BDAAC Newsletter September 2011
Cincinnati Arts Association's 2011 "Fall into Fun" Season
Recently, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) announced its Fall 2011 Season—three October events that promise diverse audiences a fun night of music and/or dance at the Aronoff Center. 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.
CAA is currently confirming a number of events for its Winter/Spring 2012 Season, which will be announced later this year.
"We are thrilled to start off our season with a trio of diverse, fun-filled events which promise to appeal to a wide variety of audiences," says Steve Loftin, President & Executive Director of the Cincinnati Arts Association. "We hope that this entertaining mix of CAA Experiences will add variety to the 2011-12 schedules at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall, encouraging audiences to have fun downtown before and after these great events, and to enjoy all that our city has to offer!"
2011 FALL SEASON
All shows at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall
Neil Berg's 101 YEARS OF BROADWAY
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 ~ 8:00 PM
Back by popular demand, Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway is a wonderful sequel to the popular 100 Years of Broadway that played the Aronoff Center in February 2009. It's a sprawling revue of American musical treasures from Irving Berlin to Andrew Lloyd Webber—including dazzling tributes to Rodgers and Hart, Kander and Ebb, Lerner and Lowe, George Gershwin, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, and Oscar Hammerstein. Performed by five of Broadway's most acclaimed singers, 101 Years of Broadway is an unforgettable evening of music that will keep Broadway buffs in a state of bliss for weeks to come. www.neilberg.com
KINGS OF SALSA
Thursday, October 20, 2011 ~ 8:00 PM
Direct from Cuba! Choreographed by Roclan Gonzalez Chavez, this stunning new show pays homage to the great Cuban performers and the dance styles from this intoxicating island, with a cool contemporary modern twist showing young Cuba today. Regarded as one of the best young choreographers in Cuba, Roclan has created this show to feature the unique talents of some of the Island's best dancers, picked from the cream of Cuba's top dance companies. The electrifying mix of performers and choreographic styles makes this a show not to be missed. Featuring the very best of Havana's cool street salsa and hip hop scene, Kings of Salsa seamlessly mixes traditional Afro-Caribbean moves, world class contemporary dance, and the Cuban classics: Mambo, Rumba, and Cha Cha Cha. Backed by the spectacular 9-piece band Cuba Ashire, which unleashes Latin rhythms and stratospheric brass arrangements, Kings of Salsa showcases a slice of cool contemporary Cuba never seen before on stage. www.thekingsofsalsa.com
ARLO GUTHRIE: Boys' Night Out Tour
Monday, October 24, 2011 ~ 8:00 PM
Arlo Guthrie's concerts embody the spirit of the '60s while staying at the forefront of contemporary folk, all combined with his unique style, which is at once hilarious and inspiring. The legendary singer-songwriter gets back to his roots, performing his hits and many deep album cuts from a repertoire spanning more than 40 years. Guthrie has long been a crowd favorite as he incorporates his humorous philosophical reflections with folk-rock classics and brilliantly crafted, thought-provoking new works. Son Abe Guthrie, grandson Krishna Guthrie, instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb, and long-time drummer Terry "a la Berry" Hall form the Boys' Night Out band, offering both synergistic and familial support. www.arlo.net
TICKET INFORMATION: www.CincinnatiArts.ORG, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], Aronoff Center Ticket Office.
