Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space

70 N. Mentor Ave. Pasadena CA 91106
Phone:
626-683-6883
Website:
http://www.bostoncourt.com/bc_bran.htm
Capacity:
65

Events at this venue were rated 3.2 by 73 members.

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Boston Court is an intimate,state-of-the-art performing arts complex with a 99-seat theatre (Mainstage) and 65-seat performance space (Marjorie Branson Performance Space). This unique center empowers artists to create and nurture new and classical works for the entertainment and education of the community.

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Music at the Court, Featuring Clarinetist James Sullivan

Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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    Rated 3.0 by 1 member who went.

    Dates

    • Sunday May 18, 2008 / 7:00pm
    Full Price:
    $25.00
    Our Price:
    $12.50*
     

    Classical clarinetist James Sullivan and friends present an evening of classical music at Boston Court Performing Arts Complex. The dynamic program is designed to stir, inflame and tickle the imagination. Learn more...

    Tom Peters: Composer/Contrabassist Plays Darkness and Light

    Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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      Rated 1.0 by 1 member who went.

      Dates

      • Saturday May 17, 2008 / 8:00pm
      Full Price:
      $25.00
      Our Price:
      $12.50*
       

      Acclaimed contrabassist and composer Tom Peters, one of the nation's foremost players of the double bass, presents an evening of innovative classical music. Peters continues his musical and poetic journeys with Darkness and Light, an exploration of the meanings and folklore of nighttime. Learn more...

      Grammy-Nominated Pianist Bill Cunliffe Melds Classical, Jazz in Solo Concert

      Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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        Rated 3.5 by 2 members who went.

        Dates

        • Sunday November 11, 2007 / 7:00pm
        Full Price:
        $30.00
        Our Price:
        $15.00*
         

        Pianist, composer, and arranger Bill Cunliffe has been nominated for a Grammy, won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Award, worked with musicians ranging from Frank Sinatra to Joshua Redman, and released three albums on Warner/Discovery Records. Originally trained as a classical pianist, Cunliffe explores his roots in this solo concert, and will be playing both jazz and classical music. Learn more...

        Contemporary Classical Percussionist Lynn Vartan in Concert

        Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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          Rated 4.0 by 4 members who went.

          Dates

          Full Price:
          $20.00 - $30.00
          Our Price:
          $10.00 - $15.00*
           

          Percussionist Lynn Vartan, last seen at Boston Court in the company of violinist Shalini Vijayan, returns for an evening of contemporary classical music on a variety of percussion instruments. She's joined for this show by Mexico's Miguel Gonzalez. Learn more...

          Lineage Dance Presents Beneath the Skin: An Exploration of Human Qualities

          Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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            Rated 3.5 by 2 members who went.

            Dates

            • Saturday October 27, 2007 / 2:00pm
            • Saturday October 20, 2007 / 2:00pm
            • Saturday October 13, 2007 / 2:00pm
            Full Price:
            $30.00
            Our Price:
            $15.00*
             

            Lineage Dance, Pasadena's acclaimed contemporary dance company, presents Beneath the Skin: An Exploration of Human Qualities as part of the city-wide festival, Art & Ideas 2007/SKIN. The Lineage Dance performance will include an artist onstage, live music and text from The Book of Qualities by noted Bay Area author J. Ruth Gendler. Join Lineage Dance in exploring the surface of our skin, and what lies beneath. Learn more...

            Doo Wop Sensations The Mighty Echoes in Concert

            Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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              Rated 4.0 by 5 members who went.

              Dates

              • Saturday October 27, 2007 / 8:00pm
              • Saturday November 11, 2006 / 8:00pm
              Full Price:
              $25.00 - $30.00
              Our Price:
              $12.50 - $15.00*
               

              America's favorite a cappella Doo Wop group, the Mighty Echoes have performed with many musical legends including Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, The Four Seasons, The Moody Blues, Lou Reed and more. Reminisce with them as they sing classic hits from the '50s and '60s in their signature Echoes style. Learn more...

              Contemporary Classical Music with Lynn Vartan and Shalini Vijayan

              Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                Dates

                • Sunday October 21, 2007 / 7:00pm
                Full Price:
                $30.00
                Our Price:
                $15.00*
                 

                Always surprising classical musicians Lynn Vartan and Shalini Vijayan present a contemporary percussion and violin performance that promises fire, excitement and the unexpected, at the Boston Court Performing Arts Complex. Learn more...

                Joe La Barbera Jazz Quintet at Boston Court

                Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                  Rated 3.7 by 3 members who went.

                  Dates

                  • Saturday October 20, 2007 / 8:00pm
                  Full Price:
                  $30.00
                  Our Price:
                  $15.00*
                   

                  Percussionist Joe La Barbera brings his quintet to Boston Court for an evening of swinging, expansive jazz. La Barbera has performed around the world with many great jazz musicians; the legendary Bill Evans said of him, "He's a top soloist, and he does the right thing at the right time." Learn more...

                  Contemporary Classical Clarinetist James Sullivan at Boston Court

                  Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                    Dates

                    • Sunday September 30, 2007 / 7:00pm
                    Full Price:
                    $25.00
                    Our Price:
                    $12.50*
                     

                    Zebulon Projects welcomes James Sullivan to Boston Court for the first time. James explores the versatility of the clarinet in an expansive scope of styles and repertoire. Tonight, James will present classical pieces for clarinet, including Brahms' Clarinet Quintet, and others which are rarely performed. Don't miss this special night! Learn more...

                    Acclaimed Classical Contrabassist Tom Peters

                    Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                      Dates

                      • Saturday September 29, 2007 / 8:00pm
                      Full Price:
                      $25.00
                      Our Price:
                      $12.50*
                       

                      Acclaimed instrumentalist Tom Peters, one of the nation's foremost players of the double bass, presents an evening of innovative classical music. Composers include John Cage. Learn more...

                      Classical Violinist Shalini Vijayan at Boston Court Performing Arts Complex

                      Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                        Dates

                        • Sunday August 19, 2007 / 7:00pm
                        Full Price:
                        $30.00
                        Our Price:
                        $15.00*
                         

                        Master violinist Shalini Vijayan brings to the stage a concert that is vibrant and varied, full of the singular kind of playing for which she is rapidly becoming known. Vijayan's program will include contemporary and classical pieces. Learn more...

                        Folk Music Duo Z. Clark Branson & Fred Starner in "The Tale's in the Tune!"

                        Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                          Dates

                          • Saturday August 18, 2007 / 8:00pm
                          Full Price:
                          $25.00
                          Our Price:
                          $12.50*
                           

                          The lively team of Z. Clark Branson and Fred Starner present folk music and traditional storytelling in a great evening of family entertainment. The theme of the evening is "The Tale's in the Tune," featuring lighthearted and heartfelt songs and stories. Learn more...

                          Appalachian Bluegrass from the Iron Mountain String Band

                          Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                            Dates

                            • Sunday July 15, 2007 / 7:00pm
                            Full Price:
                            $30.00
                            Our Price:
                            $15.00*
                             

                            The all-American appeal of traditional bluegrass comes to Pasadena's Boston Court Performing Arts Complex when the Iron Mountain String Band performs its infectious and funloving tunes. Their songs of old-time America set toes to tapping when they recreate the sound of genuine Appalachian mountain music. Learn more...

                            Classical Contrabassist Tom Peters Presents the Creation Series

                            Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                              Rated 3.0 by 1 member who went.

                              Dates

                              • Saturday July 14, 2007 / 8:00pm
                              Full Price:
                              $25.00
                              Our Price:
                              $12.50*
                               

                              Frequent Zebulon Projects performer and classical contrabassist Tom Peters presents his Creation Series at the Boston Court Performing Arts Complex. The pieces featured are based on tales of creation from various texts around the world. Learn more...

                              Classical/Jazz Trio Trimotif in Concert at Boston Court

                              Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                No rating yet.

                                Dates

                                • Sunday June 10, 2007 / 7:00pm
                                Full Price:
                                $30.00
                                Our Price:
                                $15.00*
                                 

                                Lead by pianist-composer Bill Cunliffe, Trimotif is a classical/jazz trio like no other. The group, composed of flute, bassoon and piano, explores musical expression without the confines of a defined genre. While their point of departure is classical music, they venture out into diverse areas including jazz, Latin and early music, with improvisation as an integral part of their work. Learn more...

                                Larry Karush Jazz Quartet in Concert at Boston Court

                                Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                  Rated 3.0 by 1 member who went.

                                  Dates

                                  • Saturday June 9, 2007 / 8:00pm
                                  • Saturday March 4, 2006 / 8:00pm
                                  Full Price:
                                  $25.00 - $30.00
                                  Our Price:
                                  $12.50 - $15.00*
                                   

                                  Larry Karush is an improvising pianist/composer with roots in jazz, 20th-century Western music, African-based percussion and the classical music of North India. Catch him and his quartet at Boston Court, in this concert presented by Zebulon Projects. Learn more...

