’s website at
www.tbpac.org. A nominal service charge is added for each ticket
purchased. Discounts are offered for students, seniors and groups for
selected TBPAC-produced shows. Discounts are available only at the
TBPAC Ticket Office. Some restrictions apply. Not applicable to prior
sales. Events, days, dates, times, performers and prices are subject to
change without notice.
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