‘Dear Evan Hansen’ in JAX on Jan. of 2022

The FSCJ Artist Series announces that the Jacksonville premiere of “DEAR EVAN HANSEN” will be coming to the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts for 8 shows only!

Dear Evan Hansen features a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), a score by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).

Dear Evan Hansen has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says Dear Evan Hansen is “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an inspiring anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.”

The Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen, produced by Atlantic Records, was released in February 2017, making an extraordinary debut on the Billboard 200 and entering the chart at #8 – the highest charting debut position for an original cast album since 1961 – and went on to win the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

“Dear Evan Hansen”, produced by Stacey Mindich, features scenic design by David Korins, projection design by Peter Nigrini, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, and hair design by David Brian Brown. Music supervision, orchestrations and additional arrangements are by Alex Lacamoire. Ben Cohn is the Associate Music Supervisor. Vocal arrangements and additional arrangements are by Justin Paul. Danny Mefford is the choreographer. Casting by Tara Rubin Casting/Xavier Rubiano. Sash Bischoff, Adam Quinn and Danny Sharron are the Associate Directors. Judith Schoenfeld is the Production Supervisor. US General Management 101 Productions. For more information, please visit the Dear Evan Hansen website.

The health and well-being of the audience and staff is their top priority. The FSCJ Artist Series, alongside their colleagues at the Times-Union Center, have a list of Safety and Security Protocols HERE. Recommended for ages 12+.

“Dear Evan Hansen”

DATES & TIMES:
Tues., Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 28 at 8 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 29 at 8 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 30 at 7:00 p.m.

TICKETS: can be purchased online 24/7 by calling FSCJ Artist Series Box Office: (904) 632-5000 M–Thurs. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or email them at info@fscjartistseries.org. Groups of 10 or more are eligible to a discount on tickets to most shows. To receive the best pricing, reserve your group tickets today. Groups may begin placing reservation requests by calling (904) 632-5050 or emailing.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons back in JAX

The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play at the Times-Union Center on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Directed by two-time Tony^® Award-winner Des McAnuff, JERSEY BOYS won the 2006 Tony^® Award for Best Musical, the 2006 Grammy Award^® for Best Musical Show Album the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia). JERSEY BOYS is written by Academy Award^® -winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

JERSEY BOYS is the behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working My Way Back To You.”

JERSEY BOYS opened in New York on November 6, 2005 and by the time it closed over 11 years later on January 15, 2017, it was the 12th longest running show in Broadway history, passing such original Broadway productions as 42nd Street, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Producers. JERSEY BOYS returned to New York with a new production in November 2017. The JERSEY BOYS US National Tour opened to rave reviews in San Francisco on December 1, 2006 and is still breaking house records in cities across North America. JERSEY BOYS can also be seen on board the Norwegian Bliss. JERSEY BOYS worldwide has been seen by over 26 million people (as of January 2019).

The JERSEY BOYS design and production team comprises Klara Zieglerova (Scenic Design), Jess Goldstein (Costume Design), Howell Binkley (winner of the 2006 Tony^® Award for his Lighting Design of JERSEY BOYS), Steve Canyon Kennedy (Sound Design), Michael Clark (Projections Design), Charles LaPointe (Wig and Hair Design), Steve Orich (Orchestrations) and Ron Melrose (Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music).

“JERSEY BOYS”
DATE: Tuesday Jan. 11, 2022
TIME: 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS: range from $50.35 – $106.85can be purchased online 24/7. Groups of 10 or more receive a discount. Call 904-642-5050 for more group information.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

‘Rudolph’ is coming to town

Just in time for Christmas the Florida Theatre is proud to announce the return of "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical" on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

“A gleeful musical take on a holiday favorite.” –Chicago Daily Herald; “Utterly charming, top-notch production.” –Orlando Sentinel

Back by popular demand; the beloved television classic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off-screen and onto the stage!

Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.

It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. This show is great for the entire family!

The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre is sponsored by Community First Credit Union. For a complete list of upcoming events or to buy tickets visit the Theatre’s official website, floridatheatre.com.

“Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
     The Musical”

DATE: Tues., Dec. 21, 2021

TIME: 7 p.m.

