Big Boi of OutKast teams up with Atlanta Ballet
ByPIERRE RUHE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/30/2007
Earlier this season, the Atlanta Ballet axed its pit orchestra, but for a world premiere next season it's looking to the stars for musical accompaniment.
Big Boi, half of the chart-topping Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast, will perform on stage with the ballet in a new work scheduled for April 10-13, 2008. Few details of the yet-to-be-named work have been decided, according to ballet spokesman Jeff Al-Mashat.
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| Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton, part of OutKast, is in discussions with the Atlanta Ballet about a 2008 performance. |
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Big Boi will collaborate with choreographer Lauri Stallings and performers from Purple Ribbon Entertainment. The parties plan to meet Tuesday to discuss the project.
Atlanta Ballet has staged works with pop performers before. In October 2001, the ballet collaborated with the Indigo Girls on "Shed Your Skin," which featured the Decatur duo performing songs onstage behind dancers. It was presented again in 2004.
The ballet's season announcement includes five other shows, opening Oct. 25 with artistic director John McFall's production of "Peter Pan."
For tickets and information, http://www.atlantaballet.org/.
