KILLER QUEEN - A Tribute to Queen

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Times-Union Center)

When: October 18, 2022, 7:30pm 

Killer Queen is a tribute band unlike any other. It takes real talent to play the music even remotely similar to the style of Queen, however, Killer Queen dresses the part as they go through the different eras of late vocalist Freddie Mercury and they are so engaging live that Mercury’s presence can be felt in the packed houses. Led by charismatic Freddie Mercury-look-and-soundalike Patrick Meyers, what started as a one-night thing has now spanned over 25 years and been welcomed the world over due to smashing attention to detail, energetic performances and of course, the most brilliant back catalog to draw upon.

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AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Terry Theater (formerly the Times-Union Center)

When: October 26, 2022, 7:30pm

Author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor, David Sedaris will be appearing for one night only, following the release of his newest books The Best of Me and A Carnival of Snackery. This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing. Books will be available for sale at the event courtesy of the San Marco Bookstore.

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Pandora Presents Disney Princess: The Concert

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Times-Union Center)

When: November 3, 2022, 7:00pm

For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted us with their courage and kindness. Their music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, that beloved music will be celebrated in Disney Princess - The Concert. “Be our guest” as Broadway’s Belle, Jasmine, Anna, and Anastasia celebrate all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of songs, animation, and stories! Your every dream will come true as these acclaimed Broadway stars sing your favorite Disney Princess songs, and share their exclusive, hilarious and heartfelt behind-the-scenes stories. We invite you to become part of our world…dress up in your best royal attire and get ready for an unforgettable evening at Disney Princess - The Concert, presented by Pandora Jewelry.

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DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: Friday, November 18, 2022

Join us for DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic. Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs. Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years - now live! 

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CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE 

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: November 20, 2022 at 6pm

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on stage. With an original music score, twists on holiday classics sung live, and with new sets, scenery, and storylines, this ultimate holiday gift for the entire family is sure to put a twinkle in your eye! 

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ELF THE MUSICAL - Broadway in Jacksonville Series sponsored by VyStar Credit Union

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Times-Union Center)

When: December 6-11, 2022

The hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF. The New York Times says that ELF is “SPLASHY, PEPPY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!” USA Today calls ELF, “ENDEARINGLY GOOFY!” Variety proclaims, “ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!” Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF features songs by Tony Award® nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award® winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

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The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's SLEEPING BEAUTY

When: January 8, 2022, 3pm

The evil fairy Carabosse curses Princess Aurora for 100 years of sleep with a single-finger prick on her 16th birthday. Doomed by fate, only a sweet kiss from the prince can break the spell and wake up the sleeping beauty. A bewitching and dark tale comes to life in Andrey Litvinov's exquisite production, "a master class in classical style" (The Guardian), with "some of the most delightful steps in the 19th-century repertoire". Visually stunning with lavish sets and elaborate costumes by Konstantin Pinchuk, this superb classical production features Tchaikovsky's delightful music performed by the Dnipro Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Disney’s ALADDIN - Broadway in Jacksonville Series sponsored by VyStar Credit Union

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Times-Union Center)

When: January 10–15, 2023

Discover a whole new world and a timeless story with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle at this award-winning hit Broadway Musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by USA Today as “Pure Genie-Us,” ALADDIN features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!),this “Fabulous” and “Extravagant” (The New York Times) new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (An American in Paris). See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is “Exactly What You Wish For!" (NBC-TV).

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Shanghai Circus 

Where: FSCJ Wilson Center 

When: January 14, 2023, 2pm 

Shanghai Circus is a top performance troupe famous for delivering performers with excellent skills, dare-devil acts and a harmonious combination of various kinds of performing arts. Since 1998, Shanghai Circus presents the most thrilling, daring, colorful and energetic show experiences and for decades have been recognized with numerous awards like BEST SHOW, BEST PRODUCTION. The show begins by honoring the essence of the old historic Shanghai Culture and transports you to current Shanghai through the dynamic artists’ dazzling performances which include mystifying acts of strength, colorful dance, breathtaking acrobatics mixed with many charismatic personalities.

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The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: January 21, 8pm

Whitney’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”. Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – a RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa - who has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica and featured on Fox TV’s ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ and BBC1 TV’s ‘Even Better Than the Real Thing’. With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.

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Let’s Go Science 

Where: FSCJ Wilson Center 

When: January 21, 2023, 2pm

The Let’s Go Science Show is a wacky look at “how things work” with Professor Smart and Ms. Knowitall.  This fun-filled production teaches physics concepts through theatrically based experiments and demonstrations.  Lots of audience interaction with these two legends of the circus, great scenery and awesome lighting and illusions!