TICKETS: Start at $29.50

LOCATION: The Florida Theatre
       128 East Forsyth Street.
       Jacksonville, FL 32202
       (904) 355 - ARTS (2787)

'The Hip Hop Nutcracker' soars into The Florida Theatre

Everything old is new again. Tchaikovsky’s 129-year-old ballet is reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle in The Hip Hop Nutcracker,   arriving at The Florida Theatre on December 12, 2021 at 7 p.m.

The production features hip hop pioneer Kurtis “The Breaks” Blow, the first rapper to be signed by a major label in 1979. 42 years and a heart transplant later, this hip-hop founding father is still performing as MC of The Hip Hop Nutcracker. Kurtis Blow is the music pioneer who created “Christmas Rappin’” and “The Breaks” and he’s hitting the road this holiday season. Preview the action HERE.

A cast of a dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ and an electric violinist turn the beloved score on its head. The 31-city tour kicks off in San Diego, California on November 6, 2021 before stops in Oakland, St. Louis, Miami, Atlanta, New York City, and Boston.

“Through the isolation of the pandemic and for me, personally, the gift of receiving a new heart, it is time to hope again,” says Kurtis Walker, known professionally as Kurtis Blow. “And the season of hope is Christmas.” On December 6, 2020, he had a heart transplant that has given him a new life.

Blow has paved the way for generations of hip-hop artists and fans after scoring the first certified gold record rap song in 1980, “The Breaks.” He was also the first rapper to sign to a major label. Blow is also responsible for “Christmas Rappin’, the perennial first rap holiday song.

“It’s incredible for me to meet fans, and their kids, and their kids’ kids who love hip hop music,” says Blow. “It reminds me of how The Nutcracker brings people of all ages together too. I hope everyone makes holiday memories for a lifetime when they come to our show.”

Just like the classic Nutcracker story, in 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 a colorful and contemporary New York City. Through the modern, self-expressive gaze of hip-hop culture, the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker celebrate the magic of the entire holiday season on the most inclusive holiday of them all - New Year’s Eve, a time for new beginnings.

For more information about The Hip Hop Nutcracker, visit Website. Follow The Hip Hop Nutcracker on Facebook, Instagram (@hiphopnutcracker), and YouTube; #HipHopNutcracker.

The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre is sponsored by Community First Credit Union. For a complete list of upcoming events or to buy tickets visit the Theatre’s official website, floridatheatre.com.

“Hip Hop Nutcracker”

DATE: Sun., Dec. 12, 2021

TIME: 7 p.m.

TICKETS: $37.50 – $59.50

LOCATION: The Florida Theatre
       128 East Forsyth Street.
       Jacksonville, FL 32202
       (904) 355 - ARTS (2787)

‘Come From Away’ award-winning musical coming to JAX

The FSCJ Artist Series is thrilled to announce the national tour of “COME FROM AWAY”, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Jacksonville debut at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement December 7 through 12.

COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

“Come From Away”

DATES & TIMES:
Tues., Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

TICKETS: can be purchased online 24/7. Groups of 10 or more are eligible to a discount on tickets to most shows.  To receive the best pricing, reserve your group tickets today. Groups may begin placing reservation requests by calling (904) 632-5050 or emailing.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

‘HAMILTON’ a smash hit in JAX Florida

The FSCJ Artist Series sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, finally brought Broadway back to Jacksonville Florida through the live production of “HAMILTON” at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts. The entire Moran Theatre was packed (along with a symphony in the Jacoby Hall). Traffic and parking were special in downtown JAX on October 1, 2021 because of the addition of a Jazz Festival, yet the police kept everything moving smoothly. Entry into the Times Union was quick with numerous doors being used to execute security checking. Will-call ticket pick up and concession stands were also quick and courteous.

Tickets may still be available, and you might want to check their availability and if you have other questions, the answers may be located HERE. HAMILTON is so worth getting out, getting dressed up, wearing a mask, as you enjoy this popular show. HAMILTON has amazing period costumes, spectacular dancing, a wonderful revolving stage, and whimsical hip-hop and spoken word music (some who were familiar with the soundtrack sang quietly along) and lines. If you are unfamiliar with the storyline, have no fear; it’s very easy to follow and your program will also help with some of the characters.

