Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River show poster

Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River at Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Dates: (2/23/2023 )

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Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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750 E. Shaw Ln
East Lansing,MI 48824

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Founder and Artistic Director Alonzo King
Composer: Jason Moran
Vocalist: Lisa Fisher

“astonishing originality”—The New York Times

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Alonzo King LINES Ballet! Gorgeous and impeccable technique, stunning dancers, and powerful visual works are what make Alonzo King LINES Ballet particularly special. Featuring rich themes built with a special commitment to cultural collaboration, Alonzo King creates works that enthrall audiences and draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. Beautiful and glorious on stage, this is a must-see performance.

Featuring Deep River, a soulful new work melding dance with Black spirituals, featuring music arranged by jazz luminary Jason Moran with vocals by Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

“Alonzo King is one of the few bona fide visionaries in the ballet world today.”—The San Francisco Chronicle

Cast and Creative team for Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River at Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Cast

Alison Sponseller

Dorothy

Heidi Chabot

Hunk/Scarecrow

Caroline Huber

Hickory/Tin Man

Reagan Thomas

Zeke/Lion

Bailey Shy

Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West

Jack Westhoven

Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz

Caroline Endsley

Aunt Em/Glinda

Micah Fisher

Uncle Henry/Oz Guard

Creative Team

Jill Henwood

Director and Choreographer

Emily Fisher

Music Director

Valeri Brokaw

Assistant Director

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