Arts & Culture at the MJCCA Announces Exciting 2014-2015 Season
Season Features Cultural Offerings for Every Age and Interest; Season Opener, Les Miserables, runs August 7-17
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is pleased to announce its 2014-2015 Arts & Culture Season offerings for audiences of all ages, with most programs taking place at the MJCCA (located at 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody). For more information, visit online at www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice, or call at 678.812.4002.
“We are pleased at the high caliber of talent that will be appearing at the MJCCA this year,” said Arts & Culture Co-Chair Jennie Medeiros. “This season features something for everyone: musical productions, a cappella and jazz performances, beautiful visual art exhibitions, comedy shows, and much more. Our committee felt a great sense of accomplishment to have hand-selected a first-rate season for our members and constituents.”
Arts & Culture Co-Chair Kimberly Dollinger explained, “From top comedians and award-winning instrumentalists performing on our stage, to various family, adult, and community productions entertaining our valued theatre-goers, we are thrilled to feature internationally renowned artists through Arts & Culture at the MJCCA.”
MJCCA’S Arts & Culture — 2014-2015 Season
THEATRE
What: Season Opener: Les Misérables
When: August 7 – 17, 2014
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $15 – 28
Details: Join us as one of the world’s greatest musicals comes to the MJCCA stage. Les Misérables is the winner of over 100 international awards, sweeping audiences through an epic tale of
broken dreams, passion and redemption, against the backdrop of a nation seething with revolution.
This program is ideal for ages 14+.
VISUAL ARTS
What: GODS CHANGE, PRAYERS ARE HERE TO STAY – Paintings by Archie Rand
When: August 20 – November 30, 2014
Where: The MJCCA’s Katz Family Mainstreet Gallery
Cost: Free and Open to the Community
Details: These 24 original paintings by internationally-renowned artist Archie Rand provide a visualization of Yehuda Amichai’s beautifully iconoclastic poem on G-d, prayer, and Jewish life. This exhibition also includes the full text of Amichai’s work.
MUSIC
What: George Vass and Laura Gordy
When: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 6:00 pm
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $10-15
Details: Acclaimed violinist George Vass is renowned on three continents for his unique interpretations and performance style of the classics. Accompanying pianist Dr. Laura Gordy is a celebrated interpreter of contemporary music as well as classical repertoire. They will perform works by Bloch, Beethoven, and Brahms in an intimate concert setting.
COMEDY
What: MODI
When: Saturday, September 13, 2014, 8:00 pm
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $18-23
Details: Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by the Hollywood Reporter and BackStage, MODI is one of the comedy circuit’s most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment, MODI has received rave reviews. Ticket includes complimentary glass of wine.
This program is open to adults 21 and over.
MUSIC
What: JAZZ AT THE JCC PRESENTS: The Andy Statman Trio
When: Sunday, October 19, 2014, 7:00 pm
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $25 – $32
Details: Born in 1950 into a long line of cantors, composers, and both classical and vaudeville musicians, Andy Statman is one of America’s most gifted and sought-after mandolinists and clarinetists. Andy is a master interpreter, composer, and performer of the music that represents his dual heritage as an observant Jew and an American. His peers, fans, and the world press celebrate him as the rare multi-instrumentalist who brings to life Bluegrass, Klezmer, Jazz, Americana, and Hasidic song in a way few other musicians ever have.
FAMILY THEATRE
What: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
When: December 4 – 14, 2014
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $10 – $20
Details: Laugh and sing along with Alexander's misadventures in this hilarious musical, featuring book and lyrics by Judith Viorst, author of the best-selling classic book.
This program is ideal for children ages 5-10.
FAMILY THEATRE
What: MJCCA Youth Ensemble Presents: Disney’s The Aristocats Kids
When: December 15 & 16, 2014
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $5 – $10
Details: This feline adventure is sure to get your audiences tapping their feet to its hip, jazzy beat, which includes the Disney favorites “The Aristocats,” “Scales and Arpeggios,” and “Ev’rybody
Wants to Be a Cat.”
This program is ideal for all ages.
COMEDY
What: Fried Chicken and Latkes, A Rain Pryor Solo Show
(Presented in Partnership with Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company)
When: January 15 – 17, 2015
Where: Southwest Arts Center, Atlanta
Cost: $25 – $45
Details: Rain Pryor, the daughter of comedian Richard Pryor, stars in this hilarious, effervescent solo show, which recounts her upbringing in a biracial household in Beverly Hills. Accompanied by a live jazz trio, Pryor recounts how she learned to embrace her African-American roots, her Jewish ancestry, and her father’s unique style of parenting.
This program is ideal for ages 18+.
VISUAL ARTS
What: CHALOM YASHAN (A JOURNEY BACK HOME) – Original Works by Hirut Yosef
When: January – March 2015
Where: The MJCCA’s Katz Family Mainstreet Gallery
Cost: Free and Open to the Community
Details: Drawing inspiration from her Ethiopian roots, Israeli artist Hirut Yosef’s work honor strong African women using vibrant color and traditional design.
MUSIC
What: JAZZ AT THE JCC PRESENTS: The Bonaventure Quartet
When: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 7:30 pm
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $10 – $15
Details: The Bonaventure Quartet is one of the premier gypsy-jazz groups in America. Shane Harrison of the Atlanta Journal & Constitution raves, “With the sultry, silky voice of former Lost Continentals front-woman Amy Pike and the gypsy-jazz flavored guitar of Charles Williams, Bonaventure is a marvelous melting pot.”
FAMILY THEATRE
What: Lightwire Theatre Performs The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare
When: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $10 – $20
Details: Lightwire Theatre bring their cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, and dance to another unforgettable theatrical experience as they bring new life to Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, and Aesop’s Fable The Tortoise and the Hare.
This program is ideal for ages 4 – 10.
THEATRE
What: Jerry’s Habima Theatre Presents: Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
When: February 26, 2015 – March 8, 2015
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $10 – $35
Details: Jerry’s Habima Theatre, Georgia’s only theatrical company directed and produced by professionals, and featuring actors with special needs, will celebrate its 22nd season with the charming Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
This program is ideal for all ages.
THEATRE
What: More Glory Days: A Community Theatre Event
When: March 19 – 29, 2015
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $12 – $25
Details: The sequel to last year’s sold out production, Glory Days returns to the MJCCA stage to
present an all-new revue, with great tunes, and tons of talent from MJCCA members and
MUSIC
What: THE MACCABEATS
When: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 4:00 pm
Where: The MJCCA
Cost: $8 – $15
Details: Using nothing more than the unadulterated human voice, a clean-cut presentation, and a little Jewish humor, this unique group of singers is able to connect with fans of all backgrounds and ages.
FAMILY THEATRE
What: Charlotte’s Web
When: April 23 – May 3, 2015
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $10 – $20
Details: This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
This program is ideal for ages 5 – 12.
MJCCA YOUTH ENSEMBLE
What: MJCCA Youth Ensemble Presents: Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids
When: May 11 and 12, 2014
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $5 – $10
Details: Songs from the beloved film accompany fun new songs to bring a fresh telling of the story to a new generation of kids and families.
This program is ideal for ages 4 – 10.
CONCERT
What: JAZZ AT THE JCC PRESENTS: Mace Hibbard
When: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 7:30 pm
Where: The MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre
Cost: $10 – $15
Details: Grammy-award-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator Mace Hibbard has quickly
established himself as one of the most exciting and versatile musicians on the scene today.