the performance calendar for August-October 12/DFWMetroplex
September 15 AnEveningwith Patti Lupone andMandy Patinkin
These legendaryBroadway artists return in celebration of the EisemannCenter’s 10thAnniversarywith the showthey created for the opening of theEisemannCenter in
2002.Muchmore than a concert, this is a uniquemusical love story told entirely through amas- terful selection of the greatest songs everwritten for the stagewith choreography byAnnReinking. Funny, passionate, intimate and utterly unforgettable, this is an evening no fan ofmusical theatre – or two of themost acclaimed performers of our time – can afford tomiss. September 15, 2012 at 8:00 pmin theHill PerformanceHall, EisemannCenter, 2351 PerformanceDrive,Richardson, TX75082. $55-$85. (972)
907-8205.www.eisemanncenter.com
September 22-23 254Dance Festival
TheWacoCulturalArts Fest andOutOnaLimbDance Company are excited to bring professional, contemporary dance to Waco, Texas. The 254Dance Festival seeks to push the limits of dance while exploring dance traditions and providing the audiencewith cur- rent dancemaking ideas inmovement, performance, choreography and collaboration. September 22, 2012 at 1:00 pmOutOn a Limb Featured Show/Meet theArtists; 3:00 pmCurated Performance/ ProgramB; 6:00 pmOutOn a Limb Featured Show/Meet theArtists; and 7:30 pmCurated Performance/ProgramA/Q&A. September 23 at 1:00 pmOutOn a Limb Featured Show/Meet theArtists; 2:30 pm Curated Performance/ProgramA/Q&
A.All events held at the WacoConventionCenter, 100WashingtonAvenue,Waco, TX76701.
www.outonalimbdancecompany.com
Pictured:Dancer fromOut on a LimbDance Company
September 29 DougVarone andDancers “Varone's ability to convey depths of emotion through highly charged,
Pictured: Patti Lupone andMandy Patinkin in “AnEveningwith Patti Lupone and Mandy Patinkin.” Photo:Brigitte Lacombe
September 15-23 Grease
CasaMañana presentsGrease. September 15-23, 2012 atmultiple times atCasaMañana Theatre, 3101West LancasterAvenue, FortWorth, TX76107. $41-$76. (817)
332-2272.www.casamanana.org
September 16 CommunityArtsDay
TheEisemannCenter and theCity ofRichardsonhost a showcase performance during theCommunityArtsDay held in celebration of the 10thAnniversary of theCharlesW.EisemannCenter for PerformingArts andCorporatePresentations. The AllRound Talent performance features thewinners fromauditions held over the
summer.Roaming artists, concessions, information on local arts organ- izations and anEisemannCenter 10-year retrospective art exhibit are showcased in theGreenMezzanine-Gallery. Therewill also be a hands- on learning opportunity in technical theatre and stage operations in the Bank ofAmerica Theatre and arts and crafts, puppet shows andmore in theBank ofAmericaHall. September 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm-5:00 pm in theHill PerformanceHall at theEisemannCenter, 2351 Performance Drive,Richardson, TX75082. Free. (972) 907-8205.
www.eisemanncenter.com
DANCE!NORTHTEXAS a publication of the dance council of north texas vol. 15 •
physically exciting choreography hasmade hima rarity among his generation.”– TheNewYork Times DougVarone andDancers creates modern choreography that is as accessible as it is groundbreaking. The renowned company relies on its technical and physical prowess to keep audiences engaged and energized as they explore the complexities of the human spirit. Fromthe smallest gesture to themost powerful bursts ofmovement,DougVarone andDancers reveals the subtle beauty and rawenergy in everydaymoments. The result is a perform- ance thatwill drawyou in, surprise and delight you, challenge and reward you—and take your breath away.TITAS presents award-win- ning choreographer and directorDougVaronewhosework in dance, theater, opera, film, television and fashion is extraordinary—not only for its emotional depth and kinetic breadth, but also for its effortless adaptation to
somanymedia.As a company,DougVarone and Dancers is recognized for its vision, versatility, technical ability, story- telling, and sheer physicality. September 29, 2012 at 8:00 pmat the WinspearOperaHouse, 2403 Flora Street,Dallas, TX75201. Single tickets go on saleAugust 24; $12-$125. (214) 880-0202.
www.tickets.attpac.org
Pictured:DougVarone andDancers no. 3
www.thedancecouncil.org August 2012
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