THE TOWN HALL PROUDLY PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF TANGO FOR LOVERS ONLY
A CELEBRATION OF THE SENSUALITY OF THE TANGO FROM THE ROMULOLARREA TANGO ENSEMBLE
FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012 AT 8PM
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), TimesSquare’s landmark concert venue, proudly welcomes back the Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble for the world premiere of TANGO FOR LOVERS ONLY, on Friday, June 22nd at 8:00PM. A celebration of the true spirit of tango,this unique song and dance event showcases the beauty and sensuality of theTango while highlighting the three artistic foundations of the genre: dance,poetry, and music. Tickets are on sale now for $55, $50 and $45. All tickets for performances at The Town Hall are available throughTicketmaster by calling 800-982-2787, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or in-person by visiting The Town Hall Box Office between thehours of Noon and 6PM (except Sundays) at 123 West 43rd Street,212-840-2824.
As a tribute to this rich and international music tradition, TANGO FOR LOVERS ONLY celebrates thebeauty of the art of Tango. Maestro Romulo Larrea is recognizedinternationally as a leader among the Tango scene and his troupe diligentlyexplores the world of tango that has gained them the reputation of “excellentambassadors of the art of Tango” in international cultural circles. The ensemble’s artistry presents a uniqueapproach to the genre and is a benchmark for all aficionados, novices andexperts alike. Inspired both by thetraditional tango and by its contemporary features, the gifted cast embracesthe music, the dance and the songs that characterize the effervescentcentury-old tradition.
ABOUT THE TOWN HALL: The Town Hall, a National Historic site located in the heart of NewYork City’s theatre district, is a non-profit organization serving thecommunity since 1921. It was built by agroup of suffragettes and began as a lecture hall and public forum for debateswhere America’s Town Meetings on The Air was broadcast live for 25 years. Over the decades, such famed names as BillieHoliday, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and most recently, the Dalai Lama and PresidentObama, have graced the stage. Today thehall boasts the hottest acts in rock, pop, folk, cabaret, world music, comedyand dance. For more information, please visit
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