First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb
Come hear the music play! Celebrate the songwriting team who created Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, and many more in this musical revue featuring a cast of 6 backed by a 23-piece orchestra.
- Jun. 8 - Jul. 1, 2012
- Eisenhower Theater
- 2 hrs. 20 min.
- $65.00 - $125.00
This event has already closed.
Please use the event calendar to search for current events.
Please use the event calendar to search for current events.
About
"Bang-up entertainment… sure-footed and silky-throated"
--The Washington Post
"Delightful! Energetic and sure-footed"
--Variety
"A glittering showcase of much of the best of the songwriting team's work"
--TheaterMania
Come hear the music play in First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb, a celebration of the songwriting team who created Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, and many more hits. Directed by Eric Schaeffer and featuring a 23-piece orchestra conducted by Jon Kalbfleisch and a cast of bright Broadway stars--Heidi Blickenstaff (The Little Mermaid), James Clow (Assassins), Alan H. Green (Sister Act), Leslie Kritzer (A Catered Affair), Patina Miller (Sister Act), and Matthew Scott (Jersey Boys)--the musical revue covers the five-decade partnership of legendary songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb. This "sure-footed and silky-throated" (The Washington Post) showcase includes "The Cell Block Tango," "Maybe This Time," "Ring Them Bells," "Sing Happy," "Razzle Dazzle," and other memorable songs.
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by David Loud and Eric Schaeffer
Scenic Design by James Kronzer
Costume Design by Kathleen Geldard
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley
Sound Design by Kai Harada
Orchestrations by William David Brohn
Vocal Arranger/Music Supervisor David Loud
Musical Staging by Karma Camp
--The Washington Post
"Delightful! Energetic and sure-footed"
--Variety
"A glittering showcase of much of the best of the songwriting team's work"
--TheaterMania
Come hear the music play in First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb, a celebration of the songwriting team who created Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, and many more hits. Directed by Eric Schaeffer and featuring a 23-piece orchestra conducted by Jon Kalbfleisch and a cast of bright Broadway stars--Heidi Blickenstaff (The Little Mermaid), James Clow (Assassins), Alan H. Green (Sister Act), Leslie Kritzer (A Catered Affair), Patina Miller (Sister Act), and Matthew Scott (Jersey Boys)--the musical revue covers the five-decade partnership of legendary songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb. This "sure-footed and silky-throated" (The Washington Post) showcase includes "The Cell Block Tango," "Maybe This Time," "Ring Them Bells," "Sing Happy," "Razzle Dazzle," and other memorable songs.
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by David Loud and Eric Schaeffer
Scenic Design by James Kronzer
Costume Design by Kathleen Geldard
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley
Sound Design by Kai Harada
Orchestrations by William David Brohn
Vocal Arranger/Music Supervisor David Loud
Musical Staging by Karma Camp
Heidi Blickenstaff
James Clow
Alan H. Green
Leslie Kritzer
Patina Miller
Matthew Scott
News and Reviews
-
First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb
Washington Post Washington DC (6/8/12) -
First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb
DC Theatre Scene Washington DC (6/15/12) -
To sing, perchance to ‘Dream,’ of two of Broadway’s greats, Kander and Ebb
The Washington Post Washington DC (6/13/12)
Resources
Images
Watch and Listen
"First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb" In Rehearsal
The cast and director of the musical revue First You Dream discuss the celebrated work of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the songwriting team who created Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, and many more Broadway hits.
The cast and director of the musical revue First You Dream discuss the celebrated work of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the songwriting team who created Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, and many more Broadway hits.
"First You Dream" Meet the Cast: Alan H. Green
Cast member Alan H. Green talks about his journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
Cast member Alan H. Green talks about his journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
"First You Dream" Meet the Cast: Heidi Blickenstaff
Cast member Heidi Blickenstaff talks about her journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
Cast member Heidi Blickenstaff talks about her journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
"First You Dream" Meet the Cast: James Clow
Cast member James Clow talks about his journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
Cast member James Clow talks about his journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
"First You Dream" Meet the Cast: Leslie Kritzer
Cast member Leslie Kritzer talks about her journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
Cast member Leslie Kritzer talks about her journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
"First You Dream" Meet the Cast: Matthew Scott
Cast member Matthew Scott talks about his journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
Cast member Matthew Scott talks about his journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
"First You Dream" Meet the Cast: Patina Miller
Cast member Patina Miller talks about her journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
Cast member Patina Miller talks about her journey from hometown to Broadway and the excitement of performing in First You Dream at The Kennedy Center.
Highlights from “First You Dream”
Performance highlights from the musical revue celebrating the songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb, who created Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, and many more.
Performance highlights from the musical revue celebrating the songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb, who created Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, and many more.
Musical Theater at the Kennedy Center is made possible through the generosity of the Adrienne Arsht Musical Theater Fund.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
Group of 20 or more? Group Sales offers special terms and discounts for most performances.
This event has already closed.
Please use the event calendar to search for current events.
Loading...
Loading...
