The Men Dancers: From the Horse's Mouth
Doris Duke Theatre
Wednesday, July 11 - Saturday, July 14, 8:15pm
Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15, 2:15pm
EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT
2012 Festival Events
Some of today's most exceptional male dancers and choreographers pay homage to the Pillow's 80th Anniversary and pioneering founder Ted Shawn and his company of Men Dancers in this once-in-a-lifetime program. In this unique show, an extraordinary cast of approximately twenty outstanding dancers and choreographers of all ages and traditions will perform original choreography and share extraordinary personal stories with the audience.
The rotating cast of performers will include Dance Theatre of Harlem founder Arthur Mitchell; tap superstar Jason Samuels Smith; Trent Kowalik, one of the original "Billy" performers from the musical Billy Elliot; master choreographer Lar Lubovitch; choreographer, performer, and noted dance writer Gus Solomons Jr.; legendary former New York City Ballet principal Jock Soto; hoofer prodigy and choreographer Cartier Williams; Robert Swinston, Director of Choreography for Merce Cunningham Dance Company; Festival 2012 artist John Heginbotham; and many other surprise guests. Casts are subject to change; additional cast members to be announced.
The Men Dancers: From the Horse's Mouth is conceived and directed by Tina Croll and Jamie Cunningham. Click here to learn more about Jacob's Pillow founder and legendary modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn, or to view archival Men Dancer clips from the 1930s in Dance Interactive.
Tickets are on sale now! Click the "BUY TICKETS" button on this page or call the Box Office at 413.243.0745 to reserve your seats. Under 35 Friday tickets and other specially-priced tickets are only available via phone or in person at the Box Office. Purchase a Subscriber Package of five or more shows to enjoy free exchanges and a 10% Subscriber discount on all tickets.
Performances:
Wednesday, July 11- Saturday, July 14, 8:15pm
Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15, 2:15pm
Prices:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8:15pm: $38
Friday at 8:15pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 2:15pm: $35
The rotating cast of performers will include Dance Theatre of Harlem founder Arthur Mitchell; tap superstar Jason Samuels Smith; Trent Kowalik, one of the original "Billy" performers from the musical Billy Elliot; master choreographer Lar Lubovitch; choreographer, performer, and noted dance writer Gus Solomons Jr.; legendary former New York City Ballet principal Jock Soto; hoofer prodigy and choreographer Cartier Williams; Robert Swinston, Director of Choreography for Merce Cunningham Dance Company; Festival 2012 artist John Heginbotham; and many other surprise guests. Casts are subject to change; additional cast members to be announced.
The Men Dancers: From the Horse's Mouth is conceived and directed by Tina Croll and Jamie Cunningham. Click here to learn more about Jacob's Pillow founder and legendary modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn, or to view archival Men Dancer clips from the 1930s in Dance Interactive.
Tickets are on sale now! Click the "BUY TICKETS" button on this page or call the Box Office at 413.243.0745 to reserve your seats. Under 35 Friday tickets and other specially-priced tickets are only available via phone or in person at the Box Office. Purchase a Subscriber Package of five or more shows to enjoy free exchanges and a 10% Subscriber discount on all tickets.
Performances:
Wednesday, July 11- Saturday, July 14, 8:15pm
Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15, 2:15pm
Prices:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8:15pm: $38
Friday at 8:15pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 2:15pm: $35