Press Release: Live Cinema Series – “Bernstein Celebration” (ballet) – May 9 & 20
The Live Cinema Series continues with a screening of the current production of Bernstein Centenary by The Royal Ballet on Wednesday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds ($1/ticket) will benefit the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival.
Three Royal Ballet choreographers honor the creative genius of Leonard Bernstein as part of the special worldwide centennial celebration of works created in response to his music.
“Yugen” (world premiere)
choreography by Wayne McGregor
Continuing his distinctive creative collaborations beyond the world of dance, Wayne McGregor’s new ballet incorporates designs by artist Edmund de Waal, and is set to Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms.”
“The Ages of Anxiety” (first revival)
choreography by Liam Scarlett
Liam Scarlett’s ballet is set to Bernstein’s “Symphony No 2” with design by John Macfarlane.
“Corybantic Games” (world premiere)
choreography by Christopher Wheeldon
Christopher Wheeldon collaborates with award-winning fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu to create the costumes for his piece.
This performance is filmed live in London and rebroadcast to select theaters. Runtime: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 Adults, $10 Students) are available online (www.phtww.org) or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Group discounts are also available.
Founded in 2007 by Artistic Director, Timothy Christie, the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival is committed to making chamber music accessible to all throughout the Walla Walla community, especially during the Festival months of January and June.
The 2018 Live Cinema Series is sponsored in part by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.
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Live Cinema Schedule
Wednesday, February 7
Rigoletto
The Royal Opera
Wednesday, February 28
Tosca
The Royal Opera
Wednesday, March 14
Twelfth Night
The Royal Shakespeare Company
Wednesday, March 28
The Winter’s Tale
The Royal Ballet
Wednesday, April 11 & Sunday, April 15
Carmen
The Royal Opera
Wednesday, April 25 & Sunday, May 13
Macbeth
The Royal Opera
Wednesday, May 9 & Sunday, May 20
Bernstein Centenary
The Royal Ballet
Wednesday, May 16 & Sunday, May 27
Macbeth
The Royal Shakespeare Company
About the Gesa Power House Theatre
The historic Gesa Power House Theatre is a 300-seat performing arts venue, located in downtown Walla Walla. The 120-year-old building was once the Walla Walla Gas Plant, built to produce coal gas used to light the streets, businesses, and homes of Walla Walla. In 2011 the Gesa Power House Theatre building was transformed into a state-of-the-art playhouse for live performance. The interior design of the theatre was inspired by Shakespeare’s own intimate Blackfriars Theatre in London, England.
The Gesa Power House Theatre is on the Washington State Building Preservation Commission list of State historic buildings and on the National Register of Historic Places. The venue also hosts a variety of other cultural events, musical concerts, and private events (including weddings).
For additional marketing and media information, including interviews and hi-res images, contact:
Bradley Nelson
Media Contact
Phone: 509.529-6500
webmaster@phtww.org
Gesa Power House Theatre
111 North Sixth Ave.
Walla Walla, Washington 99362