MICHAEL SWAN: BROADWAY CENTER’S 2009-10 SEASON ANNOUNCED >>>
The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2009-10 season, which kicks off Oct. 8 with Pink Martini at the Pantages Theater.
They have tagged their season as “the best of times.†Judging the season’s line up I’d say that’s a good call. Here's a list of what they have scheduled so far. The following are my favorites:
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. | Pantages Theater
A tour de force and one of the nation's great modern dance companies brings one-act ballets, dance suites and pas de deux to stage
Ira Glass: Radio Stories and Other Stories
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. | Pantages Theater
“This American Life†host and producer will give you a chance to look under the hood of his public radio broadcast
The Smothers Brothers
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. | Pantages Theater
Celebrating their 50 years performing together, Tom and Dick use folk music and comedy to bring sibling rivalry to a whole new level
August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson
Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Washington State History Museum
This staged reading of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle 4 follows a family divided by the fate of their heirloom piano and is an appropriate reminder of heritage during Black History Month
Soul Street Dance Co.
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. | Rialto Theater
High-energy movement that will take you from Brazil’s Capoeira to New York’s break dance through hip-hop and dance
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. | Pantages Theater
Intricate rhythms and harmonies of South African musical tradition to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music
Cirque D’Or
Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. | Pantages Theater
The Golden Dragon Acrobats present an award-winning show with spectacular costumes and visually stunning traditions that began more than 25 centuries ago
CABARET
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. | Pantages Theater
Join a zany crew at Berlin’s Kit-Kat Club that are determined to show the world what a good time can be had without hearing the noises of Nazism surrounding their delightful story
Seattle Men’s and Women’s Chorus: Glitter and be Gay
Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. | Pantages Theater
For the first time in Tacoma, Seattle Men’s and Women’s Chorus combine in a tribute to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim
Broadway Center Member and multi-show ticket packages of four or more events are on sale now. General public tickets are on sale Monday, Aug. 3. To find out more information on how to become a Member, request a brochure or order tickets contact the Broadway Center Box Office at 253.591.5894.