Press Release
Raleigh's Cultural Performances Dazzle in 2005
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 2005) – The stage is set for Raleigh, North Carolina, to host a wealth of live cultural performances. The four halls of the 4,747-seat Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts will showcase world-renowned musicians along with an assortment of Broadway shows and original dance, orchestral and vocal performances.
North Carolina Symphony
Based in Raleigh, the North Carolina Symphony, a full-time, professional orchestra with 65 members, performs approximately 170 times each year. For guests interested in attending a performance, the world-class design, near-perfect acoustics and intimate atmosphere of the Meymandi Concert Hall redefines the concert experience. Tickets range from $22 to $54. For tickets, call (919) 733-2750. www.ncsymphony.org
Classical Concerts:
Celebrating the American Spirit January 15
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Resident Conductor William Henry Curry
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano January 28-29
Performing Ravel, Milhaud, Gershwin
Guest Conductor William Eddins
Choral Society of Durham February 13
Performing Hadyn, Vaughan Williams
Guest Conductor Rodney Wynkoop
A Night At The Opera – Raleigh February 18-19
Performing Strauss and Wagner
Resident Conductor William Henry Curry
Elmar Oliveira, violin March 4-5
Performing Berlioz, Saint-Saens, Rachmaninoff
Guest conductor James DePreist
National Symphony Orchestra March 13
Performing Hadyn, Friedman, Dvorak
Conductor Leonard Slatkin
Classical Series March 18-19
Performing Beethoven and Mozart
Music Director, Grant Llewellyn
Alfred Brendel in Recital April 3
Performing Mozart, Schumann
North Carolina Master Chorale April 8-9
Performing Respighi, Curry, Prokofiev
Bonnie Thron, cello
Conductor William Henry Curry
Classical Series April 28-29
Performing Mizesko: Pinehurst Suite (World Premier
In Honor of 2005 U.S. Open)
Music Director, Grant Llewellyn
Itzhak Perlman Gala & Concert May 12
Performing Mozart and Tchaikovsky
Music Director, Grant Llewellyn
Spring Is In The Air May 22
Performing Copland, Schumman and others
Pops Concerts:
A Tribute to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers January 21-23
Assistant conductor Kenneth Raskin
Art Garfunkel February 25-27
Resident Conductor William Henry Curry
The Most Beautiful Music You've Ever Seen April 1-3
Photochoreographer James Westwater
Assistant conductor Kenneth Raskin
Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado May 6-8
Conductor William Henry Curry
The Opera Company of North Carolina
Through its foundation in artistic excellence, The Opera Company of North Carolina continues to bring fresh, dynamic, world class opera to North Carolina. Price range from $25-$75, and are available via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. www.fletcheropera.com
THE MERRY WIDOW April 1, 3
TOSCA June 10, 12
Broadway Series South
The very best of touring Broadway shows are on the Memorial Auditorium marquee for 2005. Admission varies from $14 to $85. For tickets, call (919) 831-6950. www.broadwayseriessouth.com
MOVIN' OUT January 4-9
MISS SAIGON February 15-20
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS March 1-6
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ April 5-10
CRAZY FOR YOU April 15-17
North Carolina Theatre
The North Carolina Theatre is the state's only professional not-for-profit theatre that specializes in the production of large-scale Broadway musicals. Admission varies from $20-$65. For tickets, call (919) 831-6950. www.nctheatre.com
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF January 22-30
BLOOD BROTHERS February 17-27
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST April 30-May 8
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT July 9-17
CAMELOT September 10-18
Raleigh Little Theatre
Begun in 1936, Raleigh Little Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in the country. It offers entertainment, education and community programs year-round. Now in its 67th season, RLT showcases 11 productions each year, with more than 150 performances. No other theatre in North Carolina produces as many shows. Tickets range from $8 to $25. For ticket, call (919) 821-3111. www.raleighlittletheatre.org
BLUE February 11-27
DIVAS! March 5
THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES March 11-26
CATFISH MOON April 8-24
AS YOU LIKE IT May 13-21
CAROUSEL June 3-26
Theatre in the Park
Theatre in the Park, the largest community theatre in North Carolina, entertains more than 40,000 people annually. Best known for its annual original production of A Christmas Carol, starring Ira David Wood III as "Scrooge," this indoor theatre showcases plays throughout the year, from contemporary to classic, from comedy to drama. Ticket prices vary from $12-$60. For tickets, call (919) 831-6058. www.theatreinthepark.com
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE January 27-30, February 3-6
HARVEY March 17 - 27, 2005
THE LION IN WINTER May 5 - 15, 2005
THE MAN FROM STRATFORD June 23 – July 3
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Burning Coal Theatre Company
Burning Coal Theatre Company, a professional equity theatre company, produces riveting reexaminations of overlooked classic and modern plays, as well as new plays, whose themes and issues are of immediate concern to the audience. Race and gender non-specific casting are an integral component of their perspective, as is international viewpoint. Regular tickets are $15. Students, military and seniors (65+) pay $13. For tickets, call (919) 834-4001. www.burningcoal.org
LIPSTICK TRACES April 7-24
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST May 5-22
Raleigh Ensemble Players Theatre Company
For more than 20 years, Raleigh Ensemble Players has employed local actors and technicians to premiere contemporary off-Broadway productions annually at Artspace Gallery II in downtown Raleigh's City Market. Admission ranges from $10-$15. Call (919) 832-9607 for tickets and information. www.realtheatre.org
VENUS February 10-25
KILLER JOE April 21-May 7
Carolina Ballet
This company presents a full range of ballet from the finest classics to fresh, contemporary works, infused with new energy and excitement. Ticket prices vary from $12 -$60. For tickets, call (919) 719-0900. www.carolinaballet.com
CAROLINA JAMBOREE February 24-27
COPPELIA March 17-20
SWAN LAKE May 19-22
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