The Joel Hall Dancers presents In the Shadow of Nina Simone, a dynamic and historic collaboration between Chicago choreographers Joel Hall and Paul Sanasardo. This full-length work is set to the vocal art of the late Nina Simone. In salute to African-American History Month, the work will be presented in February 2007.
Performances of In the Shadow of Nina Simone will take place on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 8:00 p.m. at the Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport. Tickets are available through the Athenaeum box office, at 773-935-6860, Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500 or at www.ticketmaster.com.