From symphony, to soul, to stand-up comedy...

From blues to Broadway shows...

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MIKE EPPS - From his roots as a Def Comedy Jam standup comedian to his recurring starring roles in the Resident Evil films, comic, rapper, and actor Mike Epps has always made waves. Don't miss the Mike Epps tsunami at the Paramount!
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THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI (1947) - One of director Orson Welles' most brilliant works and arguably one of the great American surrealist works of art. Welles' film noir classic follows Michael O'Hara, an Irish seaman, petty criminal, and aspiring novelist (played by Welles himself) through a maze of twists, betrayals, and double-crosses from New York City down the coast of Mexico, to Acapulco, and finally to San Francisco. Rita Hayworth turns in a brilliant portrayal of an abused wife whose seductive machinations transform her into a figure of evil just as monstrous as the sadistic calculating husband (Everett Sloane) whom she plots to destroy. The finale, a shoot-out in a hall of mirrors, is legendary in the annals of avant-garde film. [more...]

MAX RAABE & PALAST ORCHESTER - Recreating the sound of German dance and film music of the 1920s and 1930s, Max Raabe & Palast Orchester embody the style and decadence of Weimar-era Berlin. A singer of incredible range, Raabe can capture the cunning rasp of the cabaret singer, the confidence of the bel canto hero, the carefree timbre of early jazz, as well as the falsetto of ragtime. His talents and humor have charmed audiences around the world.
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VIEWS OF AMERICA - Journey from the heartland of America to the busy streets of Harlem, with a detour to the islands of the Caribbean added for good measure! Tonight's concert will feature great works by two of the most important composers in American history: Charles Ives and jazz great Duke Ellington.
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WAIT UNTIL DARK (1967) - A year after losing her sight in an accident, Susy (Audrey Hepburn) is still learning how to be self sufficient. But when three criminals on the trail of a heroin-filled doll inveigle their way into her home, the stakes suddenly become life or death. Alan Arkin plays what just might be the creepiest psychopathic killer in film history and his two accomplices (Richard Crenna and Jack Weston) are almost as revolting as they manipulate and terrorize the blind Susy. Even 40 years after it was made, this tension-filled spellbinder has not lost an iota of its incredible impact. [more...]

THE CLEAN UP WOMAN - Momma always said, "Never let another woman sit on your bed and never let her clean your house." JD Lawrence (the "man of a thousand faces") plays seven characters in his new play (including a Hindu cab-driver, a 75 year old white man, a rapper, and a hairdresser). "JD Lawrence steals the show!" -New York Times
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THE MIGHTY WURLITZER: MUSIC AT THE MOVIES - We're pulling out all the stops for this great event, which will feature the Paramount Theatre's celebrated "Mighty Wurlitzer" pipe organ and one of the greatest - and funniest - silent movies ever made, Buster Keaton's The General. Also on the program: Saint-Saëns' stirring "Organ Symphony" with Cristoph Bull, organ
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CAPTAIN BLOOD (1935) - Starring the great swashbuckling Errol Flynn as a doctor who is wrongly convicted of treason and sold into slavery, this is perhaps the best pirate movie ever made. Rafael Sabatini's brilliant historical novel receives incomparable treatment from director Michael Curtiz and his stellar cast. Captain Peter Blood's sardonic humor, cold nerves, and hot-blooded temper are so perfectly realized by Errol Flynn that it is impossible to think of any other actor in this role. Leonard Mudie as the heartless Lord Jeffries, Olivia de Havilland as the firey Arabella Bishop, Basil Rathbone as the French buccaneer Levasseur... This is literally an unforgettable cast. And you won't soon forget the story of Peter Blood, Captain of the great ship Arabella, virtuoso swordsman, and undisputed master of the waters of the Spanish Main. [more...]

Soweto Gospel Choir - Celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music! The 26-strong choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, and is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world.
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Recordings by the Soweto Gospel Choir

MARK KNOPFLER - He's best known as the lead guitarist of the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977. A guitar hero for three decades (one of Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"), he's also a singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer. He's won multiple Grammy Awards in both rock and country categories and has sold in excess of 120 million albums to date. In 2001 the Masiakasaurus knopfleri (a species of dinosaur) was named after him.
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Recordings by Mark Knopfler

MUSICAL VISIONARIES - The virtuosity of the OEBS will really be showcased in this concert! Richard Strauss' Don Quixote, based on Cervantes' novel, dramatically depicts various characters and scenes using different instruments in the orchestra. Also on the program: Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 and the world premiere of a new work by composer Benedikt Brydern.
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ODE TO JOY - The 2009/2010 season concludes with one of the greatest masterpieces and most universally inspiring works in the classical repertoire: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
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STEVE HARVEY - He's one of the original Kings of Comedy. Now he rules the airwaves every morning on The Steve Harvey Show with over seven million listeners. His widely-acclaimed book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man is Harvey’s ultimate guide to unlocking the male mind, understanding his game, anticipating his moves and countering with unstoppable offense and defense. Don't miss Steve LIVE on the Paramount stage!
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