You'll be clappin' your hands and stompin' your feet to this exuberant music: high energy, New Orleans-style jazz that makes you feel like you're in the middle of a Mardi Gras celebration! The Preservation Jazz Hall Band got its name from Preservation Hall, one of the most distinctive landmarks in New Orleans. The band has been referred to by one music critic as "a bridge across the ages - a link between the present day and the heyday of traditional New Orleans music." Some of the creators of this style of music are still with the ensemble, with the musicians ranging in age from 29 to 88.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs nightly at Preservation Hall and tours around the world over 150 days a year. The band has appeared at many famous venues, including Carnegie Hall (NYC), Symphony Hall (Boston), Monterey Jazz Festival (CA) and the Red Sea Jazz Festival (Israel.)

Ailey II is an exceptional dance company that merges the spirit and energy of the country's best young talent with the passion and creative vision of today's most outstanding emerging choreographers. Ailey II began in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, when Alvin Ailey initiated a workshop composed of the most promising scholarship students from The Ailey School. The original members of Ailey II were handpicked by Mr. Ailey from among that group. The Company, which emphasizes a balance of repertoire, technique and performance, has become one of the most popular and critically acclaimed dance companies in the United States.

Dallas Brass is one of America's foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical talent. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood, and patriotic music.

The Klein is honored to bring Bob Newhart to Bridgeport for a special benefit show. A legendary actor, comedian, and writer, Newhart is one of the most successful and beloved American Entertainers of all time. With his great sense of comedic timing and his lovable personality, Newhart recorded best-selling albums and starred in two of the most acclaimed and long-running sitcoms in television history. This is a must see show!

Comedian and actor Sinbad has been selling out comedy shows across the country. His comedy is as large and physical as the man himself. This famous funny man appeared on several television shows, as well as being the creator, actor, and executive producer of his own The Sinbad Show. He has also been in several movies and an HBO special. Come watch him bring down the house with his explosive style. This is a comedy show for the entire family.

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