It’s not too late to be a part of this history-making show, so get your tickets while the show is still in town.

DATES: Now thru October 17, 2021

TICKETS: from $49 — $209

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

'HAMILTON’ runs in JAX 9/29 thru 10/17

This “theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history” (The New York Times)

Producer Jeffrey Seller and FSCJ Artist Series Broadway In Jacksonville are proud to present “HAMILTON” September 29 through October 17, 2021. Tickets for HAMILTON are available for purchase at Fscjartistseries.Org. Best availability is in the October 12-17 performances. This is the first BIG production at the Times Union Center in a long while and Jacksonville, Florida is READY!!!

#HAM4HAM is a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will provide a limited number of tickets available for every performance for $10 each. The lottery opened at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17 and will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23 for tickets to performances Sept. 29 – Oct. 6 (HAMILTON performances begin on a Wednesday). Subsequent digital lotteries will begin on each Friday and close the following Thursday for the upcoming week’s performances.

To enter, use the official app for HAMILTON, now available for all iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (http://hamiltonmusical.com/app ). You can also visit http://hamiltonmusical.com/lottery to register.

“HAMILTON”
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 1 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 2 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 2 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 8 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 9 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 9 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.

           Newly Added 3rd Week:
Tuesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 15 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

For more information on HAMILTON, visit: HamiltonMusical.com; Facebook.com/HamiltonMusical; Instagram.com/HamiltonMusical & Twitter.com/HamiltonMusical.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

'HAMILTON Lottery' announced in JAX

Producer Jeffery Seller and FSCJ Artist Series Broadway In Jacksonville announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance (Sept. 29) in Jacksonville at the Times-Union Center as a special to the FSCJ Artist Series 55th anniversary season. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. The lottery will first open at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17 and will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23 for tickets to performances Sept. 29 – Oct. 6 (HAMILTON performances begin on a Wednesday). Subsequent digital lotteries will begin on each Friday and close the following Thursday for the upcoming week’s performances.

HOW TO ENTER:
1) Use the official app for HAMILTON, now available for all iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (http://hamiltonmusical.com/app).
2) You can also visit http://hamiltonmusical.com/lottery to register.
3) The lottery will open at 12:01 a.m. every Friday and will close for entry at 1p.m. the next Thursday prior to the following week’s performances.
4) Winner and non-winner notifications will be sent between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week’s performances via email and mobile push notification. Winners will have two hours to claim and pay for their ticket(s).
5) No purchase or payment necessary to enter or participate.
6) Each winning entrant may purchase up to two (2) tickets.
7) Only one entry per person. Repeat entries and disposable email addresses will be discarded.
8) Lottery tickets may be picked up at will call beginning 90 minutes prior to the performance with a valid photo ID.
9) Lottery tickets void if resold.
10) All times listed are in the local time zone.

ADDITIONAL RULES: Patrons must be 18 years or older and have a valid, non-expired photo ID that matches the name used to enter. Tickets are non-transferable. Ticket limits and prices displayed are at the sole discretion of the show and are subject to change without notice.

Lottery prices are not valid on prior purchases. Lottery ticket offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. All sales final – no refunds or exchanges. Lottery may be revoked or modified at any time without notice. A purchase will not improve the chances of winning.

Tickets for HAMILTON are currently on sale. Patrons are advised to check the official HAMILTON channels and fscjartistseries.org for late release seats which may become available at short notice.

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

The HAMILTON creative team previously collaborated on the Tony Award ® Winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS. HAMILTON features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, casting by Telsey + Company, Bethany Knox, CSA, and General Management by Baseline Theatrical.

The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater. The HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast Recording is available everywhere nationwide. The HAMILTON recording received a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album.

For information on HAMILTON, visit their website, their Facebook page, on Instagram, and on Twitter.

“HAMILTON”
DATES: Wed. September 29 — Sunday October 17, 2021
TIMES: VARY

TICKETS: can be purchased online 24/7 at Fscjartistseries.org

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

Updates on some JAX Broadway shows

FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville 55th Anniversary Season has rescheduled their Performance Dates.

The FSCJ Artist Series has exciting news! Broadway is coming back to the Times-Union Center and it was worth the wait. They have been able to reschedule four of the five Broadway season package shows originally announced for the current season.

