Minnesota Public Radio Presents 'Stormy Weather,' 2/26

By: Feb. 25, 2011
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In honor of Black History month, we're going to have an upbeat Movie Party that's full of style, dance and blow-away songs from one of those rare major studio films that featured an all black cast. Join Minnesota Public Radio as the Movie Maven, Stephanie Curtis, hosts the top-talent 1940's film "Stormy Weather" at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, February 26th at 7:30 p.m.

The leading lady is Lena Horne in her legendary role, a fine tribute to her long and dazzling life. "Stormy Weather" is a film the Library of Congress has singled out as being as being "culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant." All of the show's entertainers were part of the black night club scene that moved between Harlem, New Orleans and Chicago. The major notables include Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, the amazing Nicholas Brothers along with many more. It's a great story that acts like a party with playful banter and one incredible performance after another. The film was made in 1943 and includes the cultural stereotypes of the time. You will squirm. However, this does not rob the performance of its blow-away talent and raw showmanship. Education Director, Sarah Bellamy from the Penumbra Theater will join Stephanie to take a straight-on look at stereotypes and how change has evolved for Black performers.

This is a Movie Party and that means we're going to shake up the show. Sanford Moore will be at the piano with Dennis Spears right after the intermission with a sassy set of jazz singers. We'll also take a moment to spotlight the fashion and the late-night attire of a 1940's Harlem crowd. Feel free to wear your out-on-the-town outfit to help class up the joint. Don't forget that the Fitzgerald Theater is a movie house with a full bar. Get your tickets and show up early, we'll be handing you free box of pop-corn and invite you to hear pre-show music from the era. This is one show only - don't miss it.

All tickets are $15.00. Minnesota Public Radio members receive discount. Visit http://fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org/ for tickets or more information.

 



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