Jacksonville Theatre + Broadway News

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Jacksonville

Artist Series Presents SCOOBY DOO LIVE, 6/9

(5/7/2013) - Zoinks! Mystery-solving chills and thrills come to Jacksonville'sTimes-Union Center's Moran Theater in the all-new SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES on Sunday, June 9th at 2:00PM!

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Jacksonville

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Laverne & Shirley's Cindy Williams to Star in WEEKEND COMEDY

(5/1/2013) - Craig Smith, Managing Partner of the Alhambra Theatre & Dining, announced this morning the addition of a new comedy, Weekend Comedy, and a new guest star, Cindy Williams, to its 2013 line up. Cindy Williams is best known for starring from 1976 to 1982 in the television situation-comedy series Laverne & Shirley, in the role of Shirley Feeney, and for her role as Laurie Henderson in the classic film 'American Graffiti.' Cindy brings her considerable talents to the Alhambra for four special weeks September 18 - October 20, 2013.

THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM to Launch North American Tour, May 24

(4/29/2013) - Producers Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman, Larry Magid and BASE Entertainment have announced that the sold-out Broadway engagement THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM will embark on a tour to play venues across North America. The tour kicks off May 24, 2013 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Alhambra Wins Two Best of Jax Awards

(4/29/2013) - Jacksonville Magazine bestowed the Alhambra Theatre & Dining two awards in this year's Best of Jacksonville issue. The Alhambra was named "Best Dining Destination" and Managing Partner Craig Smith was named a "Local Hero" for breathing new life into the nation's longest-running dinner theater. May's "Best of Jax" issue hit newsstands today.

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Jacksonville

Artist Series Presents DREAMGIRLS 5/21

(4/23/2013) - The sparkling new high-tech production of the Tony and Academy Award winning musical DREAMGIRLS will electrify audiences in Jacksonville as Big League Productions, Inc. brings this high-energy Broadway hit show to the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater on Tuesday, May 21st at 7:30PM for one performance only!

AMERICAN IDIOT Comes to Jacksonville, 5/14 & 15

(4/22/2013) - Casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT, the explosive Broadway hit called "wonderfully raucous" and "emotionally charged" by The New York Times and "flat-out electrifying" by the Boston Globe, which will make its Jacksonville premiere at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater on Tuesday-Wednesday, May 14th -15th for two performances only.

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 4/21/2013

(4/21/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Jacksonville

Times-Union Center's Artist Series Welcomes Jillian Michaels' MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFE Tour Tonight

(4/17/2013) - The world's leading health and wellness expert, Jillian Michaels, appears live on stage at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center tonight, April 17th at 7:30PM for one performance only!

Artist Series Presents CELTIC WOMAN, 5/2

(4/15/2013) - The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to Jacksonville next month, following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour! Celtic Woman plays at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:30PM for one performance only.

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 4/14/2013

(4/14/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/14/2013 for Jacksonville

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 4/07/2013

(4/7/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for Jacksonville

Florida's Historic Coast to Celebrate 500th Anniversary of Ponce de Leon's Landing in FL, 4/2-3

(4/1/2013) - This week, all eyes will be on the Nation's oldest city when Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon steps foot on Florida's shore 500 years to the day of his original arrival to La Florida.

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 3/31/2013

(3/31/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/31/2013 for Jacksonville

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 3/24/2013

(3/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/24/2013 for Jacksonville

Alhambra Theatre Opens CRAZY FOR YOU Tonight

(3/20/2013) - In 1992, Crazy for You opened on Broadway and won the 1992 Tony Award for Best New Musical and ran for over 1600 performances before closing in 1996. Originally billed as 'a new Musical Comedy' by George and Ira Gershwin, the production is heavily based on Girl Crazy, a show written by the songwriting team back in 1930. Crazy for You will open at the new Alhambra Theatre & Dining tonight, March 20.

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 3/17/2013

(3/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/17/2013 for Jacksonville

Artist Series Presents HAIR, 4/10

(3/15/2013) - HAIR: a celebration of peace and love!, the 2009 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Revival directed by Diane Paulus, comes to Jacksonville's Times- Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30PM!

