Kravis Center Offers Dazzling Show Biz Greats In January And February

Kravis Center to Offer a
Dazzling Line-Up of Show Biz Greats
During January & February 2011

Highlights Include Michael Bolton, Vic Damone,
Michael Feinstein, Roberta Flack, Dudu Fisher,
Whoopi Goldberg, Shirley MacLaine, Peking Acrobats, Don Rickles & Joan Rivers, Jake Shimabukuro,
The Temptations & The Four Tops, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Forever Plaid, Tango Inferno,
NETworks Presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast
& The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein

(Joan Rivers Is Pictured)

JANUARY 2011

January 1 - 8 p.m. (Saturday)
SALUTE TO VIENNA
NEW YEAR'S CONCERT 2011
Showcasing the music of Johann Strauss Jr., the new cast led by Gerhard Track includes the National Ballet of Hungry and lead singers Melanie Holliday soprano (Vienna) and tenor István
Ková csházi (Budapest).
(Presented by the Kravis Center and Attila Glatz Concert Productions, Inc.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

January 2 - 8 p.m. (Sunday)
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia
SWAN LAKE
An enchanted princess, a noble prince and an evil sorcerer ... Swan Lake, with Tchaikovsky's impassioned sweep of music and pure choreographic poetry, continues to set the standard for romantic-classic ballet. (Sponsored by Margaretta Taylor)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.

The Writers' Academy at the Kravis Center / Continuing Arts Education
January 3 - April 9
WRITERS' CIRCLE
Instructor: Julie Gilbert
Mondays: January 3, 17 & 31, February 14 & 28 and March 14 & 28
+ Writers' Circle A from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. OR
+ Writers' Circle B from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturdays, March 5 and April 9 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Writers' Circle has been created as a haven for serious writers of all ages. It is a safe environment in which to explore expression, expand and hone craft, share results with oral readings and respectfully critique fellow writers. The requisite to work within this group is to be a dedicated writer. There will be a 2-hour workshop twice a month (writer will attend either 10:30 am or 1:30 pm workshop), accompanied by a Saturday retreat. Once a piece of work has been sufficiently developed, it may result in a public reading by professional actors at the Kravis Center and/or on WXEL-90.7 FM.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Cost to Participate: $700 (extended payment plan available)

The Writers' Academy at the Kravis Center / Continuing Arts Education
January 4 - April 19
Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Held weekly every Tuesday afternoon through April 19.
WRITERS' LAUNCH
Instructor: Julie Gilbert
Writers' Launch is just that - a pad from which to raise written expression. Within every human being there are unspoken thoughts and memories: there is buried treasure. This course is designed to alchemize the unexpressed bounty into a discipline of form, content, technique and style, which will result in a story. The focus and goal is toward the fictional short story
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Cost to Participate: $600 (extended payment plan available)

January 4-9 (Tuesday through Sunday)
NETworks Presents
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
(Kravis On Broadway)
+ Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 7:30 p.m.
+ Wednesday, Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
+ Sunday at 2 p.m.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to West Palm Beach! Featuring the Academy Award-winning score from the feature film (music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman) and additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide in 21 countries. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. (Kravis On Broadway sponsored by Melanie Cabot; and Steven A. Tendrich Charitable Trust)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Niki Fridh on January 4 at 6:15 pm and free musical presentation by Palm Beach Central High School in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 6:45 pm on January 7.

