Tickets go on sale Friday, October 24
(West Palm Beach Fla.) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center announced today that single tickets for the 54 BELOW AT THE RINKER cabaret series, AN AFTERNOON WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN: PART II and best-selling author, philosopher and neuroscientist SAM HARRIS’ TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES tour will be on sale OCTOBER 24 online at 10 a.m. and at the Kravis Center Box Office at 12 p.m. or by calling 561.832.7469.
About AN AFTERNOON WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN: PART II:
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, ITZHAK PERLMAN enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
Having performed with every major orchestra and at concert halls around the globe, Mr. Perlman was granted a Presidential Medal of Freedom – the Nation’s highest civilian honor – by President Obama in 2015, a National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000, and a Medal of Liberty by President Reagan in 1986. Mr. Perlman has been honored with 16 GRAMMY® Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Genesis Prize.
In the 2024/25 season, Mr. Perlman celebrated the 30th anniversary of his iconic PBS special In the Fiddler’s House with performances in Cleveland, Kansas City, Costa Mesa, Bethesda, and Mesa alongside today’s klezmer stars including Hankus Netsky, Andy Statman and members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band. He is joined by an illustrious group of collaborators – Emanuel Ax, Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Juilliard String Quartet – in a special Itzhak Perlman and Friends program in select appearances presented by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, UC Santa Barbara’s Arts & Lectures, and the San Francisco Symphony. His orchestral engagements include Cinema Serenade programs with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Tucson Symphony, and Nashville Symphony as well as a concerto performance with the Colorado Symphony. He continues touring An Evening with Itzhak Perlman, which captures highlights of his career through narrative and multi-media elements intertwined with performance, and plays recitals across North America including Seattle, Portland, Austin, San Antonio, West Palm Beach and Sarasota among others with pianist Rohan De Silva in their 25th anniversary season.
Over the past thirty years, Mr. Perlman has been devoted to music education, mentoring gifted young string players alongside his wife Toby in the Perlman Music Program. He has taught full-time at the Program each summer since its founding in 1994. With close to 800 alumni, PMP is shaping the future landscape of classical music worldwide.
Mr. Perlman has an exclusive series of classes with Masterclass.com, the premier online education company that enables access to the world’s most brilliant minds including Gordon Ramsay, Wolfgang Puck, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Helen Mirren, Jodie Foster and Serena Williams, as the company’s first classical-music presenter.
About SAM HARRIS: TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES:
SAM HARRIS is the host of the widely acclaimed Making Sense podcast and the creator of the Waking Up app, which offers a modern approach to living a more examined life through in-depth mindfulness training and secular wisdom. He is also a neuroscientist, philosopher and author of five New York Times bestsellers, including The End of Faith, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, and Waking Up. Sam’s work spans a broad range of topics—neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, political polarization, rationality—but generally focuses on how a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world can transform the way we live.
Sam has practiced meditation for over 30 years, studying with Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western teachers in both the United States and abroad. He holds a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.
About 54 BELOW AT THE RINKER:
By special arrangement with 2022 Tony Awards® Honors recipient, 54 Below, the Kravis Center once more brings the iconic New York nightlife experience to West Palm Beach. Featuring the best of Broadway’s performers, audiences enjoy an up-close, musical experience in an intimate, cabaret setting.
Grammy® Award nominee, CLAYBOURNE ELDER, fresh from his role in Broadway’s Tony® Award-winning revival of Company, will take the stage for an evening of fantastic music. He currently plays John Adams on HBO’s hit series The Gilded Age and has amassed a dedicated fanbase as he continues to play to sold-out crowds across the world.
Join beloved Broadway star KYLE TAYLOR PARKER for an unforgettable cabaret experience celebrating his signature mix of soul-stirring vocals, magnetic stage presence and heartfelt storytelling. Best known for his acclaimed performances in Kinky Boots—where he originated the role of Lola on the national tour and took over on Broadway—KTP has also graced the stages of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Smokey Joe’s Café and Finian’s Rainbow.
