Known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved composer series, Felder now renders a different musical artist: himself. In this deeply moving new play, Felder pulls back the curtain on his own story. Growing up in Montreal as the child of Polish and Hungarian immigrants, a young Felder discovers the piano, its captivating music connecting him to his unsuspected heritage, while opening up a remarkable new world full of adventure, possibility, heartbreak and connection.
Featuring performances of beloved compositions by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Bartók and more, Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me recounts the inspiration behind Felder's illustrious career and offers a poignant and profoundly touching portrait of the power of music.
Date: June 9 – 21
Location: South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage
655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa