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West Chester University

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Tempesta di Mare

Tempesta di Mare

Friday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

 

Tempesta di Mare performs baroque music on period instruments with "a zest and virtuosity that transcends style and instrumentations." Philadelphia's City Paper.

The ensemble has toured from Oregon to Prague and recently to Germany's Gottingen Handel Festival.  They have also been broadcast nationally on NPR's "Performance Today" and worldwide through the Eurpean Broadcast Union.  Led by lutenist Richard Stone and flutist Gwyn Roberts, Tempesta di Mare's programs feature both familiar favorites and new discoveries. "The energy of a rock solo and the craft of a classical cadenza." The Washington Post

Learn more about the show:  http://www.tempestadimare.org/


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The Unbelievables

Friday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

 

Imagine reading a comic book and the characters jump right off the page.  These four performers are a talented quartet of entertainers, all joining forces to deliver a fun filled evening of laughter, amazement and wonder.  You'll see amazing magic, have some hearty laughs, and be mystified by unblievable things you never imagined could be possible.

Learn more about the show:  http://www.scottalexandermagic.com,

www.adamace.com, www.puckmagic.com


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A Christmas Wonderland 2012: Musical Holiday Spectacular

A Christmas Wonderland 2012:

Musical Holiday Spectacular

Saturday, December 8 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

 

Back after a sold out run in 2011, the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company returns to West Chester and invites you to come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in an all new Musical Holiday Spectacular for 2012. The enchanting cast of professional singers and dancers will present a high-energy family-oriented, song and dance tribute to the holidays, directed and choreographed by WCU alumni Michael Hartman. Through dazzling costumes, familiar songs, special guests, toe-tapping numbers and special effects, this extravaganza will kindle the holiday spirit in all of us.

Learn more about the 502(c)3 Greater Ocean City Theatre Company:  www.OceanCityTheatreCompany.com


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Runa

Runa

Friday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

 

Runa draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members and offers a contemporary and refreshing approach to traditional, and more recently composed, Celtic material.  Through their repertoire of both highly energetic and graceful, acoustic melodies, along with their fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble gives its arrangements of traditonal songs and tunes a fresh sound.

Learn more about the show:  http://www.runamusic.com


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La Pasion Flamenca

La Pasion Flamenca

30th Anniversary Tour

Sunday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

 

Driven by the fiery cante jondo, Flemenco Vivo/Carlote Santana provides passion and drama in their inspiring program La Pasion Flamenca.  This fierce and eclectic evening of Spanish dance and music features lamenting solos, sizzling duets, and festive company dances. Whether these amazing artists are conveying love or sorrow, happiness or anger, the emotions will speak to everyone and transcend all cultural boundaries.

La Pasion Flamenca is a passion-in-motion, a journey back to the cultural crossroads of Andalusia, the southern region of Spain and the birthplace of flamenco.  Vibrant influences from Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East can be seen and heard in one of the world's most dynamic forms of expression.

Learn more about the show:  http://www.flamenco-vivo.org


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Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre

Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre

Friday, March 15at 7:30 p.m.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

 

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. Each of the show's 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal shelters. Now, they love to show off onstage - by perfoming a variety of stunts and skits! Audiences will be delighted to see this extravaganza of European-style clowns, amazing juggling and balancing acts, and of course, very talented perfoming pets.  It's a show that both adults and kids of all ages enjoy!

Learn more about the show:  http://www.comedypet.com/


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Broadway's Next Hit Musical

Broadway's Next Hit Musical

An Improvised Musical Comedy

Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Emilie K. Asplundh Theatre

 

Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It's all improvised and it's all funny.  The New York Times calls Broadway's Next Hit Musical "Hilarious!"  Time Out NY says, "At last! A musical of, for, and by the people."

The hysterical Broadway's Next Hit Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show.  Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter.  The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full blown improvised musical--  complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore.  Dont' miss the next great American musical - it could be written in West Chester!

Learn more about the show:  http://www.broadwaysnexthitmusical.com/


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