Detroit Symphony Orchestra reopens The Cube with week of programming in March

- Guest artists include Storm Large, BLKBOK, La Shaun phoenix Moore, Jodhi, and DJ Stacye J, plus yoga led by a Detroit Yoga Lab certified instructor with live music by a DSO string quartet

- Tickets on sale now at dso.org

Detroit, (February 14, 2022) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will reopen The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube (The Cube, for short) for the first time in two years with a special week of diverse and captivating programming from March 22-26.

Located within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Midtown Detroit, The CUBE is the DSO’s hub for curated, urban, boundless experiences. During the venue’s closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DSO’s CUBE | Digital series kept the music playing with virtual offerings, and the DSO is excited to now be able to open The Cube for in-person, live audiences.

The Cube’s reopening week events include:

  • DSO audience favorite Storm Large returns by popular demand on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. to deliver Great American Songbook classics, Broadway tear-jerkers, and rock goddess anthems with a voice that goes from velvety purr to mighty Valkyrie in a single phrase.
  • Detroit composer and neo-classical piano prodigy BLKBOK will make his Cube debut with an explosive and immersive live performance on Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m. BLKBOK has worked with some of the world’s biggest performers including Rhianna, Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, and Cirque du Soleil.
  • Om @ The Max returns on Saturday, March 26 at 11 a.m., with a morning yoga session led by a Detroit Yoga Lab certified instructor and accompanied by a DSO string quartet. The session is open to all skill levels and the music selections will include sultry tangos, habaneras, and slower, more peaceful works.
  • Spoken word artist La Shaun phoenix Moore hosts an evening of music and poetry live from The Cube with Detroit's finest poets on Saturday, March 26 at 8 p.m. The event will feature musical sets by Detroit R&B and soul vocalist Jodhi and DJ Stacye J spinning throughout the night.

To protect the health and well-being of our patrons, musicians, and staff, our safety policies include mask and vaccine or test requirements for all guests and contactless e-ticketing. Visit dso.org/safetyplan for more information.

Tickets for these performances start at $20 and can be purchased at dso.org or by calling the Box Office at 313.576.5111, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Box Office (3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit). See below for full ticket prices.

Programming in The Cube is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

WDET 101.9 FM Detroit Public Radio is a media partner for The Cube’s reopening programming.

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All events take place at The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube, located within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center at 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 

STORM LARGE

Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m.

With a voice that goes from a velvety purr to a mighty Valkyrie cry in a single phrase, Storm Large returns to The Cube, singing Great American Songbook standards, Broadway tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems, and some of her own gorgeous originals — all delivered with a fierce personal style. Please be advised Storm's shows are fabulous fun and may contain adult content and explicit language.

Storm Large, vocals

Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission Theater Seating
$80 – Cabaret Table for 2
$160 – Cabaret Table for 4

 

BLKBOK

Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m.

Born and raised in Detroit, BLKBOK grew up in a music-filled house. By the time he was 8, BLKBOK was an acclaimed piano prodigy, winning statewide accolades and college-level competitions. No stranger to the industry grind, he has worked on the road as lead pianist or musical director with artists including Rhianna, Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Cirque du Soleil, and more. Known for explosive and immersive live music performances, BLKBOK engages audiences with his incredible talent and channels his experience from sharing the stage with the world’s biggest performers.

Ticket Information:

$20 – General Admission Theater Seating
$80 – Cabaret Table for 2
$160 – Cabaret Table for 4

 

OM @ THE MAX: DANCE & SPIRIT FLOW

Saturday, March 26 at 11 a.m.

Om @ The Max returns to The Cube with a morning yoga practice led by a Detroit Yoga Lab certified instructor open to all skill levels. A DSO string quartet will accompany your practice performing sultry tangos, habaneras, and slower, more peaceful works. Namaste.

Ticket Information:

$20 – General Admission

 

POETRY & MUSIC: HERSTORIES

Saturday, March 26 at 8 p.m.

Spoken word artist La Shaun phoenix Moore hosts an evening of music and poetry live from The Cube with Detroit's finest poets. The evening features musical sets by Detroit R&B and soul vocalist Jodhi, with DJ Stacye J spinning throughout the night.

Ticket Information:

$20 – General Admission Theater Seating
$80 – Cabaret Table for 2
$160 – Cabaret Table for 4

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About the DSO

The most accessible orchestra on the planet, the acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the organization. In January 2020, Italian conductor Jader Bignamini was named the DSO’s next music director to commence with the 2020-2021 season. Celebrated conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, while Oscar-nominated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair.

Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule that features PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. One of the world’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall celebrated its centennial in 2019-2020. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in eight metro area venues, as well as a robust schedule of eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings.

A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts, which also reaches tens of thousands of children with the Classroom Edition expansion. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to embrace and inspire individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.