Thank You Gregory
| A Tribute to the Legends of Tap October 6 – 10 Maurice Hines - the brother and long time partner of the legendary Gregory Hines - along with Jason Samuels Smith, heads up an all-star cast in a tribute to the great tap masters including Astaire, Rodgers, The Nicholas Brothers, Honi Coles, and of course, Gregory Hines. Celebrate these legends and their contribution to this beloved dance form in this world premiere based on the 2005 production, featuring live music and all-new multimedia projections. Jason Samuels Smith, referred to as “possibly the next greatest tap dancer” by Gregory Hines, and this company of eight dancers also pay homage to Gene Kelly, Ray Bolger, the Copasetics, and to the integral role of tap in the movies and on Broadway. Don’t miss this tribute to an American art form that has consistently brought joy to our hearts, a smile to our faces, and that uncontrollable beat to our feet! Enhance Your Experience: Oct 8: Pre-Performance Talk with Tony Waag Join Tony Waag, Artistic/Executive Director of the American Tap Dance Foundation and the Producer and Director of Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival for a pre-performance chat at the Annenberg Center. Oct 9: Post-Performance Chat with the Thank You Gregory Cast Oct 10: Pre-Performance Talk and Post-Show Book Signing with Jane Goldberg Join Jane Goldberg, author of Shoot Me While I'm Happy: Memories From The Tap Goddess Of The Lower East Side, for a pre-performance talk and a post-show book signing. This event will occur before and after both the 2 PM and 8 PM performances. Subscribe to the Dance Celebration series today! |  |
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This performance is part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and the Annenberg Center's Penn Presents. |
Photo credit: Rose Eichenbaum