“Fiddler on the Roof”, “Come From Away”, “Dear Evan Hansen”, “Cats”, and a season special “Hamilton”, are rescheduled to new dates and are joined by the long-awaited show “Anastasia”. They hope to reschedule “Mean Girls” for a future season.

FSCJ Artist Series thanks you for your patience and they’re excited to welcome you back this September for this incredible season of shows.

“I am pleased to announce it is our 55th season of presenting outstanding Broadway entertainment on the First Coast,” said Dr. Milt Russos, executive director of the FSCJ Artist Series, Broadway in Jacksonville. We have an incredible season scheduled that begins in September with the eagerly anticipated Hamilton. We can’t thank our subscribers enough, for their continued patience and support. The 55th season promises to be a memorable one.”

Programming Changes:
Hamilton - September 1-12, 2021 (Season Special)
Fiddler on the Roof - November 2-7, 2021
Come From Away - December 7-12, 2021
Dear Evan Hansen - January 25-30, 2022
Cats - February 22-27, 2022
Anastasia - March 29 - April 3, 2022

Ticket Link: fscjartistseries.org.

For information about the Safety Protocols at the Times-Union Center, please click this link: FSCJ Artistseries/Safety-And-Security-Protocols.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

Seussical the Musical returns to the Alhambra

The first time Ms. “V” saw this performance of “Seussical the Musical” at the Alhambra was during June 24 – Aug.2, 2015. When the Alhambra Theatre & Dining last mounted the lovable family-friendly summer show in 2017, “Seussical the Musical”, it sold every ticket. With the summer heat descending upon the north Florida venues and COVID rules lifting a little a bit, the Alhambra is preparing for another sell out run – and just in time for some much-needed summer fun. The Alhambra will open its Annual Family Summer Show on June 17.

One of the most performed shows in America, Seussical the Musical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony award winning writers, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

The Alhambra is thrilled to announce IKEA Jacksonville is the presenting sponsor of Seussical the Musical. IKEA will be using the Alhambra to treat its staff to several shows, including a behind the scenes dress rehearsal viewing. IKEA will also offer special package pricing to its legions of Family Members, what Ikea considers to be its most loyal customers.

Offered Alhambra Managing Partner, Craig Smith, “Having a global retailer like IKEA recognize the value of the Alhambra to its local community marketing plan is a milestone for what we’ve accomplished over the last 11 years. It’s meaningful for us on a lot of levels, and we are excited to work with them even more as we discover who we can help each other grow our brands and businesses.”

On the Menu: Executive Chef DeJuan Roy creates a new menu for every Alhambra show, usually borrowing influences from the script to shape his selections and recipes. Thanks to Chef Roy's culinary magic, the Alhambra is now known as much for its exceptional dining as for its theatrical productions. The menu for Smoke on the Mountain features:

First Course: (Choice of One) Summer Salad with greens, Mandarin oranges, sweet carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, golden raisins, roasted onion vinaigrette *GF* without croutons; OR Watermelon and Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with corn chips, green onions.

Second Course: (Choice of One)BBQ Smoked Chicken with sweet corn pudding and green beans; OR Filet of Sirloin with mashed potatoes, garlic sauteed spinach, red wine and mushroom demi-glace *GF*; OR Cornflake Crusted Mahi-Mahi with vanilla bean buerre blanc, pineapple salsa, coconut jasmine rice, baby carrots; OR BBQ Bowl plant-based shredded protein, barbecue sauce, barbecue baked beans, roasted vegetables, sweet corn, corn chips *GF*.

Third Course: (Choice of One) Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie; OR Peach Cobbler.

“Seussical the Musical”

DATES: June 17 — Aug.1, 2021

SHOW TIMES: Vary

DRESS: “Business Casual”, or “Sunday Best”. COVID-19 Protocol is discussed HERE.

TICKETS: Prices range from $66 – $73 per person.  Ticket prices include: a three-course meal that changes for each show, a Broadway-style performance and complimentary parking.  Tickets may be purchases on line, or by calling (904) 641-1212.
     **Prices do NOT include gratuity, professional photos, nor orders from the bar**

LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
       12000 Beach Blvd.
       Jacksonville, Florida 32246
       (904) 641-1212

‘HAMILTON’ tickets go on sale in JAX

Due to the popularity of the event, this show is being posted early on “Around Town With Ms. “V” so that patrons may purchase tickets and guarantee their seats. COVID protocol may change by the time this event is scheduled to take place.

