The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1984 (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1984-02-01 / 2. szám
The New Jersey AMCRICAN-HUNGARIRN A Special Section for the American-Hungarian Community in New Jersey Hungarian State Folk Ensemble A Smash-Hit In New Jersey NEW BRUNSWICK—It was a temporary cease-fire for the regimental batteries of slot machines at the fabulous Resorts International Casino-Hotel in Atlantic City on January 20th last when the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble made its appearance on the stage of the gambling emporium’s Superstar Theatre. The lull in slot machine action and other kinds of gambling activities was caused by the fact that casino patrons, hotel guests, and residents of the seashore resort took time out from trying their luck to find out what the Hungarian troupe was up to and to see what their performance was all about. First, they were surprised. Then, they became mesmerized. Then, they gave the performers such an ovation that they will never forget it. On the other hand, those who jam-packed the Superstar Theatre to see the show are not likely to forget it, either, judging by some of the comments overheard. “Man, I’ve seen everything!” said one member of the audience. “My God! Those Hungarians are really something!” exclaimed another. “Can you imagine a country under communist domination introducing such a show in this capitalist den of iniquity!” wondered another. And so it went on and on from members of an American audience, who may have known that a country called “Hungary” existed somewhere in Europe, but really knew little, if anything, about the Hungarian people, their history, their customs, or their culture. Four days after their brilliant success in Atlantic City, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble arrived in New Brunswick where, on January 24th last, they performed before a packed-house at Rutgers University. This time, however, their enthusiastic audience consisted mostly of local American-Hungarians, February 1984 whose applause shook the rafters of the college’s huge gymnasium where the performance was held. After the show, a reception was held in honor of the troupe at the Hungarian- American Athletic Club on Somerset Street in New Brunswick. Sponsored by the club, about 250 persons attended the reception. Although the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble has staged performances in 22 other countries, this is their first appearance in the United States and Canada. Under the artistic direction of Sándor Timar, the 100-member company of dancers, chorus, and orchestra has begun a twelve-week, coast-to-coast tour, which includes appearances in Canada. Their tour was made possible by and is under the management of Columbia Artists Management, Inc. of New York Schedule of Appearance: February 13_14 Houston, Texas 16. Lubbock, Texas 17. Alburquerque, New Mexico 19. Phoenix, Arizona (Tempe) 20. Tucson, Arizona 21. Phoenix, Arizona (SunCity) 23. Palm Springs, California 24. Azusa, California (Los Angeles) 25. Oceanside, California (Los 26. Los Angeles, California 28. Pasadena, California (Los Angeles) 29. Torrance, California (Los Angeles) March, 1. Bakersfield, California 2. San Luis Obispo, California 3. Berkeley, California (San Francisco) 4. Reno, Nevada 6. Ogden, Utah 9. Denver, Colorado 10. Colorado Springs, Colorado 12. Hutchinson, Kansas 13. Kansas City, Missouri 15. Minneapolis, Minnesota 16. Madison, Wisconsin 17—18—19. Chicago, Illinois 20. Ames, Iowa 23. Muskegon, Michigan 24. Jackson, Michigan 25. Detroit, Michigan 27. Akron, Ohio 28. Ann Arbor, Michigan 29. Kitchener, Ontario (Canada) 30. Ottawa, Ontario 31. Toronto, Ontario April, 2. Hamilton, Ontario 4. Schenectady, New York 6. Boston, Massachusetts 7. New York, New York (Queens College) 8. Greenvale, New York 9. Washington D. C. 11. Greensborg, North Carolina 12. Asheville, North Carolina 13—14. Raleigh, North Carolina 15. Richmond, Virginia Page 11
