This Wednesday is the opportunity to Joni Mitchell’s iconic album BLUE performed live by Merideth Kaye Clark in the Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre.
A veteran of the musical theatre stage, Ms Clark will perform Joni Mitchell’s iconic 1971 album, BLUE from beginning to end while playing the guitar and dulcimer, accompanied by Mont Chris Hubbard on piano and violin. With Joni Mitchell’s recent 75th birthday bringing the Canadian singer/songwriter to the public eye, this performance will give her fans the opportunity to experience the album live. Fans will also be able to reconnect with their memories of the legendary performer, and her memorable fourth album BLUE which included the classics River, California and the title track Blue.
“Joni Mitchell has been a huge influence throughout my career as both a singer and songwriter,” says Clark about her idea to perform BLUE. “I’ve always felt a strong connection to her music. Her 10-song album is a deep reflection of her whirlwind romantic relationships and beautifully conveys the intricate mix of joy, passion, and heartache people often feel when they fall in and out of love. Every time I listen to BLUE, I draw new inspiration from Mitchell’s poetry — I invite audience members to rediscover their own connections to her breathtaking music by listening to this entire body of work performed live.”
Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Merideth Kaye Clark is in high demand as a concert artist and musical theatre performer, playing major roles in plays across America, including Oliver!, Evita, as well as taking on the role of Elphaba in the First National Tour of the Broadway hit Wicked.
Canadian songstress Raine Hamilton will open the evening of vocals, accompanied by violin, guitar, cello, and double bass to create a resonant chamber folk sound.
Surrey Civic Theatres presents Merideth Kaye Clark Performs Joni Mitchell’s BLUE Album, on March 27, 2019, at 7:30pm at the Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Avenue). Visit tickets.surrey.ca for ticket details.