Libby Dodson's Live At Lynn Theatre Series To Present Five Musical Hits In 2019

Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, today promoted the five musical shows that will be presented in 2019 through Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series.

Jan. 5-6

Abbacadabra: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute

• Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4 p.m.

Fans of Mama Mia will dance in the aisles to their favorite ABBA hits performed with such detail that those in the audience will swear the original band must have reunited. Dust off the leisure suits and platform shoes and be transported back to the '70s.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $70 for box, $55 for orchestra and $50 for mezzanine

Jan. 19-20

Cirquesco

• Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4 p.m.

The magical artistry of Cirque. The flirtatious camp of Burlesque. An elaborate exploration of sensational choreography and incredible acrobatics set to an electrifying soundtrack, Cirquesco combines international dance and European circus for an unforgettable night that tests the limits of the human body.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $70 for box, $55 for orchestra and $50 for mezzanine

Feb. 16-17

Divas3

• Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4 p.m.

A celebration of the greatest divas in history, this show is an enticing mix of pure class, personality and goose-bump-inducing powerhouse vocals that brings down the house with iconic hits from divas such as Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Donna Summer and more.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $70 for box, $55 for orchestra and $50 for mezzanine

March 9-10

William Close and the Earth Harp Collective

• Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4 p.m.

This promises to be a powerful, modern, magical musical experience. Combining the creative forces of artists, musicians, composers and choreographers with the stunning centerpiece-the earth harp-this multidimensional concert resonates with symphonic beauty, meshing modern music with newly invented instrumentation.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $70 for box, $55 for orchestra and $50 for mezzanine

March 30-31

Christine Andreas: Piaf-No Regrets

• Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4 p.m.

A voice for the ages is revived as Andreas delivers a celebration of Edith Piaf, brought to live in the words of her friends, her triumphs and her music-performed in French and English.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $70 for box, $55 for orchestra and $50 for mezzanine

The Live at Lynn Opening Night Cabaret Receptions

starring legendary singer/pianist Michael Laird

Join Jan McArt and an elite group of sponsors and "first nighters" in the Wold's Christine E. Lynn Salon immediately following the Saturday opening night performances. Hob nob with the performers and have your photo taken with the stars. Seating is very limited, so preference is given to members of the Theatre Arts Guild. To join Jan McArt's Theatre Arts Guild, visit http://give.lynn.edu/theatrearts or contact Desiree McKim at +1 561-237-7750.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Lynn box office, located in the Wold at 3601 N. Military Trail, online at events.lynn.edu or by phone at +1 561-237-9000.

Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida, with approximately 3,000 students from nearly 100 countries. U.S. News & World Report named it No. 1 in the region for most international students. Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 24 national titles, its Conservatory of Music features a world-renowned faculty of performers and its nationally recognized Institute for Achievement and Learning empowers students with learning differences. The school's Dialogues curriculum and award-winning iPad program help Lynn graduates gain the intellectual flexibility and global experience to fulfill their potential in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit lynn.edu.

The 750-seat Wold Performing Arts Center, located on Lynn's campus in the heart of Boca Raton, is easily accessible by both I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. Recently ranked by Best Value Schools, an online publication, as one of the "25 Most Amazing University Performing Arts Centers," the Wold features superb acoustics, a modern lighting system, a large, light-filled lobby and flexible space well-suited for dramatic productions, concerts and other cultural events. With an elegant salon, outdoor sunset terrace and intimate black-box studio, this new center is home to numerous concerts and events, including professional theatrical performances by the theater arts program's Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series, the Live at Lynn American Songbook Series and Jan McArt's New Play Reading Series, as well as performances from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music and the Drama Department in the College of Arts and Sciences. For more information, visit lynn.edu/events.