SHOCKWAVE Sizzles as Epcot Summer Concert Series
SHOCKWAVE Sizzles as Epcot Summer Concert Series
What happens after a blast? It's followed with a SHOCKWAVE.
The creators of the Tony Award-winning Broadway spectacular “Blast!” return to Epcot this summer with their newest hit musical production, SHOCKWAVE.
The show can be seen four times daily at America Gardens Theatre through Aug. 24. Showtimes are 4:30, 5:45, 7:10 and 8:15 p.m.
SHOCKWAVE treats Walt Disney World guests to an energetic, eye-filling spectacle of motion and pageantry. The show’s themes of pop culture and breaking new boundaries are delivered with an explosion of brass and percussion, highly charged dance numbers, special effects -- even comedy in a hilariously costumed set.
“We are excited that our popular summer
series is bringing Epcot guests another Broadway-caliber performance,” said Epcot
vice president Brad Rex. “SHOCKWAVE is certain to entertain guests of all ages.”
Four energized musical sets based on rock tunes, contemporary jazz and world music popularized by legendary artists will immerse guests in the SHOCKWAVE experience. Numbers featured are:
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” - by Queen
- “First Circle” - by Pat Metheny
- “God Bless the Child” - by Billie Holiday
- “Channel One Suite” - by Stan Kenton
Jim Mason, the show’s creator, said guests should expect a high-energy experience that expands beyond the stage. The 40 performers will not only be displaying musical talent but interpreting the various musical scenes through movement on and off the stage. The movement is as important to this show as the music.
“It was time to push away the chairs and let the musicians be the actors,” Mason said.
Following its world premiere at Epcot this summer, SHOCKWAVE will tour cities around the country.
--Posted June 21, 2002
Source: Walt Disney World