Producer Jeffrey Seller and FSCJ ARTIST SERIES BROADWAY IN JACKSONVILLE announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 3 at 10 a.m. (ET) at fscjartistseries.org. Tickets for HAMILTON will be available for purchase online only. Tickets will be available for performances September 29 through October 17, 2021.

There is a maximum purchase limit of eight (8) tickets per household/account for the engagement. Ticket prices will range from $71 to $217 with a select number of $369 to $419 premium seats available for some performances. Additional fees will apply to purchases.

There will be a lottery for forty (40) $10 seats for all performances. Details will be announced closer to the engagement.

Seller notes, “It's tempting to get tickets any way you can. There are many sites and people who are selling overpriced, and in some cases, fraudulent tickets. For the best seats, the best prices and to eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets, all purchases for the Jacksonville engagement should be made through The Artist Series JAX.”

Performance Schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 1 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 2 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 2 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 8 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 9 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 9 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.
           New Added 3rd Week:
Tuesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 15 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony ®, Grammy ®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

The HAMILTON creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award ®-Winning Best Musical In the Heights. HAMILTON features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, casting by Telsey + Company, Bethany Knox, CSA, and General Management by Baseline Theatrical.

The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater. The HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast Recording is available everywhere nationwide, and the HAMILTON recording received a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album.

For more information on HAMILTON, visit: HamiltonMusical.com; Facebook.com/HamiltonMusical; Instagram.com/HamiltonMusical & Twitter.com/HamiltonMusical.

‘Hamilton’ rescheduled for 2021 at the Times Union Ctr.

FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville engagement of "HAMILTON" has been rescheduled and will now play the Times-Union Center August 31 – September 12, 2021.

Emails have been sent to ticket holders with information on which new performance replaces the cancelled performance.  If a ticket holder hasn’t received the email, a form is available here: bit.ly/HamiltonTicketOptions.

Those that purchased through a 3rd party will need to contact their point of purchase directly for options.  Ticket holders have until May 18 to choose from the following options:

Keep the seats they already have for their rescheduled performance indicated on the chart on fscjartistseries.org.  New tickets will be issued closer to the ticket holder’s rescheduled performance.  Please Note: If no response is received by May 18, FSCJ Artist Series will assume the ticket holder prefers to hold their seats and attend the show on the rescheduled date.

Receive a credit/gift certificate and apply it to next season's 20/21 Broadway subscription package.

Receive a credit/gift certificate and apply it to any FSCJ Artist Series event.* (Ticket holders can visit: www.fscjartistseries.org as new events are added including theater, concerts, dance, opera, comedy and family will be added for the 20-21 season).

Donate tickets to be used for Artist Series Educational programs and receive a tax deduction for the total ticket value.

Receive a refund. *Credits/gift certificates DO NOT EXPIRE, can be redeemed by phone or online, and are recorded on the ticket holder’s account if the redemption code is mis-placed. Ticket holders will receive an email order confirmation that has the gift certificate redemption code in it after it has been processed.

HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secre-tary.  Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

‘Hamilton’ postponement in Jacksonville

Below is a notification of the cancellation of the show “Hamilton”:

At the direction of Mayor Lenny Curry, “Hamilton”, scheduled for March 17-29, 2020, will be postponed out of an abundance of caution, due to the growing concern over COVID-19.  IF YOU ARE A TICKET HOLDER, PLEASE HOLD ONTO YOUR TICKETS AS WE WORK TO BRING HAMILTON BACK TO JACKSONVILLE.  We will be in touch as soon as possible with more information on the status of this event.  We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves to ensure the health and well-being of our audience, staff, cast and crew before anything else.  All performances for the remaining shows in the FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville season are expected to go on as scheduled.  Should anything change, we will send an update to all impacted ticket holders.  We look forward to welcoming you back into a clean and safe gathering space for our community to enjoy the shared experience of seeing stories unfold live on stage.  Thank you for your patience and your continued support.

