Bernadette Peters, THE LION KING, and More Come to the Kravis Center

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts celebrates the circle of life and numerous other entertainment pleasures with an audience-pleasing assortment of stellar concerts, shows and special events throughout April and May:

April 1 at 11 am & 2 pm (Monday)
The World Of Musicals
(Adults at Leisure Series)
A riveting revue of Broadway's most prominent productions, The World of Musicals revisits Evita, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys and more with prominent West End performers who have toured worldwide. Enjoy hits from newer musicals such as Rocky and Sister Act 2 along with classics by Rodgers and Hammerstein, George Gershwin and other Golden Age greats.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets: $29

April 1 at 8 pm (Monday)
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, Conductor
Fabio Bidini, Piano
(Regional Arts Classical Concert Series)
+ Borodin/Overture to Prince Igor
+ Brahms/Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 83
+ Prokofiev/Selections from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35

Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis.
Beyond The Stage: Join us for a pre-performance talk by Sharon McDaniel at 6:45 pm in The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center.

Beyond the Stage is sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker.

April 3 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Jackson Browne

Singer-songwriter Jackson Brown will be accompanied by longtime band mates and vocalists Althea Mills and Chavonne Stewart, and the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Greg Leisz.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $49.50

April 4 at 1:30 pm (Thursday)
Lecture Series:
Shakespeare's Writings about Politics and Their Relationship to Our Time
Lecturer: Dr. Ronald Meyers

(ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education)
Shakespeare had a great interest in politics because of the momentous impact regarding the conflict between the religious sects of Catholics and Protestants in England and throughout the continent at the time. He came to London and wrote about kings and their conflicts with their subjects. This lecture will demonstrate how his plays explore these topics in ways that relate to our current political discourse.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Tickets $25

April 5-6 at 7:30 pm (Friday and Saturday)
Mountainfilm On Tour
(PEAK)
Colorado's Telluride Mountainfilm festival, which seeks to inspire audiences to create a better world, features potent portrayals of current issues. Mountainfilm on Tour presents a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the annual festival held every Memorial Day weekend. A Mountainfilm host will introduce each film, followed by a discussion after the presentation.
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $20
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the
MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis.

Note: Guests will receive a ticket voucher for one complimentary beverage. (Underage guests will be offered a non-alcoholic selection.)

April 6 at 10:30 am (Saturday)
Mountainfilm On Tour
(Family Fare)
Bring the children to enjoy a selection of short family films from Colorado's acclaimed Telluride Mountainfilm festival, which has been screening notable documentaries since 1979. These uplifting stories are told in fun, engaging ways to entertain and inspire families to talk about today's issues. Recommended for ages 4 to 7.
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $5
Sponsored by The Stiller Family Foundation

April 9 at 8 pm (Tuesday)
Storm Large
In Kiss! Kiss! Bang! Bang!
Sultry vocalist Storm Large, a veteran of CBS reality show Rock Star: Supernova who has performed with pop orchestra Pink Martini and more, revisits the Great American Songbook with wicked charm. Her sublime renditions include I've Got You Under My Skin, Nothing Compares 2 U, Long Black Veil and her own alluring arrangements.
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets start at $20

April 10 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Derek Hough: Live! The Tour
From the Emmy award winning mind of Derek Hough comes the first-ever solo live-dance tour for the dynamo. The show features brand-new stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek's magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $39
Sponsored by Michelle and Joseph Jacobs

April 11 at 8 pm (Thursday)
Boz Scaggs
Out of the Blues Tour
Former Steve Miller Band guitarist, whose classic hits include Lido Shuffle, Breakdown Dead Ahead, and Look What You've Done to Me from the Urban Cowboy soundtrack, released his latest album, Out of the Blues, last year and continues to court fans with his soulful style.
Special offer: A digital download of Boz Scaggs' Out of The Blues album is included with every ticket. Ticket buyers will receive an email with more details about this offer approximately seven days after purchase.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $29

Sponsored by Wilmington Trust

April 13 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Music of Cream
50th Anniversary Tour
Fifty years since Cream's debut, the bloodlines of that hallowed trilogy - Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton - gather to revisit the group's reign over the 1960s psychedelic frontier. Kofi Baker (Ginger's son), Malcolm Bruce (Jack's son) and Will Johns (Eric's nephew) serve up Spoonful, Strange Brew, Sunshine of Your Love and more.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20