Broadway star PATTI MURIN invites you to join her for an intimate cabaret experience with the music that has shaped her illustrious career. Best known for her enchanting performances as Anna in Disney’s Frozen and Glinda in Wicked, she brings her signature warmth, humor and incredible vocal talent to the stage, delivering a setlist filled with beloved songs from classic Broadway shows and Disney favorites.
One of Broadway’s best-known performers, KERRY BUTLER originated roles in the Broadway productions of Beetlejuice, Mean Girls, Xanadu, Little Shop Of Horrors and more. She also starred in the Broadway productions of Rock of Ages and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. From her beautiful voice to her engaging stage presence, she captivates audiences in venues across the country.
** 54 Below at the Rinker series programmed in partnership with LML Music Presents**
Calendar Listings:
An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman, Part II
December 21
Sunday at 2 p.m.
In Part II of the violin virtuoso’s AN AFTERNOON WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN, enjoy a unique multimedia experience with tales from his life and career, along with performances alongside his longtime pianist, Rohan De Silva. They’ll offer an intimate window into Perlman’s life and work through live performance, rarely seen home movies and personal anecdotes from more than a half-century of music-making.
Classical Concert Series
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $ $51.75 including fees
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change.
Sam Harris: Truth & Consequences
April 23
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Sam Harris is the host of the widely acclaimed Making Sense podcast and the creator of the Waking Up app, which offers a modern approach to living a more examined life through in-depth mindfulness training and secular wisdom. He is also a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of five New York Times bestsellers, including The End of Faith, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, and Waking Up. Sam’s work spans a broad range of topics—neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, political polarization, rationality—but generally focuses on how a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world can transform the way we live.
Sam has practiced meditation for over 30 years, studying with Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western teachers in both the United States and abroad. He holds a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $56.93 including fees
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change.
54 Below At the Rinker Series:
Claybourne Elder
January 23–24
Friday, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Grammy® Award nominee, CLAYBOURNE ELDER, fresh from his role in Broadway’s Tony® Award-winning revival of Company, will take the stage for an evening of fantastic music. He currently plays John Adams on HBO’s hit series The Gilded Age and has amassed a dedicated fanbase as he continues to play to sold-out crowds across the world.
54 Below at The Rinker
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $50.60 including fees
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change.
Kyle Taylor Parker
February 27–28
Friday, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Join beloved Broadway star KYLE TAYLOR PARKER for an unforgettable cabaret experience celebrating his signature mix of soul-stirring vocals, magnetic stage presence and heartfelt storytelling. Best known for his acclaimed performances in Kinky Boots—where he originated the role of Lola on the national tour and took over on Broadway—KTP has also graced the stages of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Smokey Joe’s Café and Finian’s Rainbow.
54 Below at The Rinker
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $50.60 including fees
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change.
Patti Murin
March 20–21
Friday, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Broadway star PATTI MURIN invites you to join her for an intimate cabaret experience with the music that has shaped her illustrious career. Best known for her enchanting performances as Anna in Disney’s Frozen and Glinda in Wicked, she brings her signature warmth, humor and incredible vocal talent to the stage, delivering a setlist filled with beloved songs from classic Broadway shows and Disney favorites.
54 Below at The Rinker
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $50.60 including fees
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change.
Kerry Butler
April 17–18
Friday, Saturday at 7 p.m.
One of Broadway’s best-known performers, KERRY BUTLER originated roles in the Broadway productions of Beetlejuice, Mean Girls, Xanadu, Little Shop Of Horrors and more.
She also starred in the Broadway productions of Rock of Ages and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. From her beautiful voice to her engaging stage presence, she captivates audiences in venues across the country.
54 Below at The Rinker
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $50.60 including fees
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change.
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About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of South Florida’s premier performing arts centers located in Downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992 the Kravis Center has hosted the very best in live entertainment featuring internationally acclaimed artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway and more. Since opening its doors, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs. Students of all ages can participate in a variety of workshops, classes and special events, as well as free and reduced-price tickets to those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience live performances. For information, please visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, cast, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit kravis.org for up-to-date information.
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