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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Alvin Waddles. Photo by Dan Rest.

Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah

Dates: January 16 and 17, 2010
Times: Saturday at 7:30 p.m, Sunday at 3 p.m.
Price: $30, $40, $50, $65

"Presented to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Too Hot to Handel expressed a message of peace and exultation that was entirely appropriate for the occasion." - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

Our "hottest" annual tradition returns for the fifth year! The Auditorium celebrates Dr. King's birthday with a joyful, exuberant, all-American version of Handel's beloved oratorio. Join our soloists, orchestra, jazz combo and Too Hot Choir for the jazziest, swingingest Messiah you'll ever hear!

Critically acclaimed tenor Rodrick Dixon and soprano Alfreda Burke will return for the fifth year. Joining them is alto Karen Marie Richardson, who electrified audiences with her portrayal of Lulu in this summer's The Mistress Cycle.

If you've experienced Too Hot, you know the power and energy of this production; if you've never been, this is the year to find out why audiences are coming back again and again.

Click here for video.

Tickets:
Phone: 800.982.ARTS
Online: Ticketmaster
Groups (10+): 312.431.2357
In Person: Box office, 50 E. Congress Parkway

Save 20% when you purchase a 6-seat box - use promo code TOOHOT. (Must purchase entire 6-seat box. Upper boxes only. May not be combined with any other discount or offer. Subject to availability.)

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	CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS Alvin Waddles. Photo by Dan Rest. Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah Dates: January 16 and 17, 2010 Times: Saturday at 7:30 p.m, Sunday at 3 p.m. Price: $30, $40, $50, $65 "Presented to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Too Hot to Handel expressed a message of peace and exultation that was entirely appropriate for the occasion." - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Our "hottest" annual tradition returns for the fifth year! The Auditorium celebrates Dr. King's birthday with a joyful, exuberant, all-American version of Handel's beloved oratorio. Join our soloists, orchestra, jazz combo and Too Hot Choir for the jazziest, swingingest Messiah you'll ever hear! Critically acclaimed tenor Rodrick Dixon and soprano Alfreda Burke will return for the fifth year. Joining them is alto Karen Marie Richardson, who electrified audiences with her portrayal of Lulu in this summer's The Mistress Cycle. If you've experienced Too Hot, you know the power and energy of this production; if you've never been, this is the year to find out why audiences are coming back again and again. Click here for video. Tickets: Phone: 800.982.ARTS Online: Ticketmaster Groups (10+): 312.431.2357 In Person: Box office, 50 E. Congress Parkway Save 20% when you purchase a 6-seat box - use promo code TOOHOT. (Must purchase entire 6-seat box. Upper boxes only. May not be combined with any other discount or offer. Subject to availability.) \| More back