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Riverdance

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: January 24 & 25, 2023, 7:30pm

Riverdance, as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dance–beloved by fans of all ages. Fall in love with the magic of Riverdance all over again. For over 25 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.

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The Kat & Dave Show

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (Times-Union Center)

When: January 29, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

16-time Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star, KATHARINE MCPHEE are hitting the road together and will perform their viral Instagram show, The Kat & Dave Show, live around the country. This intimate show with the powerhouse duo will be packed with David’s hits from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Buble etc. and Kat’s biggest songs from American Idol, Smash and Waitress. Plus, some of their favorites that they just love!

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Madama Butterfly

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: February 1, 2023, 7:30pm

A full scale traditional Italian production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Performed in the original Italian with English supertitles. With a full orchestra and featuring beautiful sets, costumes and lighting designs by Giorgio Lalov.

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Stomp!

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: February 4, 2023, 3 & 8pm

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

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Mutts Gone Nuts 

Where: FSCJ Wilson Center 

When: February 4, 2023

Expect the unexpected, as canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance, that’s leaving audiences everywhere howling for more. From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. Deemed ‘A Must See’ by the Washington Post, the dogs are sure to steal your heart, and then your socks!

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PRETTY WOMAN – Broadway in Jacksonville Series sponsored by VyStar Credit Union 

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (Times-Union Center)

When: February 15–19, 2023

The Big New Musical. Big. Huge. Are you ready to fall in love all over again? One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories comes to the stage with a powerhouse creative team. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). 

Brought to the stage by lead producer Paula Wagner, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News).

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Ailey II 

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: February 21, 2023, 7:30pm

Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey, the company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Since its 1974 inception, Ailey II has flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs.

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Celtic Woman 

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: March 2, 2023, 7:30pm

Grammy nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman is thrilled to return in 2023 with a brand-new live show. Celtic Woman celebrates the rich musical and cultural heritage of Ireland; taking audiences on a journey of story and song from across the Emerald Isle. Embrace an evening of angelic voices, breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, transporting you from your theatre seat to the lush landscapes of Ireland. Celtic Woman's fresh fusion of traditional Irish music and contemporary songcraft celebrates Ireland's ancient heritage while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland. With Irish dancers, bagpipers and an array of traditional Irish instruments - including the bodhran, tin whistle and uilleann pipes - this dynamic and multi-talented group has captivated audiences all around the world. Join us for this very special show, and experience the beauty of Ireland brought to life by Celtic Woman.

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - Broadway in Jacksonville Series sponsored by VyStar Credit Union

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (Times-Union Center)

When: March 21–26, 2023

The vibrant rock-opera telling of the final weeks of the life of Jesus Christ, set to 

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s unforgettable score. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.

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David Brighton’s Space Oddity 

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts  

When: April 1, 2023, 8pm

SPACE ODDITY is a live, theatrically staged, elaborately-costumed multi-media spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of David Bowie which was notable for constant reinvention and visual presentation in both his music and on stage. Over the last 20 years, SPACE ODDITY, starring David Brighton, has performed throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Finland, Germany, Estonia, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Portugal, Israel, New Zealand and China and is widely considered to be the world's premier tribute to David Bowie.

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Motones & Jerseys: In Concert 

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts  

When: April 2, 2023

Join the Motones and the Jerseys for a high-energy 60’s-inspired song and dance experience. With a set list of nearly 50 songs, “Motones & Jerseys: In Concert” features the music of beloved artists like Marvin Gaye, The Drifters, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, and many more. 

This isn't your typical theatrical experience! At this show, audiences choose the winner at every performance via real-time voting app. So, forget the rules! Audiences will be glad they got a seat, but they won’t need to stay in it!

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The Price is Right 

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

When: April 16, 2023, 7pm

The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On Down" to win.  Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car!  Play classic games just like on television's longest running and most popular game show…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™  to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. Playing to near sold-out audiences for more than 14 years, the Price Is Right Live™ has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 12 million dollars in cash and prizes. If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!

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MEAN GIRLS - Broadway in Jacksonville Series sponsored by VyStar Credit Union

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (Times-Union Center)

When: April 25–30, 2023

Tina Fey’s humor shines in this bright new musical of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Featuring a book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS is “by far the funniest musical of the year!” (Chicago Tribune). Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. New York Magazine cheers, “MEAN GIRLS delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”

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Bluey’s Big Play - The Stage Show! 

Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (Times-Union Center)

When: July 8-9, 2023, 2pm and 6pm

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.

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