Second Performances Added For 2018-19 Essential Series Engagements
By: A.A. Cristi Sep. 24, 2018
Due to popular demand, second performances have been added for Private Peaceful, Songs of Freedom, and Teatro Línea de Sombra's Amarillo. Tickets and subscriptions for Essential Series performances are available at texasperformingarts.org.
To commemorate the 100- year anniversary of the conclusion of World War I, Private Peaceful (November 15 & 16, 2018 at McCullough Theatre) is a timely reminder of the heroic sacrifices that were made by those involved in the conflict. Following the worldwide success of Michael Morpurgo's best-selling book, film, and stage play, War Horse, Simon Reade adapted this stage version of Morpurgo's award-winning book, Private Peaceful. This riveting one-man play relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon.
Under the direction of Grammy Award-winning drummer, Ulysses Owens Jr., Songs of Freedom (February 8 & 9, 2019 at McCullough Theatre) explores the 1960s through the work of three prolific artists: Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln, and Nina Simone-all of whom shaped the music and culture of the 1960s through their artistry. Owens leads a jazz ensemble and a trio of extraordinary featured vocalists including classically-trained jazz artist Alicia Olatuja, Grammy Award-nominated Theo Bleckmann, and vocalist/composer/theatrical performer René Marie, in a celebration of the impact and vast repertoire of three musical changemakers.
Amarillo (March 28 & 29, 2019 at McCullough Theatre) tells the story of a man who departs Mexico for a land of dreams: Amarillo, Texas-but vanishes before reaching his destination. Far away, a woman reconstructs his journey, imagining what might have transpired not only for him, but for the other thousands of faceless men and women who have taken the same path-and for those who were left behind. Combining stunning multimedia projections, visceral imagery, and poetic storytelling, Teatro Línea de Sombra creates a rich, poignant meditation on the harsh realities faced by immigrants and their families. Amarillo is performed in Spanish with projected English surtitles.
Single tickets to Essential Series performances are $40. Texas Performing Arts offers three, four, and five (or more) show packages, with substantial subscriber ticket discounts. Subscriber tickets start as low as $25. For information, single tickets, and subscriptions to the 2018-19 Essential Series, visit texasperformingarts.org or call 512.471.4454.
2018-19 ESSENTIAL SERIES PERFORMANCES
Taylor Mac
A 24-Decade History of Popular Music (Abridged)
September 27 & 28, 2018 | McCullough Theatre
Yekwon Sunwoo, piano
October 5, 2018 | Bates Recital Hall
Ragamala Dance Company
Written in Water
October 18, 2018 | Bass Concert Hall
Blackstar
An Orchestral Tribute to David Bowie
November 1, 2018 | Bass Concert Hall
Jordi Savall
The Routes of Slavery
November 8, 2018 | Bass Concert Hall
Pavel Urkiza & Congri Ensemble
The Root of the Root
November 9, 2018 | McCullough Theatre
C!RCA
Humans
November 13, 2018 | Bass Concert Hall
Texas Theatre and Dance presents
The Merchant of Venice
November 14 - December 2, 2018 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Verdant Productions & Pemberley presents
Private Peaceful
Directed and Adapted for the Stage by Simon Reade
November 15 & 16, 2018 | McCullough Theatre
Michelle Dorrance Dance
ETM: Double Down
January 30, 2019 | Bass Concert Hall
Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet
February 5, 2019 | McCullough Theatre
Songs of Freedom
Ulysseu Owens, Jr, Music Director
Featuring Theo Bleckmann, René Marie,
and Alicia Olatuja
February 8 & 9, 2019 | McCullough Theatre
A Thousand Thoughts
A Live Documentary with Kronos Quartet
Written and Directed by Sam Green and Joe Bini
March 27, 2019 | Bass Concert Hall
Teatro Línea de Sombra
Amarillo
March 28 & 29, 2019 | McCullough Theatre
Terence Blanchard E-Collective
Rennie Harris Puremovement Dance Company
Caravan: A Revolution on the Road
Andrew Scott, projections & installations
April 11, 2019 | Bass Concert Hall
The University of Texas
Jazz Orchestra with
Joe Lovano
April 13 2019 | Bates Recital Hall
Trey McLaughlin
& The Sounds of Zamar
April 11, 2019 | Bass Concert Hall
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