February Shows Coming to the Kravis

Boys II Men -- Feb. 4 (Kravis)

(PRESS RELEASE)_ (West Palm Beach, FL – January 22, 2022) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its award-winning, 30th Anniversary Season with the best of Broadway, world-famous concerts, fascinating lectures and renowned artists coming in February. Upcoming events include:
 
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. – Up Up & Away!A Musical Fable
February 1 at 8 p.m.
Join Grammy Award-winning duo Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. for an evening of pop and soul classics. The legendary couple began their career as the original stars and lead singers of the group The 5th Dimension, whose magical harmonies drew equal inspiration from pop, R&B, soul, gospel, jazz and Broadway music. “Up, Up and Away” is a journey through and celebration of their iconic music. The show also includes tributes to fellow music legends including The Beatles and The 5th Dimension's original lineup.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $29
Sponsored by The Family of Sheila Engelstein in Her Memory and Zelda Mason

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​Kravis Film & Literary Club
Julie Gilbert on Remains of the Day
(ArtSmart)
February 2 at 11 a.m.
Directed by James Ivory and starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Christopher Reeve and Hugh Grant, “Remains of the Day” is based on a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro and features an award-winning roster of talent. The seemingly simple story involves a long-serving butler in 1956 who takes a road trip to visit a former colleague and reminisces about events from the past. However, the story reveals great depth through its exploration of past, present, and everything in-between.
PERSSON HALL
Tickets start at $52 (includes box lunch)
 
Get Happy! Michael Feinstein celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial
February 2 at 8 p.m.
Join Michael Feinstein in a big band celebration of the great Judy Garland's 100th Birthday! Executive produced by Liza Minnelli, this nostalgic musical journey will lead you through Garland's amazing life, telling stories he learned from Minnelli and other close friends.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $35
 
An Evening with Tom Rush, Accompanied by Matt Nakoa
February 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Gifted musician and folk icon Tom Rush, accompanied by Matt Nakoa on piano and guitar, will take the stage to celebrate the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of the gritty blues.
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $49
 
Boyz II Men
February 4 at 8 p.m.
One of the most iconic R&B groups in music history, Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continue to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. With 4 Grammys, 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, and 3 Billboard Awards—among others, Boyz II Men captivates sold-out crowds with their legendary sound.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $39
With support from
Sun Sentinel Media Group and City & Shore
 
An Evening with Jimmy Webb
February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb has topped the charts from pop to disco with interpretations from Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, and more. His most famous songs "MacArthur Park," "Wichita Lineman," and "Worst That Could Happen" remain timeless. Join him as he performs fan favorites and reveals the stories behind his hits.
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $49
 
Tootsie
(Kravis On Broadway)
February 7 – 12
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Call it “musical comedy heaven” (Rolling Stone). Call it “the most uproarious new musical in years!” (The Hollywood Reporter). Call it Tootsie! This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring a hilarious Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony-winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is “a joyful delight” (The Washington Post) that’s “so packed with punchlines, it should be called a jokebox musical!” (Bloomberg). “In these turbulent times, when the world seems out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll,” raves Rolling Stone. “Tootsie is it!”
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $31
Performance sponsored by Jim and Judy Harpel
US Private Wealth Management
 
Lecturer: Susana Fernández, PhD – Shop Your Closet toFind Your Signature Style
(ArtSmart)
February 9 at 1:30 p.m.
What is “Signature Style” and how can you develop it? How can your fashion choices be more sustainable? If you feel uninspired in front of a closet full of clothes, bring your style questions and get ready to learn how to analyze and develop signature looks through the STYLE construct.
DANCE REHEARSAL HALL
Tickets $25
 
African-American Film Festival
Poetic Justice
(ArtSmart)
February 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Janet Jackson makes her film debut in John Singleton's “Poetic Justice.” A mismatched pair pushed together on a road trip from South Central L.A. to Oakland, Justice (Jackson) and Lucky (Tupac Shakur) have only one thing in common: they can't stand each other.
Moderated by Terri Francis, PhD
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets $12
 
Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann, Principal Guest Conductor
Gil Shaham, violin
(Regional Arts Classical Concert Series)
February 13 – 14
Monday at 8 p.m.
Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Nathalie Stutzmann was recently named Philadelphia Orchestra's new Principal Guest Conductor, a three-year term involving a regular presence in the orchestra's subscription series in Philadelphia. Stutzmann was also announced as Atlanta Symphony’s Music Director from the start of the 2022-2023 season, becoming only the second woman in history to lead a major American orchestra. Gil Shaham is one of the foremost violinists of our time; his flawless technique combined with his inimitable warmth and generosity of spirit has solidified his renown as an American master.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $35
Regional Arts Classical Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Concert Sponsored by Vicki and Arthur Loring and Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation with support from WLRN
 
Lecturer: Susan Shapiro Barash in Conversation with Jill Switzer – A Passion for More: Affairs that Make or Break Us
February 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Today, women are exploring their needs with a striking absence of guilt. There is an exponential rise in female infidelity, according to bestselling gender expert Susan Shapiro Barash. In her revealing, updated investigation, she will discuss: How women, from their early twenties to their eighties, in monogamous relationships and marriages take a lover. How do they balance the emotional and physical aspects of these trysts. How affairs empower them and how do affairs of today differ from those of the past.
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets $35 (includes a copy of the book “A Passion for More: Affairs that Make or Break Us”)
 
