Company B & the Upper Room
COMPANY B
In a program set to the swinging tunes of the Andrews Sisters, Pittsburgh native Paul Taylor explores the realities of World War II America through the social dances of the 1940s.
Fun-loving images of dancers as they jive, jitterbug and swing across the stage are contrasted with those of our GIs and the hardships faced during the war. Including such popular songs as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B),” “Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!” and “Tico Tico,” Company B is a work that extends beyond nostalgia to capture the feelings and emotions of an entire generation.
- Choreography:
- Paul Taylor
- Music:
- Songs sung by the Andrews Sisters
- Costume Design:
- Santo Loquasto
- Original Lighting Design:
- Jennifer Tipton
- Artists:
- Eva Trapp, Stephen Hadala and Nicholas Coppula
- Photographer:
- Duane Rieder
IN THE UPPER ROOM
Described by Tharp as “fierce, driving and relentless,” the movement of In the Upper Room is an edgy blend of ballet and modern that leads dancers through an energetic tour de force and takes audiences along for the ride.
Set to Philip Glass’ rhythmic score, the drama and athleticism of PBT’s dancers are showcased like never before.
- Choreography:
- Twyla Tharp
- Music:
- Philip Glass
Video clip courtesy of Houston Ballet, Artistic Director Stanton Welch. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform In the Upper Room February 12-14th at the Benedum Center. For tickets call 412-456-6666.
Schedule
| Friday, February 12, 2010 | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, February 14, 2010 | 2:00 PM |
Program
Company B
20 minute intermission
Ave Maria
Pause
Don Quioxte Pas de Deux
20 minute intermission
In the Upper Room
