Photo Coverage: Times They Are A-Changin' Opening Night
By: Walter McBride Oct. 27, 2006
The Times They Are A-Changin,' the new musical collaboration between Twyla Tharp and Bob Dylan, opened on October 26th at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
As with Movin' Out, in which she directed and choreographed a narrative dance piece set to the songs of Billy Joel, Tharp has envisioned a theatrical world based on the songs of legendary folk-rock singer/songwriter Dylan. The Times They Are A-Changin' is "set within a low-rent traveling circus run by Capt. Arab, whose wagon hasn't moved from its location in some time, though not by lack of effort from his ragtag band of clowns and performers. One such performer is the animal trainer Cleo, a young woman exploited by Capt. Arab and loved by his son, Coyote. Coyote longs for a world outside the confines of the family business, and as the circus show plays out, he must decide whether to flee or stay, and if he does stay, how to inspire change within the troupe," according to press notes. Sesma plays Capt. Arab, while Brescia and Arden are featured as Cleo and Coyote, respectively.
For tickets and more information, visit www.timestheyareachangin.com.
Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Arrivals
Curtain Call
Lisa Brescia and Michael Arden
The cast, featuring Lisa Brescia, Michael Arden, and Thom Sesma
Lisa Brescia, Michael Arden and Thom Sesma
Lisa Brescia, Michael Arden and cast members
Thom Sesma and cast member
Twyla Tharp with cast members
Twyla Tharp with cast members
Lisa Brescia, Michael Arden, Twyla Tharp and Thom Sesma
Opening Night Party
Richie Ridge and Kathleen Turner
Lisa Gajda and John Selya
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