                                  Blues Harmonica Great Paul Oscher in Concert at Boston Court

                                  Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                    Rated 3.0 by 1 member who went.

                                    Dates

                                    • Sunday April 29, 2007 / 7:00pm
                                    Full Price:
                                    $30.00
                                    Our Price:
                                    $15.00*
                                     

                                    A former member of the Muddy Waters Blues Band, Paul Oscher is one of the greatest living purveyors of that style. He has influenced a whole generation of harp players, from Little Charlie's Rick Estrin to Jerry Portnoy of Eric Clapton's band. His solo act, in which he plays harp, bass harp, guitar, piano, melodica and a host of other instruments, is always a hit at blues festivals around the country. Now he'll be appearing on stage at Boston Court. Learn more...

                                    Jazz Saxman Ernie Watts and His Quartet in Concert

                                    Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                      Rated 4.0 by 3 members who went.

                                      Dates

                                      • Saturday April 28, 2007 / 8:00pm
                                      Full Price:
                                      $30.00
                                      Our Price:
                                      $15.00*
                                       

                                      It will be an evening of jazz at its finest when Ernie Watts and his quartet return to the Boston Court stage with their signature smooth and driving sound. Watts, a two-time Grammy Award-winner, is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players on the music scene. In a diverse career that has spanned more than thirty years, he has been featured on more than 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa, always exhibiting his unforgettable trademark sound. Learn more...

                                      Contemporary Classical Guitarist John Schneider in Concert

                                      Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                        Rated 3.1 by 7 members who went.

                                        Dates

                                        • Sunday March 4, 2007 / 7:00pm
                                        Full Price:
                                        $30.00
                                        Our Price:
                                        $15.00*
                                         

                                        An internationally recognized guitarist, composer, author and broadcaster, John Schneider's weekly television and radio programs have brought the sound of the guitar into millions of homes for the past 25 years. He has performed in Europe, Japan and throughout North America, and has been a soloist on NPR's "Performance Today" and a frequent guest on PRI's "New Sounds" (WNYC). Learn more...

                                        Street Angel Diaries, a Multi-Media Exploration of Homelessness

                                        Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                          Rated 2.0 by 2 members who went.

                                          Dates

                                          Full Price:
                                          $25.00
                                          Our Price:
                                          $12.50*
                                           

                                          Zebulon Projects presents the world premiere of Mary Lou Newmark's social commentary Street Angel Diaries on the Main Stage at Boston Court. Street Angel Diaries explores the issues of homelessness through first-person accounts and multi-media, including live and recorded music, poetry, soundscapes, storytelling, projections and movement. Learn more...

                                          Suzanna Guzman Performs Canta Luna, a Passionate Look at the Life of Federico Garcia Lorca

                                          Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                            Rated 3.0 by 10 members who went.

                                            Dates

                                            Full Price:
                                            $25.00
                                            Our Price:
                                            $12.50*
                                             

                                            Zebulon Projects presents opera diva Suzanna Guzman in a workshop production of Canta Luna. Based on an idea by Guzman, Canta Luna is a passionate look at the life and times of Federico Garcia Lorca, the Spanish poet and composer. Learn more...

                                            Classical Guitar Solo Concert with John Schneider

                                            Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                              Rated 0.0 by 2 members who went.

                                              Dates

                                              • Sunday October 29, 2006 / 7:00pm
                                              Full Price:
                                              $25.00
                                              Our Price:
                                              $12.50*
                                               

                                              John Schneider is an internationally recognized guitarist, composer, author and broadcaster whose weekly television and radio programs have brought the sound of the guitar into millions of homes for the past twenty years. His range and fluidity as a guitarist perfectly match his knowledge and passion for the music and the instrument. Learn more...

                                              Folksongs and Stories Clark Branson and Fred Starner

                                              Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                                Rated 0.0 by 1 member who went.

                                                Dates

                                                • Saturday October 28, 2006 / 8:00pm
                                                Full Price:
                                                $25.00
                                                Our Price:
                                                $12.50*
                                                 

                                                Clark Branson and Fred Starner return this year for another concert of Folksongs and Stories, this time with a theme in mind: Just Too Much! Come join the fun at one of Zebulon's most popular season offerings. For adults and children ages 12 and over. Learn more...

                                                Classical Double Bassist Tom Peters in Concert at Boston Court

                                                Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                                  Rated 3.7 by 3 members who went.

