The Dragons are Singing Tonight
Opening: An impressive array of talent has been put together for this show by TigerLion Arts to celebrate the dawning of the Year of the Dragon. The piece is based on a book of poems by Jack Prelutsky, the U.S. children's poet laureate, with music by composer Laurie MacGregor. Markell Kiefer directs a cast that includes wonderfully talented Isabella Dawis, Tyson Forbes ("Arsenic and Old Lace" at the Guthrie), Elise Langer (several recent Ten Thousand Things shows) and Maxwell Chonk Thao. Singers from Minnesota Boychoir, aerialists from Circus Juventas and 12 musicians complete the spectacle. --Graydon Royce
- 7 p.m. Fri., 1 & 5 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. Sun., 7 p.m. Thu.
- Southern Theatre, 1420 Washington Av. S., Mpls
- $20-$30
- 612-343-3390
Breaking Boundaries
Friday-Saturday: Deborah Johnson's Breaking Boundaries Dance Company blends a variety of contemporary dance styles -- from modern to jazz, ballet and hip-hop -- with multimedia effects. Founded in 2009, the still relatively young troupe is taking its show to the Cowles Center for two nights, promising works that will appeal to fans of "So You Think You Can Dance." Expect familiar musical accompaniment ranging from Adele to Pavarotti. --Caroline Palmer
- 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $10-$18
- Cowles Center for Dance and Performing Arts, 528 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls
- 612-206-3600
- www.thecowlescenter.org
