Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Todd Ellison’s
BROADWAY MOVES TO THE BRONX
BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS
A Night of Broadway Hits in Concert!
Featuring Ashley Blanchet, currently in “Beautiful” on Broadway, Klea Blackhurst from “The Nutty Professor,” and “Hello Dolly,” Gavin Lodge from “Annie,” and “42nd Street,” and Thom Allison from “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”
Saturday, October 11th, 2014 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25, $20, $15 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
$100 Per Person Includes Pre-Concert Reception, Preferred VIP Seating, and a Meet And Greet With The Artists
Hailed by the New York Times as one of “Broadway’s electric conductors,” Todd Ellison is one of the most accomplished and sought after Music Directors working today. Join us for the premiere of Broadway Moves to the Bronx, featuring Broadway Showstoppers in concert as vocalists perform hit songs from famed Broadway musicals. The night will feature Ashley Blanchet, currently in “Beautiful” on Broadway, Klea Blackhurst from “The Nutty Professor,” and “Hello Dolly,” Gavin Lodge from “Annie,” and “42nd Street,” and Thom Allison from “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”
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THE SENEGAL ST. JOSEPH GOSPEL CHOIR
Direct from Dakar, Senegal
A Non-stop Celebration of Song and Culture
Sunday, October 19th, 2014 – 4 p.m.
Tickets: $25, $20, $15 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
The Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir was founded in 1950 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s Ambassador Artist for Peace, Mr. Julien Jouga (1931-2001). Now more than 44 years ago, the choir is led by Music Director, Mr. Ambroise N’Diong, and is composed of the Cathedral’s chorale, that of St. Joseph’s of Medina, who interprets Gospel/Negro Spirituals, traditional African Songs, and the magnificent masses that Julien Jouga composed in his country’s four national languages: Ouolof, Diola, Sérère and Portuguese Creole. The Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir, composed of 15 Singers and four Traditional Senegalese Drummers, therefore represents the humanity and the fraternity that exists within the Capital City, Dakar, and throughout the country of Senegal.
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The Reunion: JOSE ALBERTO “EL CANARIO” Trae LA TÍPICA’73
Featuring their original stars Camilo Azuquita, Tito Allen, Sonny Bravo, Johnny Rodriguez, Alfredo De La Fé and More!
Together for the first time at La Casa de la Salsa
Also the special presentation of Jose Alberto’s New Album “Romantico y Rumbero” NEW CD’S GIVEAWAYS
Saturday, October 25th, 2014 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $50, $45, $30
Together for the first time at Lehman Center, Lehman Center is proud to present the reunion of Jose Alberto “El Canario” and La Típica’73. The Reunion will feature their original stars such as Camilo Azuquita,Tito Allen, Sonny Bravo, Johnny Rodriguez, Alfredo De La Fé and More! Be a part of this Lehman Center first!
*Program Subject to Change
Produced by Lehman Center & José Raposo
NATIONAL ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
performing “CIRQUE PEKING”
Direct from Beijing!
Breathtaking Skill and Acrobatics that will keep you at the edge of your seat!
Sunday, November 9th, 2014 – 4 p.m.
Tickets: $45, $40, $25 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
Founded in 1951, the National Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China has been one of the most acclaimed acrobatic troupes in China. The Company has also created several impressive productions performed across Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Israel, Argentina and Chile. For their 2014 North American tour, the company will bring a brand new production that will amaze and astound audiences.
“The night was filled with spectacular stunts … Contortionists bent and flexed their bodies in ways that seemed to defy the human anatomy, acrobats made leaps and tumbles that made one question the laws of physics, and many of the acrobats laughed in the face of gravity.” —The Anchor, Kyle Grant
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PAPO LUCCA and LA SONORA PONCEÑA 60th Anniversary Concert
With Special Guests Yolanda Rivera, Luigi Texidor, and Hector Pichi Pérez with
MC Paco Navarro
Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $100, $85, $75
La Sonora Ponceña has been entertaining audiences for six decades and featuring the piano virtuosity of Papo Lucca will be returning to Lehman Center to celebrate its 60th anniversary!
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“VIENNESE CHRISTMAS”
BY HOLLYWOOD CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Famous Holiday Tunes and the Viennese Music that we all Love!