Monty Alexander: Love Notes
February 14 at 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander’s style includes a range of jazz and Jamaican musical expressions—the American Songbook and the blues, gospel and bebop, calypso, and reggae. His newest album, Love Notes, couples his passion for music with his extraordinary piano playing and the intimacy of his wonderful vocals.
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $39
 
Gospel Gala featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard
February 15 at 7 p.m.
Powerhouse gospel singer-songwriter, Tasha Cobbs Leonard rose to fame with her Grammy Award-Winning single “Break Every Chain.” Revered as one of the most glorious voices in modern Christian music, her urban contemporary ballads and ability to blend unique sonic flavors earned her the title this year of Billboard Magazine’s Top Gospel Artist of the Decade.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $15
 
Lecturers: Brian Knowles & Bianca Nightengale-Lee, PhD – Passageways to Liberation: The Black Experience Through Music, Dance, and Visual Arts
(ArtSmart)
February 16 at 7 p.m.
Knowles and Nightengale-Lee discuss the historical experience of African Americans through the lens of music, dance, and visual art. They will explore how artistic expression has not only been used to encapsulate these experiences, but also to create passageways to mainstream American society.
DANCE REHEARSAL HALL
Tickets $25
With support from WLRN
 
Oliver Herbert, cello
Xiaohui Yang, piano
(Young Artists Series)
February 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Cellist Oliver Herbert is one of the classical music world’s fastest rising stars, consistently praised for his virtuosity, musical instincts, youthful exuberance, and sophisticated musical expression. Pianist Xiaohui Yang is a graduate of Curtis Institute of Music, and the Juilliard School, and is the winner of the 2017 Naumburg International Piano Composition.
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $35
Series with support from Hermine J. Drezner • Harriett M. Eckstein
South Florida Recital Debuts with support from Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation
With support from WLRN
 
Dixie’s Tupperware Party
February 17 – 19
Friday at 8 p.m.
Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal Dixie Longate is back to share outrageously funny tales, homespun wisdom, and uses for Tupperware that you never thought possible in a show that “brings people together, makes them walk taller and spreads joy to everyone.” You can even pick up the latest designs from the newest Tupperware catalogue!
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $40
 
The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen
(Family Fare)
February 18 at 10 a.m.
Aesop’s classic fable “The Tortoise and the Hare” takes on a contemporary twist in this delightful new production. The beloved characters now have children of their own and are exploring modern day distractions like smart phones and video games. The Next Gen features Tortoise Junior and Lil’ Hare in a whole new kind of race, where their adventures lead them into unexpected territory. With dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling, and the creative use of music from classical to pop, this production brings this tale into a brilliant new light. Sensory-Friendly.
PERSSON HALL
Tickets $12
Sponsored by The Stiller Family Foundation
 
Lunch & Learn
Julie Gilbert – James Dean: Shooting Star
(ArtSmart)
February 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Unforgotten to this day, James Dean’s image was that of the troubled outsider. In his three movie roles: “East of Eden,” “Rebel Without a Cause,” and “Giant” he made an indelible impression, relating to youth and disturbing older generations. Julie Gilbert, great niece of Edna Ferber, the author of the novel, “Giant,” will unveil and explore new material about Dean which will deepen the understanding of his indelible presence.
GIMELSTOB BALLROOM IN THE COHEN PAVILION
Tickets $100 (Includes catered lunch)
With support from WLRN
 
Lecturer: Frank Eberling - Florida Stories Into Film
(ArtSmart)
February 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Florida was one of the first places to welcome moviemakers during the silent film era, with hundreds of films being made around the state and distributed internationally. “Florida Stories into Film” recalls almost-forgotten filmmaking anecdotes, including long-lost film clips and a scene from one of the legendary Burt Reynolds’ last appearances.
DANCE REHEARSAL HALL
Tickets $25
With support from WLRN
 
Martha Redbone: “Bone Hill – The Concert”
(PEAK)
February 25 – 26
Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Inspired by her life and the women from whom she is descended, Martha Redbone tells the story of her family’s lives in songs that span a swathe of American music telling a parallel history. From traditional Cherokee chants and lullabies, to bluegrass, rhythm and blues, country, gospel, jazz, and rock 'n' roll, “Bone Hill: The Concert” takes you on an epic, unexpected American exploration of family, history and cultural identity.
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $35
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis.
 
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Johannes Moser, cello
(Regional Arts Classical Concert Series)
February 27 at 8 p.m.
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the greatest orchestral music. Cellist Johannes Moser has performed with the world’s leading orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia and Cleveland Orchestras.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $35
Regional Arts Classical Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
Concert sponsored by Donald and Judy Smith with support from WLRN
 
The Hit Men: Classic Rock Supergroup
(Adults at Leisure Series)
February 28 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Relive rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men – five fantastic musicians who have performed with legendary artists including members of Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Billy Joel, Journey, and more. In this ultimate rock concert featuring backstage stories and multi-media, The Hit Men celebrate these mega-stars; share first-hand experiences and perform classics including “Layla,” “Don’t Stop Believin,’” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Eye in the Sky” and many more.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $39