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When: Sat, March 27, 2010 at 8pm; Sun, March 28, 2010 at 3pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $32-52

Great Family Event
Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming and electrifying choreography in a remarkable display of precision, energy, and stamina. TAO delivers a young and vibrantly modern take on the venerable art of Japanese drumming—integrating gymnastics, rock music, expressive vocals, and an array of percussion from around the world. Though their art form is traditionally dominated by men, TAO creates a unique allure with both male and female performers, all of whom have undergone years of rigorous training to reach the highest level of virtuosity.

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When: Fri, March 19, 2010 at 8pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $22-57

Joy Behar, currently a co-host of ABC’s The View, is among today’s leading comic talents. Whether performing stand-up comedy or interviewing politicians and artists, she is a comedic original and a leading woman both on stage and screen.

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When: Thu, March 25, 2010 at 8pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $42-72

Porgy and Bess is the poignant story of a crippled beggar, the headstrong woman he loves, and Catfish Row—the South Carolina community that sustains them both. Composer George Gershwin seamlessly melds classical music, popular song, jazz, blues, and spirituals to create the quintessential American opera. Iconic songs include “Summertime,” “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Featuring a cast of 30 and live orchestra, this monumental production has won acclaim on six continents, reaching a over 1.5 million people.

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When: Sat, March 20, 2010 at 8pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $32-77

“An exuberant 80 minutes of classy entertainment.” —Variety
The leading champion of the Great American Songbook, singer/pianist Michael Feinstein has made it his mission to bring new life to forgotten treasures by the likes of the Gershwins, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. With The Sinatra Project, he pays tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes and his musical collaborators. Backed by a topnotch band, Feinstein captures the essence of the Sinatra style that made the 50s really swing.

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When: Fri, March 12, 2010 at 8pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $32-52

The epitome of romantic Russian ballet, Swan Lake has enchanted audiences for well over a century with its magical tale of love and sacrifice, sorcery and transformation. Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score perfectly captures the heightened passions of the doomed lovers. This full-length ballet is performed by the 50-member Moscow Festival Ballet under the direction of Sergei Radchenko, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet.