BWW's Top Jacksonville Theatre Stories of 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Jacksonville in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

January

WICKED Lottery Announced for All Performances In Jacksonville

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from Wednesday, January 4th - Sunday, January 22nd at the Times-Union Cente... (read more...)

The Artist Series Presents SPAMALOT In Jacksonville 2/16

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return to Jacksonville for one night only on Thursday, February 16th at 7:30PM at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater.... (read more...)

The Artist Series Presents THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Feb 23

Thirty years on, the Blues Brothers live on in The Official Blues Brothers Revue which arrives at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center on Thursday, February 23rd at 7:30PM.... (read more...)

February

Alhambra Opens HELLO DOLLY With Sally Struthers, 2/27

Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers will star in the Alhambra's next performance, Hello, Dolly! Ms. Struthers, who rise to acting fame began with the hit TV show All in the Family, is making her first ... (read more...)

The Artist Series Presents Say Goodnight Gracie 2/29-3/4

Tony and Emmy Award-winning writer Rupert Holmes brings the new play "Say Goodnight Gracie: The Life, Laughter, and Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen" direct from a sell-out Broadway run to our se... (read more...)

Florida Theatre Announces March Events: Wynton Marsalis and More

The Florida Theatre will be hosting Wynton Marsalis March 4th, Anoushka Shankar March 22nd and Jake Shimabukuro March 30th. Tickets are available for all shows at the Florida Theatre Box office (355.2... (read more...)

March

The Artist Series Announces 2012-2013 Broadway Season: MARY POPPINS, ROCK OF AGES and More

Discover your Broadway with The Artist Series' 2012 - 2013 Broadway in Jacksonville Season, which features three Jacksonville premieres - MARY POPPINS, Billy Elliot THE MUSICAL, and ROCK OF AGES - and... (read more...)

The Artist Series Presents BURN THE FLOOR: BALLROOM REINVENTED, 4/17

BURN THE FLOOR, the 'electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries,' brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the Times-Union ... (read more...)

HELLO, DOLLY! Set for Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 2/29

Alhambra Theatre & Dining is set to present to classic HELLO, DOLLY! from February 29th-April 8th. The production will star Sally Struthers.... (read more...)

April

The Artist Series Presents LES MISERABLES, 5/1-6

Tickets are on sale for Cameron Mackintosh's New 25th Anniversary Production of LES MISERABLES at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center from May 1st - 6th for eight performances only. ... (read more...)

Florida Theatre Hosts Team Hayden Fundraiser During Art Walk, 5/2

On Wednesday, May 2 during Art Walk, Team Hayden will be celebrating Hayden's 1st birthday party fundraiser at the Florida Theatre from 5-8pm. There will be live music from Grandpa's Cough Medicine, a... (read more...)

The Artist Series Presents CAMP BROADWAY, 6/18-22

Camp Broadway, presented by The Artist Series, returns to Jacksonville for its 12th year from Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22, 2012 from 8:30AM - 5:00PM at the Wilson Center for the Arts on Florida... (read more...)

May

Joyce Dewitt to Star in Alhambra Show REMEMBER ME, 9/3-10/7

Craig Smith, Managing Partner of the new Alhambra Theatre & Dining, announced that Joyce Dewitt will star in Sam Bobrick's romantic comedy, REMEMBER ME. Miss DeWitt is most widely known to audiences f... (read more...)

Florida Theatre Hosts Team Hayden Fundraiser During Art Walk Today, 5/2

Today, May 2 during Art Walk, Team Hayden will be celebrating Hayden's 1st birthday party fundraiser at the Florida Theatre from 5-8pm. There will be live music from Grandpa's Cough Medicine, a massiv... (read more...)

June

Alhambra's WIZARD OF OZ Opens Wednesday

When Craig Smith talks of the many reasons he bought the Alhambra in August of 2009, he often gets teary-eyed telling the story of his daughter, Macy's, first live theater experience almost 10 years a... (read more...)

Florida State College Students Perform LA CAROLINE: A NEW ROCK OPERA, 6/15

Florida State College at Jacksonville students will perform a sneak peek preview of La Caroline: A New Rock Opera before taking the show to France. The show was written by Florida State College profes... (read more...)

Lyric Theatre Announces Summer Film Series, 6/23-26

The Lyric Theatre presents summer films for everyone to enjoy.... (read more...)

