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| | Black Curtain Theatre: The Cemetery Club
By Ivan Menchell
Bittersweet Comedy About Life and Death, Love and Forgiveness, and the Power of Enduring Friendship
September 25 & 26, 2021
Ida, Lucille and Doris are part of a club - the Cemetery Club. Every month they meet at Ida's New York house for tea and then trundle off to the cemetery to remember the good times and gossip with their late husbands. Lucille fancies herself as a flamboyant swinger, Doris is a traditional matronly widow, and Ida is somewhere in between. The fun-loving camaraderie between friends gets turned upside down, however, when widower Sam the butcher enters the scene and the ladies vie for Sam’s attention. Called “Steel Magnolias meets The Golden Girls”, The Cemetery Club is a funny and touching play about enduring friendships, cherishing the past, and embracing the future. | Buy Tickets |
| | Now and Then
By Sean Grennan
A Touching Comedy About Love, Regrets, and Second Chances
October 14-17 and 21-23, 2021 Th-Sat shows at 7:30pm, Sun show at 4:00pm
Sometimes what happens after last call just might change your life. One night in 1981, just as Jamie is closing the bar where he works, a desperate last-minute customer offers him and his girlfriend Abby two thousand dollars to sit and have a drink with him. Who wouldn't take it? As the trio swaps stories and Jamie considers the decisions he faces about his musical career and his future with Abby, the young couple begins to realize that this older man is unusually invested in their choices... and the reason he gives them is completely unbelievable. But when a very displeased second stranger arrives, the unbelievable begins to look like it just might be true. Now and Then is a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us.
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| | Okaidja Music
October 28, 2021
Back by popular demand, Okaidja Afroso is an Afro-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Ghana, West Africa. Born into a family of musicians and storytellers, his unique artistic vision has led him to combine the spicy, native rhythms of Ghana with diverse, unexpected cross-cultural flavors of folk, blues, and pop. This fresh sound preserves the authenticity of the traditional while embracing the rich complexity of the integrated world we inhabit today. Although Okaidja sings most of his hypnotic arrangements in his native language, the meanings of the songs shine through as he tells stories of his people, their journeys, and the African Diaspora. Okaidja’s smooth compositions, soulful vocals, and spirited dancing promise an unforgettable and joyful evening of music!
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| | Black Curtain Theatre: The Siegel
By Michael Mitnick
You Call It Madness. But I Call It Love.
November 6 & 7, 2021
Ethan Siegel is in love with Alice. And tonight he’s going to ask her parents for permission to marry her. There are just a few problems - Ethan and Alice broke up two years ago, she’s in a serious relationship with someone else, and Alice has completely moved on with her life. But Ethan is undaunted in his pursuit, aiming to win over Alice in a myriad of ways to convince her that she is ‘the one’. Emulating Chekhov’s themes of ideal love and destiny, The Siegel is a fresh, irresistible comedy about modern love and the need to go back in order to move forward.
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| | Musical Theatre: Elf The Musical
Music and Lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin.
Discover your INNER elf.
December 2-5 and 9-12, 2021 Th-Sat shows at 7:30pm, Sun shows at 4:00pm
Based on the beloved film, ELF the Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. When he discovers that he is not really an elf — his enormous size and poor toy-making skills in Santa’s Workshop should have tipped him off — he sets off for New York City to find his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his real father is on the naughty list and his half-brother does not even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the magic of Christmas. This modern holiday classic is sure to have everyone embracing their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
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| | KT Tunstall--Special Event Not part of the season ticket December 29, 2021 7:30pm
A special performance by Grammy-nominated KT Tunstall! Scotland born and bred and now Los Angeles based, KT has graced the radio waves with her international smash hits "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See", showcasing her provacative sonic mesh of heartfelt pop,bona fide electric blues, and left-field alt-folk. | Buy Tickets |
| | Bridge & Wolak Music
January 21, 2022
Each member of this dynamic duo is a 'double threat' on two instruments: Michael Bridge plays accordion and piano and Kornel Wolak plays clarinet & piano. Together, they have become an internationally acclaimed music & comedy duo, integrating traditional acoustic instruments with 21st century digital technology and performing their own uniquely re-imagined repertoire of classical, world and jazz fusion. With deft virtuosity and endless wit, Bridge & Wolak have been called “the best of new, young ‘classical’ musicians…bringing their own style of intellect, expertise, and talent to a new 21st century audience.” With seven degrees in music between them, these classically trained musicians will bring inventive flair and exceptional entertainment to our stage. | Buy Tickets |
| | Black Curtain Theatre: Mauritius
By Teresa Rebeck
Who Knew Stamp Collecting Could Be So Dangerous?
January 29 & 20, 2022
Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother’s death, Jackie and Mary, two estranged half-sisters, discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters’ world, willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own. An “ingenious” fast-paced thriller, Mauritius is a gripping blend of sharp comedy and heart-pounding drama that simmers with constant surprise. | Buy Tickets |
| | The Revolutionists
by Lauren Gunderson
"Greetings from the French Revolution where heads will roll!!"
