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Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River - February 23, 2023

Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River - February 23, 2023

Founder and Artistic Director Alonzo King
Composer: Jason Moran
Vocalist: Lisa Fisher

“astonishing originality”—The New York Times

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Alonzo King LINES Ballet! Gorgeous and impeccable technique, stunning dancers, and powerful visual works are what make Alonzo King LINES Ballet particularly special. Featuring rich themes built with a special commitment to cultural collaboration, Alonzo King creates works that enthrall audiences and draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. Beautiful and glorious on stage, this is a must-see performance.

Featuring Deep River, a soulful new work melding dance with Black spirituals, featuring music arranged by jazz luminary Jason Moran with vocals by Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

“Alonzo King is one of the few bona fide visionaries in the ballet world today.”—The San Francisco Chronicle

Wharton Center For Performing Arts
From $30; $19 Student & Youth
07:30 PM - 11:59 PM on Thu, 23 Feb 2023
Wharton Center For Performing Arts
750 E. Shaw Ln
East Lansing, Michigan 48824
1-800-WHARTON
wharton@msu.edu