Will asks Father Christmas for a spaceship, but he gets a piano instead. As he tries to work out how he might use it to reach the moon, Will is drawn into a fantastic pianistic adventure that takes him to a cave where he meets Johann Sebastian Bach, is introduced to an ill-tempered Ludwig von Beethoven, and jams with “Fats” Waller. With music, humor, and fascinating stories about the piano and legendary composers and musicians who used it to create glorious music, Will discovers that, through music, you can go anywhere you want. “Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners)” and Will’s amazing journey come to Segerstrom Center fir the Arts on Feb. 17 and 18 in Samueli Theater. Performances are at 1 p.m. The Sunday performance will be American Sign Language interpreted.
Tickets for “Anatomy of the Piano 9for beginners)” are $20 and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Dr. in Costa Mesa or by calling 714-556-2787. The Center offers many services for patrons with disabilities including removable wheelchair locations, binoculars, and assistive listening devices. To learn more visit SCFTA.org/accessibilityinformation.
Audiences are encouraged to arrive one hour before the performance for free creative activities. The Center’s Education Department offers these enriching experiences to provide young people and their families with more opportunities to play together creatively. Studies show that this is critical in helping to develop the ability to think and problem solve.
Segerstrom Center’s 2017-2018 Family Series continues with “The Gruffalo” (March 24-25), “Shh! We Have a Plan” (April 14-15), and “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” (April 22).
