PAST PRODUCTIONS
Dance (In) Haus
An interactive performance inspired by Bell Works' architectural environment
Nov 2022
An interdisciplinary work, what the Bauhaus school called “Total Art Work” connecting aesthetics/visual art with live art (dance-theater-live music) and real space. Performed on the grounds of the stunning Holmdel landmark, Bell Works, Dance (in) Haus is an interactive performance inspired by Bell Works' architectural environment, the paintings of Wassily Kandinsky, and the music of Bauhaus influential musicians Erik Satie, Kurt Weill and Arnold Schoenberg.
Join us for an interactive and immersive experience, where architecture meets dance!
LOST PRINCESS of OZ
Return to OZ with Dorothy and her new friends on an exciting adventure.
August 2022
From the creator of America’s favorite story THE WIZARD OF OZ comes this little-known sequel THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ! L. Frank Baum continues the adventures of Dorothy from Kansas, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard himself as they search for Princess Ozma to recover the magic stolen from Oz. In this fantastical tale, Baum introduces new characters including the Frogman, the Patchwork Girl, the clock man Tik-Tok, and, of course, the talking (singing) hen, played by Reagan Richards of the popular country duo Williams Honor. Gordon Brown, also of Williams Honor, portrays Baum.
This multimedia dance musical from the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater is directed by Gabriel Chajnik with a libretto based on Baum by Shannon Hill and an exciting original score by Chris Becker, whose Appalachian-inspired composition is infused with country fiddles and bluegrass banjoes!
Something's Coming
Iconic movie musicals brought to you live from Axelrod PAC!
April 2022
Featuring vocal artists Evy Ortiz (West Side Story National Tour) and David Smolokoff (The Juilliard School) and the professional dancers of AXCBT in excerpts from your favorite movie musicals like An American in Paris, Fiddler on the Roof, and more!
The Nutcracker Rocks
Bringing back an AXCBT favorite!
December 2021
Starring Broadway's Josh Canfield as Uncle Dross. Reimagined score by members of the Gaslight Anthem, Alex Levine and Alex Rosamilia.
Three's A Crowd
A series of solos, duos, and trios choreographed by world-renowned artists.
Premiered July 2021
Featuring works by Paul Taylor, Riccardo de Nigris, Blakeley White-McGuire, and more!
The Bard at Bell Works
Celebrating Shakespeare and his works through dance, song, and theater!
April 2021
A collaboration with The Shakespeare Theater of NJ, The Bard at Bell Works presents two weekends of Shakespeare-inspired works such as West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and more!
The Nutcracker Rocks
Bringing back an AXCBT favorite!
December 2019
Set in modern day with a reimagined score by members of the Gaslight Anthem, Alex Levine and Alex Rosamilia.
Alice in Wonderland
An original take on the classic tale.
Premiered Aug 18th, 2019
Created by Gabriel Chajnik with and a world-premiere score by acclaimed composer David Winkler played by a live orchestra conducted by Jason Tramm.
The Jungle Book
A feast for the eyes and a collaboration of cultures.
Premiered Feb 2nd, 2019
Chajnik's take on Kipling's classic with Indian dance by Sudha Shekhar Devulapalli, dazzling visuals and costumes by acclaimed designer José Solis, and striking masks and headpieces designed by Tentacle Studios, whose clients include Lady Gaga, Kesha, and the Royal Ballet.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A dream come to life on-stage!
Premiered Aug. 29, 2018
Shakespeare's beloved romantic romp as reimagined by Chajnik with a captivating score by Felix Mendelssohn, featuring a cast of 40 dancers and an orchestra conducted by Jason Tramm.