Connector September 2024

CONNECTOR.AE 12 CONNECTOR.AE 13 Out And About Out And About Celebrating its 27th anniversary, this Broadway sensation will be performing at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island from 12 to 22 September. This iconic musical promises to take you on an emotional journey through its captivating blend of fame, fortune, and jazz. Chicago The Musical is renowned for its sultry and sassy score, featuring hits like ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Cell Block Tango’, and ‘Razzle Dazzle’. This show is hailed as ‘the most exciting musical of its generation’ and is set to dazzle audiences with its high-energy performances and unforgettable moments. The production, based on the 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, has a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The 1996 Broadway revival, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse, brings a touch of Broadway’s finest to Abu Dhabi. Since its Broadway debut, Chicago has toured major cities worldwide, including London, Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid, making its way to Abu Dhabi as the secondlongest-running Broadway musical. What Is Chicago The Musical All About? Set in a city where jazz reigns supreme and fame is the ultimate prize, Chicago tells the provocative story of two fiercely competitive women, aspiring jazz performer Roxie Hart and former vaudeville star Velma Kelly. Their dramatic journey through passion, murder, greed, betrayal, and redemption offers a theatrical experience like no other. Ticket And Other Details The show is recommended for adults, with under 16s needing to be accompanied by an adult. Ticket prices for weekdays start fromDhs 185 for the silver class, rising to Dhs 875 for the royal class. For weekends, prices begin at Dhs 200 for the silver class and reach Dhs 975 for the royal class. Tickets can be purchased at www.etihadarena.ae Chicago: The Longest- Running American Musical Is Coming To Abu Dhabi Umberto Tozzi, The Final Tour Dubai PodFest 20 September 30 September Head to Theatre by QE2 on 27 and 28 September for a nostalgic journey back to 1960s Detroit with Soul Town, celebrating the iconic Motown era. Experience flawless vocals and harmonies as Soul Town revives classics from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, The Jackson 5, and more. Expect a night filled with slick choreography, timeless hits, and vibrant energy. Tickets start at Dhs 99. www.theatrebyqe2.com Experience a special evening at Dubai Opera as Italian pop legend Umberto Tozzi brings his ‘L’ultima Notte Rosa: The Final Tour’ to Dubai. Celebrated for iconic hits like ‘Ti Amo’ and ‘Gloria’, Tozzi’s music has touched fans worldwide and featured in films like ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ and ‘Flashdance’. This farewell tour, spanning three continents and 30 countries, will feature his greatest hits and new songs. Tickets start at Dhs 333. www.dubaiopera.com Dubai Press Club has announced that the fourth edition of Dubai PodFest will return on 30 September 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre’s Za’abeel Hall 5. Coinciding with International Podcast Day, this premier podcasting event will bring together top podcasters, content creators, and industry leaders to discuss the future of podcasting in the Arab world. 16 17 15 The Hits Of Motown 27 And 28 September UAE residents, prepare for amagical theatrical experience as Chicago The Musical, a winner of six 1997 TonyAwards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, and thousands of standing ovations, makes its way to Abu Dhabi.

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