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November 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM
A Motown Christmas
A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups...Ali Woodson’s Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours. The vocalists are backed up by a 6-piece band. A Motown Christmas is a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown's greatest hits with everyone's favorite holiday classics. This show features those famous Motown trademarks...dazzling choreography and unforgettable harmonies all performed in that memorable, soulful Motown style.This is an evening not to be missed, bring the family, dance, sing and enjoy this special, holiday spectacular. Admission is $34+.
Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Art
2 East South Street, Raleigh
(919) 996-8700
www.martinmariettacenter.com
A Motown Christmas
A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups...Ali Woodson’s Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours. The vocalists are backed up by a 6-piece band. A Motown Christmas is a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown's greatest hits with everyone's favorite holiday classics. This show features those famous Motown trademarks...dazzling choreography and unforgettable harmonies all performed in that memorable, soulful Motown style.This is an evening not to be missed, bring the family, dance, sing and enjoy this special, holiday spectacular. Admission is $34+.
Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Art
2 East South Street, Raleigh
(919) 996-8700
www.martinmariettacenter.com
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Blog Highlight
Porgy and Bess Opens Doors for African American Performers and Audiences
(Excerpt from Blog Post)
Porgy and Bess has had a significant impact on audiences. As it toured throughout the U.S., some venues like the National Theatre in Washington, DC were integrated because of protests from cast members. Kenneth Overton, who plays Porgy in NC Opera's upcoming production, said, "For many years, Porgy and Bess was the only opportunity where seeing African Americans in other standard opera roles would also increase visibility on and off stage. People go where they feel welcomed and safe.”
When Maya Angelou first saw Porgy and Bess, she had a powerful response. “I remained in my seat after the curtain fell and allowed people to climbed over my knees to reach the aisle. I was stunned. Porgy and Bess had shown me the greatest array of Negro talent I had ever seen.”’
By Sherri Holmes, Triangle FAAA Founder & Director
Photography by Perry Tannenbaum
(Excerpt from Blog Post)
Porgy and Bess has had a significant impact on audiences. As it toured throughout the U.S., some venues like the National Theatre in Washington, DC were integrated because of protests from cast members. Kenneth Overton, who plays Porgy in NC Opera's upcoming production, said, "For many years, Porgy and Bess was the only opportunity where seeing African Americans in other standard opera roles would also increase visibility on and off stage. People go where they feel welcomed and safe.”
When Maya Angelou first saw Porgy and Bess, she had a powerful response. “I remained in my seat after the curtain fell and allowed people to climbed over my knees to reach the aisle. I was stunned. Porgy and Bess had shown me the greatest array of Negro talent I had ever seen.”’
By Sherri Holmes, Triangle FAAA Founder & Director
Photography by Perry Tannenbaum
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