BDAAC Newsletter - January 2009
Cincinnati Arts Winter/Spring 2009 Season
Where the STARS come out at night!
The Cincinnati Arts Association is pleased to present a diverse selection of entertainment options during the Winter/Spring 2009 Season to brighten the nights of Tri-state audiences. These intriguing additions to another vibrant Cincinnati arts season are certain to continue CAA's long-standing mission of presenting an eclectic mix of alternative entertainment choices to Cincinnati theater-goers. This dynamic mix of events offers something for everyone, showcasing music, theater, and comedy for audiences of all ages.
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
Friday, February 6, 2009 ~ 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center ~ Procter & Gamble Hall
Join one of the best-loved women in America for a nostalgic evening of smart comedy, personal reminiscences and social commentary, plus hilarious insights from more than a dozen of her famous characters, including the precocious 6-year-old Edith Ann; the irascible telephone operator Ernestine; prim Judith Beasley from Calumet City, Indiana; and Lily's most profound character, Trudy, the schizophrenic street lady who starred in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt: On Stage Together
Thursday, February 19, 2009 ~ 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center ~ Procter & Gamble Hall
Acclaimed singer/songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt team up for a not-to-be-missed acoustic evening of stories and songs, including memorable performances of country, rock, folk, blues and more. The popular artists will perform side-by-side, alternating songs from throughout their careers.
Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway
Friday, February 20, 2009 ~ 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center ~ Procter & Gamble Hall
Direct from the Big Apple, this acclaimed musical revue of Broadway's most celebrated shows features a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. 100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century, featuring the actual stars of musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the Broadway classics and the latest hit shows in which they've starred.
DrumLine Live!
Monday, March 16, 2009 ~ 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center ~ Procter & Gamble Hall
DRUMLine Live the explosive new show created by the music team behind the hit movie Drumline transports the African American marching band tradition from the playing field to the stage. Featuring a flamboyant cast from the nation's top Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this slice of the American experience presents the rousing and rhythmic sounds of the great brass past including Earth, Wind, and Fire and Tower of Power, side by side with the hottest contemporary hip hop and R&B. The stirring sound of trumpets, the percussionists precise command of rhythm and speed, and the dancers amazing choreography and athleticism, will leave audiences breathless and cheering for more!
Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars
Sunday, March 22, 2009 ~ 7:00 PM
Aronoff Center ~ Procter & Gamble Hall
Led by the legendary Juan de Marcos Gonzlez (of the Buena Vista Social Club), the powerhouse Afro-Cuban All Stars perform a variety of styles including classic son montuno, contemporary timba, swinging big band, Afro-Cuban jazz, and more. The exuberant 14-piece big band has sparked a worldwide infatuation with the diversity and vitality of Cuban culture. These stars will have you dancing in the aisles!
Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight!
Thursday, May 14, 2009 ~ 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center ~ Procter & Gamble Hall
Oscar-nominee Hal Holbrook returns in his acclaimed Tony Award-winning one-man show which celebrates the humor, satirical wit, and timeless observations of Mark Twain. For nearly 50 years, Holbrook has enthralled audiences around the world with Twains unique take on politics, culture and the world! Holbrook edits and changes his show to fit the times he has more than 16 hours of Twains material in his repertoire and makes each performance a unique and memorable experience. A must-see treasure of American theatre!
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