DaVinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience at Westport Playhouse

(June 1, 2022 St. Louis, MO.) After 100 Off-Broadway performances in NYC, Da Vinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience announces six new performances at The Westport Playhouse - St Louis for their re-opening season July 15th through July 24th, 2022.Created and performed by Mark Rodgers, the performance was first conceived as an exhibition celebrating the work of these two giants of the Italian Renaissance. This unique multi-media production views the works of these two distinctive rivals through a dramatic and contemporary lens. Da Vinci & Michelangelo has something that everyone can relate to, says Rodgers. The impact of everything they said and did can be found in our lives today.Through exploration of their inventions, machines, sketches, paintings, and sculptures, Rodgers connects the immortal work of Da Vinci & Michelangelo to modern day geniuses, including Les Paul, Van Cliburn, and Paul McCartney, and encourages audiences to discover their own inner Da Vinci and Michelangelo.Da Vinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience is directed by Bill Stine. Lighting for the production has been design by Maarten Cornelis and sound design is by Matthew Palmer. The Westport Plaza Playhouse is located at 635 W Port Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO. 63146. Performances are scheduled July 15th 7:00pm / July 16th 7:00pm, July 17th 2:00om Matinee, July 22nd 7:00pm / July 23rd 7:00pm / July 24th 2:00pm Matinee, 2022. Ticket price is $50. and are available online at www.thewestportplayhouse.comor by calling the theater box office at 314.328.5868. For more information about Mark Rodgers and the production, please visit www.DiscoverDaVinci.com. About the Production:DaVinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience Revel in an unforgettable journey through the Renaissance and rediscover the most exceptional artistic period in history. Now in its 7th season, Davinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience has played across the United States and most recently a 7 month run Off-Broadway. Join Mark Rodgers, Curator of The DaVinci Machines & Michelangelo Exhibitions for North America, on a unique journey through the glory of the Italian Renaissance with Davinci and Michelangelo as your guides! Featuring videos, 3-D animation, film clips and images of Michelangelo and DaVinci's many sketches, inventions, machines, sculptures, codices and paintings. Rodgers energy and passion are infectious, and you will quickly find yourself immersed in the inspirational world of The Italian Renaissance.The performance showcases these two legendary geniuses at their very best and looks at their work through a contemporary lens. Some of the most famous artwork which is explored during the show includes the Statue of David, the Mona Lisa, the Sistine Chapel, DaVincis magnificent machines among countless others. Rodgers connects the immortal work of DaVinci & Michelangelo to modern-day geniuses, including Les Paul, Van Cliburn, and Paul McCartney, and encourages audiences to discover their own inner DaVinci and Michelangelo.DaVinci & Michelangelo inspires and entertains. Dont miss it! Running Time: 2 Hours with 15 minute intermission.Fantastic experience. Mark Rodgers brings Michelangelo and Leonardo to life with passion, wit and verve. Michael J Gelb Author How to think like Leonardo DaVinciIve studied DaVinci and Michelangelo and seen many of their works in Italy but was introduced in todays wonderful performance to them as persons. They came alive and real with characteristics that are innate to all of us. This humanistic focus enraptured me. I feel so uplifted! A masterful performance that was presented with intellectual clarity and deep emotion. L. M. NYC Powerful and Passionate! Headout.com Compelling work Intermission Talk NYCIntelligent, Entertaining, Masterful, Interesting, Absorbing Show Score NYC
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