Kirkland Performance Center

May Performances 2008

Showtunes! Theatre Company presents:

Sail Away – May 3, 8:00pm & May 4, 2:00pm

 

Anthony Kearns – May 9, 8:00 pm

 

El Vez– May 10, 8:00pm

 

Defending the Caveman—May 14-17

 

Freda Payne “A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald”—May 24, 2:00 & 8:00pm

 

 

Showtunes! Theatre Company presents:

Sail Away

May 3, 8:00pm & May 4, 2:00pm

Showtunes! Theater Company’s spring concert is a marvelous party of a musical – SAIL AWAY – with book, music and lyrics by the one and only Noёl Coward.  Originally written for the Broadway sensation Elaine Stritch, the score still bubbles like vintage champagne.  You’ll imagine yourself on a yacht eating caviar and listening to grand tunes as you Sail Away.

Adult $24 Senior $20 Youth $15

 

Anthony Kearns

May 9, 8:00pm

You’ve seen him on PBS, now catch him at KPC!  Best known as a member of the internationally-acclaimed trio, The Irish Tenors, this gifted vocalist is also a stunning solo performer.  Straight from Ireland, Anthony brings an impressive intensity to every note he sings, whether performing Italian arias or Irish standards like ‘Danny Boy.’  Prepare to be enthralled by Anthony’s repertoire and the magnificence of his voice as he conveys each and every splendid note on our intimate stage.

Adult $36 Senior $32.50 Youth $15

 

El Vez

May 10, 8:00pm

EL VEZ presents his live rock and roll show as a musical debate!  Come join the fun as the Mexican Elvis fights for truth, justice and the Mexican-American way in: EL VEZ for PREZ.   He will be backed by his own Congressional Cabinet, the rocking Memphis Mariachis and the First Ladies of Rock The Lovley Elvettes.  EL VEZ will present a Social-Political, Spiritual, Sexual, all Mexican-American, Las Vegas-goes-to-Washington Style, ROCKUS CAUCUS!  Come watch one of the finest Elvis Presley imitators campaign for votes!

Adult $26 Senior $23.50 Youth $10

 

Defending the Caveman

May 14-16, 8:00pm

May 17, 5:00 & 8:00pm

Come see our new Caveman, Ben Tedder in: Defending the Caveman - the longest running solo play in Broadway history!  This comedic classic has been credited with promoting peace talks in the gender wars for 16 years.  An insightful look into how men and women relate will leave audience members in stitches. 

Adult $36 Senior $34 Youth $34

 

Freda Payne “A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald”

May 24, 2:00 & 8:00pm

R&B and jazz vocalist Freda Payne made it to #1 on the music charts with her song ”Band of Gold.”  She sang her way across Broadway staring in shows such as Jelly’s Last Jam, Sophisticated Ladies and Blues in the Night. Now hear this vocalist pay tribute to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. Freda’s renditions of “A-Tisket, A- Tasket,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “Mack the Knife” and many others will prove both singers legendary.

Adult $34 Senior $30.50 Youth $15

                   

 

All KPC tickets are subject to a $1.00 service fee. Senior prices apply to adults aged 62 and older and youth prices apply to anyone aged 25 and younger with valid ID. Group discounts are available to any group of 10 or more.

 

About Kirkland Performance Center

Kirkland Performance Center provides cultural enrichment by offering a home for the presentation, support and promotion of the performing arts. Located in downtown Kirkland, this 402-seat theatre hosts more than 250 music, theatre and dance performances each year from acclaimed regional, national and international artists. In addition to presenting performing arts, KPC conducts educational outreach programs through “A World of Arts,” a program designed to bring visiting artists into the classrooms for in-depth workshops. KPC also hosts a variety of community programs, including the King County Library Lecture Series and “Kids-at-Play,” an opportunity for students to perform in a professional setting at KPC. For more information and to review upcoming performances, please visit www.kpcenter.org