Ohio Northern University’s Department of Theatre Arts presents New York City’s Ballets with a Twist performing "Cocktail Hour: The Show." 

Performances are at The Freed Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31.

The performance is part of the conclusion of a week-long residency, ONU dance students will open the engagement with an excerpt from the company's repertory.

The Show
Created by artistic director and choreographer Marilyn Klaus, Cocktail Hour reinvents the glamour and excitement of classic entertainment with an original mix of charismatic choreography, intoxicating music and exquisite costume design. This pop-infused performing arts experience combines the magnetism of Hollywood's Golden Age with a sleek twenty-first-century sensibility, capturing the timeless American spirit in a series of witty, sparkling vignettes. It’s high-style fun for all ages to enjoy.

Program highlights include
“Manhattan” — After a big-city evening, a socialite steps out with her dearest companion. As they stroll past each lamppost on Park Avenue, a jazz trumpet echoes the mood of the changing skyline.
“Martini” — A dangerous, percussive score sets the stage for this blonde bombshell super-spy, who dodges sharp-shooters and stays cool in hot situations.
“Roy Rogers" — Fellas, beware! With a crack of the whip, this rodeo gal corrals her man. America's Wild West is the backdrop for this amorous chase.

The Company
Klaus, whose choreography has been seen internationally, formed Ballets with a Twist in association with Grammy-nominated composer Stephen Gaboury and costume designer Catherine Zehr. Her company — known for its community-centered approach to the arts — has appeared in a wide range of venues, from Cleveland’s PlayhouseSquare and New York City’s Beacon Theatre to Lincoln Center and the Tribeca Film Festival.

Tickets
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for ONU faculty and staff, and $5 for ONU students and children. To purchase, visit http://www.onu.edu/freed/65245 or call the box office at 419-772-1900.