February 25,26,27, March 3,4,5, 2022
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| | Black Curtain Theatre: Bauer
By Lauren Gunderson
Love. Art. Defiance.
March 12 & 13, 2022
Bauer is the true story of forgotten abstract artist Rudolf Bauer, peer to Picasso, Chagall and Kandinsky and beacon to Pollock and Rothko. The year is 1953 and the Bauer hasn’t painted in 13 years, ever since he unwittingly signed a contract that gave ownership of all his past and future work to the Guggenheim Foundation. Bauer was poised to be the focal artist of the new Guggenheim Museum in New York City, however, the Guggenheim opened without a single Bauer on display. What happened to his paintings? What caused Bauer to set down his brushes and never paint again? A story of love and defiance, Bauer is a shocking and moving untold story of powerful art, powerful passion, and just as powerful downfall. In this case, life really is art. | Buy Tickets |
| | Paul Beaubrun Music
March 17, 2022
A scion of Haitian musical royalty, singer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Beaubrun has spent his life living to the beat. Son of the Grammy-nominated band Boukman Eksperyans, his earliest memories are of rhythm and sound. Moving to New York as a youth he was inspired by his heritage to begin crafting a sound all his own. Constantly aware of his roots, the struggle of an immigrant, and the drive of New York life, Paul began to create a path where music, activism and history meet. A unique and transfixing sound he calls 'Roots/Blues', Paul weaves his impeccable guitar skills, rich vocals, musical ingenuity and cultural history together. Join Paul and his band for a smooth melange of Haitian roots music, woven with reggae and rock and roll and sung in English, French and Paul’s native Creole.
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| | Sense and Sensibility
by Kate Hamill Based on the novel by Jane Austen
April 8,9,10,14,15,16, 2022
A smash hit when it premiered in 2014, this exuberant adaptation of Sense and Sensibility brings a comic, theatrical flair to Jane Austen's perennial favorite. The Dashwood sisters - prudent Elinore and impulsive Marianne - find their world turned upside down after their father's death, which robs them of their wealth, social standing, and most importantly, chances for marriage. Mix in a few dashing love interests and a gaggle of gossipy socialites, the sisters must learn to mix sense with sensibility, their opposite temperaments, to find true happiness. Called “inventive, faithful, clever and hilarious”, this marvelous play will delight Austen fans and novices alike. | Buy Tickets |
| | Derina Harvey Band
"A Celtic Rock sensation" in concert
April 20, 2022
Fearless front-woman Derina Harvey leads this Celtic Rock sensation, recent winners of the People’s Choice Award at the 2018 Edmonton Music Awards. With a show that offers a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as a few originals, the Derina Harvey Band has a rocky, rhythmic undertow layered with guitars, fiddle, and topped by Derina’s powerful voice and vibrant personality. According to The Celtic Show, the band has built their reputation through high-energy live shows “bringing color to your cheeks and creating music and joy that will fill your heart and soul.” This talented Canadian quintet also features Edward Smith on bass, Jess Blenis on violin, Scott Green on electric guitar, and Steve Pinsent on drums. | Buy Tickets |
| | Arthur Trace Illusionist Special Event
May 6, 2022
Highly acclaimed by his peers as "one of the most unique acts in the world of magic today," Los Angeles-based Arthur Trace is a world-traveling illusionist who has performed on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us and has been featured on the hit TV series Master of Illusion. Combining original magic, audience participation, and ingeniously humorous scenarios, Arthur’s show astonishes and entertains the mind, senses, and funny bone. Winner of the World Championships of Magic and a recipient of the Gold Medal from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Arthur’s masterful sleight of hand illusions will wow young and old audiences alike with his creativity, imagination, and wit. | Buy Tickets |
| | John Jorgenson BlueGrass Band
May 12, 2022
J2B2 is an all star supergroup featuring four legendary award-winning musicians delivering bluegrass like no one has ever heard it before. John Jorgenson, lead vocalist also on guitar and mandolin, Herb Pedersen on banjo, Patrick Sauber on guitar and vocals and Mark Fain on bass combine forces to form a spot-on union of impeccable musicianship, imcomparable songwriting, incredible harmony vocals and seasoned showmanship. | Buy Tickets |
| | Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Adapted by Ken Ludwig
May 27,28,29,June 2,3,4, 2022
Whodunit? Renowned detective Hercule Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling mystery Murder on the Orient Express. Ten passengers board the luxurious Orient Express that is traveling from Istanbul to Western Europe. However, when the train unexpectedly stops in the isolated, snow-swept mountains, only nine of them are still alive. A man has been murdered in his room overnight and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst who just may strike again. Adapted for the stage by Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig (The Three Musketeers), this masterpiece promises a suspenseful and thrilling ride that is sure to have everyone in the audience guessing just who did it!
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