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BWW Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - April 18, 2019
Class is in session at the School of Rock and they're teaching Jacksonville all about rock-n-roll! The musical featuring music from Tony Award winner Andrew Lloyd Webber, is based on the 2003 movie School of Rock. The musical follows a man, Dewey Finn (Merritt David Janes), as he impersonates his best friend Ned Schneebly as a substitute teacher at Horace Green. When Dewey realizes he is in way over his head, he hears his students playing classical music. He decides he will teach them about rock-n-roll, and they will compete in 'The Battle of the Bands.' The musical displays amazing music, a great story, and life lessons for everyone to take away.
Sawyer Brown Comes to The Thrasher-Horne Center
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Sawyer Brown is coming to Orange Park this August. Sawyer Brown, at the Thrasher-Horne Center, on Friday, August 30, is sponsored by 99.9 Gator Country. Show time at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, online at THcenter.org or at the Thrasher-Horne Box Office, (904)-276-6815.
Layne Roate of SCHOOL OF ROCK at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - April 08, 2019
School of Rock is heading to Jacksonville! The musical, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, will begin on April 16. I had the opportunity to speak with Layne Roate who performs as Ned, the geeky roommate. He is very excited to be in Florida and sharing the musical with audiences in the Sunshine State!
One Month Until PETE THE CAT At Thrasher-Horne Center
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Pete the Cat, based on the beloved Pete the Cat series of books by James Dean and Kimberly Dean, will be appearing live at the Thrasher-Horne Center Saturday, May 4 at 2 PM.
BWW Review: BIG THE MUSICAL at Alhambra Theatre And Dining
by Jordan Higginbotham - April 03, 2019
Big the Musical has begun performances at the Alhambra Theatre and Dining. Audiences enjoy reliving the classic movie with a musical twist. The cast is greatly talented and seems to be enjoying themselves in this musical.
BWW Review: WORLD OF MUSICALS at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - April 01, 2019
Broadway fans gathered at the Times Union on March 30th to see The World of Musicals. The show features Emily Huddleston, Fearghal Curtis, Hollie Jones, Matthew James Duff, Rebekah Shearer, Sandra Bendrik, Amber Sylvia Edwards, Ciaran Olohan, Haydn Cox, and Kevin C. Olohan. The cast is SUPREMELY talented and an absolute joy to watch.
SCHOOL OF ROCK Comes to Times Union Center in Jacksonville This April!
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
SCHOOL OF ROCK is bringing the band to Times Union Center in Jacksonville, Florida from April 16 to 21, 2019.
FSCJ Artist Series Presents LITTLE BLACK DRESS
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
LITTLE BLACK DRESS, the fearlessly funny ladies' night out musical, makes its Jacksonville premier at the Times-Union Center June 25-27, 2019. Enjoy a wild and unforgettable evening, filled with hilarious show-stopping musical numbers, "Magic Mike" influenced dancing, and loads of improvised audience mayhem!
BWW Review: WAITRESS at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - March 13, 2019
"Sugar. Butter. Flour" Waitress! Waitress has arrived at the Times Union and is blowing audiences away. The musical, based on Adrienne Shelley's movie of the same name, follows Jenna, a waitress at a small diner who is stuck in a loveless marriage. Jenna finds herself pregnant and is convinced it is time to chase her own dreams and build a better life for her and her unborn child. First, she must save enough money waitressing at the diner. Jenna meets her doctor, Dr. Pomatter, and things become very complicated. Waitress is filled with laughter, emotion, heartbreak, and pies!
BWW Review: OLIVER! at The Island Theatre
by Jordan Higginbotham - March 13, 2019
Oliver! is performing now through March 17 at The Island Theatre in Fleming Island. The musical portrays the story written by Charles Dickens. The audience follows an orphan boy, Oliver Twist, in London who is bounced from orphanages to thieves, to relatives he did not know existed. Oliver gets into trouble here and there just trying to survive the streets of London. The musical was greatly entertaining, and the cast is quite talented.
SCHOOL OF ROCK Comes to Times Union Center 4/16 - 4/21!
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2019
School's in session in Jacksonville, Florida when SCHOOL OF ROCK comes to Times Union Center from April 16 to 21, 2019.
A Classic Theatre Presents SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2019
A Classic Theatre presents the international hit play, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri and directed by Harolyn Sharpe. The production has a limited run of 3 performances on April 5 and 6 at 7:30 and April 7th at 2:00pm at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave., Downtown St. Augustine. A fundraiser for ACT, tickets are $30 and may be purchased at www.aclassictheatre.org/tickets. For reservations, call Jan at 904-501-5093.
