Florida Theatre

Carbonell Awards Unveils 120 Finalists For 25-26 Theatre Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026

The Carbonell Awards named 120 finalists across 20 competitive categories from 16 professional theatres in South Florida. More than 100 professional productions at 33 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of nearly 50 judges.

Chris Botti, Brit Floyd and SWAN LAKE Set for Florida Theatre in 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

The Florida Theatre announced three performances: Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti on February 4, 2027; BRIT FLOYD's ANIMALS 50 World Tour on March 27, 2027; and World Ballet Company's SWAN LAKE on March 30, 2027.

JODECI Sets FOREVER MY LADY 35th Anniversary Tour, Oct 24-Dec 19
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026

JODECI will launch a 35-city U.S. tour marking the 35th anniversary of FOREVER MY LADY, kicking off October 24 in San Francisco and closing December 19 in Charlotte, NC.

MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE Sets US Tour Cast, to Open in Wichita in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute has announced full principal casting for its 2026/2027 US National Tour, which will open October 9, 2026, at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive To Play The Florida Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026

The Florida Theatre and AEG Presents have announced a new date for Bachman-Turner Overdrive, No Speed Limit Tour 2027 at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.

Bachman-turner Overdrive Sets January 2027 NO SPEED LIMIT TOUR Dates
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE will launch its NO SPEED LIMIT TOUR in January 2027, with stops in Orlando, Nashville, San Antonio and other U.S. cities; tickets go on sale August 28.

Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center Announces Paula Drum To Board Of Directors
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026

The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. board of directors has elected Paula Drum as a new voting member to serve a three-year term. Paula Drum is a results-oriented Chief Marketing Officer with 25+ years driving double-digit revenue growth at $50M–$1.4B B2C and B2B enterprises.

THE STRAY CATS to Perform on Tonight Show Aug. 18, Fall Tour Starts Nov. 9
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

THE STRAY CATS will perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on August 18, their first late-night TV appearance in over 35 years, ahead of fall tour dates beginning November 9 in Grand Prairie, TX.

SCREAM 30th Anniversary Tour With David Arquette to Launch This October
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026

David Arquette will appear live onstage for a 14-city tour featuring 30th anniversary screenings of SCREAM, followed by a Q&A on the film's legacy and his career.

Florida Theatre to Host HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT & More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

The Florida Theatre has announced five upcoming performances, including a holiday concert with Sheena Easton and All-4-One, a Blue Öyster Cult anniversary show, and a Napoleon Dynamite live event.

Carbonell Awards Names OUR FUND FOUNDATION as Winner of This Year's Vinnette Carroll Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

The Carbonell Awards will honor OUR FUND FOUNDATION with the Vinnette Carroll Award for advancing diversity, equality and inclusion in South Florida theatre at its upcoming ceremony in Boca Raton.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA to Launch Fall Tour, Mark 45th Anniversary of Reckoning
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026

Dark Star Orchestra will hit the road this fall and will host a benefit concert celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's Reckoning album.

AN EVENING WITH NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON is Coming to the Florida Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026

The Florida Theatre will present An Evening With Neil deGrasse Tyson, Search For Life In The Universe at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2026 is Coming to the Florida Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026

The Florida Theatre will present the return of Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2026 with Jonathan Butler, Haley Reinhart, Dylan Chambers and Erin Stevenson at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.

Here Come the Mummies to Play Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026

The Florida Theatre and PMA Entertainment will present the return of the undead funk-rock sensations Here Come The Mummies this fall at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

DEREK HOUGH DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tour to Make Multi-City Debut This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced a multi-city DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS tour, kicking off in Phoenix and wrapping in San Jose, with stops in Seattle, Austin, Salt Lake City, and Nashville.

Carbonell Awards to Honor Director Ali Tallman with Inaugural Christine Dolen Award
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

The Carbonell Awards announced director Ali Tallman as the first recipient of the Christine Dolen Award for Outstanding Debut, recognizing her work on THE 39 STEPS at New City Players.

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND Announces U.S. & Canada Tour
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 13, 2026

TCG Entertainment, the leading producer of live entertainment  announced its all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland tour across the U.S. and Canada.  A must-see holiday event and beloved family tradition, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland begins in November with two productions visiting more than 50 cities.

Talia Suskauer Dives Deep Into Her Latest Role in A WALK ON THE MOON
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 5, 2026

Now running at The Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre is A Walk on the Moon. Inspired by the acclaimed 1999 film, A Walk on the Moon is directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller and features a book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, music and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, and choreography by Josh Prince. In this interview, Talia Suskauer, who plays 'Pearl', reflects on the rehearsal process and the journey of the new musical so far.

DL Hughley & Don Lemon to Bring DL+DL ANYTHING GOES to Florida Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2026

Comedian DL Hughley and journalist Don Lemon will perform their joint show 'DL+DL: Anything Goes' at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville, presented by Outback Presents.