Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, “The Isley Brothers”
has added more tour dates to their already packed "You
Make Me Wanna Shout - 60th Anniversary" tour including a stop in Jacksonville, Florida December
22nd at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. The tour, which was originally announced
earlier this spring, will see the band celebrating the 60th anniversary of
their hit song "Shout." Released on September 21, 1959, "Shout"
became the brothers' first gold single and went on to become a frequently
covered classic. Fans will not only be
able to hear the song live, but they will hear a number of the brothers'
biggest hits on all tour dates including: "It's Your Thing,"
"That Lady," "Twist and Shout," and more.
The "You Make Me Wanna Shout - 60th Anniversary" tour kicked off on
July 6 in Tuolomne, CA and will take the brothers across the country hitting
Biloxi, Wilmington, Reno, San Francisco, and more. Ten additional dates have been added to the
schedule which means they were busy this summer and will stay on the road
through the fall. New dates include
stops in Atlanta, Atlantic City, Albuquerque, and Los Angeles where they played
the famed Greek Theatre on August 24th.
All tour dates are listed HERE. The Isley
Brothers are offering various VIP ticket packages including front row, meet
& greet, and limited-edition merchandise. All general public tickets and VIP packages are
on sale while quantities last. In JAX tickets
will be available at the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Offices located at
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, or online at ticketmaster.com. For more
information, go to www.theisleybrothersofficial.com
.
"This tour is dedicated to all of our fans around the world! I love you all and could not have done this
without your constant love and support for our music and the Isley Family! Thank you" - Ron Isley
“The Isley Brothers”
"You Make Me Wanna Shout -
60th Anniversary"
DATE: Sun. Dec. 22, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
TICKETS: start at $42
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music
Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful—The Carole King Musical, about the early
life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will
make its Jacksonville return at the Times-Union Center for one performance only! Unlike the eight performances in 2018, you
only have one chance to see this wonderful show right before Christmas.
“Carole King might be a native New Yorker, but her story of struggle and
triumph is as universal as they come – and her music is loved the world over,” producer
Paul Blake said. “I am thrilled that Beautiful
continues to delight and entertain audiences around the globe, in England,
Japan and Australia and that we are entering our fifth amazing year of touring
the U.S. We are so grateful that over five million audience members have been
entertained by our celebration of Carole's story and her timeless music.”
On October 27, 2019, the Broadway production of Beautiful – The
Carole King Musical will end its smash-hit, record-breaking run after
nearly six years. By the time the
production takes its final bow, it will have played 60 preview and 2,418
regular performances, surpassing the original production of Annie and
the landmark 1998 revival of Cabaret to become the 27th longest-running
musical (and the second longest running “bio-musical”) in Broadway history. On Broadway, the show has been seen by almost
2,200,000 audience members (including, quite famously, King herself) and is the
longest-running and highest-grossing show in the history of the Stephen
Sondheim Theatre.
Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol
Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as
a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her
dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’
roll. But it wasn’t until her personal
life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful tells the inspiring
true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit
songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow
writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the
most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful
music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Beautiful features a stunning
array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry
Mann/Cynthia Weil, including: “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You
Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title
song.
Sony Pictures has announced that the film adaptation of Beautiful will
be produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Paul Blake. If you would like to see if the show is
coming to a theatre near you - check HERE.
“Beautiful”
The Carole King Musical
DATE: Sat.
Dec. 21, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times
Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: start at $45 plus applicable fees, and may be purchased at their box office by calling (904)
632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, or online 24/7 at fscjartistseries.org. Discounts
for groups of 10+ may be available by calling (904) 632-5050.
This should be a tried-and-true traditional entertainment
event for the holidays. The Nebraska
Theatre Caravan’s national tour returns to Jacksonville with its delightful
stage production of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol”. This fully staged musical version of Charles
Dickens’ classic tale has become a Yuletide tradition. The story was
adapted for the stage by Charles Jones. The
Caravan has been touring this adaptation of A Christmas Carol since
1979. It is one of the most widely
viewed productions of the Dickens tale in the nation, annually performing for
more than 100,000 people in more than 60 cities across the country.
