Karen Akers--the Tony-nominee known for her interpretations of French-language standards--will be featured in the Washington Ballet's
oui,non/In The Upper Room/In the Night. The triple bill of world premieres will be presented at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theatre from October 25th through 29th at 8 PM, and additionally, on October 28th at 2:30 PM.
"The smoldering culture of a French cabaret is the focus of
oui,non, a new work accompanied by the live vocals of
Karen Akers. Also on the program are
Twyla Tharp's masterpiece,
In The Upper Room, a rhythmic tour de force set to Philip Glass's score, and Jerome Robbins's
In the Night, his luminous hit of three beautiful and romantic pas de deux set to Chopin nocturnes," according to the Kennedy Center's website.
Akers created the role of Luisa in the original Broadway production of Nine; she received a Tony Award nomination for her performance. She was also featured in another Maury Yeston/Tommy Tune musical--Grand Hotel. Her film credits include Heartburn and Woody Allen's The Purple Rose of Cairo,
while she has been seen on TV in "Cheers."
Akers has numerous CDs, including "Presenting Karen Akers, "If We Only Have Love" and her most recent one, "Like It Was."Tickets range from $19 to $115. For more information, visit
www.kennedy-center.org.
