Credit: Montgomery County Community College.
Performances will be held April 5 at 5 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m.
Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s enchanting production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Sinatra Songbook” will be performed at the Montco Cultural Center theater, Science Center building, 1313 Morris Road, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell. Performances will be held April 5 at 5 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $12. Visit mc3.edu/tickets or email BoxOffice@mc3.edu to order tickets.
Featuring a cast of 80 professional and pre-professional dancers, this double-bill performance is a family-friendly event presented by the Montco Cultural Center in partnership with Philadelphia Dance Theatre. It offers a perfect opportunity for family members of all ages, from young children to grandparents, to spend valuable time together.
“A Midsummer Night's Dream” brings Shakespeare's beloved comedy to life in this whimsical ballet. Featuring choreography by Artistic Director Joy Delaney-Capponi and the music of Felix Mendelssohn, the composer’s score brilliantly captures the spirit of Shakespeare’s comedy, including “Song with Chorus,” a lullaby for the fairy queen Titania, and a lively “Scherzo” for the fairies. One of the most recognizable pieces is the “Wedding March,” often heard at modern wedding ceremonies. The dancers of Philadelphia Dance Theatre will revel in this beautiful score and will enchant you with the magic, mischief, and romance of a midsummer's night.
The second act features the world premiere of “Sinatra Songbook”, an original ballet also choreographed by Delaney-Capponi. Set to the timeless songs of Frank Sinatra, you are invited to reminisce as the dancers of Philadelphia Dance Theatre take you on a sentimental journey of a once in a lifetime love. They just might get you out of your seat and ‘Come Dance with PDT!’
The performances will highlight choreography by Delaney-Capponi, lighting design by Dave Todaro and costumes by Joan Fox. Guest artists include Charles Michael Patterson and Floyd McLean. For more information about Philadelphia Dance Theatre visit their website and follow them on Instagram.
About Montco Cultural Center
The Montco Cultural Center includes all arts and cultural programming and venues at Montgomery County Community College’s Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses, including the fine arts galleries, Black Box Theatre and the newly redesigned 563-seat theater in Blue Bell. Designed by Spillman-Farmer Architects and outfitted with industry-leading acoustic, audio, rigging, lighting and video systems by the internationally renowned Walters-Storyk Design Group, the theater’s immersive technology allows audiences to see and feel the arts in a whole new way. The theater is a multi-purpose venue, capable of hosting live theatrical performances, concerts, lectures and film screenings. For more information about programs and tickets, visit mc3.edu/tickets.