Hamilton Lottery Tickets available for JAX shows

Producer Jeffrey Seller and the FSCJ Artist Series announce a digital lottery for “HAMILTON” tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance (March 17) in Jacksonville at the Times-Union Center. (40) tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each.  The digital lottery will open at 11 AM on March 15 for tickets to the Tuesday, March 17 performance.  Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance.

Tickets for HAMILTON are currently on sale.  Patrons are advised to check the official HAMILTON channels and fscjartistseries.org for late release seats which may become available at short notice.

How To Enter:
• Use the official app for HAMILTON, now available for all iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (http://hamiltonmusical.com/app).
• You can also visit: http://hamiltonmusical.com/lottery to register.
• The lottery will open at 11 AM two days prior to the performance date and will close for entry at 9 AM the day prior to the performance.

• Winner and non-winner notifications will be sent between 12 PM and 4 PM the day prior to the performance via email and SMS (if mobile number is provided).
• No purchase or payment necessary to enter or participate.
• Each winning entrant may purchase up to two (2) tickets.
• Only one entry per person.  Repeat entries and disposable email addresses will be discarded.
• Tickets must be purchased online with a credit card by 4 PM the day prior to the performance using the purchase link and code in a customized notification email.  Tickets not claimed by 4 PM the day prior to the performance are forfeited.
• Lottery tickets may be picked up at will call beginning 90 minutes prior to the performance with a valid photo ID.  Lottery tickets void if resold.
• All times listed are in eastern time zone.

Additional Rules: Patrons must be 18 years or older and have a valid, non-expired photo ID that matches the name used to enter.  Tickets are non-transferable.  Ticket limits and prices displayed are at the sole discretion of the show and are subject to change without notice.

 Lottery prices are not valid on prior purchases. Lottery ticket offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.  All sales final - no refunds or exchanges.  Lottery may be revoked or modified at any time without notice. No purchase necessary to enter or win.  A purchase will not improve the chances of winning.

TICKETS: for “HAMILTON” are as follows: There is a maximum purchase limit of four (4) tickets per household/account for the engagement.  When tickets go on sale, prices will range from $59 to $179 with a select number of $349 premium seats available for all performances.  Ticket prices do not include applicable facility fee and service charges.  There will be a lottery for forty (40) $10 seats for all performances.  Details will be announced closer to the engagement.  Tickets can 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 at fscjartistseries.org.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202

‘Bandstand’ is a must-see if you are in the area

Orchestra Pit for 'Bandstand'

The Tony Award^®-winning Broadway musical, “Bandstand”, is in Jacksonville, FL for only seven more performances at the Times Union Center Moran Theater.  If you know anything about life after the military, or the comradery of soldiers who share their talents, heartaches, promises, mental demons, injustice and dreams of a future life and how that life use to be; then you need to see this heartwarming musical.  The storyline is easy to follow and might transport you back to the Viet-Nam era, or any post-wartimes experiences that you might have endured.

The choreography is wonderful and the songs throughout the musical are very well done.  Kudos to the marvelous singing done by Jennifer Elizabeth Smith (what a powerful voice).  Accolades to the orchestra in the pit: (Miles Plant, Brian Victor, Michael Brinzer, Ross Kratter and Brian Ganch); and to the cast/band members on stage (Rob Clove, Benjamin Powell, Scott Bell, Louis Jannuzzi III, Zack Zaromatidis & Jonmichael Tarleton) who played along.  The show moves along smoothly and is well worth your investment of time and money.
“Bandstand”
DATES:   &   TIMES
Wed., Feb. 19    7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 20    7:30 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 21     8 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 22     2 & 8 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 23    1:30 & 7 p.m.

TICKETS: start at $49.50, plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at our box office from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling (904) 632-5000, or online 24/7 at fscjartistseries.org.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202

‘Bandstand’ coming to The Times-Union Center for only eight shows

FSCJ Artist Series is proud to announce that the Tony Award^®-winning Broadway musical, “Bandstand”, comes to Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center for only 6 days.  Originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, featuring music by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker.  This poignant and inspiring new American musical explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing.

