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Black Violin at Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Dates: (2/28/2023 )

Theatre:

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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750 E. Shaw Ln
East Lansing,MI 48824

Tickets: From $31; $19 Student & Youth

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After two sold-out performances at Wharton Center, Black Violin is back by demand.

The Black Violin Experience Tour showcases the two-time Grammy nominated duo Black Violin, brought to life by Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, invoking a mystifying musical fusion of exquisite classical sounds and exhilarating hip-hop beats. A concert performance that boldly merges centuries of music and unites audiences with a message of hope and possibility. Fans can expect to be immersed in a sound that transcends categories and celebrates ingenuity and ambition, proving anything is possible.

On stage, Kev Marcus gives an electrifying violin performance along with Wil Baptiste’s magnetizing viola and vocal performance. Joining them are Nat Stokes on drums, DJ SPS on the turntable, and Liston Gregory on keys. Together they are reconceptualizing what a violin concert looks and sounds like, building bridges to a place where Mozart, Marvin Gaye and Kendrick Lamar harmoniously coexist. Black Violin invites you to think outside of the box.

Cast and Creative team for Black Violin 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


Wharton Center for Performing Arts Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Wharton Center for Performing Arts is at 750 E. Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI.

Wharton Center inspires the mind and moves the soul. Whether you sit in one of our seats, support one of our programs or aspire to stand on one of our stages, our purpose is to make life more meaningful through experiencing the performing arts. We engage our community through dynamic programming, education and outreach. And we strive for a world where stories shine a light on our common dreams, our struggles and our shared sense of humanity to infuse our lives with connection and meaning.

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