Spotlight Shows for the 2007 - 2008 Season
Mezzanine, Interlude and Petite Levels
Thursday, September 27 at 7:30pm
Second City
The Second City comedy theatre is renowned for hitting all the hot buttons of topical humor - and for showcasing the best and brightest comic actors around. You won't want to miss the current crop, spoofing current events! Intended for mature audiences.
www.secondcity.com
Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
MOMIX
MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton, celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body.
www.momix.com
Tuesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Residency activities: Monday, November 5
Alexandre Pirojenko, piano
(Don Wessel Emerging Concert Artists Series)
The Washington Post says of this young Russian pianist, "Pirojenko has the technical skills to do anything he wants with a piano; better yet, what he wants to do is sensitive, original and brilliant."
www.yca.org
Tuesday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m.
School performance, 10:30am
Ballet Hispanico
The foremost dance representative of Hispanic culture in the U.S., this magnetic and vivacious company fuses ballet, modern and Latin dance forms into a spirited image of the contemporary Hispanic world.
www.ballethispanico.org
Monday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m.
The Barber of Seville - Teatro Lirico d'Europa
Rossini's beloved comic opera features the famous "Figaro" aria and one of opera's most delicious scores. Featuring international soloists, full orchestra and chorus, sung in Italian with English supertitles.
www.jennykellyproductions.com
Friday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Turtle Island String Quartet with Leo Kottke "A Solstice Celebration"
In a joyous voyage through World Holiday Music, the traditions of the Festival of Lights are showcased - from the songs of Chanukah, to the music of India's Dewali, to English carols and Scottish reels, to modern classics for the season.
www.baylinartists.com
Saturday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Big Smith and BBQ
Here's another wonderful annual get-together at the Hall, a winter weekend mix of good food and great music - that distinctive mix of musical styles that makes Big Smith one of the Ozarks' best-loved bands.
www.bigsmithband.com
Monday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Harlem Gospel Choir - Celebrating African-American Heritage Month
The world-renowned Harlem Gospel Choir shares a message of love, peace and harmony with songs of gospel and inspiration that will touch the depths of your soul and raise your spirits to angelic heights.
www.harlemgospelchoir.com
Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Residency activities: Monday, February 4
Jupiter String Quartet
(Don Wessel Emerging Concert Artists Series)
Recipients of a long list of chamber music prizes, the Quartet - violinists Nelson Lee and Meg Freivogel, violist Liz Freivogel, and cellist Daniel McDonough - has been selected to join Lincoln Center's Chamber Music Society Two for a 2-year residency.
http://www.yca.org
Thursday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Natalie MacMaster
This extraordinary Cape Breton fiddler has been called "the most dynamic performer in Celtic music today" - her concerts with her exceptional band feature foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-rending ballads and world-class step-dancing.
www.nataliemacmaster.com
Monday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Montana Repertory Theatre
Before there were "Desperate Housewives", there was Maggie the Cat; before there was Tony Soprano, there was Big Daddy; and before "Survivor", there was Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof!
www.montanarep.org
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Residency activities: Monday, April 21
Emmanuel Ceysson, harp
(Don Wessel Emerging Concert Artists series)
Born in Oulins, France, in 1984, this young harpist won the Gold Medal at the 2004 USA International Harp Competition and made his professional debut in 2005. He has appeared in recital and at festivals throughout Europe and the US.
www.yca.org
Friday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m.
John McEuen
Founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, known as America's instrumental poet, McEuen performs in a solo show featuring a gamut of musical styles, on vintage acoustic instruments - banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin.
www.johnmceuen.com
The performances listed comprise The Season 2007-2008 schedule as it stands on July 10, 2007. Please bear in mind that, due to the nature of performing arts presentations, date and events are always subject to change.
Visit Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts for more information.