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THE O'JAYS
Living Legends and American Treasures
Saturday, January 14, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $65, $60, $55
By any measurement, The O'Jays are must be considered one of the most important soul music groups of the past 30 years. Their string of hits including "Backstabbers," "Love Train," "Use Ta Be My Girl," "For the Love of Money," and "I Love Music" took their Philly sound to an international audience earning them 10 gold albums with 9 going platinum, 10 number one hits and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Thanks to the fans the LOVE TRAIN is still going strong!
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RAPHY LEVITT Y LA SELECTA and SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA
Solid Gold Salsa from Puerto Rico to El Barrio
Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $55, $50, $45
Raphy Leavitt and his orchestra La Selecta featuring Sammy Marrero, considered as Puerto Rico's national orchestra, has had a string of hits that began in the early 1970s, including "Jíbaro soy," has become a Puerto Rican anthem, as well as "Café colao," "Payaso," "El buen pastor," "La cuna blanca" and "Somos el son."
The Grammy Award winning
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, under the musical direction of Oscar Hernandez, is definitely one of the most revered Salsa bands in New York City today. With their all-star lineup, this concert will be remembered and talked about by the most critical salseros.
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UNFORGETTABLE DOO WOP
With The Drifters featuring Charlie Thomas, The Herb Reed Platters, The Coasters, The Chiffons and Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners.
Richard Nader's Doo Wop Show Returns to the Lehman's stage for another Night of Oldies and Fun!
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $50, $45, $35
Doo Wop's leading singers and musical groups will offer a finger-snappin', foot-tappin', sing-along evening of classic hits with The Drifters featuring Charlie Thomas "Save the Last Dance for Me;" The Herb Reed Platters "My Prayer;" The Coasters "Charlie Brown;" The Chiffons "One Fine Day" and Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners "Since I Don't Have You."
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BLAST!
The 2001 Tony Award Winner for "Best Special Theatrical Event"
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Tickets: $40, $35, $25 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
BLAST!, winner of the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and the 2001 Emmy Award for "Best Choreography," is comprised of 35 brass, percussion and visual performers brought together in a unique explosion of music and theatre. According to Bruce McCabe of the Boston Globe: "Blast! is an exuberant 15-number show that doesn't falter while bridging the categories of classical, blues, jazz, rock n roll, and techno-pop music. Blast! stands, blows, pounds, marches, and whirls with panache. It sent a full house into repeated bursts of cheering and applause."
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BOBBY McFERRIN
Most Recognizable Singer of Our Generation
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $45, $40, $25 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
Bobby McFerrin live is perhaps the most engaging sight and sound in music today. His famous song "Don't worry Be Happy" made him one of the most recognizable singers of our generation.
His extraordinarily flexible voice matched by warmth and humanity never fails to draw the audience into a world of sound that is completely original. A vocal explorer who has come out of a jazz tradition to create music that celebrates the power and the seemingly infinite resources of the human voice. He is a genius of improvisation, a genre-bending vocal magician and conductor.
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VALENTINE'S DAY COMEDY FEVER
Featuring Mark Viera, Imagine, Ruperto Vanderpool, Edgar Rivera, Cipha Sounds and more surprise guest artists and comedians!
Also Featuring DJ LUCHO with special appearance by Freestyle Legend LISA LISA
A Latino-Flavored Comedy Evening
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $45, $40, $25
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SCHAIKOWSKI ST. PETERSBURG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Direct from St. Petersburg Russia!
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 3:00 pm
Tickets: $40, $35, $25 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
"The Orchestra was sensational!" - Le Monde, Paris
The Tschaikowski St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra was founded in the years following World War II. Since then, the Orchestra has worked in different musical genres and received broad acknowledgement and popularity throughout Russia. For the past ten years it has broadened its repertoire to include regular commissioning and the performance of new compositions, a testament to the high standard of this Orchestra. This company of 90 performs regularly all over the world and has had successful tours in Europe, China, Japan and now, The Bronx.
Roman Leontiev, Music Director and Chief Conductor
Alexandre Pirojenko, Piano Soloist
Program
Richard WAGNER - The Flying Dutchman Overture
Fryderyk CHOPIN - Concerto No. 2
Serge PROKOFIEV - Symphony No. 5
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THE ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO THE BLUES BROTHERS
A Night of Music, the Moves and Comedy!
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $40, $35, $25
They're back - the legendary
Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers™. The original members from the West End run, the (all new!!!) 'Original' show brings you all those amazing favorite moments and songs from TV and the movies with a few new twists, a few new moves and a clean, freshly laundered suit. The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices to knock you out of your seat. No one does it like these brothers and they're back to show you just why they are the best.
