Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2012-13 Season

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College announces its 58th season of music, dance, theater, and family programming reflecting the multicultural diversity of Brooklyn. The outstanding line-up features performances from Jamaica, Russia, China, and Canada, as well as the United States, and includes both Brooklyn premieres and returning favorites.

"Brooklyn Center has always been a valued part of the thriving arts culture on campus," said Maria Ann Conelli, Dean of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. "The upcoming season promises to deliver exactly what Brooklyn's many communities have come to expect - diversity, affordability, and above all else, artistic excellence. We look forward to welcoming audiences back next year to enjoy another exceptional season of international music, theater, dance and family performances."

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' 2012-2013 Season includes:
A double bill of klezmer music with Metropolitan Klezmer and Isle of Klezbos
Enchantment Theatre Company's The Velveteen Rabbit
The Ultimate Sounds of Doo-Wop and Street Corner Harmony
The Shaolin Warriors
Christmas in the Caribbean, featuring the University Singers
Dance Theatre in Westchester's The Colonial Nutcracker
The Snow Maiden (???????-????????)
Omaha Theater Company's How I Became a Pirate
The Little Prince
American Family Theater's Sleeping Beauty
The Freddy Cole Quartet
The Beauty of Ballet (co-presented with the School of American Ballet)
Bash the Trash's Tales of Anansi
Sixth annual National Grid Earth Day
Fiddler on the Roof
Ballet-théâtre atlantique du Canada's Amadeus (A New York premiere)
The United States Military Academy Concert Band
An Evening with Lucie Arnaz
Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music

Metropolitan Klezmer & Isle of Klezbos
Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 2pm
The Walt Whitman Theatre transforms into a Simcha Palace when these two internationally-acclaimed ensembles hit the stage with their unique interpretations of traditional Eastern European favorites, Yiddish swing and folk tunes, and original compositions.
Tickets: $30

The Velveteen Rabbit
Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 2pm
"When a child loves you for a long, long time... then you become Real." So says the Horse to the Velveteen Rabbit in Margery Williams' much-loved literary classic about a stuffed toy rabbit who yearns to become real. This charming tale of love and devotion features an original musical score, extraordinary puppets, masks, and magic. A Target Storybook Series event recommended for ages four and up
Tickets: $7

The Ultimate Sounds of Doo-Wop and Street Corner Harmony
Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 8pm
This concert of chart-topping artists from the '50s and '60s includes Fred Parris and The Satins ("In the Still of the Night"), The Legendary Teenagers ("Why Do Fools Fall in Love"), The Chiffons with original lead singer Judy Mann ("One Fine Day"), The Original Tymes ("So Much In Love"), and Barbara Harris and the Toys ("Lovers Concerto").
Tickets: $45 orchestra, $36 mezzanine

Direct from Beijing, The People's Republic of China
The Shaolin Warriors
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 3pm
With a jaw-dropping mix of martial arts, theatricality and athleticism, the Shaolin Warriors present a rare glimpse into the ancient and mystical art of Kung Fu. This astonishing spectacle features 22 monks performing feats of strength, agility, and impeccably choreographed combat that will take your breath away.
Tickets: $30

Christmas in the Caribbean with The University Singers
Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 8pm
The University Singers from the University of the West Indies have distinguished themselves as one of the leading choral groups in the Caribbean with their widely versatile repertoire of original music composed by Caribbean writers, classical choral works, American Negro Spirituals, and Jazz and Gospel arrangements. Always a favorite at Brooklyn Center, Jamaica's cultural ambassadors return with a joyous holiday program.
Tickets: $45 orchestra, $36 mezzanine

The Colonial Nutcracker
Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 2pm
An annual holiday favorite, Dance Theatre in Westchester performs its family-friendly, full-length version of Tchaikovsky's ballet set in wintry colonial Yorktown, complete with a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker prince, and simultaneous narration to help young audience members enjoy this timeless classic. Recommended for ages four and up.
Tickets: $10

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