From symphony, to soul, to stand-up comedy...

From blues to Broadway shows...

ALWAYS THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN!

MARTIN LAWRENCE - He started the 21st century off with a bang, starring and executive producing the mega-grossing film "Big Momma's House" and followed that up with "Big Momma's House 2". He's the star of a dozen of the funniest American films ever made and of his long-running Fox TV show "Martin". Don't miss this rare chance to witness Martin Lawrence's return to the stand-up comedy stage - LIVE - at the Paramount!
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THE MIGHTY WURLITZER: MUSIC AT THE MOVIES - We're pulling out all the stops for this great event, which will feature the Paramount Theatre's celebrated "Mighty Wurlitzer" pipe organ and one of the greatest - and funniest - silent movies ever made, Buster Keaton's The General. Also on the program: Saint-Saëns' stirring "Organ Symphony" with Cristoph Bull, organ
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CAPTAIN BLOOD (1935) - Starring the great swashbuckling Errol Flynn as a doctor who is wrongly convicted of treason and sold into slavery, this is perhaps the best pirate movie ever made. Rafael Sabatini's brilliant historical novel receives incomparable treatment from director Michael Curtiz and his stellar cast. Captain Peter Blood's sardonic humor, cold nerves, and hot-blooded temper are so perfectly realized by Errol Flynn that it is impossible to think of any other actor in this role. Leonard Mudie as the heartless Lord Jeffries, Olivia de Havilland as the firey Arabella Bishop, Basil Rathbone as the French buccaneer Levasseur... This is literally an unforgettable cast. And you won't soon forget the story of Peter Blood, Captain of the great ship Arabella, virtuoso swordsman, and undisputed master of the waters of the Spanish Main. [more...]

Soweto Gospel Choir - Celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music! The 26-strong choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, and is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world.
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Recordings by the Soweto Gospel Choir

MEN OF SOUL - Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson & Howard Hewitt with special guest, Lenny Williams

MO’NIQUE - She's a Golden Globe Award-winning actress, comedienne, and talk show host. She's won the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for her performance in the film Precious and the Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Don't miss her - LIVE! - at the Paramount.
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Recordings by Mo’Nique

MARK KNOPFLER - He's best known as the lead guitarist of the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977. A guitar hero for three decades (one of Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"), he's also a singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer. He's won multiple Grammy Awards in both rock and country categories and has sold in excess of 120 million albums to date. In 2001 the Masiakasaurus knopfleri (a species of dinosaur) was named after him.
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Recordings by Mark Knopfler

MUSICAL VISIONARIES - The virtuosity of the OEBS will really be showcased in this concert! Richard Strauss' Don Quixote, based on Cervantes' novel, dramatically depicts various characters and scenes using different instruments in the orchestra. Also on the program: Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 and the world premiere of a new work by composer Benedikt Brydern.
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BAY AREA BLACK COMEDY COMPETITION FINALS - Since its inception in 1986 to provide a Bay Area-based showcase for Black comedians and comedians of color, the Bay area Black Comedy Competition has become the largest and longest-running live, urban comedy showcase in the country. These are the competition finals! These are the best of the best! Don "D.C." Curry hosts.
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ODE TO JOY - The 2009/2010 season concludes with one of the greatest masterpieces and most universally inspiring works in the classical repertoire: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
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KEVIN HART - You've seen him on his Comedy Central TV specials, the films Scary Movie 3, Scary Movie 4, and Soul Plane (among many others). Now see him - LIVE! - on the Paramount stage!
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Recordings by Kevin Hart

STEVE HARVEY - He's one of the original Kings of Comedy. Now he rules the airwaves every morning on The Steve Harvey Show with over seven million listeners. His widely-acclaimed book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man is Harvey’s ultimate guide to unlocking the male mind, understanding his game, anticipating his moves and countering with unstoppable offense and defense. Don't miss Steve LIVE on the Paramount stage!
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