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Robot

First Preview: May 12, 2015
Opening Date: Jun 9, 2015
Closing Date: Jun 14, 2015
Running Time: 01:35
Robot
http://www.bam.org/dance/2015/robot-blancali
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BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Imagine a ballet where NAO robots and humans dance to Maywa Denki’s mechanical musical orchestra, whose instruments double as witty art installations.

Brimming with good-natured humor and emotional insight, this startling international hit by Blanca Li—who has collaborated with the Paris Opera Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera and choreographed films for Pedro Almodovar, videos by Beyoncé and Daft Punk, and Jean-Paul Gaultier’s runway shows—is an upside-down trip through a magical, topsy-turvy world in which everything becomes its other. Human dancers become robots and robots dance like humans in a fantastical trip into the future.

Blanca Li: Direction /Choreography
Tao Gutiérrez and Maywa Denki: Music 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 @ 8 PM
SUNDAY 1 & 5 PM
RegionalDancePerformance ArtRegional
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: For live events, come to the BAM box office no earlier than 90 minutes prior to the performance to inquire. Rush tickets are $10 and are available to students 29 & under with a valid ID and seniors 65 & over. There is a limit of two tickets per purchase. Seating is at the discretion of the box office and is based on availability.

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  • “a very powerful visual show filled with stage effects, playful choreography and winking humor”

    —El País (Spain)
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  • “a very powerful visual show filled with stage effects, playful choreography and winking humor”

    —El País (Spain)
    Read More
  • “a very powerful visual show filled with stage effects, playful choreography and winking humor”

    —El País (Spain)
    Read More
  • “a very powerful visual show filled with stage effects, playful choreography and winking humor”

    —El País (Spain)
    Read More

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.

  • Seating

    The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby.

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering.

  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.

  • Parking

    Ashland Place.

  • Entrance

    Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist.

  • Box Office

    Main lobby. Counters 49".

  • Restroom

    Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars.

  • Water Fountain

    Main lobby. Spout 35".

  • Telephone

    Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27".

  • Assisted Listening System

    Yes.

  • Visual Assistance

    None.

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