The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts News

William A. Meyer, Chairman of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, today announced that Jeffrey Bateman has been named to the nonprofit organization's Board of Directors. Also announced was the election of the officers for the organization. Jeffrey Bateman, Regional Vice President of the legendary Tiffany & Co. is also a caring and compassionate philanthropist and active community leader in the Palm Beaches, who - in addition to the Kravis Center - has worked with many outstanding local and national organizations.

Benise's The Spanish Guitar has been hailed as 'The Latin Riverdance!' A former street musician now a celebrated International guitarist, Benise (Buh-ness-say) and his Emmy award-winning Nights of Fire cast, perform The World Music & Dance Spectacular The Spanish Guitar at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall.

Benise's The Spanish Guitar has been hailed as 'The Latin Riverdance!' A former street musician now a celebrated International guitarist, Benise (Buh-ness-say) and his Emmy award-winning Nights of Fire cast, perform The World Music & Dance Spectacular The Spanish Guitar at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall.

In response to the sudden closure this week of Florida Stage, Judith A. Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, today announced that the Center would offer a complimentary ticket for each ticket purchased through the Kravis Center's box office to Florida Stage's now-cancelled production of Ella. The 'comps' can be used at any 'Kravis Center presents' performance in the Rinker Playhouse, Persson Hall or Gosman Amphitheatre during the 2011-2012 season, based on availability.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Tickets are Sale for Five Hot Shows * BRYAN ADAMS - Bare Bones Tour (August 11) * k.d. lang & THE SISS BOOM BANG (October 8) * SESAME STREET LIVE! (October 15-16) * BRUNDIBÁR (October 22) * BENISE, THE SPANISH GUITAR (November 6)

In response to the sudden closure this week of Florida Stage, Judith A. Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, today announced that the Center would offer a complimentary ticket for each ticket purchased through the Kravis Center's box office to Florida Stage's now-cancelled production of Ella. The 'comps' can be used at any 'Kravis Center presents' performance in the Rinker Playhouse, Persson Hall or Gosman Amphitheatre during the 2011-2012 season, based on availability.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Tickets are Sale for Five Hot Shows * BRYAN ADAMS - Bare Bones Tour (August 11) * k.d. lang & THE SISS BOOM BANG (October 8) * SESAME STREET LIVE! (October 15-16) * BRUNDIBÁR (October 22) * BENISE, THE SPANISH GUITAR (November 6)

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Announces Five Hot Shows * BRYAN ADAMS - Bare Bones Tour (August 11) * k.d. lang & THE SISS BOOM BANG (October 8) * SESAME STREET LIVE! (October 15-16) * BRUNDIBÁR (October 22) * BENISE, THE SPANISH GUITAR (November 6)

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Announces Five Hot Shows * BRYAN ADAMS - Bare Bones Tour (August 11) * k.d. lang & THE SISS BOOM BANG (October 8) * SESAME STREET LIVE! (October 15-16) * BRUNDIBÁR (October 22) * BENISE, THE SPANISH GUITAR (November 6)

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Announces Five Hot Shows * BRYAN ADAMS - Bare Bones Tour (August 11) * k.d. lang & THE SISS BOOM BANG (October 8) * SESAME STREET LIVE! (October 15-16) * BRUNDIBÁR (October 22) * BENISE, THE SPANISH GUITAR (November 6)

The producers of the Tony Award® winning LA CAGE AUX FOLLES have announced that Palm Beach's favorite son George Hamilton will star in the new production that will run next year at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The show was one of the Great White Way's biggest hit in 2010 and is coming here as part of the 2011-2012 Kravis On Broadway series.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Announces Five Hot Shows * BRYAN ADAMS - Bare Bones Tour (August 11) * k.d. lang & THE SISS BOOM BANG (October 8) * SESAME STREET LIVE! (October 15-16) * BRUNDIBÁR (October 22) * BENISE, THE SPANISH GUITAR (November 6)

American composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich will have three major new works premiered in 2011-2012 which will have performances throughout the season presented by the national and international commissioners (full schedule below)

The producers of the Tony Award® winning LA CAGE AUX FOLLES have announced that Palm Beach's favorite son George Hamilton will star in the new production that will run next year at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The show was one of the Great White Way's biggest hit in 2010 and is coming here as part of the 2011-2012 Kravis On Broadway series.

THE COLOR PURPLE is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous, GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During April, May & June 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Bill Maher, Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, The Color Purple & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During April, May & June 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Bill Maher, Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, The Color Purple & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is once again partnering with producer James Drayton to present the annual African-American Film Festival at 7 p.m. on three successive Tuesday evenings, March 29, April 5, 12. The theme for the 2011 African-American Film Festival is Films That You May Rather Forget.

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During April, May & June 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Bill Maher, Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, The Color Purple & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During March & April 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Kathy Griffin, Jackie Mason, Itzhak Perlman, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, Spring Awakening, West Side Story & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars