Galapagos Art Space
16 Main St., DUMBO
Wednesday, March 23, $10-$40, 7:30 & 9:00
718-222-8500
www.galapagosartspace.com
An all-star lineup has teamed up for a one-night-only presentation of a new English-language production of Igor Stravinsky’s Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) on March 23 at Galapagos Art Space in DUMBO. The 1918 work, based on a parable about a Russian soldier who makes a deal with the devil, will be conducted by flutist Ransom Wilson for his Le Train Bleu ensemble, which will be making its highly anticipated debut. The choreography is by Lars Lubovitch and lighting by Jennifer Tipton, with New York City Opera stage director A. Scott Parry serving as dramaturge. Le Train Bleu consists of Brian Ellingsen on double bass, Alexey Gorokholinsky on clarinet, Shelley Monroe on bassoon, Hugo Moreno on trumpet, Jennifer Griggs on trombone, Ian Rosenbaum on percussion, and Tim Fain on violin. The world-premiere production features Lars Lubovitch Dance Company members Reid Bartelme as the soldier, Nicole Corea as the princess, and Attila Csiki as the devil, with Reed Armstrong acting the part of the devil and John Arnold the soldier; William Ferguson will serve as narrator. Histoire du Soldat will be performed at 7:30 and 9:30, with tickets ranging from $10 for students to $40 for reserved Island Seating that comes with an open bar. In addition, Friend tickets ($140/$100 tax deductible) include a preshow reception, while Patron tickets ($500/$460 tax deductible) include a postperformance reception with the artists as well, benefiting the Lars Lubovitch Dance Company.