“The show was a testament to an era of jazz that shaped the sound of America in the 20th century, and faithfully reaffirmed the legacy of the orchestra’s original bandleader, jazz legend Count Basie.” DAILY SUNDIAL Directed by Scotty Barnhart Guest Vocalist Denise Thimes In the history of jazz music, there is only one bandleader … Read more
“The kind of musician who is shaping the future of classical music.” NEW YORK MAGAZINE PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Conrad Tao has, “the chops to play anything and the ideas to make it compelling,” says New York Classical Review. Dubbed an artist of “probing intellect and open-hearted … Read more
“[Her music] represents the DNA of Ukrainian culture, in all its styles, classic and very modern.” OUEST FRANCE Ukrainian singer-songwriter Maryna Krut, aka KRUTЬ, is a virtuoso of the bandura, a stringed instrument unique to Ukraine that looks and sounds like a lute and harp hybrid, resulting in harpsichord-like effect that is both delicate and assertive. With her atmospheric … Read more
Maine-based artist and educator, Russell Kaback tells a true story based on the life of his grandfather Szyjek Magier (SHEE-yek MAG-er), a Jewish Polish teenager survived four years in Nazi labor and concentration camps during World War II in this poignant one-man musical. Presented in Kaback’s theatrical storytelling style weaving together original songs, guitar, characters, … Read more
“A fresh an invigorating cross-cultural voice.” THE NATION Grammy-nominated musician and composer Nathalie Joachim — hailed as “powerful and unpretentious” by The New York Times — blends classical training, contemporary music practice and Haitian heritage into an exciting new sound and concert experience. Joachim brings to Ovations a dynamic live interpretation of her latest recording Ki … Read more
From Playwright Nami E. Kelley and composer and lyricist, Joe Plummer comes a new musical about civil rights activist, John Lewis. Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how … Read more
“Dazzles audiences with a show like no other!” BROADWAY WORLD Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle … Read more
“Companies like Complexions are game-changing: they’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been.” THE GUARDIAN Rooted in a rich Alvin Ailey lineage with a cadre of 16 stunning dancers, Complexions Contemporary Ballet is hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and “game changing” … Read more
Music by Robert RealeBook and Lyrics by Willie Reale Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm — A Year With Frog And Toad is an inventive, joyful, and enchanting experience for the whole family. Based on the books by Arnold Lobel, this whimsical musical featuring a jazzy, upbeat score follows two great friends — the cheerful, … Read more
“Africa’s most widely respected international vocalist, and one of its hungriest synthesizers of culture of ideas.” NEW YORK TIMES Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today, a creative force with sixteen albums and innumerable accolades to her name. Time Magazine calls her “Africa’s premier diva” and … Read more