The Community Theatre donated all concessions sales from its sold out January 21 and January 22 performances toward Haitian earthquake relief efforts. Over $3,800 will be donated to the Clinton Bush Haiti Relief Fund.
“Many of our staff members have donated individually to relief efforts, but we also wanted to do something as an organization,” said Allison Larena, Executive Director of The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts. “We hope that other organizations will also find ways to support Haitian relief efforts.”
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
A Taste of New Orleans in Morristown
Two of America’s great cultural ambassadors bring together the soul of New Orleans with the joy of Gospel as The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts presents “Down by the Riverside,” featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama and Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Friday, January 29, 2010. Tickets are $52-77.
The Blind Boys of Alabama thrill and inspire audiences the world over. Formed in 1939, The Blind Boys still continue to create critically acclaimed recordings and reach new career heights even today. In recent years the group has won four consecutive Grammy Awards, were featured on 60 Minutes, Regis & Kelly, The Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman, performed on the 2005 Grammy Awards telecast, and appeared in the 2003 movie The Fighting Temptations alongside Beyonce and Cuba Gooding Jr. They sang a Phil Collins tune in Disney’s Brother Bear animated film, and were also the inspiration for the Steven Bochco TV series Blind Justice. The Blind Boys have also been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and awarded the NEA’s Heritage Fellowship for Lifetime Achievement, as well as many other prestigious honors, earning them the true distinction of “living gospel legends.”
Dedicated to preserving and perpetuating New Orleans Jazz, the world renowned, Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from the venerable music venue founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Preservation Hall presents New Orleans Jazz on a nightly basis. Post Katrina, the band’s mission became increasingly important as a result of the severe physical and cultural loss due to the flooding of New Orleans. The son of the founders and Creative Director, Ben Jaffe, co founded The New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief which continues to operate today as Sweet Home New Orleans: Renew Our Music. The band’s response to the destruction was the release of “Made In New Orleans: The Hurricane Sessions” a scrapbook of Preservation Hall memorabilia from the Preservation Hall archives, new recordings and tracks recovered from the flooded Seasaint Studios as well as a DVD of historic Preservation Hall performances. The band was awarded the 2006 National Medal of Arts by the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest level of recognition by the Federal Government. Today, the band is comprised of musicians all born and raised in New Orleans.
Many have performed together for over 40 years. The band tours worldwide carrying on the musical legacy and varied traditions of New Orleans.
Tickets at 973-539-8008 or mayoarts.org.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Broadway, Ballet and Tap This Weekend at The Community Theatre
Looking for something to do this weekend? There are great events going on at The Community Theatre all weekend long.
A cast of five Broadway veterans perform the most memorable music from Broadway’s greatest shows when The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts presents Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8 pm. Tickets are $37-47
A cast of five Broadway veterans perform the most memorable music from Broadway’s greatest shows when The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts presents Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8 pm. Tickets are $37-47
Scheduled to perform are Rita Harvey, Carter Calvert , Robert DuSold , Danny Zolli and Ray MacLeod.
100 Years of Broadway recreates the biggest moments from the biggest shows of the century. It features Broadway performers from shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Jesus Christ Superstar and Jekyll & Hyde lighting up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as fantastic numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows.
On Saturday, New Jersey Ballet presents “Tappin’ at the Ballet,” which will feature two premieres: a new ballet-tap pas de deux by James kinney and “Tap, Top Hat & Tails” by Deborah Mitchell and James Kinney. Joining the Ballet onstage will be members of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble. Tickets are $22-42.
New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble returns on Sunday, January 17 at 3 pm with “The Tap Connection.” In this performance, priced at just $15, members of NJ Tap Dance Ensemble pay tribute to the people and mentors who have inspired them to dance.
On Saturday, New Jersey Ballet presents “Tappin’ at the Ballet,” which will feature two premieres: a new ballet-tap pas de deux by James kinney and “Tap, Top Hat & Tails” by Deborah Mitchell and James Kinney. Joining the Ballet onstage will be members of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble. Tickets are $22-42.
New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble returns on Sunday, January 17 at 3 pm with “The Tap Connection.” In this performance, priced at just $15, members of NJ Tap Dance Ensemble pay tribute to the people and mentors who have inspired them to dance.
Tickets for all events can be purchased at 973-539-8008 or online at mayoarts.org
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Magic in Morristown Saturday Afternoon
Experience the amazing illusions of Jason Bishop when he brings his cutting edge magic show to The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 3 pm and 7 pm. All seats are $25.
From his breathtaking Double Levitation to his cutting edge Op-Art and Plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning & original state of the art magic. As America’s hottest Illusionist, Jason Bishop might have a person passing through his body one moment or make goldfish appear from nowhere the next. Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class competition.
One thing that distinguishes Bishop is his virtuosity. Each show features award winning sleight of hand, exclusive grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto a huge movie screen. No other touring illusionist showcases such a diverse array of talents. Additionally, the show is delivered with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock & pop soundtrack.
The show is surprisingly funny and truly magical. Bishop cuts through the usual hype and focuses on entertaining audiences with one remarkable illusion after another. Each routine is presented in his unique style. Some pieces feature more laughs than are typically expected from an illusionist, while other effects literally demonstrate sleight of hand skill performed at a world-class level.
Jason engages the audience on and offstage. He touches them with a snow filled theatre and piques their imaginations when a borrowed dollar bill generously transforms into a one hundred dollar bill. Intelligent lighting, engaging audience participation and countless costume changes by his assistant Kim Hess, are added elements that help make each performance unforgettable.
From his breathtaking Double Levitation to his cutting edge Op-Art and Plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning & original state of the art magic. As America’s hottest Illusionist, Jason Bishop might have a person passing through his body one moment or make goldfish appear from nowhere the next. Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class competition.
One thing that distinguishes Bishop is his virtuosity. Each show features award winning sleight of hand, exclusive grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto a huge movie screen. No other touring illusionist showcases such a diverse array of talents. Additionally, the show is delivered with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock & pop soundtrack.
The show is surprisingly funny and truly magical. Bishop cuts through the usual hype and focuses on entertaining audiences with one remarkable illusion after another. Each routine is presented in his unique style. Some pieces feature more laughs than are typically expected from an illusionist, while other effects literally demonstrate sleight of hand skill performed at a world-class level.
Jason engages the audience on and offstage. He touches them with a snow filled theatre and piques their imaginations when a borrowed dollar bill generously transforms into a one hundred dollar bill. Intelligent lighting, engaging audience participation and countless costume changes by his assistant Kim Hess, are added elements that help make each performance unforgettable.
Tickets at 973-539-8008 or mayoarts.org
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