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AN EVENING OF ALTON BROWN Comes to Florida Theatre This April
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
The Florida Theatre will present An Evening of Alton Brown on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville. 
VOYAGE Brings The Music Of Journey To The Florida Theatre This June
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
The Florida Theatre will present VOYAGE: Celebrating the Music of Journey on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts
by Brock Mills - January 23, 2026
As you enter the theatre for “Blue Man Group” you’re met with pre-show announcements scrolling across an LED screen. My favorite show rules were “please refrain from being electronically annoying” and “no sexting”! Before the show began you could see the front row start to slip into blue ponchos.
LOVE, LUST, AND LOSS: A CABARET Comes to The Bull on Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Emerging musical theater writers Morgan Vanderlaan and Nicolas Chalise will present Love, Lust, and Loss: A Cabaret, a one-night-only evening of new musical theater, on Friday, February 14, 9:00-10:00 PM at The Bull in downtown Gainesville.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards
by BWW Awards - January 15, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Diana Krall To Launch U.S. Tour At Jacksonville Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Diana Krall will open her U.S. tour with a performance at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Presented by the FSCJ Artist Series, the concert marks the start of a multi-city tour by the Grammy Award–winning jazz artist. Tickets are available now.
Review: MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE at Florida Theatre
by Brock Mills - January 14, 2026
Florida Theatre hosted “MANIA: The ABBA Tribute” on January 13, 2026, a show where you can dance, you can jive, and truly have the time of your life!
Fleming Island Resident Wins Florida Theatre’s 2025 Annual Ticket Drawing
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
A Fleming Island resident has won the Florida Theatre’s 2025 Annual Ticket Drawing, receiving premium seats to every Florida Theatre–presented artist during the 2026 season.
LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT Set for a One-Night Event at Florida Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
The Florida Theatre and AEG Presents will present Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert, 40th Anniversary on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville. 
Review: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Alhambra Theatre & Dining
by Brock Mills - January 12, 2026
What did our critic think of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Alhambra Theatre & Dining?
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer To Perform At The Florida Theatre With Special Guests L.A. Guns
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Tom Keifer, best known as the frontman of Cinderella, will perform live at the Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature special guests L.A. Guns.
NATS Names Melissa Greenblatt as New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
The National Association of Teachers of Singing has appointed Melissa Greenblatt as its full-time executive director. The association represents the professional interests of more than 6,500 members.
Miramar Cultural Center To Present SCHOOL DAZE - AN INTERACTIVE FILM SCREENING
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
Kick off Black History Month during an interactive screening of Spike Lee's School Daze at the Miramar Cultural Center on Sunday, January 25 at 5pm. Dress to represent your alma mater, fraternity or sorority at the event.
GoFundMe Launched for Miami Arts Community's Rachel Pedeaux Following Cardiac Event
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2025
A 33-year-old mother of three, Rachel Pedeaux, remains in a coma at a South Florida hospital after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. A GoFundMe has been launched to help the family.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards; LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT to Open The Ensemble Company 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2025
The Ensemble Company, the repertory theatre company in residence at Imagine Performing Arts Center, will begin its eighth season with Lucy Prebble’s play, The Effect. 
First Fridays: Season Finale Block Party Edition Comes to Miramar
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2025
The City of Miramar will host their season finale of the First Fridays Network & Chill series on Friday, January 2 from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Learn more about the event here!
The Jack & Jill Center to Present FLIP FLOPS ON THE BOARDWALK Event
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2025
Join the Jack & Jill Center for their annual Flip Flops on the Boardwalk fundraiser at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Flip Flop remains Jack & Jill's largest fundraisers of the year and a premiere event in South Florida.
Alhambra Theatre & Dining Will Present MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Alhambra Theatre & Dining will present MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, beginning its run in early January. The long-running international production follows four women who form an unexpected bond while navigating midlife changes.
Sarah Brightman Will Return With A WINTER SYMPHONY Holiday Concert In Jacksonville
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
International soprano Sarah Brightman will bring her holiday production A WINTER SYMPHONY to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The program will feature orchestral and choral arrangements of seasonal selections and career highlights.
Local Artist Giovanni Rossi Of Casa Giovanni Debuting At Art Miami
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
South Florida based artist Giovanni Rossi who is the founder of Casa Giovanni and designer of brass butterfly sculptures will be on view at  Art Miami fair starting on Tuesday, December 2 through Sunday, December 7.  
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
WATCH: Footage from SILENT NIGHT, Now Open at Florida Grand Opera
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2025
Check out footage from Silent Night, which opened at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on November 15 and runs through November 18, before moving to Fort Lauderdale through December 6.

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