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About Lehman Center
Tickets can be purchased through 24 hour online access at www.LehmanCenter.org or by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 (Mon. through Fri. 10am-5pm; and beginning at 12 noon on the day of the concert).
Lehman Center is accessible by #4 or D trains to Bedford Park Blvd. stations, and is right off several major highways, including the Henry Hudson Parkway, the Saw Mill River Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway.
FREE On-Site Parking Available
Lehman Center receives support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, they New York State Council on the Arts, and through corporations, foundations and private donations. |
Past Events
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CIRQUE LE MASQUE
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Movement, Gravity-Defying Feats,
Extraordinary Aerialists and Much More!
This European-style circus, complete with lavish costumes and props, music and special effects, has performed to sold-out audiences worldwide. Drenched in colorful light and oblivious to the forces of gravity, Cirque Le Masque has stunned and entranced audiences of all ages with some of the finest acrobats, aerial artists and gymnasts performing incredible feats that combine strength, agility, beauty and impeccable timing.
Tickets: $35, $30, $25
Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
- JOHNNY MATHIS
Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 8:00 pm
One of America’s
Most Beloved Singers
Johnny Mathis celebrates Lehman Center’s 30th Anniversary Season with a return performance accompanied by a full orchestra. Come bask in Mathis’s velvety, honey-soaked vocals as he sings his classic hits “Chances Are,” “It's Not for Me to Say,” “Wonderful! Wonderful!,” “The Twelfth of Never,” “Misty” and “A Certain Smile,” as well as a mix of jazz and classic standards and the best songs from Broadway musicals. Mathis won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2003, has received 3 Grammy nominations, and has twice been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Tickets: $85, $75, $65, $55
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EVERYBODY'S Caribbean
Magazine presents
Oliver Samuels in
Midnight at Puss Creek
Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Starring Glen "Titus" Campbell, Camille Davis, Trisha Duncan, Courtney Wilson and Sharee McDonald Russell"Midnight at Puss Creek" is a suspenseful, refreshing, comedy-drama with lots of laughs for the entire family direct from Kingston, Jamaica. It gives the audience the opportunity to solve the crime.
Tickets: $48, $43, $39
- EL GRAN COMBO
Also Featuring DAVID CEDEÑO & HIS ORCHESTRA
Friday,
June 10, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Back by Overwhelming Demand!
El Gran Combo is undoubtedly one of the most popular salsa bands in the entire world. For over 40 years, generations of music lovers have danced to their hits. They return to Lehman Center with their distinct power and history with a program from their multiple gold albums that includes hits like “Timbalero,” “Menu,” “Teléfono,” “Me liberé” and “Nadie como ella.”
Tickets: $55, $50, $45, $40
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EL GRAN COMBO
Also Featuring NAYIBE "LA GITANA"
Saturday,
June 11, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Back by Overwhelming Demand!
El Gran Combo is undoubtedly one of the most popular salsa bands in the entire world. For over 40 years, generations of music lovers have danced to their hits. They return to Lehman Center with their distinct power and history with a program from their multiple gold albums that includes hits like “Timbalero,” “Menu,” “Teléfono,” “Me liberé” and “Nadie como ella.”
Tickets: $60, $55, $50, $45
- KING MICHAEL
Tribute to the
King of Pop
Saturday,
June 25, 2011 at 8:00 pm
A Spectacular, Multi-Media, Live Performance Honoring the
Greatest Entertainer of All Time on
this Very Special Second Anniversary!
Exclusive NYC Engagement
The audience is raving about King Michael:
“I loved the show and I really hope you guys bring it back because I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing it again and again!”
“The show was outstanding! Please bring it back!”
“Amazing show! Congratulations Lehman Center!”
Tickets: $45, $35, $25, $20
Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
- JOSÉ ALBERTO
"EL CANARIO"
25th ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, July 9, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Featuring Special Guest from Puerto Rico ANDY MONTAÑÉZ. Also Performing Master Isidro Infante, Alfredo De La Fe,
and Luisito Quintero
Don't miss this electric evening
that's bound to make history!
