Riveting Performances at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts
at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus, April-May
- 651 ARTS presents Five First Ladies of Dance, May 30-31 -

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Dynamic entertainment will take place at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus in April and May.

The Kumble Theater is located at the corner of Dekalb and Flatbush avenues in downtown Brooklyn. For more information, call (718) 488-1624 or visit www.kumbletheater.org.

Wednesday-Saturday, April 1-4, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, April 4-5, 3 p.m.
“George Dandlin or the Deceived Husband” by Moliere
This 1668 comedy by the famous French playwright showcases the follies of a man who marries a woman of higher rank than his. Tickets: $15, $13, students with ID

Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m.
Kong and Other Works by Pamela Sneed
New York-based poet, performer, writer and actress, Pamela Sneed will read excerpts from her latest book. Free Admission.

Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Cynthia King Dance Studio presents “FRESH! (not frozen)”
This delightful cast performs in a fast paced production featuring Ballerinas, B-Boys, Trappers, a Maypole, and purely abstract surprises! Tickets: $21.50

Monday, May 11, 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
“Make a Little Room for Me”
A bossy bathtub, a breathtaking bicycle race and an elegant paper lady are only some of the characters and fantasies in these short musical plays, with live music and drawings by the OBIE award-winning Paper Bag Players. Tickets: contact Paper Bag Players at (212) 663-0390.

Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m.
BGB’s Grind High…come get lettered
Come experience what you wish your high school was like, with live music by Mackie Riverside and the Street Pushers. For grown ups only. Tickets: $25

Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 31, 3 p.m.
651 Arts Presents “Black Dance – FLY: Five First Ladies of Dance”
For its 20th anniversary season, 651 Arts presents a program featuring contemporary dancer/choreographers Germaine Acogny, Carmen de Lavallade, Dianne McIntyre, Bebe Miller and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar. Tickets: $30; $25 for students and seniors

Media Contact: (718) 488-1015

Posted: April 1, 2009