BROADWAY SONGBOOK - THE 70S, Pedrito Martinez and Lula Washington Set for The Ordway, Oct 2015

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has announced its October 2015 lineup. Scroll down for details!

BROADWAY SONGBOOK - THE 70S SONGBOOK

Oct. 9-11, 2015

Tickets: Start at $37

Journey through the 1970s, a transformative decade in the history of the Broadway musical, and hear the stories behind songs by artists whose music eventually became part of the Broadway cannon, including Elton John, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Carole King and more.

THE PEDRITO MARTINEZ GROUP

Oct. 18, 2015

Tickets: Start at $23

Cuban singer and percussionist Pedrito Martinez and his band have been a hit in Manhattan for nearly a decade. A master of Cuban folk music, Martinez goes beyond the traditional form, drawing on complex rhythms, jazz and popular music to seamlessly combine contemporary and folkloric influences. Martinez's musical talent and onstage charisma have helped him garner numerous awards including a Grammy nomination, Modern Drummer's "Percussionist of the Year" and a Thelonious Monk award.

LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE

Oct. 30, 2015

Tickets: Start at $23

Led by award-winning choreographer Lula Washington, this L.A.-based contemporary ensemble is known for daring choreography rooted in African American culture that reflects on social and political issues. Lula Washington Dance Theatre returns to the Ordway with an exciting program of innovative and powerful modern dance, showcasing the work of Lula Washington and other renowned African American choreographers.

The Ordway is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading nonprofit performing arts centers and Saint Paul's most elegant and inviting performance space. The Ordway's Music Theater and recently completed Concert Hall attract diverse audiences with an array of productions showcasing the finest in American musical theater, world music, dance and vocal performance. Education and community engagement are integral to the Ordway's mission, with major initiatives including the annual Flint Hills International Children's Festival and Ordway Education programs that serve more than 50,000 students annually. The Ordway also sponsors the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, a charter high school with a professionally guided academic and artistic environment that trains aspiring pre-professional performing artists. Together with the Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and The Schubert Club, the Ordway is a member of the Arts Partnership and serves as the principal venue for their performances. For more information, visit www.ordway.org.