A Christmas Carol features a spirited ensemble of
23 performers who bring Dickens’ fable of redemption to life on a magical set
created by noted designer James Othuse. A full array of timeless carols such as: “God
Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Away In a Manager” and “Here We Come
A-Wassailing” are interwoven within the classic story of a tight-fisted,
middle-class merchant Ebenezer Scrooge and all the beloved characters from
Dickens' 1843 novel.
The heartwarming tale depicts Scrooge, whose values are focused exclusively on
profit and his conflicts with the struggling Cratchit family, whose tragic
problems typified the working class during the Industrial Revolution in
Victorian England. The touching climax
is based on Dickens' belief that the ills of a greedy world can be healed by
brotherhood and unselfishness.
The colorful scenery and elaborate costumes faithfully recreate the Victorian
period. Exceptional voices, lively dancing and dazzling special effects
like the mysterious spinning bed combine to create a spectacular holiday treat
for the entire family.
“A Christmas Carol”
DATE: Fri. December 20, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: Vary in price and range from $20 for adults and $10 for children. Everyone, including infants and toddlers,
must have a theater ticket. They may be
purchased at the box office from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by
calling (904) 632-5000, or online 24/7. Discounts for groups of 10+
may be available by calling (904) 632-5050.
Critically acclaimed and multi-award winning electronic violinist Lindsey
Stirling announced today her upcoming “Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour 2019” in support of her highly
successful holiday albums Warmer in the Winter and Warmer in the Winter: Deluxe
Edition. The multi-city trek
will include a number of major cities across Canada and the US including:
Ontario, Phoenix, Charlotte, Newark, Greenville, Orlando, Milwaukee, San Jose,
and a stop in Jacksonville, FL at the Times-Union Center for the Performing
Arts- Moran Theater.
This blogger has had the pleasure of seeing & hearing Lindsey perform in
JAX with Celtic Woman and she is marvelous.
It will be Lindsey’s third Christmas tour to date, and she will bring
back her successful holiday show featuring elaborate festive themes as well
Stirling’s signature brand of dance routines and on-stage visuals. This year’s set list will feature an array of
holiday classics including: “I Wonder as I Wander,” “Santa Baby,” and “Dance
of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” as well as some of Stirling’s original
tracks including: “Christmas C’mon” and “Warmer in the Winter.”
About Lindsey Stirling: Lindsey Stirling remains fearless enough
to always dream big. In the near decade since the release of her 2012
self-titled debut, the electronic violinist, dancer, and artist has quietly and
humbly become one of the 21st century’s most innovative stars. With the release of her highly anticipated new
single "Underground" out June 21st, and an album to follow
this fall, the music impresario is once again set to deliver her groundbreaking
vision of cinematic violin-driven electronic music. Her
literary debut The Only Pirate at the Party—co-written with her sister
Brook S. Passey—became a New York Times Bestseller.
Lindsey’s third-studio album Brave Enough, debuted at #5 on Billboard’s
Top 200 Album Chart, went on to score the #1 spot on Billboard’s year-end Top
Dance/Electronic Album list and earned Stirling a 2017 Billboard Music Award
for Top Dance/Electronic Album. In 2017,
Lindsey was the runner-up on Season 25 of ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the
Stars” with her partner Mark Ballas. That same year, she released her first ever
holiday album titled Warmer in the Winter, featuring classic holiday and
original songs. The album went on to
become the #1 new Christmas release of 2017, ahead of pop music heavyweights
Gwen Stefani and Sia, and was the best-selling new holiday album of that year
with over 40 million spins on Pandora.
