Peking Acrobats
Peking Acrobats – Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:30
Single tickets on sale: Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. | Single tickets: $28, $32, $34, $40
Bringing their 2,000-year-old tradition to North America in 2012, the Peking Acrobats, a troupe of China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts complimented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, will leave audiences stunned. A kaleidoscope of magnificent movement, powerful precision, and amazing displays of flexibility and control with high-tech special effects and all the excitement and festive pageantry, all provides an evening of entertainment for the entire family. “Amazing! Zounds! The vocabulary of exclamation seeks expression as the medium of awed and surprised reaction to the wondrous feats of THE PEKING ACROBATS! In their graceful efforts…these brightly costumed tumblers, acrobats, cyclists, jugglers and clever clowns provide 90 minutes of family fun that infuses springtime in New York with an extra measure of joy.” ~ Lawrence van Gelder, New York Times
Pop Goes The Rock by Cirque Dreams – Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:30
Single tickets on sale: Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. | Single tickets: $38, $40, $44, $50
Experience a roller–coaster ride of Twists, Turns and Wows! … a new musical of unexpected sights and sounds that explode on stage like a Rock ‘n’ Roll party set in a carnival funhouse. Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, along with world-famous Cirque Dreams entertainment, this one-of-a-kind variety show spans decades and unites generations. Re-live popular and timeless tunes with a kaleidoscope of Cirque Dreams talent, extravagant costumes and theatrical mayhem. An international cast of singers, dancers, acrobats and musicians inspire crazy feats and off-the-hook beats on stage, in the air and way off the charts. Step right up . . . you‘ll sit on the edge of your seats!
Dance, shout and shake your tail-feather over to Forest Hills Fine Arts Center when CIRQUE DREAMS newest stage spectacle, Pop Goes The Rock makes its debut in Grand Rapids, Michigan by presenting Cirque Dreams thrilling variety acts and acrobatic feats to popular songs and chart topping hits spanning the decades Wednesday, February 29, 2012 for only one exciting performance. Tickets are on sale now!
Pop Goes The Rock is the newest musical stage spectacle from CIRQUE DREAMS and the mind of Neil Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” and the famed Cirque Dreams entertainment brand. This one-of a kind variety show unites generations through a mash up of celebrated pop and rock tunes that will entertain family audiences of all ages. Cirque Dreams daring aerialists, gravity defying balancers, powerful strongmen and an array of edgy awe-inspiring acts are accompanied by a hip dance crew, cool singers and a jammin’ band performing over 20-chart topping hits live on stage.
Goldberg’s stage wizardry blends an international cast of astonishing Cirque Dreamers who transform a carnival funhouse into a rock ‘n’ roll party that’s movin’ & groovin’ to an original live band. Music and fantasy ignite the funhouse when Jack pops out of his box and catapults the artists into feats of impossibilities, mayhem and uncontrollable sensory spectacle that never stops until…Jack’s back in the box.
The songs for Pop Goes The Rock are presented and performed live through special arrangements with Sony ATV/Music Publishing and accompany over 14 variety acts, more than 100 costumed characters, elaborate lighting, special effects and more. Song titles include “Call Me Irresponsible”, “King of the Road”, “Womanizer”, “Beautiful,” “Zoot Suit Riot,” “She Bangs”, “The Heat is On,” “In the Summertime,” “Let it Ride,” “Apologize,” “No More Mister Nice Guy,” “Never Gonna Let you Go” “Like a Prayer,” “Right ‘Round”, “Jump (For My Love),” “Rapper’s Delight,” “I Love the Nightlife” and decades more!
Since 1993, the Cirque Dreams brand has entertained more than 50 million people worldwide under the artistic direction of Neil Goldberg. Cirque Dreams shows have appeared in theaters, casinos, theme parks, at sea and on Broadway. Cirque Dreams has garnered critical acclaim from USA Today, The New York Times, The Associated Press, CNN, the Today Show, Fox & Friends and more. The Cirque Dreams franchise includes a growing number of popular Cirque Dreams brand shows nationwide including the afore-mentioned “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” as well as “Cirque Dreams & Dinner” onboard Norwegian Epic, “Cirque Dreams Illumination,” “Cirque Dreams Pandemonia” and the recent multiple company tours of “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” including a first time ever engagement at The Kennedy Center. “Cirque Dreams 2012 World Tour” for Armed Forces Entertainment recently launched from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii to entertain U.S. service members and their families in 17 military bases throughout 10 countries.
Blues Brothers – Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:30
Single tickets on sale: Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. | Single tickets: $38, $40, $44, $50
On their mission to bring ‘Soul and Blues’ back into your heart, the boys are joined by one of Europe’s finest seven piece bands and the sassy Bluettes; three amazing ladies with voices to knock you clear off your perch! Expect all your favorite songs, including Everybody, Shake a Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago, Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving, and loads, loads more.
Whose Live Anyway – Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 7:30
Single tickets on sale: Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. | Single tickets: $32, $34, $38, $48
This 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song is all based on audience suggestions. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis will have you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Be amazed and astounded at the incredible improvised song lyrics Chip Esten and Jeff Davis improvise and sing. Audience participation is the key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage. Whose Live Anyway performs some of the games made famous from the Emmy Nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway plus some new ones. It’s a night of unforgettably funny interactive comedy!!
Young Frankenstein – Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 7:30
Single tickets on sale: Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. | Single tickets: $42, $44, $48, $56
You’ll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular production, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical. Don’t miss the sensational cast delivering all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including “Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that’s Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a monster–but not without scary and hilarious complications. The brains behind the laughter is mad genius and three-time Tony(r) winner Mel Brooks himself–who wrote the music and lyrics and co-wrote the book- along with his record-breaking team from The Producers: five-time Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and three-time Tony-winning writer, Thomas Meehan.
Tickets:
To purchase tickets visit the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center box office at 600 Forest Hill Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 1pm-2pm), go to any Ticketmaster outlet, call 1-800-745-3000 or go to www.ticketmaster.com. For more information on the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center visit www.fhfineartscenter.com
– courtesy Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
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