January 12 - 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Wednesday)
FOREVER PLAID
(Adults at Leisure Series)
In Barter Theatre's production of this heavenly hit musical, the four members of an all-male singing group get a second chance to fulfill their dream and perform the concert they never got to in life. Singing in delicious four-part harmony, the boys will serenade you with some of the 1950's greatest hits such as "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Sixteen Tons," "Chain Gang," "Heart and Soul" and "Love is a Many Splendored Thing." (Adults at Leisure Series sponsored by Kay and Jim Morrissey)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets $25

January 12 - 8 p.m. (Wednesday)
TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
+ Peter Oundjian, Conductor
+ James Ehnes, Violin
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC "At Eight")
Founded in 1922, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra is Canada's foremost symphonic ensemble. Each year, more than 400,000 patrons visit the orchestra at home in Roy Thomson Hall, and an additional five million Canadians tune in to frequent concert broadcasts on the CBC Radio networks. Scheduled program:
+ Gary Kulesha / Torque
+ Barber / Violin Concerto, Op. 14
+ Tchaikovsky / Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 6:45 p.m. with composer Gary Kulesha (Torque) led by Sharon McDaniel and a musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 p.m.

January 13 - 8 p.m. (Thursday)
Michael Bolton
One World One Love Tour 2011
This multi-platinum Grammy winner has fueled such lush, soulful classics as "How Can We Be Lovers (If We Can't Be Friends?)," "When A Man Loves A Woman" and "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?" His latest album, One World One Love, features collaborations with R&B's Ne-Yo and the woman of the moment, Lady Gaga. (Sponsored by Bonnie & John Osher)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Beyond the Stage: A free musical presentation in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.

The Writers' Academy at the Kravis Center / Continuing Arts Education
January 14 - 7 p.m. (Friday)
The second Showcase the Writing will be held on March 11 at 7 pm.
SHOWCASE THE WRITING
Host: Julie Gilbert
Showcase the Writing consists of two events, which introduce talented new writers to the public. All genres of work are presented by professional actors who breathe life into the written word. Showcase the Writing is open to the public.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Tickets $10 per Showcase

January 14 - 8 p.m. (Friday)
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi! Here comes Whoopi. Goldberg, that is. One of a very elite group of artists who have won an Oscar, a Tony, a Grammy, a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Don't miss this comedic genius in concert. Contains Adult Language. (Sponsored by Alec & Miriam Flamm)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

January 15 - 8 p.m. (Saturday)
PILOBOLUS
Blending dance with acrobatics, this astounding troupe invites you into another dimension, redefining gravity and sprouting intricate geometric patterns as their bodies merge and split like moving sculptures. "An art form of rare vision," said the Chicago Sun Times. (Sponsored by Marjorie & Jack Levins / Carl Marks Foundation, Inc.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.

January 17 - 7:30 p.m. (Monday)
A Florida Debut
THE SIXTH FLOOR TRIO
+ Teddy Abrams, Piano
+ Harrison Hollingsworth, Bassoon
+ Johnny Teyssier, Clarinet
(Young Artists Series)
The Sixth Floor Trio is a chamber group of former students of the Curtis Institute of Music. Teddy Abrams is currently the Conducting Fellow of the New World Symphony in Miami. He has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony and with legends Menahem Pressler, Gilbert Kalish and John Adams. Harrison Hollingsworth is currently the principal bassoonist of the New York City Ballet and a master's candidate in orchestral conducting at the Mannes College The New School for Music in New York City. An emerging soloist, Johnny Teyssier has played recitals throughout the United States and Europe, and has appeared with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Irish Chamber Orchestra, the Curtis Symphony and the Interlochen Academy Orchestra. Scheduled program: includes music of Brahms, Bernstein, Handel and Bartok, plus Klezmer, jazz and bluegrass arrangements. (With support from the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $30

January 17 & 18 - 7:30 p.m. (Monday and Tuesday)
DRUMLINE LIVE
(A Kravis Center Community Outreach Event)
Inspired by the hit movie Drumline and featuring musicians from highly distinguished marching band programs, DRUMLINE LIVE parades out of the football stadium onto the stage with explosive percussion, blazing brass, riveting choreography and soul-infused interpretations of top 40 hits. " ... could very well out-stomp Stomp and out-blast Blast!" - Springfield News Sun.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15
Beyond the Stage: A free musical performance by Men of Valor on Monday, Jan. 17 and Redemptive Life Levitival Chorale on Tuesday, Jan. 18.

