Kean Culture - Winter/Spring 2020 - Music and Theatre
Kean Stage
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Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar •Saturday, February 1, 7:30 PM |
Regina Carter: Simply Ella •Saturday, February 15, 7:30 PM |
Mandy Harvey •Saturday, February 22, 7:30 PM |
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Transcend cultural boundaries with the group’s fresh take on contemporary gospel, pop and musical theater. |
Carter has been hailed for her mastery on the violin, playing jazz, R&B, Latin, classical, blues, country, pop and African music. |
America’s Got Talent finalist and award-winning singer-songwriter who lost her residual hearing at age 19 will share her music and story of never giving up. |
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SEASON CLOSERNorm Lewis: In Concert •Saturday, May 9, 7:30 PM Norm Lewis stars in the new Netflix film Da 5 Bloods by Spike Lee and was seen in the satr-studded cast of NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert as Caiaphas. This Tony-nominated Broadway legend will perform with his trio in an intimate setting. |
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Royal Wood •Sunday, March 1, 3 PM |
An Evening with Jimmy Webb •Saturday, April 4, 7:30 PM |
Black Violin: Impossible Tour •Saturday, April 18, 7:30 PM |
| The Canadian singer and instrumentalist named Songwriter of the Year by iTunes will share his beautiful melodies and classic, soulful vocals. | The only artist to receive Grammy Awards for music, lyrics and orchestration, Webb is known for timeless hits, including The Worst That Could Happen, Wichita Lineman and MacArthur Park. | With a unique blend of classical and hip-hop music, led by classically trained string players Wil B. and Kev Marcus, Black Violin connects people of all ages, races and economic backgrounds. |
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Taylor 2 Dance Company •Sunday, March 21, 7:30 PM |
Voctave •Saturday, April 25, 2 PM and 8 PM |
| Dances reflect the athleticism, humor and emotions of renowned choreographer Paul Taylor's original work. | This 11-member a cappella group will perform their original arrangements of Disney and Broadway hits. |
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RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: • 15% off with code FAMILY20 |
Theatre Conservatory
Anna in the Tropics |
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Directors' Workshop |
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February 21-29 |
March 27-April 4 Bauer Boucher Theatre Center |
April 28-30 Bauer Boucher Theatre Center |
| A lector reads Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina to workers in a cigar factory in 1930 Ybor City (Tampa), Florida, and the love story resonates with one Cuban-American family. |
An exploration of the elusive, definitive and final meanings of “gone” to prompt conversation, inspire reflection and give rise to a movement of hope. |
Theatre Conservatory students present an evening of 10-minute plays showcasing their work as new directors. |
| RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: Theatre Conservatory • keanstage.com/theatreprogram |
Music Conservatory
Ars Vitalis: The Music of Amanda Harberg + |
Symphonic and Chamber Wind Ensembles + |
Concert Choir + |
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Thursday, March 5, 7:30 PM |
Direction by Thomas Connors, Ph.D. |
Direction by Mark Terenzi, Ph.D. |
| Chamber music by one of New Jersey’s rising composers. | Classic works from the past 400 years. | A festival of world music. |
Jazz Ensemble |
Percussion Ensemble |
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Direction by Vincent Turturiello |
Direction by James Musto Monday, April 27, 7:30 PM Wilkins Theatre |
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| Standard big band and contemporary jazz works. | A selection of music from around the world. |
| RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: Music Conservatory • keanstage.com/musicprogram |