8 DAYS A WEEK: Your look at Valley Arts
Johnny Mathis, “The Voice Of Romance Tour,” 7 p.m. Nov. 9, State Theatre Center for the Arts. Easton. Mathis, 88, was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Gilmer, Tex., and grew up in San Francisco. In October, Mathis released his 79th album and seventh holiday album, “Christmas Time is Here,” which includes Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth in a duet on “Santa Claus is Coming To Town.” Mathis’s many hits include “Wonderful, Wonderful” (1956), “It’s Not For Me To Say” (1956), “Chances Are” (1957) and “Misty” (1959). His duet, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” (1995) with Deniece Williams was a No. 1 hit. His album, “Greatest Hits” (1958), was on the Billboard Top Albums Chart continuously weekly for nearly 10 years. Mathis has had 50 hits on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. He has received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Tickets: State Theatre Center for the Arts box office, 453 Northampton St., Easton; https://statetheatre.org; 1-800-999-STATE (7828); 610-252-3132
“Cinderella,” The State Ballet Theater of Ukraine, 2 p.m. Nov. 11, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton. The State Ballet Theater of Ukraine returns to the United States to tour a two-act performance of “Cinderella,” based on one of the most beloved stories of all time. The full-scale performance to the music of Sergei Prokofiev tells the story of a beautiful maiden looking for her Prince Charming. The ballet company of 50 dancers, with more than 150 hand-sewn bright costumes, richly-detailed handmade scenery, and brilliant choreography by People’s Artist of Moldova and Honored Artist of Ukraine Andrey Litvinov. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine is a 55-member troupe of Ukrainian dancers who come together each year to perform in North America. The troupe is recognized as one of Ukraine’s most prestigious classical ballet institutions. It has the honor and task of preserving the heritage of the great Ukrainian dance. Tickets: State Theatre Center for the Arts box office, 453 Northampton St., Easton; https://statetheatre.org; 1-800-999-STATE (7828); 610-252-3132