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Located in Downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Zeiterion Theatre is the last old-time theatre in a city that once boasted 17. Today the Zeiterion is owned by the City of New Bedford and hosts many different performing arts groups including dance companies from all over the world.See the schedule below for dates and times.
Zeiterion Theatre Schedule
FEBRUARY
Tuesday February 5, 2008
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $55, $50, & $48
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre - recognized, admired and enjoyed as one of the world's premier dance troupes.
Saturday February 9, 2008
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Valentine's Concert
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $50, $42, & $30
A Musical Tour of the Americas with 20th Century masterpieces by Aaron Copland, Carlos Chavez, Alberto Ginastera, and Stephen Paulus, with Janet Bookspan, narrator.
Sunday February 17, 2008
Trinity Irish Dance
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $42 $38 $34
A lethal powerhouse of speed and sound that has electrified audiences around the world. The company's aerial grace, hard-driving percussive power and lightning-fast agility combine for a breathtaking performance. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Saturday February 23, 2008
Limon Dance Company
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $45 & $40
To see the Jose Limon Company is to enter a completely different world. The Jose Limon Dance Company is the keeper of one of the truly great American artistic legacies of the 20th century.
Friday February 29, 2008
Shangai Acrobats
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $35 & $25
This show is a beautifully-orchestrated presentation of Chinese circus acts dating back to harvest festivals of 2000 years ago and is enhanced by fabulous choreography, amazing lighting, enchanting scenery and powerful music. It’s astounding, awesome and enthralling!
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MARCH
Saturday March 1, 2008
Natalie MacMaster
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $35.00
Wow! Natalie McMaster, the amazing fiddler powerhouse of musical talent and energy will make the Z rafters ring with her Cape Breton-style traditional fiddle tunes and electrifying step dancing. Kick up your heels at Natalie’s energetic take on traditional and contemporary Celtic melodies.
Sunday March 2, 2008
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Tour
Time: 730pm
Tickets: $45, $42 & $38
The longest continually-running jazz festival in the world, the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with a national tour. Maintaining
Monterey’s tradition of bringing together veteran and younger artists, the all-star show features Terence Blanchard (trumpet), James Moody (saxophone), Benny Green (piano), Nnenna Freelon (special guest vocalist), Derrick Hodge (bass) and Kendrick Scott (drums).
Thursday March 6, 2008
Bobby McFerrin and The Voicestra
Time: 730pm
Tickets: $48 $45 $42 $38
Truly in a class by himself, Bobby McFerrin is one of the natural wonders of the music world. Performing with McFerrin is his Voicestra, twelve uniquely gifted singers with experience ranging from jazz to R&B to Indian, classical and opera. It is a true orchestra of the voice and an excitement and experience only McFerrin could create.
Friday March 7, 2008
Nobodies of Comedy
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $20
No over-hyped celebrities, no super-sized tickets prices, just one amazing night of comedy. The Nobodies of Comedy is a night of incredible
comedy starring the funniest comics you've never heard of. They’re not household names (yet), but they’re hip, young and hilarious!
Friday March 14, 2008
Diavolo
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $45, $42, $38
Trained gymnasts, rock climbers, martial artists, stunt performers and actors leap, fly and twirl against a backdrop of outrageous, surrealistic sets. Led by a former Cirque du Soleil choreographer, these guys have no fear. This one-of-a-kind ensemble is known for its celebration of playful humanity. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Saturday March 22, 2008
Joan Baez and Her Band
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $45 & $38
The Zeiterion in honored to welcome legendary musician for a special one night engagement. Joan Baez is an icon, both as a folk musician and as a catalyst for social change. A singer, guitarist, and songwriter with eight gold records and six Grammy nominations, Joan brings to The Z, songs from her newest album Bowery Songs - her first ten years.
Saturday March 29, 2008
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $50, $42, & $30
Bethoven's Coriolanus Overture, Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in G major, and Kabalevsky's Cello Concerto no. 2 in C Major, with Rhonda Ryder, Cello.
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APRIL
Friday April 4, 2008
One Night of Queen
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $40, $35, $28
It's a spectacular night of the Queen experience – the sound and the look, combined with the showmanship, pomp, style and incredible musicianship that was the hallmark of Queen. The show features Gary Mullen backed by his superb four piece band.
Saturday April 12, 2008
One Night of Queen
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $48 & $44
The Music of Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, ignites the stage in the new Broadway musical Ring of Fire. Stories of passion, redemption, humor and salvation set the stage ablaze in this musical celebration
Friday April 18, 2008
Gregg Allman
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $68, $58, $48
A natural artist gifted with a beautifully soulful and distinct voice as well as brilliant keyboard and guitar expertise, Allman is a legendary performer who, more than 30 years down the road, still loves making music as much as ever.
Friday April 25, 2008
The Acting Company Presents Moby Dick Rehearsed
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $36
Those who enjoy intriguing twists will find much in this hybrid of Herman Melville’s story adapted to draw a parallel between King Lear and Captain Ahab. Here, a troupe of actors abandon their rehearsal of a play about one unforgiving, vengeance obsessed man, Lear, to recreate another of the same emotional stripe, Captain Ahab. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
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MAY
Friday May 2, 2008
The Acting Company Presents Moby Dick Rehearsed
Time: 730pm
Tickets: $32.50, $30, $25
Jack Hanna brings his family-friendly animal show on the road! Jungle Jack’s live show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his adventures around the world. Audiences give Jack rave reviews – everyone from the youngest child to the oldest adult is entertained and inspired.
Saturday May 3, 2008
St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre Presents Romeo and Juliet
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $42, $38, $34
Experience the richness and variety of Russian ballet at its best, as the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre company performs Romeo and Juliet. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Saturday May 10, 2008
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Season Finale
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $50, $42, $30
Performance of von Weber Oberon Overture, Bruch G minor Violin Concerto, Shostakovitch Symphony No. 5
Saturday May 17, 2008
KoKo Taylor and Bobby (Blue) Bland
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $45.50 & $38.50
Legends of the Blues - An Evening of the greatest living blues legends from Chicago and Memphis.
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JUNE
Sunday June 6, 2008
Movin' Out
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $32.50, $30, $25
Twyla Tharp and Billy Joel make Broadway rock!
It's the story of the lives we've led, the songs we’ve sung, the days we'll never forget. The New York Times said its "A Musical That Propels The Audience Into Delirious Ovations! A Shimmering Portrait Of An American Generation!"
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JULY
July 25 to August 3, 2008
Les Miserables
Time: Thursday through Sunday at 730pm, Sundays at 2pm
Tickets: $35, $31, $27
Musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's great humanitarian novel of one man's determined survival in the face of another's vengeful persecution. Set amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France. The dramatic score includes numbers such as On My Own, One More Day, and Do You Hear the People Sing?
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AUGUST
August 1 to 3, 2008
Les Miserables
Time: Thursday through Sunday at 730pm, Sundays at 2pm
Tickets: $35, $31, $27
Musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's great humanitarian novel of one man's determined survival in the face of another's vengeful persecution. Set amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France. The dramatic score includes numbers such as On My Own, One More Day, and Do You Hear the People Sing?
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Zeiterion Theatre 2008