Purdue News
Purdue News
January 24, 1997
The quartet, led by guitarist John Hart, was formed in 1992. Performing at major clubs and concert venues across the United States, the group is on tour to promote its latest recording, Bridges, which is due to be released this month on the Concord Records label.
Other members of the quartet are saxophonist Chris Potter, bassist Bill Moring and drummer Andy Watson. Hart, who has performed with such artists as Patti Page, Steve Potter and Jim Pepper, was a member of the Apollo Theater house band in the late 1980s. Potter has performed and recorded with Steely Dan, Paul Motion and the Mingus Big Band.
The Purdue Jazz Band will be directed by Professor Kurt R. Gartner, who will serve as interim director of the jazz program at Purdue this semester. The previous director, Professor Lissa Fleming May, now is the fine arts supervisor for the Waterford School District in Waterford, Mich.
CONTACT: Jennifer Tucker, director of public relations, Purdue University Bands, (765) 494-2697; e-mail, tuckerj@omni.cc.purdue.edu
Adapted by Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally from Manuel Puig's acclaimed novel, "Kiss of the Spider Woman" features ballads and Latin-inspired melodies written by Broadway veterans John Kander and Fred Ebb of "Cabaret" and "Chicago" fame.
"Kiss of the Spider Woman" contains adult themes. It is a tale of friendship and love that portrays how the relationship between two men sharing a prison cell evolves from hostility to respect and understanding. The men escape the grim reality of incarceration by fantasizing, along with the Spider Woman, about the glamorous world of the 1940 Hollywood movie musical. The current touring production stars Argentine actress-singer Sandra Guida as the Spider Woman. She has performed the lead roles, on and off Broadway, in "Gypsy," "West Side Story," "Chicago" and "Evita."
Tickets are $26, $21 and $15 for the public and $15 and $10 for Purdue students at campus box offices. Charge by telephone at (765) 494-3933 or 800-914-SHOW.
CONTACT: Jeff Langford, Convocations publicist, (765) 494-5045; e-mail, jilangford@convos.purdue.edu
NOTE TO JOURNALISTS: Photos and interviews with Purdue Theatre personnel are available by contacting Randy Mayes at (765) 494-3084.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University's Theatre Division begins its second season with the murder mystery "The Real Inspector Hound" at 8 p.m. Feb. 14-16 in Creative Arts Building No. 3.
Directed by Eric Sydnor, a first-year student in the master of fine arts program, "The Real Inspector Hound" has all the elements of most murder mysteries with one interesting twist -- it's funny. While the story unfolds for the audience to figure out, two theater critics comment to the audience about the actions of the characters.
Admission for all performances is free, but tickets are necessary. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the main office of the Theatre Division in Room G-77A, Stewart Center.
CONTACT: Randy Mayes, Purdue Theatre Division, (765) 494-3084.
Established in 1949, the Omaha Theater Company is one of the oldest and largest children's theaters in the United States. In 1990 it received the American Alliance for Theatre and Education's Sara Spencer Artistic Achievement Award, the most celebrated award in the field of theater for young audiences. As part of its national tour, the Omaha Theater Company has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The Lewis Carroll classic has been adapted for the stage by Ric Averill through a commission from the Kennedy Center. The story of Alice and the looking glass is more than 100 years old and features Alice, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and other colorful characters.
Tickets are $10 for the public and $6 for Purdue, high-school and elementary students at campus box offices and Ticketmaster. Charge by telephone at (765) 494-3933 or 800-914-SHOW.
CONTACT: Jeff Langford, Convocations publicist, (765) 494-5045; e-mail, jilangford@convos.purdue.edu
jmw/artround/9701m11
Compiled by: J. Michael Willis, (765) 494-0371; e-mail, mike_willis@purdue.edu
