Seinfeld on Kravis Sept-Oct Event Schedule

Jerry Seinfeld (Kravis)

PRESS RELEASE_(West Palm Beach, FL – August 16, 2018) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is opening its 27th season over the next two months with five dynamic, diverse and audience-pleasing presentations.

SEPTEMBER

September 20 at 8 pm  (Thursday)
Brian Regan

Last year’s Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers, is the first in a two-special deal with the streaming giant, putting the funnyman in the ranks of Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. A Carnegie Hall veteran hailed as “the funniest stand-up alive” by Vanity Fair, Regan riffs on board games, underwear and other relatable family topics.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Note: Tickets on sale since May 19

September 29 at 10 am (Saturday)
Lightwire Theater
The Ugly Duckling
(Family Fare)
Through dazzling neon, dynamic storytelling and delightful music, Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of transformation takes shape in a bold new way for ages 5 to 8. Dancers clad in puppet-like costumes lined with electroluminescent wires light up the stage and spark the imagination as children learn about accepting others.
Helen K. Persson Hall
Tickets $12 • General Admission
Sponsored by The Stiller Family Foundation
Note: Tickets go on sale August 31.

OCTOBER

October 18 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
Dina Elwedidi
On Tour As Part Of Center Stage
(PEAK)

With her powerful, nuanced voice and authentic style, Egyptian singer and composer Dina Elwedidi channels the heritage and contemporary identity of Cairo. A sophisticated innovator with a charismatic stage presence, Elwedidi’s rich repertoire ranges from jazz to folk to underground rock and has established her as a global cultural force.

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Sankofa Danzafro -- The City of Others (Kravis)

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Guests will receive a ticket voucher for one complimentary beverage. (Underage guests will be offered a non-alcoholic selection.)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $32
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the 
MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis.
Note: This presentation is part of Center Stage, a public diplomacy initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts in cooperation with the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, with support from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, and the Trust for Mutual Understanding.
Note: Tickets go on sale tomorrow, August 17.

October 26 at 7 pm & 9:30 pm (Friday)
Jerry Seinfeld
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. His latest projects include the Emmy nominated web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and his Netflix special Jerry Before Seinfeld. Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $76
Note: Tickets go on sale September 7
Sponsored by
Ann-Britt Angle and Christian Angle
Michael and Colleen Bracci

October 27-28 (Saturday and Sunday)
+ Saturday at 1:30 & 7:30 pm
+ Sunday at 7:30 pm

Sankofa Danzafro
The City of Others
(PEAK)
Sankofa Danzafro hails from Colombia, the country with the second largest Afrodescent population found in Latin America. The company’s The City of Others is a work showcasing powerful Afro-Colombian and Afro-contemporary dance and hip-hop with live drumming and singing. This charismatic dance troupe examines diversity and the social issues affecting minority communities. Guests will receive a ticket voucher for one complimentary beverage. (Underage guests will be offered a non-alcoholic selection.)
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
Tickets $32
This PEAK performance is made possible by a grant from the 
MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis.
Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free post-performance talk by Steven Caras on October 27 following the 7:30 pm performance. Beyond the Stage is sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker.
Note: Tickets go on sale tomorrow,  August 17.


How to Get Tickets:
Tickets are available for purchase online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org; in person at the Box Office, located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471. For Group Sales please call 561.651.4438 or 561.651.4304.