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RP Funding Center History
The RP Funding Center is a multipurpose entertainment complex comprising a convention center, arena, and theater.
Shows at the RP Funding Center
DATES PRODUCTION 3/16/2023 - 3/16/2023 On Your Feet (Non-Equity) (2022) 1/8/2023 - 1/8/2023 Legally Blonde (Non-Equity) (2022) 2/7/2022 - 2/7/2022 South Pacific (Non-Eq) (2022) 1/10/2022 - 1/10/2022 Rent (Non Eq) (2016) 12/27/2021 - 12/27/2021 Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021) 2/19/2020 - 6/8/2019 Jersey Boys (2015) 12/3/2018 - 12/3/2018 The King and I (2016) 3/29/2018 - 3/29/2018 Jersey Boys (2015) 1/18/2018 - 1/18/2018 Chicago (2017) 1/10/2018 - 1/10/2018 Dirty Dancing (2014)
News
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE' Will Embark on a New Tour This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' will embark on a new tour this year beginning on the East Coast of the U.S., followed by more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' will embark on a new tour this year beginning on the East Coast of the U.S., followed by more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada.
MUGHAL-E-AZAM to Kick Off 13-City North American Tour in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023
After more than 200 spellbinding performances across six Asian countries, India's most spectacular musical play now premieres in North America. See the cities the production will visit, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023
After more than 200 spellbinding performances across six Asian countries, India's most spectacular musical play now premieres in North America. See the cities the production will visit, and learn how to purchase tickets!
ON YOUR FEET! to Launch New National Tour in November 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022
A brand new production of ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN will launch a coast-to-coast US tour beginning in November 2022. This inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—has already won the hearts of audiences and critics alike.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022
A brand new production of ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN will launch a coast-to-coast US tour beginning in November 2022. This inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—has already won the hearts of audiences and critics alike.
Cast and Dates Announced for SOUTH PACIFIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021
Learn more about the 2022 national tour of a new production of one of the most beloved classic musicals of all time, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece sets sail to 43 cities nationwide in 2022,. Learn who is in the cast and how to get tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021
Learn more about the 2022 national tour of a new production of one of the most beloved classic musicals of all time, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece sets sail to 43 cities nationwide in 2022,. Learn who is in the cast and how to get tickets.
Old School Square Center For The Arts, Inc. And Florida Presenters Join #RedAlertRestart, A Nationwide Call To Action Supporting The Live Performance Industry
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2020
The Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, a statewide organization of over 60 performing arts venues, including Old School Square Center for the Arts in Delray Beach, FL, is joining a?oeRed Alert,a?? a nationwide effort to encourage Congress to provide relief for the live entertainment industry, which has been uniquely affected by the pandemic.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2020
The Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, a statewide organization of over 60 performing arts venues, including Old School Square Center for the Arts in Delray Beach, FL, is joining a?oeRed Alert,a?? a nationwide effort to encourage Congress to provide relief for the live entertainment industry, which has been uniquely affected by the pandemic.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 2020 National Tour to Launch on January 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020
Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, is dancing its way to a city near you. The 2020 tour, produced by Big League Productions, Inc., launches in Yakima, WA on January 11, and will travel to more than 80 cities across the USA.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020
Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, is dancing its way to a city near you. The 2020 tour, produced by Big League Productions, Inc., launches in Yakima, WA on January 11, and will travel to more than 80 cities across the USA.
Celtic Woman Celebrates 15th Anniversary with North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2019
December 18, 2019a?"Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum international music group CELTIC WOMAN (www.celticwoman.com) announced today a new North American tour to celebrate 15 phenomenal years of music-making by visiting Playhouse Square on April 10. Celebration a?" The 15th Anniversary Tour is a collection of their favorite songs that have made them the most successful all-female group in Irish history with one billion online streams, over four million tickets sold, 12 consecutive Billboard number ones, and 10 million albums sold. CELTIC WOMAN Celebration will visit nearly 90 North American cities in 2020, kicking off February 27 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2019
December 18, 2019a?"Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum international music group CELTIC WOMAN (www.celticwoman.com) announced today a new North American tour to celebrate 15 phenomenal years of music-making by visiting Playhouse Square on April 10. Celebration a?" The 15th Anniversary Tour is a collection of their favorite songs that have made them the most successful all-female group in Irish history with one billion online streams, over four million tickets sold, 12 consecutive Billboard number ones, and 10 million albums sold. CELTIC WOMAN Celebration will visit nearly 90 North American cities in 2020, kicking off February 27 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL.
CELTIC WOMAN Celebrates 15th Anniversary In Omaha
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2019
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum international music group CELTIC WOMAN (www.celticwoman.com) announced today a new North American tour to celebrate 15 phenomenal years of music-making by visiting the Orpheum Theater located at 409 S. 16th St., on May 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2019
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum international music group CELTIC WOMAN (www.celticwoman.com) announced today a new North American tour to celebrate 15 phenomenal years of music-making by visiting the Orpheum Theater located at 409 S. 16th St., on May 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Celtic Woman's 'Celebration - The 15th Anniversary Tour' Comes to Boise
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2019
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum international music group CELTIC WOMAN (www.celticwoman.com) announced today a new North American tour to celebrate 15 phenomenal years of music-making by visiting the Morrison Center on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Celebration - The 15th Anniversary Tour is a collection of their favorite songs that have made them the most successful all-female group in Irish history with one billion online streams, over four million tickets sold, 12 consecutive Billboard number ones, and 10 million albums sold. CELTIC WOMAN Celebration will visit nearly 90 North American cities in 2020, kicking off February 27 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2019
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum international music group CELTIC WOMAN (www.celticwoman.com) announced today a new North American tour to celebrate 15 phenomenal years of music-making by visiting the Morrison Center on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Celebration - The 15th Anniversary Tour is a collection of their favorite songs that have made them the most successful all-female group in Irish history with one billion online streams, over four million tickets sold, 12 consecutive Billboard number ones, and 10 million albums sold. CELTIC WOMAN Celebration will visit nearly 90 North American cities in 2020, kicking off February 27 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL.
A BRONX TALE National Tour Announces Full Casting and Dates
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the 2019a?"2020 North American Tour of A BRONX TALE. Completing the cast is Martin Bonventre, Hallie Brevetti, Lauren Celentano, Tyler Dema, Bryan Dougherty, Adam Grabau, Mairys Joaquin, Breia Kelley, Christopher Miles, Brett Pederson, Dan Rosenbaum, Benjamin Sears, Mark Sippel, Johanna Taylor, Shaun Leslie Thomas, Joey Trombino, Darius Vines, Rhys Williams and Nathan Wright.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the 2019a?"2020 North American Tour of A BRONX TALE. Completing the cast is Martin Bonventre, Hallie Brevetti, Lauren Celentano, Tyler Dema, Bryan Dougherty, Adam Grabau, Mairys Joaquin, Breia Kelley, Christopher Miles, Brett Pederson, Dan Rosenbaum, Benjamin Sears, Mark Sippel, Johanna Taylor, Shaun Leslie Thomas, Joey Trombino, Darius Vines, Rhys Williams and Nathan Wright.
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