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Lehman Center kicks off its 2013 season
Photos courtesy of the Lehman Center for The Performing Arts
The National Symphony of Cuba, shown above, will perform on Saturday, Oct. 27. clubs, he has not performed a full show By Aimee Kuvadia in a city theater since his sold-out akuvadia@riverdalepress.com Broadway engagement, I’m Telling You he National Symphony For The Last Time in 1998, shortly after Orchestra of Cuba has the final episode of his iconic TV show, embarked on its first-ever Seinfeld. United States tour since Tickets: $89, $76
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the Cuban government eased travel restrictions on its citizens. It’s scheduled to perform at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, in what will be the ensemble’s only performance in New York City. The performance will be “historic,” according to Lehman Center Executive Director Eva Bornstein, making it an emblem for the center’s 32nd season as a whole, which kicked off on Saturday with Michel Camilo’s Mano A Mano Trio and Tipica 73. Acts ranging from African drumming and Chinese acrobatics to Broadway shows and Russian ballets will also be featured at the venue between now and May 2013. “This next season is about international attractions coming to the Bronx from around the globe,” Ms. Bornstein said. “Basically, we’re trying to offer as much variety as possible.” Mr. Bornstein said the next notable event — Ballet Folklórico de México Amalia Hernández — is a “prime example” of the sort of diversity the Lehman Center is trying to encompass in its roster. The performance by the world-renowned company will take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23. International-themed performances will generally be held on weekends, so children are able to attend, Ms. Bornstein said. Tickets cost $10 for children 12 and under. “We try to encourage parents to bring children so they become familiar with cultures around the world,” she said. For more information or to buy tickets, call 718-960-8833 or go to www.lehmancenter.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 8 PM
JERRY RIVERA AND TITO NIEVES Two of Today’s Hottest Salsa Acts In One Night He’s as beefy as a quarterback, but the only heavy hitting Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Jerry Rivera does these days is on the dancefloor. He’s been one of the hottest young guns of salsa romantica since Cuenta Conmigo took off. More than 18 albums later he returns to Lehman Center to deliver hit after hit of his ten-year career including “Casi un hechizo,” “Amores como el nuestro” and “Ese.” Tickets: $60, $55, $45
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7:30 PM
DENNIS EDWARDS & THE TEMPTATIONS REVUE
‘A Chorus Line’ will visit Lehman on Saturday, Feb. 9.
SUNDAY, John Dais will host this evening of classic OCTOBER 21, 4 PM soul featuring Dennis Edwards, Eban Brown, the lead singer of The Stylistics, Shirly Jones, from The Jones Girls, and the Fronics. DJ Andre Spence will be a special guest. Tickets: $65, $60, $55
ROYAL DRUMMERS AND DANCERS OF BURUNDI The Ultimate African Drum Experience
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 6 PM
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MEXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ballet Folklorico, one of Mexico’s most prestigious dance companies. Tickets: $45, $40, $25 Children 12 and under, $10 any seat.
One of China’s most acclaimed and influential circus troupes introduces a spectacular new production for its inaugural North American tour — Cirque Chinois. For nearly six decades, The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China has been performing its unique style of circus, making it one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China. Tickets: $45, $40, $25 Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 8 PM
Featuring La India, Tito Rojas and Frankie Negrón
NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF CUBA
Salsa Palooza is back with three salsa giants who will perform hit after hit. Tickets: $60, $55, $45
First Ever U.S. Tour of this Cuban National Treasure
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 8 PM
The program will include George Gershwin’s “Cuban Overture” and “Rhapsody in Blue,” Ernesto Lecuona’s “La Comparsa” and “Symphony No. 5” by Ludwig Van Beethoven.
LOS VAN VAN The pioneers of songo are back at Lehman Center after more than a decade since their last performance. Juan Formell Y Los Van Van, one of Cuba’s most successful bands, will play Afro-Cuban, disco and funk. Tickets: $50, $45, $30
Since its inception on 1960, the Havana Symphony has been instrumental in developing and introducing Cuban and Latin American music to the international classical music community, in addition to covering a vast symphonic and chamber repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary music. Lehman will welcome them to New York City during their first, historic 21-city tour of the United States. Tickets: $40, $35, $25 Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 8 PM
SEINFELD’S BACK ON THURSDAY NIGHTS For the first time in 14 years, Jerry Seinfeld is presenting full performances of his signature stand-up comedy in New York City. Seinfeld will perform five stand-up shows – one in each New York City borough – on five Thursday nights this fall. Seinfeld, a New York native, got his start as a comedian in the 1970s, but other than appearing at benefits and occasional short sets at local comedy
The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi have performed in the same way for centuries, passing down traditions and techniques from father to son. The New York Times described their show as “a constant parade of players improvised on the central drum, dancing to the rhythms, leaping or twirling drumsticks in the air or around their necks. It was all a celebration of ability, the sheer pleasure of competitive creativity, and – strikingly similar to what happens in a jazz jam session – more virtuosic than sentimental.” Tickets: $30, $25, $15 Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 4 PM
THE NATIONAL CIRCUS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The Royal Drummer and Dancers of Burundi will perform on Sunday, Oct. 21.
Performing Cirque Chinois Direct from Beijing
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 8 PM
SALSA PALOOZA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 8 PM
SHAOLIN WARRIORS In a fully choreographed theatrical production, the Shaolin Warriors showcase Kung Fu performed by disciples of the Shaolin School, known throughout the world for their disciplined and deadly martial-arts prowess. Tickets: $45, $40, $25 Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 3 PM
A BRONX MESSIAH By Frideric Handel Michael Spierman will conduct this production of The Messiah, which features the Bronx Opera Chorus, The Orchestra of the Bronx and Bronx residents reading the text aloud. Tickets: $45, $40, $25 Children 12 and under, $10 any seat (Continued on page B12)
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