FirstWorks Releases 2015-16 Performance Schedule
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
FirstWorks announced their performance schedule for the 2015-16 season on Tuesday. The new season kicks off on November 21 with a performance from Cloud Eye Control at Columbus Theatre. In addition, the season features Wynton Marsalis and Rosanne Cash to name but a few of the stars.
“We’re entering our second decade and Rhode Islanders remain ready to be dazzled by something new, innovative, and exciting. That’s exactly what we’ll deliver with the diverse array of stunning talents on deck for our 2015-16 season," said FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher.
This season, FirstWorks is expanding it's Artistic Icons Series at The Vets starting with a performance by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on December 4.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Artistic Icon Series will also feature performances from Rosanne Cash, London's BalletBoyz and Rhode Island's own Aurea Ensemble.
“Each FirstWorks season proves more exciting than the last, and each performance of the 2015-16 season builds on the artistic and creative momentum we have established over the past ten years. We are thrilled to begin our next decade of presenting Rhode Islanders with new, exhilarating, and challenging works," said Pletcher.
See who is Performing in the Slideshow Below.
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FirstWorks launched in 2004 and has since produced 24 arts festivals and programs attracting more than 285,000 participants and over 60 performances.
Most recently, FirstWorks co-produced the inaugural Providence International Arts Festival which was a four day event featuring 700 local, national and international artists and 30 public art installations. The festival attracted 100,000 visitors and generated over $2.8 million in economic Impact.
Related Slideshow: FirstWorks 2015-16 Performance Schedule
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