January 19 - 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, this ukulele sensation's concerts - featuring an array of genres including jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock - are a high-energy, jaw-dropping musical treat not to be missed.
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $32

January 19 - 8 p.m. (Wednesday)
Roberta Flack
Classy, urbane, smooth and sophisticated, her span of romantic, light-jazz ballad hits includes "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," "Where Is The Love?" and her Top 10 duet with Peabo Bryson, "Tonight I Celebrate My Love." (Sponsored by Martin Axman and Phylis Fogelson)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

January 20 & 21 - 8 p.m. (Thursday and Friday)
Aquila Theatre - Luigi Pirandello's
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR
When six nameless characters interrupt an Acting Company's rehearsal and demand to be written into the play, an existential can of worms is opened. Pirandello's brilliant exploration of the nature of reality versus illusion, truth versus artifice, and the workings of the creative process remains one of the most influential works of the 20th Century. (Sponsored by Lee and John Wolf)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $38

January 22 - 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Vic Damone
A Time for Love
What could be more inviting than Vic Damone, the epitome of elegance, lending his smooth and romantic baritone to an evening dedicated to exquisite love songs and the importance of bringing romance back into our lives, especially in times like these. His performance will be accompanied by a full orchestra conducted by Richard Hayman. "Vic Damone's voice is the best of any of the crooners," said Frank Sinatra. (Sponsored by Ashley & Harriet Hoffman, and Bill & Marilyn Lane)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

January 22 & 23 (Saturday and Sunday)
Aquila Theatre - William Shakespeare's
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
+ Saturday at 8 p.m.
+ Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Weaving a web of theatrical magic, this engaging comedy will take you to the heart of an enchanted forest, the injustice of the Athenian court, and the political strife of the fairy kingdom. "Timely and pleasing ... this ‘Dream' soothes the eye and tickles the funny bone," hails The New York Times. (Sponsored by Lee and John Wolf)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $38
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Desmond Gallant on January 22 at 6:45 pm.

January 24 - 8 p.m. (Monday)
Kenny Loggins
One of pop music's greatest hit makers, Kenny Loggins has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. His 1977 solo debut, Celebrate Me Home, quickly went platinum, as did 1978's Nightwatch and 1979's Keep The Fire, which spawned the Grammy-winning hit singles "Whenever I Call You Friend" and "This Is It." All Join In, his most recent album, features up-tempo renditions of pop/rock classics.
(Sponsored by Ms. Mary L. Campbell
With support from CBS12)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20

January 25 - February 13 (Tuesday - Sunday)
Capitol Steps
+ Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
+ Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Capitol Steps - the group that puts the "MOCK" in Democracy! They began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded 30 albums. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials. (Sponsored by Donald & Linda Silpe)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $40

January 25 - 8 p.m. (Tuesday)
OPOLE PHILHARMONIC OF POLAND
+ Boguslaw Dawidow, Music Director
+ Marta Kowalczyk, Violin
+ Evgeni Mikhailov, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC "At Eight")
This outstanding ensemble has gained international recognition through their extensive tours on three continents. This will be the orchestra's first-ever U.S. tour. Scheduled program:
+ R. Strauss / Don Juan, Op. 20 (Symphonic Poem)
+ Wieniawski / Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 22
+ Liszt / Symphonic Poem No. 6 "Mazeppa"
+ Paderewski / Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 17
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 6:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel and a musical presentation by the Jupiter Academy of Music in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.

January 26 - 2 p.m. (Wednesday)
OPOLE PHILHARMONIC OF POLAND
+ Boguslaw Dawidow, Music Director
+ Marta Kowalczyk, Violin
+ Evgeni Mikhailov, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC "At Two")
This outstanding ensemble has gained international recognition through their extensive tours on three continents. This will be the orchestra's first ever U.S. tour. Scheduled program:
+ Moniuszko / Overture to Paria
+ Sibelius / Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
+ Liszt / Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major
+ Liszt / Symphonic Poem No. 6 "Mazeppa"
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 12:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel.

January 26 - 8 p.m. (Wednesday)
Don Rickles and Joan Rivers
The Kravis Center turns up the laugh meter with two of today's most outrageous cutups, "Mr. Warmth," otherwise known as Don Rickles, widely regarded as one of the world's top entertainers - and Joan Rivers, winner of Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice and star of the new documentary about her life and career, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work. Don't miss these two comedy legends and Emmy Award-winners on one stage. Contains Adult Language. (Sponsored by Don & Nancy Carter and Donald M. Ephraim Family Foundation)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $35

January 28 & 29 - 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
Aztec Two-Step performs
SIMON & GARFUNKEL SONGBOOK
Possessing a rich musical legacy of their own, the veteran acoustic folk-rock duo Aztec Two-Step pays homage to the timeless songs and harmonies of their legendary predecessors such as "Cecilia," "Mrs. Robinson," "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Scarborough Fair," along with selections from their own stable of hits.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $30

FEBRUARY 2011

February 1-6 (Tuesday through Sunday)
The New Mel Brooks Musical
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
(Kravis On Broadway)
+ Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 p.m.
+ Wednesday, Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
+ Sunday at 2 p.m.
The New Mel Brooks Musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award® winning smash The Producers, opened on Broadway in November 2007. Based on the 1974 movie comedy, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN features a book by three-time Tony Award® winner Mel Brooks and three-time Tony Award® winner Thomas Meehan and music and lyrics by Brooks. The show was directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award® winner Susan Stroman. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN was named Best Broadway Musical 2008 by the Outer Critics Circle Award, and was hailed by Clive Barnes of the New York Post as "the Broadway musical at its dizziest, glitziest and funniest." (Kravis On Broadway sponsored by Mia & Bob Matthews)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Julie Gilbert on February 1 at 6:45 pm.

February 7 - 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Monday)
Direct from New York
Neil Berg's
102 YEARS OF BROADWAY
(Adults at Leisure Series)
If you're a fan of Broadway show tunes, rejoice! This rip-roaring, all new tune-filled tribute to the Great White Way features selections from shows such as The Phantom Of The Opera, Les Misérables, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar and Wonderful Town - brought to life by a powerhouse cast of Broadway stage veterans. (Adults at Leisure Series sponsored by Kay & Jim Morrissey)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets $25

February 7 - 8 p.m. (Monday)
DEUTSCHE STATE PHILHARMONIC
+ Philippe Entremont, Conductor & Piano
+ SebastIan Knauer, Piano
(Regional Arts Concert / MUSIC "At Eight")
This world-class orchestra features 88 musicians from 16 countries. Scheduled program:
+ R. Strauss / Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28, Trv 171
+ Beethoven / Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19
+ Brahms / Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 6:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel and a musical presentation by the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.

February 8 - 2 p.m. (Tuesday)
DEUTSCHE STATE PHILHARMONIC
+ Philippe Entremont, Conductor & Piano
+ SebastIan Knauer, Piano
+ Julie Cherrier, Soloist
(Regional Arts Concert / MUSIC "At Two")
This world-class orchestra features 88 musicians from 16 countries. Scheduled program:
+ Weber / Oberon Overture
+ Mozart / Concerto for 2 Pianos No. 10 in E-flat Major, K. 365
+ Mahler / Symphony No. 4 in G Major
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 12:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel.

February 8 - 8 p.m. (Tuesday)
Shirley MacLaine
Academy Award-winning actress, dancer and author Shirley MacLaine has enraptured live audiences and moviegoers for five decades. In this frank and provocative evening, MacLaine combines a montage of memorable film moments with private revelations about her extraordinary life, career and spiritual journey. Come share this evening with one of America's true entertainment icons. (Sponsored by Mrs. Ari Rifkin)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20

February 11 - 6 p.m. (Friday)
The Kravis Center's Annual Black-Tie Gala
The Kravis Center's annual Gala, begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by prime reserve seating for the concert by Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons at 7 p.m., and a black tie dinner-dance in the Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion immediately following the performance. (Chaired by Laurie Silvers)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets are $750 for Gala Patrons, $375 for Young Patrons (45 and younger). For information about the Gala, please call 561-651-4320.

February 11 - 7 p.m. (Friday)
Frankie Valli & THE FOUR SEASONS
One of the most enduring pop artists of the 20th century, Frankie Valli's trademark falsetto, coupled with the Four Seasons' distinctive doo-wop-meets-rhythm-and-blues sound, has made them one of the most enduring groups in all of rock and roll. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the man and the music that inspired the smash Broadway hit Jersey Boys. (Sponsored by Jim & Irene Karp, and Henni & John Kessler)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

February 12 - 8 p.m. (Saturday)
ABBA THE CONCERT
This ultimate tribute group from Sweden, ABBA THE CONCERT, has been praised by critics and seen by tens of thousands of fans that have taken the journey from 1969 to 1981 with the story of ABBA. Their greatest hits are performed in a live concert setting with period instruments, vintage costumes, hairstyles, onstage mannerisms, speaking voices, and unmistakable harmonies capturing the essence of ABBA, including such beloved anthems as "Dancing Queen," "Knowing Me, Knowing You" and "Mamma Mia." (Sponsored by Garrison Lickle)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15

February 13 - 2 p.m. (Sunday)
PEKING ACROBATS
This elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, tumblers and clever clowns from the People's Republic of China continues to transform 2000-year-old athletic disciplines into an all-ages kaleidoscope of entertainment and wonder. In keeping with this, The Peking Acrobats 25th Silver Anniversary Tour, their program will feature all new acts, with new twists on old favorites, incredible costumes and mesmerizing special effects. For the first time ever, The Women's Peace Orchestra of China will share the stage with The Peking Acrobats, playing traditional Chinese instruments with 21st- century style and sophistication, adding yet another dimension to a glittering anniversary celebration.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $15

February 14 - 7:30 p.m. (Monday)
DMITRY KOUZOV, Cello & TAO LIN, Piano
(Young Artists Series)
Dmitry Kouzov was awarded First Prize at the International Beethoven Competition in the Czech Republic, and is a two-time laureate of the International Festival-Competition "Virtuosi of the Year" in Russia. He made his New York orchestral début at Alice Tully Hall in 2005 under the baton of Raymond Leppard, and has appeared in command performances before Mikhail Gorbachev and Prince Andrew, Duke of York. He has been a guest artist at major international festivals including the International Bach Festival (Switzerland) and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival (Germany). Mr. Kouzov will be accompanied by Shanghai-born pianist Tao Lin, a top prizewinner at the competitions of the National Society of Arts and Letters and the Palm Beach International Invitational, among others. Mr. Lin has been soloist with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony, Miami Chamber Orchestra and Knoxville Civic Orchestra, and has been a guest artist with many of the world's most acclaimed chamber ensembles. He is assistant professor of chamber music at the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton. Schedule program:
+ Schumann / Three Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73
+ Brahms / Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
+ Debussy / Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor
+ Shostakovich / Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $30

February 14 - 8 p.m. (Monday)
Dudu Fisher
Perhaps best known for his stirring portrayal of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, this amazing artist performs a collection of famed Jewish, Yiddish, and Israeli songs along with a selection of Broadway tunes in his inimitable fashion, including selections from Les Misérables, Fiddler On The Roof, Exodus and Yentl ("Papa Can You Hear Me?") (Sponsored by Mrs. Rita E. Stein / The Rosenfeld Foundation)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