A revamped version, Warmer in the Winter: Deluxe Edition, released in
2018, and held a firm top 10 spot on the Holiday Albums chart for an impressive
8-weeks straight. In the summer of 2018,
Stirling rocked fans on her highly praised co-heading North American tour with
rock heavyweights, Evanescence. Becoming
one of Live Nation’s 10 best-selling amphitheater tours of last summer, both
acts delivered high energy sets accompanied by a full orchestra. Stirling is the model of a modern independent
recording artist, with a symbiotic relationship with her fans. A motivational speaker in her spare time,
Stirling uses her own story to show teenagers that you have to have confidence
in the very thing that makes you unique – then wait for the world to catch up.
‟Lindsey Stirling
Warmer in the Winter
Christmas Tour”
DATE: Wed. Dec. 18,
2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
TICKETS: range from $36 - $319, plus applicable
fees.
LOCATION: Times
Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Don’t miss your favorite “WWE RAW Superstars”
at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena!
Get in on the action and see Universal Champion Seth Rollins;
RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch and
United States Champion AJ Styles.
Plus: Sasha Banks
Braun Strowman
Drew McIntyre
The O.C. – Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson!
And many more!
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“WWE Live Holiday Tour”
DATE: Sat. December 7, 2019
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $95, $75, $65, $55, $35, $25 AND $15*
Tickets on sale now and are available at ticketmaster.com and the venue box
office. Superstar experience and walk
the aisle packages are also available!
LOCATION: VyStar Veterans Memorial
Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-3900
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, ‟The Hip Hop
Nutcracker” is back and better than ever, playing the
Times-Union Center December 7, 2019 for one performance only!
Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is
a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this evening-length
production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a
DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who
opens the show with a short set.
Just like the original version of The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Maria-Clara
and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice,
visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals
transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th
Century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New
York City.
Through this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic
performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take us on a journey that
celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.
“A Hip Hop Nutcracker”
DATE: Sat. December 7, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: Vary and range from $30 -
$106.50. (Premium Seats - $106.50
include ‘Meet and Greet’. More
information will be provided closer to the performance). Everyone, including infants and toddlers,
must have a theater ticket. They may be
purchased at the box office from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by
calling (904) 632-5000, or online 24/7. Discounts for groups of 10+
may be available by calling (904) 632-5050.
Following its inaugural hit holiday tour across North America in 2018, Simon
Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace
Entertainment announced that they will once again bring together the
world’s greatest entertainers for a spellbinding and incredible holiday
production in “A Magical Cirque Christmas”.
Brought to you by the producers of Broadway’s smash hit The Illusionists,
this thrilling, festive, fun-for-the-whole-family event will play
Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center for one night only! Take a peek at what’s in store for you when you come. And don’t forget to bring a guest or two with
you.
“We are thrilled to be bringing A Magical Cirque Christmas
back to audiences around the country in 2019,” says producer Lee Marshall,
MagicSpace Entertainment. “Our
amazingly talented cast has been assembled from all over the world and is
looking forward to delighting audiences and spreading holiday magic. The reception for the inaugural tour has been
fantastic and we hope this show becomes a special holiday tradition that
families look forward to experiencing for many years to come.”
In A Magical Cirque Christmas, experience the magic of Christmas
with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists from all corners of
the world, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live on stage.
A Magical Cirque Christmas is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and
MagicSpace Entertainment. Painter and Lawson have created Circus 1903
– The Golden Age of Circus, Le Grand Cirque, Le Noir, Cirque Adrenaline and
The Illusionists in over 250 cities from London to Sydney to Broadway,
as well as presenting A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Fiddler
on the Roof through Australia. MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by
Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard and Steve Boulay, and has been
producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows, concerts and museum
exhibits worldwide for more than 35 years. They have an office in Park City,
UT.
Get into the spirit of the season on December 6 for one magical performance at
the Times-Union Center with this merry treat that’s perfect for the entire
family.
“A Magical Cirque Christmas”
DATE: Fri. December 6, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: Vary and range from $39 -
$106.50. Everyone, including infants and
toddlers, must have a theater ticket. They
may be purchased at the box office from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, by calling (904) 632-5000, or online
24/7. Discounts for groups of 10+ may be
available by calling (904) 632-5050.