Artist Series Presents A CHORUS LINE Tonight

(3/13/2013) - A CHORUS LINE comes to Jacksonville's Times- Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only tonight, March 13th at 7:30PM!

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 3/10/2013

(3/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/10/2013 for Jacksonville

Alhambra Theatre to Open CRAZY FOR YOU, 3/20

(3/8/2013) - In 1992, Crazy for You opened on Broadway and won the 1992 Tony Award for Best New Musical and ran for over 1600 performances before closing in 1996. Originally billed as 'a new Musical Comedy' by George and Ira Gershwin, the production is heavily based on Girl Crazy, a show written by the songwriting team back in 1930. Crazy for You will open at the new Alhambra Theatre & Dining on March 20.

Artist Series Presents SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY April 9-13

(3/8/2013) - SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody comes to Jacksonville's Times- Union Center's Terry Theater for six performances only from Tuesday, April 9 - Saturday, April 13.

Fans Vote for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT as Alhambra Summer Show

(3/6/2013) - For the second year in a row, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining invited its patrons and fans to select its annual summer show. In a landslide vote via the website, Facebook and on ballots distributed on site prior to each show during the month of February, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" beat out "Annie" and "Seussical the Musical."

Artist Series Presents Johnny Mathis, 3/22

(3/6/2013) - JOHNNY MATHIS - famous for his romantic hits "Wonderful, Wonderful," "It's Not For Me To Say," "Chances Are," "Misty," and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" (recorded with Deniece Williams), among others - comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Friday, March 22nd at 8:00PM!

LORD OF THE DANCE Created by Michael Flatley Comes to Times-Union Center, 3/15

(3/4/2013) - The world's most successful Irish Dance show - Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley - comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Friday, March 15th at 8:00PM.

Artist Series Presents YOU SAY TOMATO I SAY SHUT UP, 3/22-24

(3/4/2013) - Celebrate 2013 with You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! - a comedy that People Magazine called "LAUGH OUT LOUD!" - continuing its Second National Tour starring Kevin Bartini and Gabrielle Mirabella.

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 3/03/2013

(3/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/03/2013 for Jacksonville

Historic Announcement for BroadwayWorld.com - Selected for Inclusion in the Library of Congress Web Archives for Performing Arts

(3/1/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is thrilled to have been asked to be included in the United States Library of Congress as part of their Official Performing Arts Historical Web Archives.

Michael Learned: On the Road With 'Miss Daisy'

(2/25/2013) - From television's beloved THE WALTONS, Michael Learned tours in the title role in DRIVING MISS DAISY.

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 2/24/2013

(2/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/24/2013 for Jacksonville

Times-Union Center's Artist Series to Welcome Jillian Michaels' MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFE Tour, 4/17

(2/22/2013) - The world's leading health and wellness expert, Jillian Michaels, appears live on stage at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center on Wednesday, April 17th at 7:30PM for one performance only!

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 2/17/2013

(2/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for Jacksonville

Artist Series Presents A CHORUS LINE, 3/13

(2/14/2013) - A CHORUS LINE comes to Jacksonville's Times- Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Wednesday, March 13th at 7:30PM!

Artist Series Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 3/12

(2/13/2013) - THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE comes to Jacksonville's Times- Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Tuesday, March 12th at 7:30PM! This New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production is your chance to get carried away by Pirates! The rich sounds of full orchestra, chorus, and legitimate vocal soloists resonate with classic elegance and power while the company's vibrancy, energy and contemporary sense of humor keep the operetta alive and exciting to a modern audience.

Now Playing Onstage in Jacksonville - Week of 2/10/2013

(2/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/10/2013 for Jacksonville

Artist Series Presents JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD LIVE! Tonight

(2/8/2013) - JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD LIVE! presented by Nationwide Insurance comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Jacoby Hall for one performance only tonight, February 8th at 7:30PM! Tickets start at $27.00 (and at $11.50 for children 12 and under) and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Today, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online at www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

Artist Series Presents IN THE MOOD, 2/23

(2/6/2013) - IN THE MOOD, a retro 1940's musical revue, comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Saturday, February 23rd at 7:00PM! More than a concert, IN THE MOOD is a Big Band Theatrical Swing Revue featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and other greats of the 1940's!