Premiere: Jazz Happens “Ode to Wonders”

“Jazz Happens,” an independent theatre beloved by audiences, presents its third and most ambitious production. What makes “Jazz Happens” an enchanting show is the blend of different performing arts. Live jazz, masterful magic, expressive dance performances and subtle humour come together in a cohesive theatrical narrative, drawing audiences into an unprecedented stage experience. The new production, “Ode to Wonders,” takes us to a world on the brink of great change. From the elegant, inventive Europe of the Belle Époque, audiences embark on a journey toward the dawn of the Jazz Age in America. Experiments in mentalism, the spirit of vaudeville, and ever-changing rhythms of dance and music become a bridge between two eras. The production immerses audiences in the magical world of these periods and reminds us that wonders still exist.

PERFORMERS:
Illusionist – Algimantas Frankonis
Vintage jazz ensemble “The Schwings”: Remigijus Rančys (saxophone), Edgar Sabilo (piano), Aistis Kondratas (double bass), Jonas Filmanavičius (drums)
Dancers: Bona Dawn, Mantas Daugintis, Simona Pogosian, Tadas Vasiliauskas, Eglė Namickaitė, Smiltys Andrikonis, Ana Umnova

DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER – Ana Umnova