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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

This Week at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton

 

 

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Tuesday, October 12
David Sedaris

Humor writer David Sedaris’ new book, The Best of Me, is a "must read", according to The New York Times: "It will be a new experience, knowing that enough time has passed to find humor in the hardest parts of life. More than ever — we’re allowed to laugh."

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Friday, October 15
Nella

Winner of the 2019 Latin GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist, Nella merges her folklore roots of Venezuela, modern production, and Andalusian inspirations to resound every corner of the globe.

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members of Tusk: 2 women and 3 men3

 

members of Tusk: 2 women and 3 men3

Friday, October 15
Jan Lisiecki

Pianist Jan Lisiecki’s interpretations and techniques speak to a maturity beyond his age. At 26, he performs over a hundred yearly concerts worldwide, working with renowned conductors. He returns to McCarter in an all-Chopin program of Etudes and Nocturnes.

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Saturday, October 16
Terence Blanchard

Two-time Oscar® nominee, and five-time GRAMMY®-winning trumpeter & composer Terence Blanchard celebrates both the brilliance of Wayne Shorter’s legacy and the inspiration he has given Blanchard, influencing his ever-expanding amalgam of music and storytelling.

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"'Awe-Inspiring!' Béla Fleck LIVE! at Princeton's McCarter Theatre"

"The musicianship tonight was just effortless -- the way the performers could relax into playing that fast was impressive," Chad concludes by stating, "Overall, the power of music that these artists brought to the stage tonight was just awe-inspiring!"

New Jersey Stage

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"SUGAR SKULL! Watch Party with McCarter Theatre"

The Arts Council teams up with McCarter Theatre to celebrate el Dia de los Muertos with an in-person, family-friendly screening of the virtual online theater experience SUGAR SKULL! A Virtual Dia de Muertos Adventure.

Planet Princeton

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"A Note From Bill's Desk"

Bill Lockwood, Director of Special Programming at McCarter, gives a behind-the-scenes look on how and why he brings phenomenal artists, such as Terence Blanchard and Jan Lisiecki, to our McCarter stages.

—Bill Lockwood

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"The class was awesome all the way around, from the schedule to curriculum, to the staff, everything was excellent!" —Student

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