Past events of the season 2007-2008
Quartet San Francisco Fri, September 21 at 7:30 PM
This fabulous string quartet will offer a wonderful musical journey filled with nuances of tango and other Latin-infused sounds. Quartet San Francisco will also be previewing compositions from their upcoming album "Whirled Chamber Music". This event is the Theatre season opening night. Pre-concert reception starts at 6:30 PM with complimentary hors-d'oeuvres and Champagne for ticket holders.
Tribute to French Humorist Raymond Devos
Fri, September 28 at 7:30 PM
Noche Flamenca with Soledad Barrio
Wed, October 10 & Thur, October 11 at 7:30 PM
The acclaimed Spanish troupe Noche Flamenca will bring their pure, raw, authentic brand of flamenco to the intimate setting of Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz. The company, led by flamenco phenomenon Soledad Barrio, will present a rich combination of baile, cante and guitarra, with all the flair, passion and precision that has captivated their audiences for the past 10 years.
A Tribute to French Actor M. Serrault
Thur, October 18 at 7:30 PM
Film screening of Les Fantômes du Chapelier by Claude Chabrol
Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie
Sat, November 10 & Sun, November 11at 7:30 PM
For their Los Angeles Premiere , this Montreal-based dance company will revisit the work of famous choregrapher James Kudelka in an amazing program - In Paradisum- including "Fifteen Heterosexual Duets", "Soudain, l'hiver dernier".
Duel Fri, November 30 & Sat, December 1 at 7:30 PM
Duel is a remarkable standoff between two virtuosos, a cellist (Laurent Cirade) and a pianist (Paul Staïcu). They confront each other in a hilarious performance moving effortlessly from humor and poetry, to musical gags, playing an incredible program from Bach to the Beatles.
The Nutcracker Fri, December 7 at 7:30 PM
Jim Gamble Puppet Company presents a great puppet show based on the classical musical tale by Peter Tchaikovsky with music recorded by The Berlin Symphony Orchestra. This wonderful puppet performance will charm children of all ages (from 3 and up).
Bearfoot Fri, January 25 at 7:30 PM
Bearfoot is a fast rising, young acoustic band based out of Anchorage, Alaska featuring powerful, emotive vocals, moving arrangements and instrumental exellence backed up by solid rhythm. Their unique sounds range from traditional bluegrass to original jazzy compositions and have captivated audiences across the nation.
Les Lutins du Court-Métrage Fri, February 1 at 7:30 PM
Les Lutins du Court- Métrage celebrates its 10th anniversary with the best French shorts of 2007. A selection of award-winning short movies featuring newcomers and big names of the French cinema industry. In French with English subtitles. Presented in collaboration with the Alliance Française de Los Angeles.
Quartango Sun, February 10 at 7:30 PM
Quebec's Quartango takes tango in new directions, with impeccable arrangements, subtle and unexpected allusions to classical music, and a liberal dose of humour, all woven together by the elegant interplay of ensemble playing at its best. Quartango will be accompanied by tango dancers Roxana & Fabian Belmonte.
The Shoemaker & The Elves Fri, February 29 at 7:30 PM
This puppet show is based on a folktale/fairytale recounted by the Grimm brothers. It sparkles with wit and humor as two endearing elves come to the rescue of shoemaker, Mel Footmeyer and his wife Tootsie. Performed by Tears of Joy Theatre. Suitable for children 4 and up.
Le Vent du Nord Sat, March 29 at 7:30 PM
Le Vent du Nord has crowds dancing to the sound of fiddle and hurdy-gurdy, using an original repertoire. Their music is both fresh and bound to tradition. They sing originals and songs taken from the traditional repertoire, in their native French, to the delight of their audience- for whom it is more often than not a foreign language.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Thu, April 24 at 7:30 PM
Le Lycée Français Junior Drama Club presents a play inspired by the famous tale, directed by Mr. Ray.
Le Grand Feu d'Artifice et Autres Sketches
Thu, May 8 & Fri, May 9 at 7:30 PM
Le Lycée Français Student French Drama Club presents a series of skits from German comic writer Karl Valentin, directed by Mr. Leloup. In French.
Musical Afternoon Sun, May 18 at 4:00 PM
Music and dance performances by Le Lycée's rock bands, choir, dancers... and more.
The Big Bad Musical Thu, May 22 at 7:30 PM
Le Lycée Français Elementary Drama Club presents a funny musical, directed by Mr. Ray
Les Autres Fri, June 6 & Sat, June 7 at 7:30 PM
Le Lycée Français French Drama Club presents a series of scathing skits from French writer Jean-Claude Grumberg, directed by Mr. Leloup.
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