The Auditorium
Theatre’s 2014-2015 season is a special time for our National Historic
Landmark—and for all of Chicago. However,
the Auditorium Theatre’s 125th birthday isn’t the only anniversary
we’ll be celebrating.
For years, “Too
Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah” has
been a cornerstone of the Auditorium Theatre’s programming. And 2015 will officially mark “Too Hot to
Handel’s” tenth anniversary on our
stage. Each year, this stirring and
kinetic event is held in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King
holiday. In recognition of Dr. King’s
incomparable legacy, “Too Hot to Handel” is a diverse and multicultural production—one that speaks to civil
rights, inclusion and tolerance.
On January 17 & 18,
2015, the Auditorium Theatre will celebrate the tenth engagement of this
unique, self-produced musical experience that seamlessly fuses jazz, blues, and
gospel with Handel’s classic oratorio.
The production features over 150 musicians and volunteer choir members
and is exquisitely performed by Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Karen Marie
Richardson.
Of course, none of this
production’s considerable success could be possible without the support of some
generous individuals. These gracious
“Friends of Too Hot to Handel” have helped ensure the ongoing success of this
incredible production for almost a decade.
We are incredibly grateful for their kindness—and their continued
sacrifices are essential to helping “Too Hot to Handel” succeed.
You have the chance to
help make a difference in the future of this unique musical event.
Members in this exclusive
group receive the following benefits:
·
two prime tickets,
·
an exclusive dinner with the stars on Sunday, November 16
·
an opening night post-performance champagne toast,
·
immediate inclusion in the Auditorium Theatre’s “Adler
Society” giving level (and all the
benefits contained therein)
“Too Hot to Handel” is a true celebration of
inclusion and community. It’s a musical
experience that speaks to all of us—to you, to us, and to every audience member
who’s fortunate enough to see the show firsthand. By
becoming a “Friend of Too Hot to Handel,” you will ensure that “Too
Hot to Handel” will
continue to amaze and engage audiences for years to come.
