Chef Tom Colicchio | Chocolat | Ron White (2nd show)
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Star Circle – November 28
All Supporters – November 30
General Public – December 2
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Ron White ▪ 2nd Show Added! ▪ February 2 ▪ 9:30pm
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon, returns to Charlottesville with his new stand-up show, Moral Compass. White has achieved two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, two of the top rated one-hour specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units.
Food, Wine, Film, & Passion ▪ February 12 ▪ 3:30pm
$12 Movie & Tasting/$100 Benefit Dinner at Fleurie
The Paramount’s Food, Wine & Film series continues with the theme of Passion – just in time for Valentine’s Day. The event features a stage discussion about culinary passions with sampling of wine & sweets in the lobby. The movie will be Chocolat starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche and a decadent benefit dinner with caviar, truffles and foie gras is to follow at Fleurie restaurant.
Golden Dragon Acrobats ▪ March 17 ▪ 8pm ▪ $24.50/$39.50
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.
The reputation of the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art form. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
An Evening with Tom Colicchio ▪ March 18 ▪ 8pm ▪ $44.50 $54.50/VIP $99.00
The VIP ticket includes after-party and book signing at Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar.
Chef and restaurateur, Tom Colicchio has taken home James Beard awards in restaurant and cookbook categories, and in 2010, he celebrated his 30 years in the industry with an Outstanding Chef win. His 24 restaurants, including Craft, Colicchio & Sons, and the ‘wichcraft sandwich chain, have received consistent critical praise for their attention to detail and carefully sourced ingredients. Since 2006, Tom has been applying his experience and expertise to television as the head judge on Bravo’s hit reality cooking series “Top Chef.” The Emmy-winning show is now in its ninth season, focusing on the Lone Star State, Top Chef: Texas. Tom not only serves as head judge on the show, but also as a mentor to the up-and-coming chefs. Sponsored by David & Janna Gies, Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar.
Moscow Festival Ballet Sleeping Beauty ▪ March 21 ▪ 8pm ▪ $39.50/$44.50/$54.50
The Sleeping Beauty was the first of Petipa’s classics to be seen in Western Europe. Under the title The Sleeping Princess, it was presented by Serge Diaghilev (1872-1929) in London in 1921. In 1939, it was remounted in Great Britain and has been considered the foundation of the Classical ballet repertory in that country ever since. It has now been adopted worldwide, and performance of the leading role remains a kind of initiation rite for aspiring ballerinas.Josh Turner ▪ April 18 ▪ 8pm ▪ $39.50/$49.50/$54.50/ $99.50 Gold Circle
Whether it’s with his deep, soulful voice, his South Carolina accent or his philosophy on life, Josh Turner has never been one to hurry. But a memorable country song recently convinced him to pick up his pace.
The singer-songwriter was months away from scheduled recording sessions when he first heard “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” which became the debut single from his fourth studio album, Haywire. Josh placed the song, on hold, with the music publisher so they wouldn’t allow anyone else to record it. But when another artist expressed interest in the song, the publisher asked Josh to record the song to see if he liked it enough to keep it, and he did.
“We felt like we couldn’t lose that one,” Josh says. “It’s a strong song and something that I could have a lot of fun with vocally. I felt it would be a great center point for the record. It is positive and a love song and you can dance to it. Nowadays, that’s a good formula.”
Travelling Light
Thursday, February 9, 2012 2pm & 7pm
A new play by Nicholas Wright
The play portrays a now famed American film director, Motl Mendi’s journey of success, as he reminisces his past and confronts the cost of fulfilling his dreams. The play takes one back to a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, and illustrates the journey of the young Motl as he becomes entranced by flickering silent images on his father’s cinematograph. Motl is encouraged to pursue his passion for film by Jacob, an ebullient local timber merchant, who finances his passion and Anna, a girl who is sent to help him make moving pictures of their village. Throughout this encouragement, Motl stumbles on a revolutionary way of story-telling, and consequently becomes the pioneer of the film industry.
Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age. Anthony Sher, the award-winning actor, returns to play Jacob. His previous work with the National Theatre includes Primo and Stanley.
She Stoops to Conquer
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2pm & 7pm
A play by Oliver Goldsmith
She Stoops to Conquer is a story of courtship and family, as a father tries to arrange a marriage for his daughter. The comedy begins with Hardcastle, a man of substance, desiring to acquaint his daughter with his old pal’s son for the proposal of marriage. However, Lumpkin, a known playboy, tricks Hardcastle and forces him to mistake his prospective son-in-law for Marlow, an innkeeper. Although Marlow is unaware of how to court a woman of quality, like Miss Hardcastle, his charm wins her affection, causing Hardcastle’s indignation to intensify. As Miss Hardcastle continues to rebel against her father in love, mayhem ensues and misdemeanors multiply.
Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer offers a generous-hearted and ingenious comedy. The play serves as a celebration of a dysfunctional family as they endure chaos caused by chicanery, rebellion, and love.
