The Story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita

St. Demetrios Preparatory School

Presents

"The story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita"

A Porphyra Foundation Musical Inspired by Penelope Delta’s Byzantine Epics.

Come witness Emperor Basil II’s sister, Anna Porphyrogenita, and her heroic Adventures!

Due to popular demand, "Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera" is spotlighting Byzantine Princess Anna Porphyrogenita, in this new story telling cycle, for the Astoria Greek community. The new show is expanding Anna's background story in “Anna and Vladimir: The love that ROCKED the world,” which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway.

Set in the year 988 AD, the Heroic Age of Basil II Emperor of Byzantium, the story chronicles Princess Anna Porphyrogenita and her world-rocking marriage to Grand Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus. An incredible story of Love, War and Peace brought to life through Hard Rock and Greek Folk music, dancing, actors, and a full rock orchestra.

With participation from St. Demetrios Student Clubs and featuring G.A.F.S. and the Greek American Folklore Society.

June 24th 7:00 PM

June 25th, 7:00 PM

June 26th, 2:00 PM

2022

Admission $35

On vocals:

Elaine Tuttle as Princess Anna Porphyrogenita

(To be announced soon) as Emperor Basil II

Dorit Grand Princess Olga on vocals

(To be announced soon) as Grand Prince Vladimir

Band is:

Billy Chrissochos on guitar

Mike "Risko" Savvas on guitar and tzoura

Jose G. Navia on bass

Richard Khuzami on percussion

Tracey "Tre" Beavers on drums

Special Guest:

Dimitris Stefanidis on the Pontian Lyra

Dancers:

Frida Kasimis

Konstantina Koulouriotis

Stamatoula Figetakis

Belly Dancer:

Dorit

Special Guests:

G.A.F.S.

Greek American Folklore Society

Actors (To be announced soon)

Tech and Crew:

Dimitris Carabas

Thea Gibbs

Peter Giakoumis

Petros Stassinos

http://mag.politismosmuseum.org/rockin-the-byzantine-dream/?sfns=mo&fbclid=IwAR1fg5Fu340Bw_F43bSjBHtKYUHIOmJJmUGOMtd9oLvzW19Ud

5isB7xFbYg

https://porphyraband.com/news/

http://porphyrafoundation.org/rock-opera/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Petros G Patrides Cultural Center, 30-03 30th Dr, Astoria, Queens, United States