By Lina Broydo
King James Lands in the Mountain View Theatre
October 9 through November 3, 2024
Career of Basketball superstar LeBron James brings together two friends in Rajiv Joseph’s play. From the center of a basketball court to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts the TheatreWorks tips off its 54th season by staging “King James” the Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s production. In this brilliant buddy comedy, superfans Matt (Jordan Lane Shappell) and Shawn (Kenny Scott) forge a friendship through their shared love of the Cleveland Cavaliers and its super star player LeBron James…( and now you know why the play is called “King James.”)
Spanning 12 years from James’ 2004 rookie season to 2016 NBA championship, tensions mount both on and off the court for the duo in this honest exploration of love, grace, and the power of a good game to bring people together.
I wonder if Steph Curry and Draymond Green will attend the play? TheatreWorks Artistic Director Giovanna Sardelli directs the TheatreWorks production, continuing a long collaboration with Joseph at TheatreWorks. If you are a basketball fan – this play is definitely for you! See you there!
Information
877-662-8978; theatreworks.org
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. 500 Castro Street, Mountain View
Photos courtesy of TheatreWorks. Pictured is La Bron James during the Washington Wizards v/s Cleveland Cavaliers game on November 18, 2009 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
New Ballet’s Halloween Dance Party Fundraiser in San Jose
October 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Don’t miss San José’s best Halloween Party and your chance to support New Ballet! Your donation will secure you an invite to the season’s most Spooktacular Party. Dance the night away on the top of the Hammer Theatre Center at this family-friendly night out for adults, teens, and kids of all ages.
Enjoy treats for kids and adults, a season preview of the Nutcracker from New Ballet’s professional company, a silent auction, DJ dancing, a costume contest and more! Costumes encouraged!
New Ballet was founded in 2016 by local dancer, choreographer and ballet teacher Dalia Rawson. New Ballet is the institution that San Jose and Silicon Valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet.
They provide exceptional ballet productions and a positive learning environment in which young dancers can grow and thrive.
At the New Ballet they believe ballet is for everyone.
Information
info@newballet.com
Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio in San Jose
Photos courtesy of New Ballet
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
October 26 – November 10, 2024
One of the best film festivals in the Bay Area will debut with the Opening Night screening of “The Performance” on Saturday, October 26th with a private reception to follow.
Jeremy Piven stars as an American tap dancer who is unwittingly recruited to perform for Hitler himself. Based on a short story by Arthur Miller.
The festival culminates with the November 10th closing night screening of “Call Me Dancer” with a private reception prior to the screening. An extensive line up of the best National and International movies was carefully selected by Tzvia Shelef, the festival’s Executive Director and her superb team who manage to present the most fascinating movies for the movie aficionados as I am to enjoy. The screenings take place in a number of locations throughout Silicon Valley.
See you at the movies!
Information
www.svjff.org
Photo courtesy of the Jewish Film Festival
Celebrate 30 Years of the Steinway Society – The Bay Area
Steinway Society – The Bay Area is a non-profit organization whose mission is to present outstanding classical pianists and promote music education in the Bay Area and beyond.
The 30th Season promises to be a wonderful celebration of great music played by some of the world’s finest concert pianists.
Experience the joy of live performances, played in intimate settings of numerous concert halls.
Can’t come in person?
You can enjoy concerts in the comfort of your home via streamed options. After all, we live in the heart of Silicon Valley, technology’s gateway to the world.
The following pianists are scheduled to perform in honor of this very special 30th anniversary: Anna Fedorova (Oct. 5th); Vyacheslav Gryaznov (Nov.16th); Alexander Malofeev (January 26); Zlata Chochieva (March 29); Florian Noack (April 26); Alexander Kobrin (May 31).
Information
408-300-5635; steinwaysociety.com
Check the dates and the locations of the performances.
Photos courtesy of Steinway Society
