Owensboro’s 2009-2010
theatre season gets off to a grand start this September with three fabulous
performances: RiverParkCenter’s stunning
presentation of Cirque Dreams:
Illumination, the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra’s beautiful Opening Night Gala – Be Inspired by
Brilliance, andTheatre Workshop
of Owensboro’s hilarious showing of Cash
on Delivery. You do not want to miss any of these magnificent performances!
On September 26th,
at 7 p.m., the RiverParkCenter comes alive like
never before when Cirque Dreams:
Illumination tumbles into town and creates a beautifully enchanting city
landscape full of surprises. This talented international cast of world-class
acrobats, athletes, musicians, and artists will bring to life a bustling metropolis of city dwellers that
“balance beyond belief, delicately dangle from wires, leap tall buildings and
redefine the risks of flight.” Everyday
objects such as a garbage can lids, fire hydrants, and street lamps transform
into unique objects, testing the boundaries of your imagination.
This
impressive cast of characters will delicately meld modern music, comedy,
dazzling sets and costumes with impressive acrobatics and defying feats of
strength that you do not want to miss! Sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council, the
2009-20010 BB&T Broadway at RiverPark begins its season in style with Cirque Dreams: Illumination! For more
information on ticket prices, season tickets, and upcoming shows, please visit www.riverparkcenter.org or call the RiverPark Center Box
Office at 270-687-2787.
The Owensboro Symphony
Orchestra begins its Boardwalk Endowed Masterworks Series on a high note at
their Opening Night Gala - Be Inspired by
Brilliance. On September 26, this beautiful performance will feature the
dramatic and well known “Scheherazade” by
Rimsky-Korsakov and the exciting new piece “Gambado Fanfare” by Kentucky composer, Nick
Drake, who will also be in attendance. The extremely talented violinist,
Ms. Bella Hristova from Bulgaria
will be the featured guest artist for the evening. This “rising star in the
music world has won several awards,” says OSO conductor Nicholas Palmer.
Hristova will present the dazzling “Violin Concerto”
by Tchaikovsky. “This concert is a great intro for those who have not
experienced an OSO concert. It is tuneful and accessible”, states Palmer. “We
encourage adults to bring their kids as well.”
Not only will this
concert delight all members of the audience, but the entire season will bring
them back for more. The OSO will demonstrate their talent throughout the coming
season with such highlights as the passionate opera “Madame Butterfly”, the
highly anticipated “Holiday Pops”, a lovely “European Vacation”, the rhythmic
“Music of John Williams”, and the spritely “Carmina Blvana.” Tickets for the Masterworks
series range from $12, $25 to $32. Visit
www.theoso.com or call RiverPark Center Box Office at(270) 687-2787 for more information
and details.
Theatre Workshop of
Owensboro kicks off its theatre season with the sidesplitting hilarious
presentation of Michael Coomey’s Cash on
Delivery. Their rendition will have you “in stitches for a better part of
the show. Come ready to be entertained,” says assistant director, Lauren
Mayhew.Without giving too much away,
the basic storylines revolves around Eric Swan (portrayed by TWO veteran, Ryan
Henry) who has been defrauding welfare authorities by creating several fake
identities in order to claim their benefits. All the lies are finally catching
up to him and he decides to end things by “killing off” his characters.
Naturally, issues arise and a “variety of characters emerge” to create “an
avalanche of problems.”
Directed by TWO
veteran, Todd Reynolds, this entertaining Farce takes the stage on Fridays:
August 28th, September 4th, and 11th at 7:30 p.m.;
Saturdays: August 29th, September 5th and 12th
also at 7:30 pm; and a Sunday matinee performance on September 6th
at 2pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Season tickets are
also on sale – first time buyers can get five shows for $50, while regular
season ticket holders can purchase this great deal for $66.For ticket information and reservations,
please call TWO box office at (270) 683-5353, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
In addition, TWO will
be adding a Dinner Theatre presentation of each main stage show to this year’s
season. For a mere $10 extra, you can enjoy a delicious buffet dinner along
side a fabulous show! On August 27th, you can be one of the first to
enjoy this new experience. Also, TWO has just hired a new Executive Director,
Stephan Coppick. We look forward to seeing what new ideas Mr. Coppick will
bring to the stage of Theatre Workshop of Owensboro! Check out www.theatreworkshop.org
for a list of all upcoming shows in their 2009-2010 theatre season.
Also Coming Soon: Check out The
Wedding Singer at RiverParkCenter October 12 at 7
p.m. Tickets go on sale September 11.
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