Too Hot to Handel: The Music and Message of the Jazz-Gospel Messiah 

Join "Too Hot" star soloists, Rodrick Dixon and Alfreda Burke, for a comparative lecture demonstration of Too Hot to Handel: the Jazz-Gospel Messiah and Handel’s original Messiah. We will take an in-depth look at the music and message of Too Hot to Handel and why it is such a fitting tribute for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

   

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"Too Hot to Handel: the Jazz-Gospel Messiah" Learning Series, in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Northwestern University, the Center for Life and Learning at Fourth Presbyterian Church, and the Auditorium Theatre

Two special adult learning opportunities in connection with the Auditorium Theatre’s annual presentation of Too Hot to Handel: the Jazz-Gospel Messiah are being offered. Each year the theatre produces an amazing musical tour de force in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr and his vision for “beloved community.” All are welcome to come take part in these two special presentations focused on the music and message of the show.

Event 1: Too Hot to Handel: The Music and Message of the Jazz-Gospel Messiah
Thursday, January 7 at 10am (doors open at 9:30am)

Event 2: "The Beloved Community: Restoring A Dream Deferred" - panel discussion on Tuesday, January 12 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm) - CLICK HERE for more information.

Performance: Too Hot to Handel at the Auditorium Theater, Sunday January 17 at 3pm. Includes pre-show reception. To purchase $40 discount tickets for the show  CLICK HERE for more information.

VIDEO:
Teaser Trailer - CLICK HERE
Behind the scenes of Too Hot to Handel - CLICK HERE
Afterthoughts at the Auditorium Theatre (audience reaction 2014) - CLICK HERE

 

 

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