The world-renowned Tango Buenos Aires journeys through the life of Argentina’s famous former first lady when it brings performances of “The Song of Eva Perón” to George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 8 p.m. and the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 4 p.m.
Pre-performance discussions, free to ticketholders, will be held 45 minutes prior to each performance in the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery at the Hylton Center and Grand Tier III at the Center for the Arts (sponsored by the Friends of the Center for the Arts).
This masterful ensemble of dancers, singers and musicians use the art of the tango to tell the larger-than-life story of Evita, from her dizzying ascent from an impoverished childhood in the slums to a successful career in radio and film, and culminating in her becoming one of the country’s most powerful and influential figures. The production is choreographed by acclaimed tango dancer, teacher and choreographer Héctor Falcón, who first earned his diploma as a professor of Argentine folk dance at the young age of 15, and has since brought his incredible talents to some of the most renowned tango houses in Buenos Aires.
Formed in 1986 for the “Jazmines” festival at the famous Buenos Aires cabaret “Michelangelo” by celebrated composer and tango director Osvaldo Requena, the ensemble traces the history of the Argentine Tango, which was born in the dance halls and brothels in the late 19th century and soon flourished when it captured the attention of European high society. Under the leadership of many respected directors, the ensemble has made appearances at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Novant Health is the 2014-2015 Hylton Presents Season Sponsor
TICKETS AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR THE ARTS:
Tickets for TANGO BUENOS AIRES’ “THE SONG OF EVA PERÓN” are $48, $41 and $29. Youth Discount: tickets are half price for youth through grade 12. Visit the ticket office (open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit cfa.gmu.edu. The Center for the Arts complex is located on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Paid parking is located in the Mason Pond Parking Deck adjacent the Concert Hall and FREE parking is located in university Lot K. For more information, please visit cfa.gmu.edu. Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/gmucfa and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @GMU_CFA.
