Kravis Announces 2024-25 Season

The Cher Show (Photo: Meredith Mashburn)

(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – August 28, 2024) - The Raymond F. Kravis Center announces its exciting LIVE AMPLIFIED! 2024-2025 season. Palm Beach County’s #1 entertainment venue offers an ovation-worthy line-up of award-winning shows, world-class artists and powerful performances to appeal to audiences of all ages. In addition to performances in the 2,195-seat Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, the Kravis Center will present a diverse array of drama, music and dance in the intimate 285-seat Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse and the flexible 300-seat Helen K. Persson Hall.
 
Kravis Center Series
Among the Kravis Center series returning for the 2024 – 2025 season are:

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+ Kravis On Broadway
Hosting hit shows since 2008, Kravis On Broadway celebrates its 16th season with a spectacular line-up. Subscriptions to the seven-show series start at $341.
+ MRS DOUBTFIRE                                                                        October 29 – November 3
+ THE CHER SHOW                                                                        January 7 – 13
+ FUNNY GIRL                                                                                 January 28 – February 2
+ PETER PAN – THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL                         February 12 – 16
+ THE BOOK OF MORMON                                                            March 11 – 16
+ MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL                                                March 25 – 30
+ LES MISÉRABLES                                                                        April 22 – 27               
+ MYSTIC PIZZA                                                                               May 13 – 18
 
+ More Broadway
+ SHREK THE MUSICAL                                                                  September 27 – 29
+ THE ILLUSIONISTS- MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS                       November 29 – December 1
+ RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION                              February 7 – 9
+ AIN’T TOO PROUD –
   THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS                           June 24 – 29
 
The Kravis Center is pleased to provide Live Performance Captioning (or Open Captioning) that allows deaf or hard of hearing audience members to more fully enjoy Kravis On Broadway performances at our venue. Open Captioning occurs for all the first Saturday matinee performances. Sign language interpreters are provided for the first Sunday matinee performances.
Note: Certain Broadway productions contain themes and/or language that may be unsuitable to some audience members. Viewer discretion is advised.
 
+ PEAK Series
If you're looking for adventure, the Kravis Center's PEAK Series has your ticket! Featuring innovative performances, this groundbreaking series will leave you wanting more! This contemporary series features performances that focus on ethnic diversity and impactful themes:
+ Ndlovu Youth Choir                                                                                  October 24
+ Kyshona                                                                                                    November 17
+ Dance Theatre of Harlem                                                                         November 23
+ National Geographic LIVE:
   Andrés Ruzo – Hunt for Sleeping Giants                                               December 4
+ Los Hacheros                                                                                           December 5
+ Blackbird, Fly! A Concert for Voice, Body, and Strings                        December 12
+ Leyla McCalla                                                                                           February 2
+ Indian Ink Theatre Company: Mrs. Krishnan’s Party                            February 20 – 22
+ National Geographic LIVE:
   Muhammed Muheisen – Beauty Beyond the Frontline                        February 26
+ The Acting Company presents Comedy of Errors                               March 7 – 8
+ The Acting Company presents Two Trains Running                            March 9
+ Rioult Dance NY                                                                                       March 14 – 15
+ Time For Three                                                                                         March 16
+ National Geographic LIVE: Alizé Carrère – Adaptation                        April 16
+ Complexions Contemporary Ballet                                                        April 29
Guests attending PEAK performances in the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse and Helen K. Persson Hall will receive a complimentary beverage with every purchased ticket. (Underage guests will be offered a non-alcoholic selection.)
PEAK is made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
 
+ Classical Concert Series
Celebrating 50 years of remarkable music, our 2024-2025 Classical Concert Series features an array of the world's most sought-after orchestras and soloists. Subscriptions start at $165 for Matinee, and $255 for Evening.
+ Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
   Klaus Mäkelä, Chief Conductor Designate
   Lisa Batiashvili, violin                                                                           November 19 at 7:30 p.m.
+ Curtis Symphony Orchestra
   Teddy Abrams, Conductor
   Ray Chen, violin                                                                                    December 15 at 2 p.m.
+ Renée Fleming, soprano                                                                      January 5 at 2 p.m.
+ Chicago Symphony
   Riccardo Muti, Music Director                                                             January 17 at 7:30 p.m.
+ The Cleveland Orchestra
   Kahchun Wong, conductor
   Sayaka Shoji, violin                                                                               January 27 at 7:30 p.m.
+ Daniel Hope and the Polish Chamber
   Orchestra of Sinfonia Varsovia                                                             February 24 at 7:30 p.m.
+ London Symphony Orchestra
   Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor
   Janine Jansen, violin                                                                             March 1 at 2 p.m.
+ An Evening with Itzhak Perlman
   & Rohan De Silva                                                                                    March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
+ Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
   Lahav Shani, Music Director                                                                 March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
+ National Symphony Orchestra
   Gianandrea Noseda, Music Director
   Hilary Hahn, violin                                                                                  March 23 at 2 p.m.
+ New World Symphony
   Stéphane Denève, Artistic Director
   Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello                                                                 April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Classical Concert Series is sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis.
Media support is provided from WLRN.
 
+ Young Artists Classical Series
Discover the passion, dedication and excitement of emerging classical artists during our Young Artists Classical Series.
Tickets: The Young Artists Classical Series is offered at $120 for all four performances for a savings of $40 off the individual ticket price. Individual tickets are available at $40 each.
+ Parker Ramsay, harp                                                              December 18 at 7 p.m.
+ Amaryn Olmeda, violin                                                          January 22 at 7 p.m.
+ Ziggy & Miles, Guitar Duo                                                      February 12 at 7 p.m.
+ Curtis on Tour Erinys String Quartet                                    March 12 at 7 p.m.
South Florida Recital Debut performances are made possible with support from
The Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation. Series sponsored by Hermine J. Drezner.  
 
+ Family Fare
These captivating, family-oriented shows spark curiosity and ignite the imagination for audiences of all ages with their engaging and enriching entertainment:
+ Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live In Concert            September 5
+ Virtue Reality                                                                                   October 19
+ Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play                                               November 13
+ Talking Birds and Golden Fish                                                      November 23
+ Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert                                        November 26
+ Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey                                                    February 1
+ Blippi: Join The Band Tour                                                             February 26
+ Adults at Leisure
The popular series returns with enchanting musical experiences featuring jazz, Motown, country, pop, rock, Broadway hits and more. All performances are held in Dreyfoos Hall at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Adults At Leisure series starts at $150 for all six performances for a savings of $108.
+ Neil Berg’s 114 Years of Broadway                                                November 11
+ Shadows of the 60’s – A Tribute to Motown                                  December 16
+ Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of      
   American Folk Rock                                                                        January 6
+ John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party”
   Tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, And The Big Bopper     February 4
+ Trailblazing Women of Country:
   A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta and Dolly                                              February 25
+ New Orleans Songbook – A Jazz at Lincoln Center
   PRESENTS Production                                                                    March 18
 
+ 54 Below at The Rinker
By special arrangement with 2022 Tony Awards® Honors recipient, 54 Below, the Kravis Center once more brings the iconic New York nightlife experience to West Palm Beach. Featuring the best of Broadway’s performers, audiences enjoy an up-close, musical experience in an intimate, cabaret setting.
+ Michael Maliakel                                                                 December 13 – 14
+ Melissa Errico                                                                                   January 17 - 18
+ Darius de Haas                                                                                  February 7 - 8
+ Mauricio Martínez                                                                              April 4 – 5
 
+ Palm Beach Improv at the Kravis Center
The Palm Beach Improv at the Kravis Center continues its partnership with weekends full of uproarious laughter in an up close and personal setting.
Featuring nationally renowned Comedy Artists.
+ Ian Bagg                                                                                             September 13 – 14
+ Lavell Crawford                                                                                 November 8 - 9
+ Jay Mohr                                                                                            November 15 - 16
+ René Vaca                                                                                          November 23
+ Big Jay Oakerson                                                                              December 20 – 21
 
+ ArtSmart
Continuing Arts Education at the Kravis Center
The Kravis Center’s Continuing Arts Education offerings include Lunch & Learn Events, the African American Film Festival and The Writers’ Academy.
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn Events are held in the Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion. Tickets are $135 each including a catered lunch provided by Kravis Events by Lessing’s. Reserve a table of 10 for $1350. Limited one table per order. Seating is general admission.
+ Lunch & Learn:
   Renée Fleming: Music and Mind                                                     January 6
+ Lunch & Learn:
   New York City Ballet Choreography & Couture                             February 10
+ Lunch & Learn:
   Robert Watson, Ph.D.    Les Misérables                                          April 7
19th African American Film Festival: Jazz Legends & Cinematic Icons 
This is the 19th season of the Kravis Center’s African American Film Festival, founded by James Drayton. Each ground-breaking film will be followed by an engaging panel discussion led by a guest host. Tickets for the opening night reception and film are $25 and $15 for each film thereafter. Save $25 when you purchase the 5-show series for $60.
+ Siren of the Tropics                                                                          February 13 at 6:30 p.m.
+ Paris Blues                                                                                        February 14 at 6:30 p.m.  
+ Disney & Pixar’s Soul                                                                       February 15 at 1 p.m.
+ Mo’ Better Blues                                                                               February 15 at 6:30 p.m.
+ Jazz on a Summer’s Day                                                                 February 16 at 1 p.m.
 
How to Purchase Tickets:
Tickets for the newly announced 2024 – 2025 season presentations (excluding individual tickets for certain Kravis on Broadway shows) will go on sale to the public online at kravis.org starting October 5 at Noon. Guests may purchase their tickets online at the Kravis Center’s official website kravis.org; by calling the Kravis Center box office at 561.832.7469, or in person at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach during Box Office hours Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.   
 
Stay Connected for Promotions and Updates:
Visitors to the Kravis Center’s official website at www.kravis.org can view our entire season, as well as become an e-newsletter subscriber. Become a fan at https://www.facebook.com/kraviscenter or follow us on Instagram @kraviscenter.
 
Ways To Save:
Visit the Kravis Center’s official website when purchasing online by visiting kravis.org to be sure you pay face value for your ticket, not expensive brokers’ prices.
 
Group Tickets:
Group discounts are available for many Kravis Center presentations. For more information, call Group Sales at 561.651.4304 or 561.651.4438.
 
Student & Educator Rush Ticket Program:
By presenting a student or educator ID at the Kravis Center Box Office one hour prior to select Kravis Center presentations, students/educators will receive up to 50% off any section ticket (excluding Premium Seating and Kravis On Broadway presentations) from orchestra to rear balcony, based on availability. ​