February 15 - 1:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
A SALUTE TO THE GREATEST RUSSIAN FOLKLORE, DANCE & MUSIC
Lecturer: Dr. Roni Stein
(ArtSmart / Lecture)
Take a musical journey through Old World Russia. Listen to and view exciting folkloric dance and song presentations performed by Russia's most revered cultural institutions, including the Alexandrov Ensemble, The Red Army Choir and the Moiseyev Dance Company, among others.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Tickets $25

February 15 - 8 p.m. (Tuesday)
Daniel O'Donnell
Irish singing sensation Daniel O'Donnell offers a unique blend of easy listening favorites,'60s pop, romantic ballads and traditional Irish standards. Featured on 10 nationally televised PBS specials (including 2010's The Best of Daniel O'Donnell on Film), his live concert is one not to be missed. "Irish crooner Daniel O'Donnell had such an adoring crowd he could have announced a run for office and been assured of a landslide," reviewed the Sioux City Journal in June 2010. (Presented by the Kravis Center and Attila Glatz Concert Productions, Inc.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

February 16 - 8 p.m. (Wednesday)
TANGO INFERNO
Direct from Buenos Aires, Tango Inferno takes you on an irresistible journey through the history of this most seductive of dance forms. Period duets evoke the glitter and danger of the barrios where the dance was born and the heady nostalgia of the early dance halls where it was popularized, while the group's modern choreography reflects its evolution to the world of contemporary ballroom. New York Magazine hailed the show as "the finest tango artists I've ever seen." (Sponsored by Ms. Beverly Sommer)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Steven Caras at 6:45 pm.

February 17 - 1:30 p.m. (Thursday)
THEATRE OF THE ABSURD
Lecturer: Lee Wolf
(ArtSmart / Lecture)
Lee Wolf discusses and revisits the popular and innovative theatrical form that evolved from the influence of the Post World War II French Existentialist Movement. Dramatists like Albee, Beckett, Ionesco, and Pinter seized the banner of this movement and engaged in an artistic revolt against traditional modes of theatre. In form and language they underscored what they saw as the absurdity of our existence, its vanities and vacuity. They parodied language and human endeavors in often plotless, abstract plays that were, however, ripe with humor. These plays left audiences puzzled, perplexed and challenged. In this program Lee will review the plays of these dramatists and will discuss and analyze both the intriguing works and lives of these dramatists with particular emphasis on Samuel Beckett's masterpiece, Waiting for Godot.
The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Tickets $25

February 17 - 8 p.m. (Thursday)
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Two legendary groups that virtually defined the classic Motown sound perform a lengthy list of memorable Top 10 hits like "Baby I Need Your Loving," "It's The Same Old Song," "My Girl" and "Just My Imagination." It doesn't get any better! (Sponsored by Mark & Stacey Levy)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20

February 18 - 2 p.m. (Friday)
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
+ Sir Neville Marriner, Conductor
+ Isabelle van Keulen, Violin
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC "At Two")
The New World Symphony is America's only full-time orchestral academy dedicated to preparing highly gifted graduates of distinguished music conservatories for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the globe. There are currently more than 600 New World alumni in 167 orchestras in 17 countries.
Scheduled program:
+ Dvo?ák / Carnival Overture
+ Mendelssohn / Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
+ Tchaikovsky / Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 12:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel.