It’s 1945. As America’s soldiers come home to ticker-tape parades and overjoyed families, Private First-Class Donny Novitski, singer and songwriter, struggles to rebuild the life he left behind.  When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation’s next great musical superstars, Donny sees a lifeline for himself and some fellow veterans that gives them the purpose they so desperately need.  Together, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home.

“Bandstand” is “both a peppy celebration of can-do spirit and a more somber exploration of what American servicemen experienced when they marched home from World War II.  It’s a great argument for why theater can sometimes tell a story more boldly and more viscerally” – (The New York Times).

The award-winning “Bandstand” design team includes: Tony Award nominee David Korins and associate Justin West (Scenic Design), Tony Award winner Paloma Young (Costume Design), Tony Award winner Jeff Croiter (Lighting Design), Tony Award winner Nevin Steinberg (Original Broadway Sound Design), David Thomas (Tour Sound Design), J. Jared Janas and Dave Bova (Makeup, Hair and Wig Design), Tony Award nominee Greg Anthony Rassen (Co- Orchestrator and Music Arranger), Tony Award winner and 2017 Tony Award nominee Bill Elliott (Co-Orchestrator), Fred Lassen (Music Supervisor), Gina Rattan (Tour Director), with choreography restaged and additional choreography by Marc Heitzman.  Tour Casting by Kate Lumpkin, CSA.

“Bandstand” is produced by Work Light Productions and was originally produced on Broadway by: Tom Smedes, Gabrielle Palitz, Terry Schnuck, Roger Horchow, Peter Stern, Michael Palitz, Jane Dubin, Tom Kirdahy, David Lyons, Sarah Perot, James L. Nederlander, James & Catherine Berges, Darren DeVerna & Jere Harris, Jeff & Ellen Adler, Nancy & Randy Best, Deep End Productions, Patty Baker, Terry D. Loftis/Scott D. Huffman, Independent Presenters Network/Charles & Lisa Siegel, Rosie Gunther McCooe/J. Scott & Sylvia G. Bechtel, Roy Putrino/Heather Shields, Diane & John Kalishman/Alison & John Ferring and The Shubert Organization in association with Paper Mill Playhouse.

“Bandstand”
DATES:   &   TIMES
Tues., Feb. 18, 2020  7:30 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 19    7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 20    7:30 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 21     8 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 22     2 & 8 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 23    1:30 & 7 p.m.

TICKETS: start at $49.50, plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at our box office from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling (904) 632-5000, or online 24/7 at fscjartistseries.org.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
 

Broadway Musical “Waitress” comes to Orange Park

Come to the Thrasher-Horne Center and meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it.  Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

“Waitress” tells a story of redemption, recovery, forbidden love and a reward for doing the right thing in the end.  The house was packed on the third night of the stage show in JAX.  Young and mature were in their seats as they enjoyed the scenery changes, vocals, and an evening of Broadway in Florida.  If you’ve never seen the movie or the musical, you’re in for an eye-opening experience.

Situations happen to us every day and sometimes we’re left to “look for love in all the wrong places”, yet, a moment of indiscretion, like that in “Waitress”, led to a life of joy, and fulfillment in the end, as things are turned around for the good. People may treat you rotten, yet if you put your trust in God and believe that He is the master of this universe, then things may change for the better.

Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by 7-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles (‟Brave” & "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Waiting For Godot), recreated by tour choreographer Abbey O’Brien and original direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin), recreated by tour director Susanna Wolk.

“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine.  "It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune.  Don't miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

“Waitress”
DATE: Mon. February 10, 2020
TIME: 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS: Prices range from $49-$109 with all fees included.  They may be purchased in person, online at THcenter, or by calling (904) 276-6815 between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday.  The Thrasher-Horne Center is a performing arts venue and conference center owned and operated by St. Johns River State College.

LOCATION: The Thasher-Horne Ctr.
      St. Johns River State College
      283 College Drive
      Orange Park, FL 32065

PBTS seeking local talent for next show

AUDITIONS

Players By The Sea is only one month away from casting their next musical, “Spring Awakening”. On February 8th and 9th, the theatre will welcome local talent to audition for the award-winning musical that takes the Mainstage from April 24 - May 16. Auditions will be held at Players by the Sea Theatre at 106 6th Street North.

