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Rapallo Theatre

Programming & Performances

Top regional, national and international touring artists
Genres Live Theatre World Music Jazz Variety/Family Blues/R&B Big Band Musicals Children’s Dance Comedy	Example Performance Arlo Guthrie $39 Sha Na Na $45 Pat Cooper $49 Capitol Steps $45 Linda Eder $64 Andreas Klein $19 Ailey II $45 Chicago Brass $24 Tom Rush $25 George Winston $35 Jack Jones $45 Natalie MacMaster $35 Kris Kristofferson $45 Pendragons $35 Crystal Gayle $39 Edgar Winter $35 Dave Mason $30 Aquila Theater’s Romeo & Juliet $35 Martha Reeves & the Vandellas $49 Hungarian State Folk Ensemble $45 The Nelson Riddle Orchestra $25 “Say Goodnight, Gracie” $30	The Lettermen $45 Pure Prairie League $30 Moscow Boys Choir $40 Lovin’ Spoonful $30 “Camelot” $39 Anoushka Shankar $44 Lee Greenwood $39 Kathleen Madigan $44 Vienna Choir Boys $35 Oak Ridge Boys $39 Glenn Miller Orchestra $30 Three Irish Tenors $39 James Naughton $34 Sonny Turner & The Platters $35 New Orleans Jazz Orchestra $49 Melissa Manchester $45 A Tribute to Benny Goodman $35 Chamber Orchestra of the Kremlin $29 Gran Folklorico de Mexico $29 Torme’ sings Torme’ $54 Scottish Christmas w/Bonnie Rideout $35 “Wonderful Town” $39
International and national film and classics
Genres Foreign Film Festivals Salute to Academy Award Winning Films Culture, topics, and eras series The Best of Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca Holiday Films	The Rapallo Theatre will show films to serve as the community's favorite "art house" theatre. The sound, room acoustics and image quality will meet the highest standards. This technology will allow us to feature both contemporary and historical works with both international and national film including timeless classic presented at annual festivals, a series or “one night only” events such as: The Met Goes to the Movies “Live in HD” - the excitement and grandeur of the Metropolitan, right here where we live. Global Lens 2007 Film Festival: - Since 2002 engaging audiences in a dialogue about our shared experiences as human beings in a rapidly changing world.	Arthouse Cinema Series - the best in independent, documentary, and foreign film . First Sundays Comedy Films Shakespeare Film Series Films & Faith Retro Film Series Hollywood Classic Films Series French Cinémathèque Documentary Film Series Jewish Film Festival Family Film Series Best of renowned festivals such as Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca and others Tuesdays@7 - Films and shorts which rarely get their theatrical due.
Leading Speakers
Genres Literature Politics Family Spirituality Health and Healing	Example Lectures Supreme Court’s 102nd Justice Sandra Day O’Conner Emmy Award-winning filmmaking team of Jim & Jamie Dutcher Scholar & performer Dr. Elliot Engel Former Sun-Sentinel columnist & author John Grogan Former Pakastani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto	Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Newt Gingrich Senator U.S. John McCain Celebrated New York Times columnist David Brooks
Diverse and dynamic school-time performances
Genres Dance Music Theater Foreign Languages Social Studies	Example Performances The Rapallo Theatre will offer diverse and dynamic school-time performances tied to state teaching standards and will work with organizations like TheatreworksUSA, America's largest and most prolific professional not-for-profit theatre for young and family audiences (each year touring approximately 16 shows.) Their 2006-2007 repertoire included the following the titles: Henry & Mudge Max and Ruby Romeo & Juliet Seussical Anne of Green Gables The Mystery of King Tut	A Christmas Carol Cam Jansen Charlotte’s Web Dr. Dolittle Freedom Train Junie B. Jones The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Stories Great Expectations Ramona Quimby The Color of Justice
In-Depth Learning Opportunities for All Ages
Artist Residencies Workshops Master Classes	Our Guest Artist, Lecture and Film Series will also provide local students and adults access to the following: • Artists work with students with educators observing • Teach-back sessions (educators work with students while artists observe) • Students observe performing ensembles in rehearsal	• Student ensembles perform in festival setting • In-depth panel discussions, interviews, film screenings and book signings • Pre-show briefings by the artist • Curtain talks in moderated Q&A after the artists step offstage.
Artistic Synergy Opportunities
The Rapallo Theatre will provide opportunities for a multitude of local partnerships.	An excellent model of this synergy in the 500-seat Diana Worham Theatre (Asheville, NC), presenting nationally touring artists as well as working with professional and avocational regional arts groups.
Outdoor Stage and Street Festival Programming
The Art District outdoor stage and themed festivals will provide endless opportunities for collaboration. Two excellent models of this are the Entertainment Pavilion in Delray Beach, FL and the Palace Theatre in Grapevine, Texas offering these events:	Kid’s Day at the Tree - A day of activities, food and entertainment for the entire family. Delray Beach Garlic Fest A three-day Garlic extravaganza focusing on gourmet food, national act entertainment, family fun, cooking and eating GARLIC! Asian Food Fair & Cultural Show - A unique festival offering continuous live Asian music and dance, arts & crafts, costumes, merchant area and food. Circle on the Square Food and Wine Tasting Soiree - Samplings of culinary delights, an extensive wine and beer tasting and fabulous Blues entertainment.	Cinco de Mayo Fiesta – A family event offering live music, food, vendors and traditional dancing. Chocolate Festival – A day of Chocolate and Art featuring chocolates, cooking demonstrations, live jazz and art exhibits. Christmas On Main Street - Downtown Grapevine converts to a winter wonderland for the holiday season featuring bands playing holiday music and screenings of holiday film classics.