February 18 - 8 p.m. (Friday)
TIM CONWAY & FRIENDS
Special Guest Stars Chuck McCann & Louise DuArt
Perhaps best known for his 11 years co-starring on The Carol Burnett Show, Tim Conway has been making audiences laugh with family-friendly comedy for over 50 years. He is joined on stage by the multi-talented Chuck McCann and Louise DuArt for an evening of classic stories, sketches and stand-up.
(Sponsored by Mrs. Richard B. Loynd)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20

February 19 - 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Michael Feinstein
Sinatra & Friends
Take your seat at the coolest nightclub in the world! This loving and exuberant Rat Pack tribute transports audiences to the glamorous, glitzy Vegas of the 1960s to re-experience the songs and style of three entertainment legends - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. Backed by a swingin' 17 piece Big Band, Feinstein's Sinatra and Friends also pays homage to beloved entertainer and pop icon Rosemary Clooney, a woman for whom Sinatra had great love and respect. (Sponsored by Suzy Minkoff, with support from WXEL)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25

February 20 - 8 p.m. (Sunday)
ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
+ Zubin Mehta, Conductor
(Regional Arts Concert Series MUSIC "At Eight")
This magnificent orchestra is inextricably bound with the history of Israel itself, having played the Israeli national anthem at the official ceremony on May 14, 1948 that declared Israel a sovereign State. Scheduled program:
+ Haydn / Symphony No. 96 in D Major "The Miracle"
+ Mahler / Symphony No. 5
(Regional Arts Concert Series sponsored by Leonard & Sophie Davis)
(Concert sponsored by Alec & Sheila Engelstein)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-concert discussion at 6:45 pm led by Sharon McDaniel and a musical presentation by Madison McIntosh and Dominic Raffa in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 7:15 pm.

February 21 - 11:30 a.m. (Monday)
WHAT MAKES US LAUGH - AND WHY?
Featuring the Films Blazing Saddles, Dr. Strangelove &
Annie Hall
Lecturer: Lee Wolf
(ArtSmart / Lunch & Learn/ A Kravis Center Cultural Society Event)
Discussing the world of comedy in general and three classic films in particular, Woody Allen's Annie Hall, Stanley Kubrick's Doctor Strangelove and Mel Brook's Blazing Saddles, Lee Wolf, chair of the Lunch & Learn series, will explore the currents of American comedy and the talents who created and performed it throughout a century of social and political change. Melding biographical portraits, rare archival materials and cultural overviews, Lee will tackle every genre of comedy to illustrate the appeal and catharsis of laughing both at and with ourselves. The lecture will be accompanied by a video presentation. Lunch & Learn includes lunch prepared by Special Impressions at the Kravis Center, Catering by The Breakers. (Sponsored by Leona F. Chanin)
The Weiner Banquet Center in the Cohen Pavilion
Tickets $75

February 24 - 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
World Premier Screening
STEVEN CARAS: SEE THEM DANCE
In this, her new PBS documentary, Emmy Award-winner Deborah Novak traces Caras' remarkable life and career in the world of dance - from his joining the New York City Ballet to a luminous career as the foremost dance photographer of our time on through his inspired evolution as a teacher, ballet master, lecturer and fundraiser. Archival film footage and compelling interviews with numerous dance icons further embellish Caras the man and his impressive body of work. Immediately following the screening, a live on-stage interview will feature Deborah Novak and Steven Caras, hosted by Terry Teachout, drama critic of The Wall Street Journal and author of All in the Dances: A Brief Life of George Balanchine.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $20 General Admission

February 26 & 27 (Saturday and Sunday)
A TEMPLE OF DREAMS
A Celebration of Theatre
With Steve Ross, Simon Jones, Dana Ivey,
Edward Hibbert & Klea Blackhurst
Devised and Narrated by Barry Day
+ Saturday at 8 p.m.
+ Sunday at 2 p.m.
Welcome to the magical world of theatre. Here you will discover through song and story the struggles and triumphs of those who entertained with drama, comedy, music and satire, including: Noel Coward, Dorothy Parker, Oscar Wilde, Cole Porter and, of course, Shakespeare. You will also get to meet the proverbial Stage Mother, hear a critique of critics, share the joys of opening night and learn why the show must go on, and more. A Celebration of Theatre not to be missed!
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $35

Tickets are available for purchase at the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in downtown West Palm Beach; online at www.kravis.org; or by phone at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and International Artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.

The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

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