Director Bradley Akers, who was last seen at Players directing The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, shared his thoughts on how to have a successful audition: “I WANT TO CAST YOU!  So, be yourself.  Be authentic.  Be bold. Be brave.”

Auditions for Girls and Boys will take place on Saturday, February 8th.  Registration will run from 11 - 11:55 a.m. with auditions beginning promptly at 12 noon.  Auditions for Adult Man and Adult Woman will take place on Sunday, February 9th starting at 6 p.m.  Registration will run from 5:30 - 5:55 p.m.  Some actors from Saturday may be asked to read with those auditioning for the adult roles.

Actors auditioning for Girls and Boys are asked to prepare 16 – 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of any of the music found in Spring Awakening.  They should bring sheet music to the audition. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella auditions or recorded accompaniment will be permitted. They should dress for a dance audition and be prepared for cold readings from the script.

Actors auditioning for Adult roles do not need to be prepared to sing or dance.  They will only be asked to read from the script.  All actors should also bring a headshot, resume, and list of conflicts from February 8th through May 16.  The rehearsal schedule will be created based on cast-member conflicts.  Due to mature subject matter, only actors 16 and older will be considered for casting.

“The audition process is not only designed to align the casting dynamic of the show, but it’s also a way for us to interview each other and make sure it’s a right fit.  I’m looking for honesty, bravery, resilience, and safety in your choices (in your vocals, your movement, and your interpretations),” said Akers.

Please visit playersbythesea.org/auditions for more information about available roles.

About the Show – The winner of eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical), ‟Spring Awakening” explores the journey through adolescence with poignancy and passion.  It examines morality and sexual politics while unapologetically plumbing the depths of the hormonal teenage psyche in a way that feels both fresh and all too familiar.  This landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of sex, rock & roll, and 1890s Germany.  For more information on how to buy tickets, visit playersbythesea.org/spring-awakening or call the Box Office at (904) 249-0289.

About Players by the Sea - For over fifty-three years, Players by the Sea has brought quality creative and classic theatre to the Jacksonville community.  Players mission is to enrich the community through excellence in theatre. The nonprofit community theatre welcomes all creative artists to participate in making the magic of theatre come to life, whether on stage, through advocacy or assisting backstage.

‘HAMILTON’ is coming to JAX for 16 shows

Photo courtesy: Joan Marcus

Producer Jeffrey Seller and FSCJ Artist Series announced that single tickets for HAMILTON went on sale to the public on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 8 a.m. (ET) in person at the Times-Union Center.  Tickets for Hamilton will NOT be available for purchase at the MWR Navel base facility.

Jeffrey Seller notes, “It's tempting to get tickets any way you can.  There are many sites and people who are selling overpriced, and in some cases, fraudulent tickets.  For the best seats, the best prices and to eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets, all purchases for the Jacksonville engagement should be made through fscjartistseries.org.”

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

Photo courtesy: Joan Marcus

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.  It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

The HAMILTON creative team previously collaborated on the Tony Award®- Winning Best Musical In the Heights.  HAMILTON features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, casting by Telsey + Company, Bethany Knox, CSA, and General Management by Baseline Theatrical.

The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater.  The HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast Recording is available everywhere nationwide.  The HAMILTON recording received a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album.  For more information visit HAMILTON online. ● Facebook.com/HamiltonMusical; ● Instagram.com/HamiltonMusical; ● Twitter.com/HamiltonMusical.

“HAMILTON”
DATES:  &  TIMES
Tues., Mar. 17  7:30 p.m.
Wed., Mar. 18  7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Mar. 19  7:30 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 20   8 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 21   2 & 8 p.m.
Sun., Mar. 22  1:30 & 7 p.m.
Tues., Mar. 24  7:30 p.m.
Wed., Mar. 25  7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Mar. 26  7:30 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 27   8 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 28  2 & 8 p.m.
Sun., Mar. 29 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS: for “HAMILTON” are as follows: There is a maximum purchase limit of four (4) tickets per household/account for the engagement.  When tickets go on sale, prices will range from $59 to $179 with a select number of $349 premium seats available for all performances.  Ticket prices do not include applicable facility fee and service charges.  There will be a lottery for forty (40) $10 seats for all performances.  Details will be announced closer to the engagement.  Tickets can 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 at fscjartistseries.org.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202