Theatre

French-language play “Portrait of Ludmilla as Nina Simone” is a captivating performance halfway between tribute concert and theatrical performance where Senegalese-Cameroonian singer Ludmilla Dabo explores the life and music of legendary jazz icon Nina Simone. Blending powerful vocals, storytelling, and emotion, Ludmilla honors Simone’s legacy in an unforgettable tribute to one of music’s most influential figures. ...

In Ricky Ian Gordon’s “Orpheus and Euridice,” the timeless myth is re-imagined through lush melodies and poignant lyrics. Euridice is a soprano, Orpheus a clarinetist, and together they weave together an intimate reflection on love, loss, and the power of music. Featuring soprano Kelly Ann Bixby as Euridice, this innovative performance blurs the traditional lines of theater, opera, and song.   ...