SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–“Rhapsody in Blue” & other dances will be presented by the Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Company at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 15, and 8 p.m., Sunday, May 16, at the Don Powell Theate on the San Diego State University
campus.
Highlighting the evening will be the world premiere of “Rhapsody in Blue.”
George Gershwin’s signature work from 1924. The piece combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects. The extended piano solo is played by company musician-in-residence Steve Baker. An equal partner in this adventure is renowned guitarist Fred Benedetti, who along with Baker will create a new, original version of this much loved classic.
Featured dancers include Blythe Barton, Annie Boyer, Matt Carney, Anthony Diaz, John Diaz, Liv Isaacs-Nollet, Summer Jones, Trystan Loucado, Minaqua McPherson and Lauren Slater.
On the same program, Jean Isaacs will give new life to some of her favorite dances that were only seen once or twice. Highly acclaimed “Easter Oratorio” (2002) and “Hurt and More Hurt” (2002) return to the stage, as does her latest work “When Strangers Meet” which premiered in January at “Cabaret Dances,” but begs for an expansive theater.
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Saturday: May 15th 8pm, (Post Performance Reception on Stage with the Company)
Sunday: May 16th 6pm; Tickets: $45- VIP-includes post-performance reception (Saturday Night only) $30 – General Admission, $20, Seniors/Military; $15 – Students, $10 – SDSU Students; Don Powell Theater, San Diego State University For tickets go to www.sandiegodancetheater.org or 619.225.1803
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Preceding provided by Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Company