April 14 at 8 pm (Sunday)
Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters returns to Dreyfoos Hall to dazzle the audience with favorites from the Great White Way and her own award-winning albums. The petite powerhouse, who will be accompanied by an orchestra, appears in Amazon's Mozart in the Jungle, which won a 2016 Golden Globe, and the CBS All-Access series, The Good Fight.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management

April 17 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
RENT
20th Anniversary Tour
Based on Puccini's La Bohème, riveting rock musical RENT recounts a year in the life of friends and roommates living in New York City's East Village in the late 1980s. Jonathan Larson's inspirational tale, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1996, powerfully tackles love, loss, addiction, AIDS and other relatable life struggles.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $29
With support from WPBT2

April 18 at 8 pm (Thursday)
NoGravity Dance Company
From Hell to Paradise
(PEAK)

Inspired by the marvels of baroque theater and supported by technological wizardry, choreographer Emiliano Pellisari's ethereal production features six dancers floating through the air to the rhythm of music ranging from classical to rock, melding magic, illusion and circus. This mesmerizing performance also includes the George W. Mergens Memorial Organ. (Contains Nudity.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the
MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis.

Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance talk by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm in the Cohen Pavilion. Beyond the Stage is sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker.

April 24-May 5
+ Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 pm
+ Thursday and Saturday at 2 pm & 8 pm
+ Sunday at 1 pm & 6:30 pm
Disney's THE LION KING
(Kravis On Broadway)

More than 95 million people around the world have experienced the awe inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular - one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING. (Limited seating.)

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $39
Sponsored by
Alex and Renate Dreyfoos
Mr. Otis Warren and Dr. Sharon Warren

MAY

May 4 at 10 am (Saturday)
Tall Stories
Emily Brown and the Thing
(Family Fare)
One evening, Emily Brown and her old gray rabbit, Stanley, hear a Thing crying outside. The poor Thing just can't get to sleep, so the intrepid pair embark on a trip to discover why. Touching on themes of fear, bravery and adventure (and bedtime excuses), this production from London's Tall Stories theater company is suitable for ages 3 and up.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $12 • General Admission
Sponsored by The Stiller Family Foundation

May 8 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
Dance Theatre of Harlem
(PEAK)

Founded 50 years ago, Dance Theatre of Harlem continues to shatter obstacles and change lives, deepening the connection between artists and diverse communities by redefining classical dance. Audiences are spellbound by the swiftness and elegance of this respected ballet troupe, which evolved from a church basement to stages around the world.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the
MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis.
Beyond The Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance talk by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm in the Cohen Pavilion. Beyond the Stage is sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker.

May 10 at 7 pm (Friday)
Spotlight on Young Musicians
(A Kravis Center Community Outreach Event In partnership with the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County, the School District of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Music Teachers' Association)
Crossing the threshold from practice to the stage is every music student's dream, and the Kravis Center has been helping to make these dreams come true for 27 years. Since 1992, after a youth orchestra founder and educators from two Palm Beach County groups collaborated with the Center to create Spotlight on Young Musicians, scores of dedicated students have performed in Dreyfoos Hall. The popular annual event not only showcases emerging talent but also promotes the excellent music programs within area schools.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets: $10 in Advance, $12 Day of Performance

May 16 at 8 pm (Thursday)
KINKY BOOTS

Kinky Boots is Broadway's sole-filled smash! With songs by pop star Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical romp is about friendship and the belief that you can change the world if you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots is a sassy stroll from a shoe factory in Northampton to the catwalks of Milan.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $29
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance talk by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm in the Cohen Pavilion.

May 17 at 8 pm (Friday)
Chick Corea & Béla Fleck Duet
Chick Corea and Béla Fleck, two master songwriters, musicians and band leaders meet in a historic duet of piano and banjo. The Grammy winning duo will combine their most recognizable tunes with the music from their Latin Grammy-winning album, The Enchantment, as well as a mix of jazz and pop standards for an evening of jazz, bluegrass, rock, flamenco and gospel.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

Tickets are available for purchase online through the Kravis Center's official website at kravis.org; in person at the Box Office, located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471. For Group Sales please call 561.651.4438 or 561.651.4304.

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