Saturday, December 6th, 2014 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25, $20, $15 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
Program Includes:
Die Fledermaus: Overture
A Carol Fest
Tick – Tack Polka
Vienna Bon Bons
Evergreens
Musical Sleigh Rides
O Holy Night
Winter Wonderland
Silver Bells
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Let it Snow
You Will Remember Vienna
Radetsky March
& More!
The Hollywood Concert Orchestra, an ensemble of America’s finest musicians, has become one of the premier ensembles in the world. A “Viennese Christmas” program has been touring for 18 years. The concept of the program was conceived in late 1990s as a tribute to the annual Gala performed in Vienna each New Year’s Eve. This program is a great combination of the famous Holiday tunes and the Viennese music that we all love.
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PARRANDA NAVIDEÑA
Featuring Felito Felix Y El Trio Los Antares,
Odilio Gonzalez, and Lily Y Su Gran Trio
Join us as we Celebrate the Holiday Season, Jíbaro Style!
Saturday, December 13th, 2014 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $50, $45, $25 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
A Lehman Center holiday tradition, this must-see concert features the unique jíbaro music from the mountains of Puerto Rico with three celebrated masters of the genre: Odilio Gonzalez “El Jibarito de Lares,” Lily Y Su Gran Trio singing all her famous romantic songs, and Felito Felix Y El Trio Los Antares.
*Program Subject to Change
Produced by Lehman Center & Janet Sánchez
Sal Abbatiello Presents the 2nd Annual
“ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY CONCERT”
Doo Wop Returns to Lehman Center for Another Night Of Oldies And Fun
Featuring The Duprees, The Platters,
The Belmonts, Barbara Harris & The Toys, Larry Chance & The Earls, and The Rag Dolls A Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Revue
Hosted By Johnny Z of WFAS 1230AM & Sal Abbatiello
Dj Conchi Playing All the Classics Throughout The Night
Saturday, January 24th, 2015 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $55, $50, $45
Doo Wop Show Returns to Lehman’s stage for another Night of Oldies and Fun! Doo Wop’s leading singers and musical groups will offer a finger-snappin’, foot-tappin’, sing-along evening of classic hits featuring The Duprees “You Belong To Me,” “My Own True Love,” “Have You Heard,” “Goodnight My Love,” “Take Me As I Am,” The Platters “Only You,” “The Great Pretender,” “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” “With This Ring,” “My Prayer,” The Belmonts “Runaround Sue,” “The Wanderer,” “Teenager In Love,” “Ruby,” “Tell Me Why,” Barbara Harris & The Toys “A Lovers Concerto,” “Sealed With A Kiss,” “Attack,” Larry Chance & The Earls “Remember Then,” “Life Is But A Dream,” “I Believe,” “Your Precious Love,” and The Rag Dolls A Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Hit Songs Revue “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.”
*Program Subject to Change
Produced by Lehman Center & Sal Abbatiello
ORQUESTA SINFÓNICA DEL ESTADO DE MÉXICO
Direct from México City
Saturday, February 14th, 2015 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $35, $30, $25 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
Program Includes:
Three Spanish Dances Enrique Granados
Noches en los Jardines de España Manuel de Falla
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68 Johannes Brahms
Enrique Bátiz, Music Director and Chief Conductor
On August 27, 1971 at the initiative of Maestro Enrique Batiz and the State Government of Mexico, the Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México was founded by that entity, which aims to promote music as a means of union and identification among Mexicans. A source of pride and joy to Mexican-Americans and Mexiquense, the Orquestra Sinfonica has toured North America, China and throughout Europe. Their concerts feature a wide range of traditional Mexican and Spanish songs as well as classics by Verdi and Beethoven.
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TANGO BUENOS AIRES
Direct from Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Experience Argentina’s Passionate and Dramatic Dance Form
Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 – 4 p.m.
Tickets: $35, $30, $25
Tango Buenos Aires has become one of Argentina’s great cultural exports, known throughout the Americas, Europe and the Far East as the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the Tango. Join us for this breathtaking evening that will bring to life all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this exciting dance form.
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A Fever Records & Sal Abbatiello Presents
FOREVER FREESTYLE 9
A Lehman Center Favorite!
The Latin-flavored ‘80s Dance Music Sensation!
