Synetic Theater Sets 2016-17 Season
Synetic Theater Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili unveils the 2016/17 Season at Synetic Theater. For the first time ever, this season is made up entirely of wordless adaptations which will highlight the diverse talents in Synetic's famously physical, powerhouse ensemble of actors.
The season begins in September with a re-imagined, wickedly wordless version of Dante's Inferno. Then, just in time for the holiday season, Synetic Theater Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili will bring his innovative cinematic style to the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, sure to be an enjoyable adventure for the whole family. In February, the company brings back their popular, Hollywood-set adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew - Shakespeare's classic "battle of the sexes." An all-new adaptation of Victor Hugo's heartbreaking epic The Hunchback of Notre Dame will grace the Synetic stage in May, followed in July by Carmen starring Synetic co-founder Irina Tsikurishvili and wordlessly re-imagined to sizzling effect!
Subscription tickets are on sale now!
Dante's Inferno
September 28 >> October 30, 2016
Press Opening: Saturday, October 1, 2016
"Abandon all hope ye who enter here!" A lost traveler must navigate a treacherous journey through the nine circles of hell in search of spiritual redemption and his lost love. This revitalized, wordless version of Synetic's emotionally-charged production promises to be a wicked whirlwind of stunning visuals, hauntingly vivid original music, and powerful physicality. This production is recommended for ages 16 & up for violence and partial nudity.
Sleeping Beauty
December 7, 2016 >> January 15, 2017
Press Opening: Saturday, December 10, 2016
Synetic's award-winning ensemble takes on the classic tale of a princess, an evil sorceress, and a centuries-long sleeping curse in this darkly elegant adaptation of one of the Grimm Brothers' most beloved stories. This magical wordless production will enchant viewers of all ages! This production is recommended for ages 7+ for moments that younger viewers may find frightening.
The Taming of the Shrew
February 15 >> March 26, 2017
Starring Synetic's award-winning Founding Choreographer and Associate Artistic Director Irina Tsikurishvili, the Hollywood-set adaptation of one of the Bard's best known romantic comedies returns! See the original "Battle of the Sexes" enacted with all the fiery and acrobatic motion you've come to expect from Synetic! This production will not have dialogue. This production is recommended for ages 14+ for nudity and sexual situations.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
May 10 >> June 18, 2017
Synetic's visionary Founding Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili brings his mind-bending, cinematic style to Victor Hugo's gothic, heartbreaking epic of inner beauty and undying loyalty. When the beguiling dancer Esmerelda captures the heart of the deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo, his adoptive father, the priest Frollo, decides he wants her for himself - plunging all of Paris into a spiral of riots, revolution, and murder. This production will not have dialogue. Recommended for ages 13+ for violence.
Carmen
July 19 >> August 13, 2017
The award-winning production returns, wordlessly re-imagined to sizzling effect! As the irresistible and fiery Carmen draws the soldier Jose into a forbidden romance, a deadly love triangle emerges - with tragic consequences. Synetic co-founder Irina Tsikurishvili reprises the title role in this newly adapted Synetic classic. Recommended for ages 13+ for violence and adult themes.
Love Theater in Central Virginia? Join The Community!
Whether you've got past experience writing about theater or just starting, the BroadwayWorld Community offers a unique opportunity to become a champion for your local arts community, helping raise awareness of local offerings and adding another local voice to the conversation at a time arts coverage is shrinking in the press across the continent. Join us and become a pivotal part of the movement that celebrates and promotes the arts in the digital age.
Learn More
|
Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
|
Rt 123. Comedy featuring Zack Lyman Capital One Hall (9/26-9/26) |
|
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue CNU's Ferguson Center (10/18-10/18) |
|
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (9/26-9/26) |
|
Labrinth: The Undoing Tour - Presented by the cosmic opera with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/23-8/23) |
|
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Richmond (9/19-9/19) |
|
Attack on Titan - Symphony from Paradis Capital One Hall (7/15-7/16) |
|
Wolf Trap Presents Art Garfunkel at Capital One Hall Capital One Hall (10/30-10/30) |
|
Full Moon Fever: A Tom Petty Tribute Capital One Hall (11/13-11/13) |
|
Toad the Wet Sprocket Rings: The Acoustic Tour Capital One Hall (10/23-10/23) |