Regarded as one of the world's foremost jazz vocalists, Kurt Elling's rich baritone spans four octaves and features both astonishing technical mastery and emotional depth. He leads a dramatic radio-style thriller about a vocalist with big dreams, complete with an on-stage foley artist to bring the show to life.
What becomes of an artist when his avenue of expression is violently eliminated?” Experience the world premiere of The Big Blind, a radio-style musical drama written by Kurt Elling and Phil Galdston, in which a young jazz singer faces the ultimate test. This unique passion project has been years in the making, and it’s like nothing Jazz at Lincoln Center has presented before.
Set in mid-20th century Chicago, this noir-inspired tale features an all-star cast including Kurt Elling, NEA Jazz Master songstress Dee Dee Bridgewater, Broadway legend Ben Vereen, actors Ian Shaw and Allison Semmes, and Ulysses Owens Jr.'s New Century Jazz Orchestra, arranged and conducted by Guy Barker, with additional special guests to be announced. The dramatic character roles were written with this extraordinary cast in mind, and a “Foley” sound artist will be on stage to create real-time effects ranging from footsteps and creaky doors to the fateful sound of breaking glass.
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Kurt Elling - "The Big Blind"
First Preview: Feb 20, 2019
Opening Date: Mar 1, 2019
Closing Date: Mar 3, 2019
Running Time: 02:00
Playing @
Rose Theater
Frederick P. Rose Hall Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY 10019
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Performance Schedule
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
Written By
- Kurt Elling and Phil Galdston
Director
- Terry Kinney
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$40.00 - $130.00
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Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Assistive listening devices are available for Rose Theater at the coat check with deposit of credible form of identification. -
Entrance
Rose Theater is accessible through primary entrance on Broadway at 60th Street with elevators to the fifth and sixth floors. -
Parking
Central Parking Systems 345 West 58th Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) -
Restroom
Men’s and Women’s Restrooms are accessible on the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels -
Visual Assistance
Large-type and Braille programs are available for all Jazz at Lincoln Center concerts in Rose Theater. The programs may be obtained at the PSPD information table on the fifth floor -
Water Fountain
Water fountains are accessible on the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating is available at all levels and price ranges. Persons who use wheelchairs and are able to transfer may request an aisle seat with removable armrest when purchasing tickets. Wheelchair loans are available for people who require a wheelchair to go to and from their seats on a first come first serve basis. Please call the house manager at 212-258-9501 the day before the concert to arrange for this service.
