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EU Jacksonville May 15, 2018 #904Giveaways: Contests From EU Jacksonville, On Stage 1,937

FSCJ Artist Series Presents Chicago, May 17-20! CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and it’s PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Chicago, presented by the FSCJ Artist Series, returns to Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center for a limited engagement of six performances May 17-20, 2018. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history — and it still shows no sign of ever slowing down! Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, CHICAGO is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the …

“CHICAGO” Amazingly Relevant

Liza Mitchell May 6, 2018 Dance, Feature, On Stage, Theatre 444

BY LIZA MITCHELL When history repeats itself, it often casts the shadow of its former self in the light of the newer generation. Chicago is one of those rare productions that maintains an aesthetic that is true to its original period yet accessible to modern audiences. Its ability to transcend time and trends earned the distinction as the longest running musical on Broadway. The FSCJ Artist Broadway Series presents Chicago May 17-20 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts (www.artistseriesjax.org). Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian …

a triumphant unity of two fantastic groups

Perry Boyd March 27, 2016 Downtown, Feature, Jacksonville's Sports Complex, Music, Soundcheck 461

Chicago and Earth, Wind, & Fire – Heart and Soul Tour 2.0 Review Imagine turning on the radio and hearing your favorite song by your choice artist. The lyrics immediately swing your mind back to the days of yesteryear. To that sweet summer or that neon night where the electrons and protons of love were all in sync and everything was perfect. Imagine that feeling getting pressed down, refined and purified by the caring hands of professionals performers. That was the evening. A night set a ablaze in a triumphant unity of two fantastic groups. It was an absolute cohesion …

EU Talks to Earth, Wind, & Fire’s Ralph Johnson About the Heart & Soul 2.0 Tour

Liza Mitchell March 5, 2016 Downtown, Feature, Jacksonville's Sports Complex, Music, Musician Interviews 430

From the tumultuous political climate, social injustices, and racial inequalities of the 70’s, Earth, Wind, & Fire has shared its message of hope and inspiration. Many of the same obstacles still persist today, and Earth, Wind & Fire echoes its healing message in the face of adversity. EU Jacksonville spoke with percussionist about staying grounded on solid earth, what it takes to keep the fire burning, and the willingness to go wherever the wind takes them. On March 23, Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago blow into Jacksonville to kick off their co-headlining Heart & Soul 2.0 Tour. The show …

A Half a Penny for a Half a Decade? Lee Loughnane Toots Chicago’s Horn

Liza Mitchell March 5, 2016 Feature, Music, Musician Interviews 436

It’s hard to imagine logging 50 years in one of the industry’s top-selling bands, but it’s nearly impossible to remember all the details of the journey. Fortunately for , every decade of their 50-year career is marked by tangible milestones that measure the past successes and remind the band why they still love what they do. As the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades, Chicago has an impressive 25 of their 36 albums certified platinum. The band has toured every year since the beginning. The band has earned a Grammy Award, multiple American …

movie preview: INTO THE WOODS

EU Jacksonville October 28, 2014 Events, Movies, On Screen, Uncategorized, Videos 497

“INTO THE WOODS” is a modern twist on several of the beloved fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of (), (), (), and (), all tied together by an original story involving a Baker and his Wife ( and ), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the Witch (), who has put a curse on them. , the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “” and Disney’s “,” directs the film, which …