Prime Performances
An array of regional, national and international touring artists in music, dance and theatre
2022-23 Prime Performances
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit – March 26
A wild, utterly original play about contemporary Iran is presented to celebrate World Theater Day.
Pang! - April 20 to 22
This triptych of live radio plays by Dan Froot and Company is based on the oral histories of working-class families living below the poverty level and hungering for change – from food insecurity to gun violence to foreclosure to anti-immigrant bias.
SaViON GLOVeR - April 22 at The Egg
A true force of nature, Savion will create a cosmic village of sound translating the dance as truth through melodic perspective and move-meantz' – with the ORCHeST'DaNCE RA – his company of hoofers and musicians.
The Creative Life: A Conversation with Jane Curtin - April 29
The actor/comedian/"Saturday Night Live" legend interviewed on stage by WAMC's Joe Donahue discussing her creative inspiration, craft and career. A question and answer session with the audience will follow.
Selected Shorts – April 29
Spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers take on new life when they are performed by stars of stage, screen and television. Public Radio International’s wildly popular series and podcast comes to town offering a unique evening of literature in performance.
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company - May 13 at The Egg
The ever creative, collaborative choreography of Ellen Sinopoli returns to the stage as The Egg’s resident dance company performs its annual showcase of imaginative and inspiring works.
Past Prime Performances
Urban Bush Women - Sept. 20 & 21
Described by THE NEW YORK TIMES as “...triple-threat performers who dance, sing and act with a sometimes searing sense of truthfulness,” this Brooklyn-based performance ensemble is celebrating their 35+ anniversary with a Legacy + Lineage + Liberation program.
Flamenco Rhythms - Sept. 28
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month, virtuoso guitarist Maria Zemantauski, one of the world’s few heralded female flamenco-style guitarists, performs from her rhythmically driven repertoire. She is joined by percussionist Brian Melick and dancer La Nina.
MOMIX - Oct. 6 at The Egg
Transporting audiences from their everyday lives to a fantasy world through its trademark use of magical lighting and imagery, this athletic ensemble combines, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and pure talent to create an entertaining multimedia experience that will surprise, enchant and astonish.
The Creative Life: A Conversation with Lucy Sante - Oct. 18
The art critic and essayist is interviewed on stage by WAMC's Joe Donahue discussing her creative inspiration, craft and career. A question and answer session with the audience will follow.
Limón Dance Company - Oct. 21 at The Egg
At the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception in 1946, this celebrated company illustrates the timelessness of José Limón’s work and vision.
Paj ntaub Display - Oct. 24 to Nov. 4
Hmong story cloths depict history, traditional life in Laos, Hmong New Year, folk tales and neighboring people. The Hmong story cloths or flower cloths build upon one another to help provide a holistic understanding of the Hmong culture and history.
Capital Trio - Oct. 25
Celebrating its 25th year, UAlbany’s ensemble in residence presents a concert featuring The Other Way! by David Walther from their 2013 Albany Records recording as well as one of the most beloved trios in the repertory, Dvorak’s “Dumky” from 1891, written just before the composer’s famous visit to New York.
Being Hmong Means Being Free - Oct. 27
Focusing on a Hmong immigrant community in Wisconsin, this documentary offers a comprehensive look at many fundamental concepts and practices of the ancient Hmong culture