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2007 News Releases
Presbyterian Hospital Family Series
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May 29, 2007 Contact: Liz Rothaus, 704.348.5787, lrothaus@ncbpac.org; Marcia Meredith, 704.384.9669, mlmeredith@novanthealth.org |
Charlotte, NC -- Nine family friendly productions representing a variety of performing arts genres will be featured on the inaugural 2007-2008 Presbyterian Hospital Family Series. The new series, sponsored by Presbyterian Hospital - the official healthcare provider of the Center - features everything from Broadway to world music to modern dance.
Featured Productions include Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy, An Evening with Rockapella Holiday, Cats, The African Chidren's Choir, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Katie Couric's The Brand New Kid and Ring of Fire.
"We are thrilled to have Presbyterian Hospital's support for this exciting new series," said Center President Tom Gabbard. "It is so important for children to have opportunities to experience the arts first-hand, and even better when they can do so with their family. We're fortunate that Presbyterian Hospital shares our commitment to serving the needs of children and families who will be enriched by these terrific family shows."
"Presbyterian Hospital is honored to partner with the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center," said Carl Armato, Presbyterian Hospital President and CEO. "We believe in the importance of bringing families together through the Arts and are proud to play a role in welcoming such a high caliber of performances to our community."
Single tickets for all the events will go on sale in the fall but group purchases are now available at BlumenthalCenter.org/groups or by calling (704) 379-1380.
Presbyterian Hospital is a healthcare leader for the residents of the southern piedmont region of North Carolina, distinguished by its facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, as well as a highly qualified staff. With four hospitals, physician practices, outpatient surgery centers, rehabilitation and community health outreach programs, Presbyterian really is "Remarkable People. Remarkable Medicine."
The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education provider. For more information, visit BlumenthalCenter.org or call (704) 372-1000. The Center receives operating support from the Arts & Science Council and the North Carolina Arts Council.
2007-2008 Presbyterian Hospital Family Series Schedule:
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
October 2, 2007 - Belk Theater
The Grammy-winning a cappella South African singing group, which rose to international prominence as a result of singing on Paul Simon's album Graceland, celebrates the traditional music and culture of the Zulu people.
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY
October 27, 2007 - McGlohon Theatre
Stanley Lambchop is your normal, everyday kid until one day he wakes up flat! Based on the popular children's book series by author Jeff Brown, with illustrations by Scott Nash, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley brings this beloved character to a new generation of families through song, dance and the spectacle of live theatre.
CIRQUE DREAMS: JUNGLE FANTASY
October 30-November 4, 2007 - Ovens Auditorium
An international cast of graceful aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, vine-swining characters, strong men and balancers bring this jungle dream to life in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, inventive choreography, puppeteering and dazzling costumes.
AN EVENING WITH ROCKAPELLA HOLIDAY
December 12-13, 2007 - McGlohon Theatre
A unique pop musical quintet, Rockapella has taken the previously stodgy music genre of a cappella and brought it barreling into the 21st century, by blending soul, rock, R&B and jazz, as well as featuring a full-time mouth drummer (otherwise known as a voacl percussionist).
CATS
January 8-13, 2008 - Ovens Auditorium
The world's second longest-running musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's TonyŽ-winning feline extravaganza that features the global hit "Memory," depicts a litter of cats in a garbage-strewn alley where one will be allowed to ascend to kitty heaven.
THE AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR
February 6, 2008 - McGlohon Theatre
This choir of musically gifted children, which features African youth ages 7-112, many of whom have lost one or both parents through the devastation of way, famine and disease, performs joyful African melodies and dance, and represents the future of the continent.
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
February 15-17, 2008 - Belk Theater
The country's preeminent modern dance troupe, which celebrates the African-American experience (exemplified best in founder Alvin Ailey's seminal masterpiece Revelations), returns to Charlotte by popular demand.
KATIE COURIC'S THE BRAND NEW KID
March 2, 2008 - McGlohon Theatre
Performed by the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences On Tour, and adapted from Katie Couric's popular children's book, this uplifting new musical proves that being yourself is the best way to be.
RING OF FIRE
March 15, 2008 - Ovens Auditorium
Stories of passion, redemption, humor and salvation ignite this musical celebration of the Man in Black, featuring such songs by the legendary Johnny Cash as "Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues" and "A Boy Named Sue."
October 2, 2007 - Belk Theater
The Grammy-winning a cappella South African singing group, which rose to international prominence as a result of singing on Paul Simon's album Graceland, celebrates the traditional music and culture of the Zulu people.
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY
October 27, 2007 - McGlohon Theatre
Stanley Lambchop is your normal, everyday kid until one day he wakes up flat! Based on the popular children's book series by author Jeff Brown, with illustrations by Scott Nash, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley brings this beloved character to a new generation of families through song, dance and the spectacle of live theatre.
CIRQUE DREAMS: JUNGLE FANTASY
October 30-November 4, 2007 - Ovens Auditorium
An international cast of graceful aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, vine-swining characters, strong men and balancers bring this jungle dream to life in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, inventive choreography, puppeteering and dazzling costumes.
AN EVENING WITH ROCKAPELLA HOLIDAY
December 12-13, 2007 - McGlohon Theatre
A unique pop musical quintet, Rockapella has taken the previously stodgy music genre of a cappella and brought it barreling into the 21st century, by blending soul, rock, R&B and jazz, as well as featuring a full-time mouth drummer (otherwise known as a voacl percussionist).
CATS
January 8-13, 2008 - Ovens Auditorium
The world's second longest-running musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's TonyŽ-winning feline extravaganza that features the global hit "Memory," depicts a litter of cats in a garbage-strewn alley where one will be allowed to ascend to kitty heaven.
THE AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR
February 6, 2008 - McGlohon Theatre
This choir of musically gifted children, which features African youth ages 7-112, many of whom have lost one or both parents through the devastation of way, famine and disease, performs joyful African melodies and dance, and represents the future of the continent.
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
February 15-17, 2008 - Belk Theater
The country's preeminent modern dance troupe, which celebrates the African-American experience (exemplified best in founder Alvin Ailey's seminal masterpiece Revelations), returns to Charlotte by popular demand.
KATIE COURIC'S THE BRAND NEW KID
March 2, 2008 - McGlohon Theatre
Performed by the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences On Tour, and adapted from Katie Couric's popular children's book, this uplifting new musical proves that being yourself is the best way to be.
RING OF FIRE
March 15, 2008 - Ovens Auditorium
Stories of passion, redemption, humor and salvation ignite this musical celebration of the Man in Black, featuring such songs by the legendary Johnny Cash as "Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues" and "A Boy Named Sue."
