Media Musical Theater in America
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Message In A Bottle
Thu. Apr. 11, 2024
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Thu. Apr. 11, 2024 7:30p.m.
Event Information
THE BEST OF BROADWAY
Message In A Bottle
The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings—Leto, Mati, and Tana—must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award®–winning artist Sting, including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Walking on the Moon,” and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork, and breathtaking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope. This show is the latest masterpiece from the groundbreaking creator behind West End hits Some Like It Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography), and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.
Performance Notes: Contains some scenes of an adult nature.
April 11, 2024
This event is no longer available. Registration for this event has closed.
Opera House, recommended for grades 9-12
Estimated duration is approximately two hours with a 20-minute intermission.
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