The season begins November 15 & 16, 2008, when Dayton’s own Rhythm in Shoes transforms the Victoria stage into a playground with 60 minutes of high-kicking fun in Playground, Part 2. Join the Rhythm in Shoes dancers and musicians as they mix the fancy foot work of tap and clogging with swing tunes, old-time hoedowns and lots of audience participation. It’s a fresh fusion of music, dance and theatre for the whole family! Rhythm in Shoes has brought crowds to their feet in 47 states as well as Canada, Japan and Ireland. Don’t miss this internationally renowned dance troupe who make their home right here in Dayton!
Calling all buckaroos and buckarettes to the Victoria Theatre on December 6 & 7, 2008! Riders In The Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way is full of great musicianship, wacky antics and wonderfully witty humor sprinkled with a dash of holiday spice. Grammy Award-winning Riders In The Sky have branded the genre of cowboy folk with their own mark, crafted from a wellbalanced mix of both classic and original western songs, smooth harmony, hot licks and slapstick comedy. For quality family holiday entertainment, don't miss Riders In The Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way!
Golden Dragon Acrobats, the world's leading Chinese circus, comes to Dayton January 24 & 25, 2009. Internationally renowned for spellbinding feats of physical daring and grace, Golden Dragon Acrobats present a show of breathtaking skill and awe-inspiring beauty, complete with award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, and ancient and contemporary theatrical techniques.
Unpredictable thrills, side-splitting comedy and daredevil stunts are the signature style of Circo Comedia, March 7 & 8, 2009. Jean Saucier, master equilibrist, juggler, trick cyclist, acrobat and magician performs his feats from dizzying heights while Patrick Cote, burlesque clown, expert roller skater and drummer, innocently tries his best to be the (imperfect) assistant. This is family entertainment at its finest - deliriously funny and filled with unforgettable moments.
Based on Janel Cannon’s New York Times’ Best-Sellers List children’s book, Stellaluna, April 4 & 5, 2009, is a coming-of-age story that is destined to become a modern-day classic. Stellaluna is a baby fruit bat who is separated from her mother before she learns to fly. When she is adopted by a family of birds, her world is turned upside down – literally! When she finally has the opportunity to be herself again, she learns that being different doesn’t mean you can’t be friends. -- www.victoriatheatre.com