Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts in Mamaroneck, New York, has announced its December 2017 lineup. Scroll down for details!
DECEMBER 2017:
Dr. Seuss' THE CAT IN THE HAT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017 @ 11AM & 1:30PM| FAMILY | $15
Kids of all ages will delight in this fun-filled musical based on the Dr. Seuss classic. The funniest, most mischievous cat is back with the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, turning a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know they're in for some fun, but oh, what will Mum find when she comes home? Ages 5+. A Two Beans Production under Theatreworks USA.
The 2017-18 Emelin Family Series is sponsored B. Miller's Toys.
CHRISTOPHER O'RILEY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017 @ 8PM | CLASSICAL | $39/$32
Please join us for a glass of wine as well as a discussion with the artist after the concert.
Acclaimed for his engaging and deeply committed performances, the pianist Christopher O'Riley is known to millions as the host of NPR's "From the Top." Now in his seventeenth year on-air, O'Riley introduces the next generation of classical-music stars to almost a million listeners each week, broadcast by 250 stations across the United States. As an acclaimed soloist and recitalist, his repertoire spans a kaleidoscopic array of music from the pre-baroque to present-day. In this unique program that will be announced from the stage, O'Riley will perform wide-ranging repertoire from classical sonatas to his own arrangements of songs by bands such as Radiohead and The Smiths.
MILE TWELVE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017 @ 8PM| BLUEGRASS | $39/$32
WINNER: 2017 MOMENTUM AWARD BY THE INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard-driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in bluegrass and folk circles, Evan Murphy, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Nate Sabat, BB Bowness and David Benedict write captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces from diverse influences. Banjo luminary Tony Trischka says, "Mile Twelve is carrying the bluegrass tradition forward with creativity and integrity."
THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS: That's Quite Absurd!
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 & 27, 2017 @ 11AM & 1:30PM | FAMILY | $15
Join in an Emelin holiday tradition and see the latest fun-filled hour from this incredibly talented and creative troupe. This brand new show is packed with stories, songs, freewheeling dances, painting, audience participation, paper bag costumes and scenery - and lots of adventure. It's a funny, friendly, thrilling hour of theatre - perfect for children ages 4+.
The 2017-18 Emelin Family Series is sponsored B. Miller's Toys.
Additional shows to be announced. Please visit www.emelin.org for updates about the Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Celebrating its 45th Anniversary, The Emelin Theatre, in Mamaroneck NY, brings the best in live performing arts to Westchester and other nearby communities and promotes a cultural life that entertains, educates and invigorates. Well-known for its high-quality and affordable programs, the Emelin presents a broad mix of entertainment appealing to all ages and tastes and attracts diverse audiences throughout Westchester County and beyond.
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