Produced by West Side Beat Productions in Association with Latin Media Marketing
Tickets: $60, $55, $50, $45
- MARY MARY
The Multi Award-Winning Gospel Duo
Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 7:00 pm
Tickets: $45, $40, $25
Ever since Mary Mary (comprised of siblings Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell) broke through in 2000 with the pioneering crossover hit "Shackles (Praise You)," the chart-topping sister act has never wavered from defying convention to fulfill its mission: sending uplifting messages through music and words that are relatable to everyone. The talented sisters, who have earned three Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, an NAACP Image Award and a BET Award, will bring an unforgettable and uplifting evening to
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KINGS OF SALSA
Cuban Dancers That Will Put Everyone on Their Feet
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Tickets: $40, $35, $25 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
Roclan Gonzalez Chavez, considered one of the best young choreographers in Cuba, brings this stunning new show that features the finest of Havana's cool street Salsa and Hip-Hop scene seamlessly mixed with traditional Afro-Caribbean moves, world class contemporary dance and the Cuban classics (Mambo, Rumba, and Cha Cha Cha). This amazing program is backed by the spectacular 9-piece band Cuba Ashire that unleashes its Latin rhythms and exciting brass arrangements while showcasing a slice of modern Cuba in this not-to-be-missed event.
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PAQUITO D'RIVERA and the
MAMBO LEGENDS ORCHESTRA
Latin Jazz Masters
Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $50, $45, $35
Paquito D'Rivera is a true master of Bebop, Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz. The winner of nine Grammy Awards, he is the only artist to have won such a distinguished achievement in both Classical and Latin Jazz categories.
The Mambo Legends Orchestra is comprised of former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra. Led by famed bongocero Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez and musically directed by conguero and arranger José Madera, the band is dedicated to keeping the '50s and '60s Palladium-era sound alive as it explores new musical
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NATIONAL ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Direct from Beijing
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Tickets: $45, $40, $25 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
This ensemble of 35 artists thrills audiences everywhere with a mesmerizing and mystifying combination of martial arts, acrobatics, and illusion. The program includes cycling stunts, plate-spinning, foot-juggling, aerial maneuvers, balancing acts, and much more, set to traditional Chinese music. From handstands to headstands, from kicks to flips, and award-winning acts such as Slack Wire, Diabolo, and Pagoda of Bowls, this is a show the whole family will enjoy!
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COMPAÑÍA FLAMENCA JOSÉ PORCEL
The Beauty and Passion of Gypsy Flamenco Music and Dance!
Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Tickets: $40, $35, $25 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
Compañía Flamenca José Porcel brings together an array of elite dancers, spectacular live musicians, and authentic vocalists to deliver their newest show Gypsy Fire. The company's lavish costumes, evocative dance moves, and spectacular soloists will leave you breathless.
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YAMATO
The Drummers of Japan
Infectious and Extreme High Energy
Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 6:00 pm
Tickets: $40, $35, $25 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
Yamato was founded in 1993 by artistic director Masa Ogawa and has since toured throughout the world, delighting audiences with its powerful and pulsating performances. This celebration of an old Japanese music tradition is a "never-to-be-forgotten experience!"
This tour of Yamato Drummers of Japan is made possible by a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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SALSA PALOOZA
Featuring Tito Nieves, La India and Domingo Quiñones
A Gathering of Salsa Giants
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $60, $55, $45
Salsa Palooza is back with three of the most successful and popular Salsa artists who will perform hit after hit of their amazing careers.
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A BRONX MESSIAH (HANDEL)
Featuring the Bronx Opera Chorus and The Orchestra of the Bronx
A Bronx Tradition...Celebrating its Seventh Anniversary!
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 3:00 pm
Tickets: $25, $15, $10 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
MICHAEL SPIERMAN, Conductor
EMILY NEWTON, Soprano
DAWN PIERCE, Mezzo Soprano
JAKE ARMSTRONG, Tenor
JORGE OCASIO, Bass
Celebrate the Holidays with a staple of the seasonal repertoire unparalleled in its popularity! This unique production of The Messiah, under the direction of Michael Spierman, features The Bronx Opera Chorus, The Orchestra of the Bronx and a diverse group of community members from the borough reading the text aloud. "Handel is the greatest composer that ever lived. I would uncover my head and kneel down at his tomb." - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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PARRANDA NAVIDEÑA
Featuring Odilio Gonzalez "El Jibarito de Lares," José Miguel Class "El Gallito de Manatí" and Yomo Toro.
Celebrating the Holiday Season, Jíbaro Style!
Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: $45, $35, $25 | Children 12 and under, $10 any seat
This must-see concert features the unique jíbaro music from the mountains of Puerto Rico and offers the historical reunion of three celebrated masters of the genre,
Yomo Toro, José Miguel Class "El Gallito de Manatí" and Odilio Gonzalez "El Jibarito de Lares." Joining them will also be
Estampas de Borinquen, Estercita Figueroa, William Guzmán, and many more!
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