Chelsea Hotel: The Words and Music of Leonard Cohen

mutti · Post by **mutti** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:47 am

Vancouver BC Canada
February 8 - March 3rd.

Chelsea Hotel: The Words and Music of Leonard Cohen, Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova), Previews, Feb. 3 - 5 & 7. Opens Feb. 8 - March 3. http://www.firehallartscentre.ca:

Local powerhouse writer, director, actor, what-have-you Tracey Power’s newest work incorporates the work of one of Canada’s most beloved poet/musicians into a multi-disciplinary work of music, dance and theatre.

Chelsea Hotel
Featuring the songs of LEONARD COHEN

Leonard Cohen's powerful and inspirational music and lyrics are the heartbeat for Chelsea Hotel, an illusory world full of enchantment, desire, passion and love.

Haunted by memories of his tumultuous love life, a Writer checks into New York's infamous Chelsea Hotel desperate to find the words and inspiration for his next song. Wading through past relationships, he reluctantly comes face to face with the love of the present, a love he wishes he could not just forget, but erase from existence.

Chelsea Hotel is a riveting fusion of music, dance, and theatre that takes its audience on an illusionary journey into the…

DATES: February 8 to March 3, 2012
Previews: February 3 - 5 & 7
Opening Night: Wednesday, February 8

Talkbacks: February 9, 16, 13 & March 1 - Share your questions and feedback with the cast after these performances
TIME: 8pm evenings, 2pm weekend & 1pm Wednesday matinees

Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/entertainmen ... centre.ca/

anneporter · Post by **anneporter** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:14 pm

Sounds interesting. Wish I could go...

mutti · Post by **mutti** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:59 pm

If anyone in the Vancouver area goes let me know and maybe we can coordinate a mini meetup.
Sheila Imaginary Friend I will contact you.
Leslie