                                                  Dates

                                                  Full Price:
                                                  $20.00 - $25.00
                                                  Our Price:
                                                  $10.00 - $12.50*
                                                   

                                                  Contrabassist Tom Peters performs "Echos of the Dreamtime" at Boston Court Performing Arts Complex. From nightmares to visions of distant lands, Peters explores the sensual world of dream states through words and music. He weaves the poetry and prose of such minds as H.P. Lovecraft and ancient Chinese poet Li Bai with the music of Joan Huang, Sofia Gubaidulina, Vinko Globokar, and Alvin Lucier. Learn more...

                                                  Mighty Mo Rodgers Blues Trio at Boston Court

                                                  Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                                    Rated 2.7 by 6 members who went.

                                                    Dates

                                                    • Saturday August 19, 2006 / 8:00pm
                                                    • Saturday June 4, 2005 / 8:00pm
                                                    Full Price:
                                                    $25.00
                                                    Our Price:
                                                    $12.50*
                                                     

                                                    The Boston Court presents Mighty Mo Rodgers Blues Trio, with selections from "Dispatches From the Moon," a work in development. Mighty Mo Rodgers is a remarkably original singer/songwriter who combines soulful, gritty vocals and driving rhythms with a wholly personal approach. Learn more...

                                                    Classical Music at the Court from Zebulon Projects

                                                    Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                                      Rated 3.8 by 4 members who went.

                                                      Dates

                                                      • Sunday July 9, 2006 / 7:00pm (Joe La Barbera Jazz Quintet)
                                                      • Saturday July 8, 2006 / 8:00pm (Lynn Vartan)
                                                      • and 2 more expired dates.
                                                      Full Price:
                                                      $25.00
                                                      Our Price:
                                                      $12.50*
                                                       

                                                      Zebulon Projects presents a series of top-notch musical artists, including the Joe La Barbera Jazz Quintet, percussionist Lynn Vartan and more. Check the listing for more details. Learn more...

                                                      Jazz Saxophonist Ernie Watts in Concert at the Boston Court

                                                      Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                                        Rated 3.6 by 8 members who went.

                                                        Dates

                                                        • Sunday April 30, 2006 / 7:00pm
                                                        • Saturday April 16, 2005 / 8:00pm
                                                        Full Price:
                                                        $25.00
                                                        Our Price:
                                                        $12.50*
                                                         

                                                        Zebulon Projects, Inc. presents Ernie Watts, one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players on the music scene. Don't miss this fabulous evening with the two-time Grammy winner and his swingin' quartet. Learn more...

                                                        Classical Violinist Shalini Vijayan in Concert

                                                        Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                                          Rated 3.3 by 4 members who went.

                                                          Dates

                                                          • Saturday April 29, 2006 / 8:00pm
                                                          Full Price:
                                                          $25.00
                                                          Our Price:
                                                          $12.50*
                                                           

                                                          Violinist Shalini Vijayan is a prominent performer and collaborator in music ranging from the Baroque period to the present. Shalini's precision, energy and passionate interpretations are the hallmark of her solo performances. This concert will include "Threedance" for violin, marimba and tabla with MB, accompanied by percussionist Lynn Vartan. Learn more...

                                                          Jazz Vocalist Eileina Williams at Boston Court

                                                          Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (Pasadena, CA)

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                                                            Rated 2.5 by 2 members who went.

                                                            Dates

                                                            • Saturday July 30, 2005 / 8:00pm
                                                            Full Price:
                                                            $20.00
                                                            Our Price:
                                                            $10.00*
                                                             

                                                            Up-and-coming jazz singer Eileina Williams is making a name for herself with her smooth delivery and heartfelt connection with her audience. Her upcoming appearance at the Boston Court will include the premiere of all-new, original material. Learn more...

                                                            Map and Directions

                                                            The Theatre @ Boston Court is located at 70 N Mentor Avenue in Pasadena. From I-210: Take Lake Avenue south approximately ¼ mile, then turn left on Walnut Avenue. Go 1 block and turn right on Mentor Avenue. Continue 1 ½ blocks, and the theatre is on the left. From Colorado Blvd: Take Lake Avenue heading north 1 block, and turn right on Boston Court. After 1 block, Boston Court ends at Mentor Ave., and the theatre is in front of you. Parking is free.

                                                            Handicap Information

                                                            Handicap seating may be available.

                                                            Please contact us before buying tickets to make arrangements.

                                                            * Additional fees apply.