An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
The Tennessee Williams Encore Series presents the incomparable Lily Tomlin in her one-woman show, An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin. Tomlin will perform a combination of her insightful and funny stand-up along with excerpts that feature some of her classic characters. The audience will delight in seeing Edith Ann, Ernestine, Madame Lupe, Marie, RL Beach and others. And you won't want to miss her take on local and current events. She's always on the mark with a delivery that's astute, to the point and exceedingly funny.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2010
My Fair Lady in Concert
Key West Pops Orchestra It's been called "the perfect musical." Lerner and Loewe's hit musical is a show filled with all of those hummable melodies that were on everyone's lips when it first premiered in the 1950's. Key West's own Mike Mulligan is the inimitable Henry Higgins. David Black is Doolittle. Laura Shofner, veteran of Sol Fest and Donna Roll's Graduate Vocal Program, plays Eliza the cockney flower-girl transformed into a duchess. Jack Agnew, Bruce Moore, Elizabeth Halbe, Scott Zimmerman, Marjorie Shook, Linda Greenberg and Dean Walters round out the cast. Direction by Donna Roll. Musical Direction by Vincent Zito. Choreography by Penny Leto and lights by Rich Simone.
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Dancing the fine line between high art and high camp, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo delights audiences around the world. Parodying classical works from Swan Lake to Giselle and the choreography of Isadora Duncan, George Balanchine and Martha Graham, the Trockaderos offer irresistible evenings for dance aficionados and complete novices. Combining a loving knowledge of dance with a wicked comedic sensibility, the Trockaderos offer buoyant and hilarious evenings for young and old.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010
American Ballet Theatre II
ABT II, under the direction of Wes Chapman, is an elite classical dance company of 13 young dancers of outstanding potential. Hailed by The New York Times as "One of the great dance success stories in recent years . . ." ABT II prepares young dancers to enter American Ballet Theatre as well as other professional ballet companies. ABT II’s varied repertoire mirrors the traditions of ABT, featuring classical ballet and contemporary works by new and established choreographers. Now in its fifteenth season, ABT II brings the excitement and energy of this burgeoning professional company to theaters throughout the country.
ABT II is presented in Key West by Paradise Ballet Theatre Presenters, producer of Nutcracker Key West. These ABT II performances are fundraisers to benefit the return of Nutcracker Key West in 2010.
An Evening with Noel Paul Stookey
Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary) in Concert and Conversation. (For complete event listing, click "buy tickets," then click "event description.")
One night only - Feb. 10, 2010! Singer/songwriter Noel Paul Stookey performs in a unique presentation of concert and conversation. Altering both the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for decades—both as the “Paul” of the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary and as an independent musician, his music is funny, thoughtful and compassionate. Stookey’s vocal sound is known all across this land from the “Wedding Song” to “In These Times.”
All proceeds of this performance will benefit the programs of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts.
Defending The Caveman - Broadway Comedy
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Defending the Caveman, the longest running solo play in Broadway history, is now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions in over 30 countries, and it's sure to win yours. A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Affectionate nudging between audience members will be seen during the performance as they recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage.
The “outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap” (Chicago Sun Times) has made Defending the Caveman “a comic phenomenon.” (The New York Times)
Please visit Defendingthecaveman.com for more information
For more information on John Gorka, click "buy tickets," then click "event description." The concert is Feb. 12th at 8 pm; Studios of Key West - 600 White Street. Tickets are $25 plus handling fee.
Old Town New Folk sponsored by Margaritaville and Blue Heaven.
John Gorka's appearance is supported by The Rum Barrell and Harpoon Harry's.
Patti LuPone in Concert 2010
Back by Popular Demand! The Encore Series once again presents the incomparable Patti LuPone in Concert: The Gypsy in My Soul.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010
THE GYPSY IN MY SOUL Concert is Broadway’s Patti LuPone singing songs from her life both on and off the stage. The two-time Tony Award winner will sing songs that have been associated with her Broadway career (from such shows as Gypsy, Evita, Anything Goes and Oliver!) as well as some of her personal pop favorites.
Irish Comedy Tour
The Irish Comedy Tour is a 3 headliner show featuring Mike McCarthy, Jim Paquette, and Derek Richards. The show takes the music and party atmosphere of an Irish pub and combines it with a full throttle comedy show. They're not off the boat from the Emerald Isle, but they deliver the punch of a double shot of Jamesons. They’re Irish, they’re American and they’re not holding back!
Pianomen
A bare stage punctuated by two of the most ingenious machines ever devised by the human mind – the musical instrument properly called the pianoforte. Add six returning Pops pianists yearning to share their souls with you through their playing and you have the makings for an evening of true musical adventure. Featuring Jeffrey Chappell, Daniel Curtis, David Troy Francis, Jono Mainelli, Thomas Pandolfi and David Phillips.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Tennessee Williams Theatre
Cheryl Wheeler
The Studios of Key West Presents OLD TOWN NEW FOLK CONCERTS
It has always seemed as if there were two Cheryl Wheelers, the New England songwriter who is sure to wow the audience in Key West. There is the poet Cheryl, writer of some of the prettiest, most alluring and intelligent ballads on the modern folk scene. And there is her evil twin, comic Cheryl, a militant trend defier and savagely funny social critic. The result is a delightful contrast between poet and comic, yin and yang, calm and raucous. Don't miss Cheryl Wheeler at Old Town New Folk, two singer-songwriters, one night only!
The concert is March 11th at 8 pm; Studios of Key West - 600 White Street. Tickets are $25 plus handling fee.
Old Town New Folk sponsored by Margaritaville and Blue Heaven. Cheryl Wheeler’s appearance is supported by ARCHEO Gallery.
David Wilcox in concert is an encore performance from last year's sold-out event. David is an Ashville Airstreamer whose versatile baritone belts ballads to acoustic soul. www.davidwilcox.com
Old Town New Folk sponsored by Margaritaville and Blue Heaven.
The concert is April 9th at 8 pm; Studios of Key West - 600 White Street. Tickets are $25 plus handling fee.
