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New Victory Theater Presents US Debut of 'La Famiglia Dimitri' March 27 - April 29

By: Feb. 18, 2009
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A household name in their native Switzerland, La Famiglia Dimitri, helmed by the beloved circus performer Papa Dimitri, will bring their rollicking family show to The New Victory Theater from March 27 through April 29. By combining heart-stopping acrobatics with live music and sidesplitting buffoonery, La Famiglia Dimitri is a perfect blend of down-home folksiness and astonishing dexterity. Perfect for the entire family!

La Famiglia Dimitri is a tightly knit clan that has been performing together for most of their lives: Papa Dimitri is a one-time colleague of Marcel Marceau and founder of Teatro Dimitri in Switzerland; David (son) is one of the world's most outstanding high wire artists; Masha (daughter) is a talented choreographer and slack wire specialist; Nina (daughter) is a multi-talented musician and devotee of Latin American folk music, and Kai (son-in-law) is a gravity-defying "ceiling walker" who has performed worldwide, including on "Late Night with David Letterman,'" at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, and with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

La Famiglia Dimitri is for all ages, but best for children 4 and older.

Ticket Information
Full-price tickets are $12.50 (balcony), $25 (mezzanine) and $35 (orchestra/front mezzanine).
Those who purchase tickets to this show and at least two other New Victory productions during the 2008-2009 season become a New Victory Member and save 30% on tickets to all New Victory shows for the entire season.
On sale now:
· ONLINE at NewVictory.org
· BY PHONE at 646-223-3010; Monday-Friday 12 noon-8 pm; Saturday 10 am-8 pm; Sunday 10 am-5 pm
· IN PERSON at The New Victory Theater Box Office; Box office hours: Sunday & Monday
11 am-5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday 12 noon-7 pm

About The New Victory Theater
The New Victory Theater -- a project of The New 42nd Street -- presents a range of professional productions at affordable ticket prices (regular season prices range from $12.50-$35 and Member tickets are only $8.75-$24.50). In addition, it also offers daytime school performances ($2 per student), family workshops and jobs to high school and college students. Interactive Lower Lobby Activities, FYIs (performance-related exhibits) and Talk Backs with the artists are offered in conjunction with select performances throughout the season. The theater's website, NewVictory.org, continues to be an excellent resource, providing video clips and more information about each production in the season, as well as show-related activities. The New Victory Theater sparked the subsequent revitalization of 42nd Street when it opened its doors in December 1995.

About The New 42nd Street
Founded in 1990, The New 42nd Street is an independent, nonprofit organization charged with long-term responsibility for seven historic theaters on 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. In addition to running The New Victory, The New 42nd Street built and operates The New 42nd Street Studios -- a 10-story building of rehearsal studios, offices and a 199-seat theater named The Duke on 42nd Street -- for national and international performing arts companies. Since its opening on June 21, 2000, The New 42nd Street Studios has been fully occupied by both nonprofit and commercial theater, dance and opera companies. With these institutions and the other properties under its guardianship, The New 42nd Street plays a pivotal role in fostering the continued revival of this famous street at the Crossroads of the World.

 




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