July

9 TO 5, RUMORS, Forbidden Broadway & More Set for Theatre Jacksonville in 2012-2013

Theatre Jacksonville has announced its theatrical offerings for the 2012-2013 season.... (read more...)

HANK & MY HONKY TONK HEROS Opens At Alhambra, 7/24-8/19

The Zach Brown Band performed this morning on the Today Show. Blake Shelton is a coach on the wildly successful television program, The Voice.... (read more...)

PETER PAN Opens at Wilson Center for the Arts, 7/27

The 7th Annual High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience presents PETER PAN, July 27-August 5, 2012 at Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville, Fla.... (read more...)

August

Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow for PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE in Jacksonville

Price Is Right, Live! is the hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to 'come on down' to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing cla... (read more...)

Alhambra Presents THIS MAGIC MOMENT, 8/30-9/2

Grab your poodle skirts, leather jackets and go-go boots as The Alhambra Theatre & Dining announces a unique, first-time-ever special event: This Magic Moment. Featuring an energetic singing and danci... (read more...)

Sesame Street Live Presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC at the Times Union Center, 9/28 - 9/30

Sesame Street Live presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC, Friday, September 28 - 7:00PM, Saturday, September 29 - 10:30AM & 2:00PM, and Sunday, September 30 - 1:00PM & 4:30PM at the Times Union Center for the Per... (read more...)

September

STAGE TUBE: Promo Video of A CHORUS LINE at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center

A Chorus Line comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center on Wednesday, March 13th at 7:30PM. For tickets to A Chorus Line, contact The Artist Series, the official presenter of this show, at 904-632-33... (read more...)

STAGE TUBE: Promo Video for AMERICAN IDIOT at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center

AMERICAN IDIOT comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center for 2 performances on Tuesday, May 14th and Wednesday, May 15th at 7:30PM. For tickets to AMERICAN IDIOT, contact The Artist Series, the offic... (read more...)

Sesame Street Live Presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC at the Times Union Center, Now thru 9/30

Sesame Street Live presents ELMO MAKES MUSIC, today, September 28 - 7:00PM, Saturday, September 29 - 10:30AM & 2:00PM, and Sunday, September 30 - 1:00PM & 4:30PM at the Times Union Center for the Perf... (read more...)

October

Alhambra Theatre Presents PHANTOM, 10/10

Since Lon Chaney first wore the mask for silent film audiences in 1925, filmmakers and stage producers have been drawn to Gaston Leroux's novel, "The Phantom of the Opera." The Alhambra Theatre & Din... (read more...)

MARY POPPINS Tickets Go On Sale Next Friday in Jacksonville

Tickets for MARY POPPINS go on sale to the public next Friday, October 19th at 10:00AM! This eagerly awaited stage production will run for 8 performances at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater from... (read more...)

MythBusters: Behind the Myths Tour Comes to Jacksonville Next Sunday

The all-new live show "MythBusters: Behind the Myths," starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters," will debut at the Times-Union Center's Mor... (read more...)

November

The Artist Series Presents GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL, 1/17-20

GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL plays the Times-Union Center's Terry Theater for 5 performances only from Thursday, January 17th - Sunday, January 20th! Share the fun and laughter at this hilarious, feel-goo... (read more...)

Artist Series Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/21

A Christmas Carol plays Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 8:00PM, and great seats are still available! Tickets start at $26.50 ... (read more...)

Golden Dragon Acrobats Come to Wilson Center for the Arts, 12/1

The Golden Dragon Acrobats play at Jacksonville's Wilson Center for the Arts for one performance only next Saturday afternoon, December 1st, at 2PM. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a ... (read more...)

December

RING OF FIRE Johnny Cash Musical Show to Open at Alhambra, 12/28

The Alhambra Theatre & Dining will be rocking southern style when it opens it 2013 campaign with the renowned Johnny Cash tribute show, 'Ring of Fire, the Johnny Cash Musical Show.' The show features ... (read more...)

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia Comes to Jacksonville, 1/12

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia - Cinderella comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Saturday, January 12th at 8PM!... (read more...)

Artist Series Presents ELVIS LIVES, 1/19

The national hit ELVIS LIVES will be presented in Jacksonville at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Saturday, January 19th at 8PM! ELVIS LIVES, which keeps on capturin... (read more...)

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