The Chenango Arts Council Presents Ballets with a Twist Performing Cocktail Hour: The Show

NORWICH, N.Y. - Oct. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- On Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 7:00 pm, the Chenango Arts Council presents New York City’s Ballets with a Twist performing a special holiday edition of Cocktail Hour: The Show at the Martin W. Kappel Theater (27 West Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815).

Created by artistic director and choreographer Marilyn Klaus, the production reinvents the glamour and excitement of classic entertainment with an original mix of charismatic choreography, intoxicating music and exquisite costume design. Deemed “witty and fantastic” by The New York Times, this pop-infused performing arts experience combines the magnetism of Hollywood's Golden Age with a sleek twenty-first-century sensibility. The dynamic program unfolds in a series of witty, sparkling vignettes, each recalling the unique flavor of a particular place and time. It’s high-style fun for all ages to enjoy.

Highlights of this engagement include

·      “White Russian” — This classical trilogy tells the tale of a wintry royal wedding to the tones of a cinematic piano concerto.

·      “Martini” — A dangerous, percussive score sets the stage for this blonde bombshell super-spy. She dodges sharp-shooters and stays cool in hot situations.

·      “Manhattan” — After a big-city evening, a socialite steps out with her dearest companion. As they stroll past each lamppost on Park Avenue, a jazz trumpet echoes the mood of the changing skyline.

  Tickets are $26-31 (discounts are available for seniors, youth and CAC members). To purchase, visit https://chenangoartscouncil.thundertix.com or call the box office at 607-336-2787/ARTS.

The Company

Klaus, whose choreography has been seen internationally, formed Ballets with a Twist in association with Grammy-nominated composer Stephen Gaboury and costume designer Catherine Zehr. Her company — known for its community-centered approach to the arts — has appeared in a wide range of venues, from Cleveland’s PlayhouseSquare and New York City’s Beacon Theatre to Lincoln Center and the Tribeca Film Festival.

Gaboury’s compositions have been performed by celebrated musicians nationwide. He has collaborated and toured the world with pop/rock icon Cyndi Lauper for more than a decade, and has also shared the stage with legends such as Patti Labelle, Suzanne Vega and Ute Lemper. Gaboury’s music has been heard in concert, on television and in films (including Boyhood and American Beauty).

Zehris the artistic force behind the company’s costume design. Her creations evoke the origins and essence of each dance with dazzling colors and ornamentation. Zehr honed her skills while working at major American fashion houses, then by designing and manufacturing attire for her own label. She studied art and design at Washington University and New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, where she and the company recently delivered the presentation “Designing Costumes for Ballets with a Twist” as part of The Museum at FIT’s Fashion Culture series.

Craving more Twist culture? Visit http://balletswithatwist.com.

The Presenter

Thanks to the efforts and generosity of Chenango County businesses, organizations and individuals, the Chenango Arts Council is the proprietor of the area’s premier performing space – The Martin W. Kappel Theater. Once the home of Norwich High School activities, the facility has a new lease on life as a state-of-the-art theater. The 514-seat auditorium is decorated in lavish period style; its comfortable seating, lush trappings and the top-of-the-line lighting and audio equipment provide the perfect backdrop for a number of community uses. From band concerts, dance revues and community theatre productions, to business seminars and special ceremonies, The Martin W. Kappel Theater is one of Chenango County’s greatest assets. 40^th Year Celebration Sponsor:  NBT Bank. Performance Underwriter: Preferred Mutual Insurance Company. Print Media Sponsors: Pennysaver, Evening Sun.

Directions and other details can be found at http://www.chenangoarts.org.