FSCJ Artist Series Presents RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2019
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES presents The Best of Abbey Road Live! In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites. The celebration begins March 9, 2019 at 8 p.m. for one performance only at The Times-Union Center!
FINDING NEVERLAND Soars Into Thrasher-Horne
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Finding Neverland opens at Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park, FL on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available now at THcenter.org or by calling (904) 276-6815.  Prices range from $49 to $79.
FSCJ Artist Series Announces Two Local Young Actresses Cast As “Lulu” In WAITRESS THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
The Tony nominated musical WAITRESS, which opens at the Times-Union Center March 12, 2019, has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of "Lulu" during the Jacksonville engagement. Whitney Shillingford, 4, of Jacksonville, and Bailey Dorman, 5, of Orange Park will alternate the role of "Lulu," the daughter of the production's main character, Jenna.
BWW Review: MID-LIFE: THE CRISIS MUSICAL at Alhambra Theatre And Dining
by Jordan Higginbotham - February 25, 2019
"Welcome to Mid-Life!" Mid-Life!: The Crisis Musical has opened at the Alhambra Theatre and Dining and has audiences crying laughing. The musical has three men and three women playing various characters dealing with variety of mid-life situations, such as menopause, side effects from various medications, forgetfulness, and so much more. The six-membered cast is hilarious, entertaining, and oh so talented!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Brings the Hills to Life at Thrasher-Horne Center
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, produced by NETworks Presentations comes to Thrasher-Horne Center Saturday, March 16th, 2019 at 7:30 pm PM.  Tickets are available now at THcenter.org or by calling (904) 276-6815.  Prices range from $54 to $84.
The Havana Cuba All-Stars ASERE! Comes to Thrasher-Horne
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
The Havana Cuba All-Stars ASERE! is a joyous spectacle of music and dance from Cuba showcasing a rich culture with different rhythms and melodies from 'Son Cubano' to cha cha-cha and rumba. This high energy group is coming to Thrasher-Horne Center NEXT Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 PM.
Young Actors Presents WILLY WONKA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory! With fantastic sets and dynamic lighting, this is a musical feast for the eye and a treat for the entire family. Follow Augustus, Violet, Veruca, Mike T.V, Grandpa Joe, Willy Wonka and Charlie himself, as they discover the true meaning of teamwork, self-confidence and self-esteem. Roald Dahl's classic gives us insight and a special understanding of other people as the characters and audience experience a chocolate-candy fantasy. The delicious fun of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory awaits you at Young Actors!
FSCJ Artist Series Presents STOMP! This February
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, makes returns to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center on February 15-16, 2019 for three performances only.  From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.
The 5 & Dime Presents THE GOD OF HELL By Sam Shepard
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for The 5 & Dime's first main stage production of 2019, "The God of Hell." The play will run February 22 through March 10.
BWW Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - February 12, 2019
Monty Python fans gathered in Jacksonville Monday night for Monty Python's Spamalot. Laughter erupted through the Moran Theatre at The Times Union Center for the Performing Arts as fans watched their favorite characters performing their favorite lines and jokes based on the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The show follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round table on their voyage to find the Holy Grail. Accompanied by a great and comedic score, the show was greatly entertaining to all audience members, even those who were not familiar with Monty Python. It was a smash!
Mid-Life...The Crisis Musical Opens Feb 20 at Alhambra Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
No matter how one defines their mid-life crisis or what kind of havoc it wreaks, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining is turning it into a laugh-out-loud celebration. With a balanced look at the 'joys' of growing older, through a cast of three men and three women, Mid-Life...The Crisis Musical strikes a chord with anyone regardless of age, but also touch on the sentimental wisdom that the later years afford us.  The Alhambra's second theatrical title of 2019 open February 20 through March 24, 2019.  
Thrasher-Horne Center Presents B-THE UNDERWATER BUBBLE SHOW THIS WEEK
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Following your dreams and allowing your inner child to take over for a while is the premise of B-The Underwater Bubble Show, performing at Thrasher-Horne Center on Sunday, February 17 at 3 PM.
Broadway's LEGALLY BLONDE Will Play the Thrasher-Horne Center
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
America's favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who's in charge (again) as Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to Thrasher-Horne Center Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 at 7:30 pm PM in its National Tour. The ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde will take you from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice with the timely coming of age story of Broadway's brightest heroine.

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