New York City’s Ballets with a Twist Serves Up 'Cocktail Hour' at Medford’s Craterian Theatre

MEDFORD, Ore. - Sept. 6, 2014 - PRLog -- Drama, mystery, humor, romance — Cocktail Hour has it all! Join New York City’s Ballets with a Twist at Medford’s historic Craterian Theatre on Saturday, September 13, at 7:30 pm for an exhilarating evening of classic entertainment.

The Show
Originally a vaudeville and movie house rivaling Broadway’s best, the Craterian provides the perfect setting for Ballets with a Twist’s signature sparkling production, Cocktail Hour. Deemed a distinctive mix of “Hollywood glitz and New York polish” by The Huffington Post, this cinematic, pop-infused performing arts experience launches the Mai Tai, Martini, Manhattan and more off the menu and onto the stage. It’s high-style fun for the whole family to enjoy!

Spirits on the program include fan favorites such as “Martini,” “Shirley Temple” and “Brandy Alexander,” along with the latest cocktail creations, continental quaff “Eau de Vie” (complete with newly crafted couture costumes) and the all-American “Boilermaker.” Adventurous audience members are invited to enjoy a taste of true Twist flavor at the Craterian concessions counter, where cocktails from the show will be available throughout the performance.

For tickets and venue details, visit http://www.craterian.org/event/ballets-with-a-twistcocktail-hour/.

The Artists
Acclaimed choreographer Marilyn Klaus’s Cocktail Hour reinvents the glamour and excitement of classic American entertainment with a fresh blend of charismatic choreography, intoxicating live music and exquisite costume design.

Klaus, whose background ranges from vaudeville and show dancing to Isadora Duncan and classical ballet, developed Cocktail Hour in collaboration with Grammy-nominated company composer Stephen Gaboury. Gaboury has toured internationally with pop/rock icon Cyndi Lauper for more than a decade, also contributing as co-writer on selections in her hit Broadway musical, Kinky Boots, which earned thirteen Tony nominations and six wins (including Best Original Score and Best Musical) in 2013. Gaboury’s music has been heard in film, on television and in concert, and he has performed with many A-listers, including Patti Labelle, Suzanne Vega and Ute Lemper.

Catherine Zehr is the artistic force behind Cocktail Hour’s resplendent costume design. Her ingenious creations, deemed “subtle and alluring” by The Huffington Post, evoke the origins and essence of each spirit with vivid colors and embellishments.

Critics and audience members agree: Cocktail Hour is an artistically seductive must-see. The Huffington Post raves that Klaus is “blasting the boundaries between high art and entertainment,” while The New York Times praises her as “witty and fantastic.” Ballets with a Twist has also caught the attention of The Wall Street Journal, New York City’s PIX11 Morning News, and WKYC-TV in Cleveland.

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

The Venue
The Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts is southern Oregon’s state-of-the-art community performing arts center. The intimate auditorium presents a wide range of exciting acts, from large-scale concerts to dance and theatrical tours. The venue’s mission is to enhance the cultural opportunities of the region and increase community pride; provide a forum for community events, and a center for local, regional and national performing artists; and create a focal point for Medford’s revitalized downtown.

For more information, visit http://www.craterian.org.