February 25

Shanghai Kunju Opera Theatre

February 26
Kol Simcha,
Europe's Klezmer Band

March 11
Celtic Fiddle Festival

April 1
The Acadian Trail
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and
Ad Vielle Que Pourra

April 29
Halau Hula Ka No Eau
Hawaii Arts Ensemble

 

Friday, February 25 at 8 pm
SHANGHAI KUNJU OPERA THEATRE

Experience 'Kun' drama at its finest. Melding singing, dance, acting and martial arts into a breathtaking spectacle, this 30–member troupe debuts at Marsee with scenes from four operas including The Peony Pavilion, the most–performed work in China, and the hilarious and acrobatic At the Crossroads. With English supertitles.
Marsee Auditorium $29 / $26 (Children 12 & under: $8)

Saturday, February 26 at 8 pm
KOL SIMCHA

Europe's Klezmer Band

Deftly blending klezmer's Eastern European folk roots with the spontaneity of jazz and the virtuosity of Western classical music, the Swiss ensemble whose name means "Voice of Joy" has captured audiences in Israel, Europe and North America with their infectious dances, poignant love songs and exuberant folk melodies.
Marsee Auditorium $18 (Children 12 & under: $8)

Saturday, March 11 at 8 pm
CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL


Representing Ireland, Scotland and Brittany respectively, Kevin Burke, Johnny Cunningham and Christian LeMaitre have been called "three of the finest folk violinists anywhere" (The Washington Post). Supported by guitarist Soig Siberil, the trio fascinates audiences with brilliant duelling, wry humor and deep and telling harmonies.
Marsee Auditorium $18 (Children 12 & under: $8)

Saturday, April 1 at 8 pm
THE ACADIAN TRAIL

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and
Ad Vielle Que Pourra


Trace a musical odyssey that bridges two continents as BeauSoleil, the band Garrison Keillor called "the best Cajun group in the world," partners with Ad Vielle Que Pourra from Quebec, Canada. Revel in Cajun music's rich legacy from the old provinces of France to Nova Scotia to the Louisiana bayous. Limited dance area available.
Marsee Auditorium $26 / $23 (Children 12 & under: $8)

Saturday, April 29 at 8 pm
HALAU HULA KA NO`EAU
Hawaii Arts Ensemble

Become mesmerized by the stories and chants of Hawaii as this ensemble from the Big Island stages authentic, traditional hula. "Wearing plain white dresses with green leaves wound around their ankles, wrists, necks and heads, the women looked like priestesses in dance" (New York Times).
Marsee Auditorium $22 / $19 (Children 12 & under: $8)

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