Edward Villella, Artistic Director
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
MIAMI CITY BALLET performs the West Coast premiere of NIGHTSPOT, a Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello collaboration.
Known for her innovation and creativity, Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable dances in modern repertory, while Elvis Costello's adventurous musical talents make him one of the most sought-after artists of our time. Together they create a seductive, flirtatious, and dramatic work that showcases the skill and confidence of Miami City Ballet's dancers.
Also on the program are Liturgy, a work by today's most in-demand ballet choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, and Tarantella and Symphony in Three Movements, both masterpieces by the great George Balanchine.
"Like Elvis Costello's richly atmospheric score, NIGHTSPOT swells with emotion, taking audience and dancers along for a heart-stopping ride."
- Miami Herald
PERFORMANCE DATES/ TIMES
All with live orchestra
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| Friday, October 24, 2008 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 25, 2008 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 26, 2008 | 2:00 p.m. |
Purchase single tickets by calling Ticketmaster at (213) 365-3500 or visiting ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster Outlet, or the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office - Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 6PM.
PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURES
Join Miami City Ballet's artistic director, Edward Villella, along with dance historian and writer Elizabeth Kaye, for a pre-performance talk beginning one hour prior to curtain in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Grand Hall. Light food is available for purchase.
RECEPTIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS
A Center Dance Arts Reception will take place following the opening night performance. By invitation only. To become a member of CDA or to receive more information on attending this special event, please contact us at dance@musiccenter.org
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program is subject to change. Casting will not be announced until the week of the engagement and is also subject to change after announcement. Final casting for each performance will be announced as soon as it is known.
| Program | Choreographer/Composer |
| Symphony in Three Movements | George Balanchine/Igor Stravinsky |
| Tarantella | George Balanchine/ Louis Moreau Gottschalk |
| Liturgy | Christopher Wheeldon/Arvo Pärt |
| NIGHTSPOT | Twyla Tharp/Elvis Costello |
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