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Shows at the Florida Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 2/4/2023 - 2/4/2023 Disney's Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation (Non-Equity) (2023) 4/21/2016 - 4/21/2016 A Night With Janis Joplin (2016) 1/18/2014 - 1/18/2014 Shatner's World: We Just Live in It (2014) 2/7/2013 - 2/7/2013 Strawberry Shortcake: Follow Your Berry Own Beat (2013)
News
Review: ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company
by Fran Thomas - Nov 30, 2025
What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company?
by Fran Thomas - Nov 30, 2025
What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company?
Celtic Woman Returning to North America in Spring 2026 with New Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025
The GRAMMY-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman, the all-female Irish group, is set to return to North America for their brand-new tour, CELTIC WOMAN – A NEW ERA.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025
The GRAMMY-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman, the all-female Irish group, is set to return to North America for their brand-new tour, CELTIC WOMAN – A NEW ERA.
Listen: Jimmie Herrod Releases Jazzy Sondheim Album 'Pretty Is What Changes'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025
America’s Got Talent All-Star/Finalist Jimmie Herrod has released his first full-length album, Pretty Is What Changes, a jazzy album with songs from Stephen Sondheim. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025
America’s Got Talent All-Star/Finalist Jimmie Herrod has released his first full-length album, Pretty Is What Changes, a jazzy album with songs from Stephen Sondheim. Check it out now.
Blackberry Smoke Extends 'Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour' Through 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025
American rock band Blackberry Smoke will continue their extensive “Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour” through next year with newly confirmed stops at Maryville’s The Shed, Bristol’s Hard Rock Live, Dallas’ Majestic Theatre, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025
American rock band Blackberry Smoke will continue their extensive “Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour” through next year with newly confirmed stops at Maryville’s The Shed, Bristol’s Hard Rock Live, Dallas’ Majestic Theatre, and more.
Tickets Are Now Available for Carbonell Awards Watch Party
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today reminded local theater fans that tickets are now available for this year’s Carbonell Watch Party in FAU’s Livestream Lounge.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today reminded local theater fans that tickets are now available for this year’s Carbonell Watch Party in FAU’s Livestream Lounge.
Carbonell Awards Add Special Watch Party to Ceremony at FAU’s University Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT.
The Carbonell Awards Add Special Watch Party for Sold Out Ceremony
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT. The fun, festive, entertainment-packed event is scheduled for Monday November 17, at 7:30 pm.
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT. The fun, festive, entertainment-packed event is scheduled for Monday November 17, at 7:30 pm.
ANNIE Returns to Area Stage in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
Back by popular demand, the critically acclaimed immersive production of Annie returns to Soapbox Speakeasy at the Area Stage Black Box Theater for a limited run.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
Back by popular demand, the critically acclaimed immersive production of Annie returns to Soapbox Speakeasy at the Area Stage Black Box Theater for a limited run.
Listen: Anthony Ramos Joins JOHNNYSWIM on New Single 'Stranger'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
Husband-and-wife duo JOHNNYSWIM (Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez) have shared “Stranger,” a new collaboration with Hamilton star Anthony Ramos. Listen to the new single here.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
Husband-and-wife duo JOHNNYSWIM (Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez) have shared “Stranger,” a new collaboration with Hamilton star Anthony Ramos. Listen to the new single here.
Brit Floyd Announces 2026 North American Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025
Brit Floyd's 2026 North American tour, 'The Moon, The Wall and Beyond,' will celebrate iconic Pink Floyd albums. Tickets on sale October 3!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025
Brit Floyd's 2026 North American tour, 'The Moon, The Wall and Beyond,' will celebrate iconic Pink Floyd albums. Tickets on sale October 3!
NEEDTOBREATHE Adds Additional Cities to 'The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, the award-winning, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE has added additional cities to their “Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour.”
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, the award-winning, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE has added additional cities to their “Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour.”
Danny Pino, Janet Dacal and More to Join Actors' Playhouse Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025
Actors' Playhouse will present 'The Greatest Show On The Mile,' a gala celebration taking place at the Miracle Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickeets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025
Actors' Playhouse will present 'The Greatest Show On The Mile,' a gala celebration taking place at the Miracle Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickeets!
Conductors Emily Marshall and Heidi Joosten Join AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Concert Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
Conductor/Music Director Emily Marshall and Associate Conductor Heidi Joosten are set to join the U.S. leg of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour. Kicking off Sunday, September 14 in Iowa City, the tour will head to more than 70 cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and many more.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
Conductor/Music Director Emily Marshall and Associate Conductor Heidi Joosten are set to join the U.S. leg of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour. Kicking off Sunday, September 14 in Iowa City, the tour will head to more than 70 cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and many more.
Leonid & Friends Launch Fall 2025 Tour, Unveil 2026 U.S. Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025
Leonid & Friends, the 11-piece tribute to the band Chicago (and more), is launching their Fall 2025 North American tour. The coast-to-coast “2025 or 6 to 4” Tour will span over 20 U.S. states and culminate in Leonid & Friends’ first-ever concerts in Hawaii.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025
Leonid & Friends, the 11-piece tribute to the band Chicago (and more), is launching their Fall 2025 North American tour. The coast-to-coast “2025 or 6 to 4” Tour will span over 20 U.S. states and culminate in Leonid & Friends’ first-ever concerts in Hawaii.
BWW Q&A: Sarah Boone on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM In Concert at Florida Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025
Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025
Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Florida Theatre Wins 'Outstanding Historic Theatre Award' From The League of Historic American Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025
The League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT) has bestowed the 'Outstanding Historic Theatre Award' to Jacksonville's very own Florida Theatre! Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025
The League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT) has bestowed the 'Outstanding Historic Theatre Award' to Jacksonville's very own Florida Theatre! Learn more here.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTS to Launch National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
A new live show is set to hit stages around the U.S. this fall, providing an educational examination into one of society's most unsettling phenomena: cults. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
A new live show is set to hit stages around the U.S. this fall, providing an educational examination into one of society's most unsettling phenomena: cults. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lady A to Embark on First-Ever Holiday Tour This December
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 14, 2025
GRAMMY Award-winning group Lady A is kicking off their 2025 THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR, featuring 12 days of Christmas music, this December. The holiday tour will launch on Dec. 5 in Atlanta, GA, at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Atlanta Symphony Hall.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 14, 2025
GRAMMY Award-winning group Lady A is kicking off their 2025 THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR, featuring 12 days of Christmas music, this December. The holiday tour will launch on Dec. 5 in Atlanta, GA, at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Atlanta Symphony Hall.
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Sets Fall U.S. Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
“The Life and Music of George Michael” will return to the road this fall, visiting more than 20 cities across the U.S. Relive the magic of George Michael with this dynamically staged concert-style show chronicling his remarkable musical journey and deep connection with fans.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
“The Life and Music of George Michael” will return to the road this fall, visiting more than 20 cities across the U.S. Relive the magic of George Michael with this dynamically staged concert-style show chronicling his remarkable musical journey and deep connection with fans.
Matthew Rosenstein to Premiere MAKE ME FRENCH at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025
After a sold-out and BroadwayWorld Award-nominated debut, cabaret artist and major Francophile Matthew Rosenstein is bringing his new show “Make Me French!” to The Laurie Beechman Theatre just in time for the French national holiday on Monday July 14 at 7pm.
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025
After a sold-out and BroadwayWorld Award-nominated debut, cabaret artist and major Francophile Matthew Rosenstein is bringing his new show “Make Me French!” to The Laurie Beechman Theatre just in time for the French national holiday on Monday July 14 at 7pm.
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