UCLA Performing Arts Legendary jazz pianist Keith
Jarrett (center) will perform with renowned bassist
Gary Peacock (right) and drummer Jack
DeJohnette.
“The Caucasian Chalk Circle” at
MacGowan
The School of Theater, Film, and Television presents a free
performance of Bertolt Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk
Circle” at the Little Theater, Macgowan Hall. The play will
run Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 16-19 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov.
19 at 2 p.m.
Written while Brecht was living in exile in the United States
during World War II, “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”
remains both one of his most frequently performed and one of his
most difficult plays. Brecht based the play on an ancient Chinese
fable that paralleled the biblical story of King Solomon’s
judgement. In the Solomon story, two women each claim to be the
true mother of the same child.
Brecht turned the tale into a parable championing the notion
that resources should go to those best able to make use of
them.
This retelling brings rap, hip-hop, rollerblades, razors and
bicycles to the classic drama.
Directed by Michael Arabian, the play stars second-year MFA
students. The music is arranged by Miro and Ruthless D.
For tickets and information, call (310) 825-5761.
Campus Events at Westwood Plaza
SFX Theatrical Group performs the musical Gumboots at Westwood
Plaza on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 12 noon. The show begins in the
gold mines of Africa, where a group of men created an art form out
of adversity, a language out of rhythm and a celebration out
of dance. The musical originated in London’s West End, and
has become an international sensation.
Gumboots is followed by a performance by the band Tsar on
Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 12 noon. Playing at Westwood Plaza, the band
includes Daniel Kern, Steve Coulter, Jeff Soloman, and Jeff Whalen.
Major names in the new rock movement, Tsar is a Hollywood-based
group that combines glam-rock riffs, hooks and flashy
presentation.
Eighties superstar Tiffany sings at Westwood Plaza on Thursday,
Nov. 16 at 12 noon. The California-based pop singer is known for
her numerous hits including No. 1 singles “I Think
We’re Alone Now” and
“Could’ve Been.” These two songs appeared on
Tiffany’s 1987 debut album, recorded while she was still
only 15-years-old.
For more information, contact the Campus Events Office at (310)
825-1958. For more information on Tiffany, visit the official
Tiffany site at www.tiffanymusic.com.
Shakti Founders at Royce Hall
Twenty-five years ago, jazz and Indian music came together in an
innovative new collaboration between Eastern and Western musicians.
Featuring jazz guitar pioneer John McLaughlin, Karnatka violinist
L. Shankar and percussionists Zakir Hussain and T.H. Viku
Vinayakram, Shakti created an organic fusion that managed to sound
both tranquil and fiery.
In this highly anticipated event, two of Shakti’s founding
members unite to further explore a music that has since become part
of a world movement.
For more information, contact the Central Ticket Office at (310)
825-2101.
Jarrett, Peacock and DeJohnette at Royce
Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, and Jack DeJohnette will perform at
Royce Hall, on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.
Blending the skills of a jazz pianist with those of master
improviser, award-winning classical musician Jarrett has redefined
modern piano music. Recognized as one of the most creative and
innovative artists working on the international scene, Jarrett has
received numerous honors, including five Grammy nominations and
critics’ and readers’ polls in The New York Times and
Time magazine.
In this performance, Jarrett performs with longtime
collaborators, famed bassist Peacock and drummer DeJohnette.
For ticketing information, contact the Central Ticket Office at
(310) 825-2101.