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FEB 2010 PETRUSHKA
Feb 4-7, 2010 Known the world over for his astonishingly innovative puppet shows, Basil Twist performs this tale of a love triangle between the clown Petrushka, an alluring ballerina and a dashing Moor accompanied by Stravinsky's score for two pianos (played by identical Russian twins). Children and adults will find it nothing short of dazzling. Pre-concert lectures by Robert Winter on February 4 and 6. One hour prior to show.
For more information visit
www.thebroadstage.org |
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FEB 2010 "Arias with a Twist: The Docufantasy" to Premiere in Berlin
Feb. 13, 17 and 18 "Arias with A Twist: The Docufantasy" is more than just an exploration of the lives and art of the two artists profiled- legendary performance artist Joey Arias and internationally renowned puppeteer Basil Twist. This documentary is a love letter to the creative spirit. We explore the history, process and the need to create as Arias and Twist come together to create and then perform the avant-garde and ground breaking theatrical show Arias With A Twist. This exploration of the creative drive of these two extraordinary men not only inspires, it allows people to dream as they take a trip into the minds and imaginations of Joey Arias and Basil Twist." Bobby Sheehan and Sara Feldmann Sheehan produce the film. for info visit http://www.berlinale.de/ |
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APRIL 2010 The Addams Family Musical opening on Broadway Basil Twist is creating the puppetry for the upcoming, The Addams Family musical. This exciting new musical stars Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth and is directed by Phelim Mcdermott and Julian Crouch, creators of the Broadway puppet sensation, "Shockheaded Peter." Broadway previews begin on March 4th, 2010 and opening night is April 8th, 2010.
For more information visit
the Official The Addams Family Musical website
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JAN 2010 MASTER PETER's PUPPET SHOW
Jan 14 - 16, 2010 Basil Twist and his rambunctious puppeteers return to Phoenix for DeFalla's Master Peter's Puppet Show, a puppet-opera devoted to the escapades of Don Quixote. Life size puppets interact within a show of shifting realities as Don Quixote's rescue of a puppet maiden is told through the interplay of fluid scenery and Bunraku-style and rod puppets. The evening is paired with Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas's rhythmic Sensamayá as well as Gabriela Lena Frank's stunning Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout depicting indigenous Peruvian sounds with authentic folk musicians, Tahuantinsuyo.
For more information visit www.phoenixsymphony.org/releases |
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