Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Black culture.
Step Afrika! combines dance, song, storytelling and humor to create a heart-pounding experience and celebrates the African American tradition of stepping.
When Africans lost the right to use their drums, the beats found their way into the body of the people — the Drumfolk. New percussive art forms took root and made way for tap, beatboxing, and the African American tradition of stepping.
“How is it that the coolest new show on Broadway is a 1943 musical?”- The New York Times.
Over 75 years after Rodgers & Hammerstein reinvented the American musical, this is OKLAHOMA! as you’ve never seen or heard it before – reimagined for the 21st century.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! The Broadway season got supercharged!”
Bonnie Raitt returns to the stage with "Just Like That... Tour 2022," which includes music from her forthcoming, long-awaited studio album.
Throughout her career, singer, songwriter and guitarist Bonnie Raitt has again and again proven her status in music history, all the while showcasing her unique style blending blues, R&B, rock and pop. The ten-time Grammy® winner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and Rolling Stone recognized her as both one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.”
Visionary choreographer Liz Lerman’s dance-theater piece WICKED BODIES explores the culture of old crones, evil stepmothers, and the use of the female body as a source of fear by governments and institutions. Part epic, part fable, we discover ways in which female wisdom has emerged over time even as it has been misunderstood, negated and legislated against.
The Duet Project is a series of duets between Eiko Otake and a diverse group of collaborating artists, living and dead. Collaborators come from different places, times and artistic disciplines. These duets will investigate how two artists collide and express what they care about.
Join the ASU Library for the next installment of the “Beyond the Bookshelf” series. You’re invited to a virtual conversation with Shawn Banzhaf about his book, “The Five Ls: A Practical Guide for Helping Loved Ones Heal After Trauma” on Wednesday, July 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. Banzhaf’s inspiring book offers readers guidance and tools on ways to live a more wholehearted life by caring for others. Whether you are a veteran or supporting a loved one through a difficult time, hear from Banzhaf talk about the five Ls, his life experiences, and resources to live a resilient life.
GIRAFFES STRUT. BIRDS SWOOP. GAZELLES LEAP. THE ENTIRE SERENGETI COMES TO LIFE AS NEVER BEFORE. AND AS THE MUSIC SOARS, PRIDE ROCK SLOWLY EMERGES FROM THE MIST. THIS IS DISNEY’S THE LION KING, MAKING ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO ASU GAMMAGE!
Bring the whole family for a free performance from the ASU Mariachi Group! The concert on Monday, April 25, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the ASU Music Building on the Tempe campus will showcase a semester of hard work and highlight the history of Mariachi bands.