Performing live on stage, TKA/K7, Judy Torres, George Lamond, The Cover Girls, Noel, Lisette Melendez, Sugar Hill Gang, Rob Base, Soave, Coro, and Nocerra. More artists to be announced!
Hosted by Sal Abbatiello & Speedy
Music by Dj Lucho, Dj Solo, and The Whiteboy Dj Kys
Saturday, March 7th, 2015 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $100, $65, $60, $55
The freestyle phenomenon of the late 80’s featuring TKA/K7 “Maria,” “Come Baby Come,” “Tears May Fall,” “Louder Then Love,” One Way Love,” Judy Torres “No Reason To Cry,” “Come Into My Arms,” “Faithfully,” George Lamond “Bad Of The Heart,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Where Does That Leave Love,” The Cover Girls “Show Me,” “Because Of You,” “My Heart Skips A Beat,” “Wishing On A Star,” Noel “Silent Morning,” “The Question,” “Child At Play,” Lisette Melendez “Together Forever,” “A Day In My Life,” Sugar Hill Gang “Rapper’s Delight,” “Apache,” Rob Base “It Takes Two,” “Joy & Pain,” Soave “Crying Over You,” “If You Want Me,” Coro “Where Are You Tonight My Love,” “Can’t Let You Go,” “Fallen Angel” and Nocerra “Summer Time Summer Time.” More artists to be announced!
*Program Subject to Change
Produced by Lehman Center & Sal Abbatiello
MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET: ROMEO & JULIET
Romance, Drama, and Enchantment in the World’s Greatest Tragic Love Story
Sunday, March 15th, 2015 – 4 p.m.
Tickets: $45, $40, $25 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
The Moscow Festival Ballet returns to Lehman Center to bring to life the beautiful tale of William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. “For Never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo”
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Todd Ellison’s
BROADWAY MOVES TO THE BRONX
ROMANCE OF BROADWAY
A Night of Broadway Hits in Concert!
Broadway Stars to be Announced Soon!
Saturday, March 21st, 2015 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25, $20, $15 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
$100 Per Person Includes Pre-Concert Reception, Preferred VIP Seating, and a Meet And Greet With The Artists
Hailed by the New York Times as one of “Broadway’s electric conductors,” Todd Ellison is one of the most accomplished and sought after Music Directors working today. Join us for the second installment of Broadway Moves to the Bronx, featuring Romance of Broadway in concert as vocalists perform hit songs from famed Broadway musicals. Broadway stars and hits to be announced soon!
*Program Subject to Change
RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE: SWAN LAKE
An International Favorite!
Sunday, April 12th, 2015 – 4 p.m.
Tickets: $45, $40, $25 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
Prepare to be memorized by the Russian National Ballet Theatre’s stunning rendition of Swan Lake. The world’s great love story offers an unforgettable evening of ballet telling the story of Prince Siegfried, Princess Odette who is cursed by evil sorcerer Von Rothbart to take the form of a swan by day, and Odile, the black swan who is sent by Von Rothbart to keep Siegfried an Odette apart so his spell on Odette cannot be broken. Stylish choreography and masterful storytelling make Swan Lake one of the most beautiful ballets and a delight for the entire family!
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Todd Ellison’s
BROADWAY MOVES TO THE BRONX
BROADWAY CLASSICS
A Night of Broadway Hits in Concert!
Broadway Stars to be Announced Soon!
Saturday, April 25th, 2015 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25, $20, $15 | Children 12 & under $10 any seat
$100 Per Person Includes Pre-Concert Reception, Preferred VIP Seating, and a Meet And Greet With The Artists
Hailed by the New York Times as one of “Broadway’s electric conductors,” Todd Ellison is one of the most accomplished and sought after Music Directors working today. Join us for the final installment of Broadway Moves to the Bronx, featuring Broadway Classics in concert as vocalists perform hit songs from famed Broadway musicals. Broadway stars and hits to be announced soon!
*Program Subject to Change
OLD-SCHOOL HIP HOP
Hip Hop returns to the Boogie Down Bronx!
Artists to be Announced
Saturday, May 9th, 2015 – 8 p.m.
Tickets: $60, $55, $45
In the early 1970s a musical genre was born in the neighborhoods of the South Bronx. Celebrate this night of Old-School Hip Hop featuring performances by…
*Program Subject to Change
Produced by Lehman Center & Sal Abbatiello