Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
July 25, 2016
Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, Southside, Theatre, Theatre Reviews
FSCJ HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM [email protected] The and the opened the 11th edition of the Summer Musical Theatre Experience (SMTE) on July 22, 2016 with a revival of ’s “Cats,” with additional performances scheduled during July 23 –24 and July 29 – 31. You can order tickets by phone at (904) 646-2222 or (904) 442-2929 or online at www.fscjartistseries.org. All shows are at the on the South Campus of FSCJ on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. Cats have nine lives, or so the myth goes. “” obviously has …
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Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
January 13, 2016
Dance, Downtown, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, Theatre, Theatre Reviews
DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM [email protected] The in Jacksonville opened 2016 with “,” a Tony Award winning musical and dance extravaganza. This musical about a backstage musical, which is based on a famous 1933 film of the same name choreographed by Busby Berkeley, opened on January 12th and will be on stage at the in downtown Jacksonville through Sunday, January 17th. If you read no further than this, let it be known that if you like musical theatre, this lavish production of “42nd Street” has it all and you are going to love it. Magnificent and precision tap dancing and …
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Liza Mitchell
January 7, 2016
Comedy, Dance, Feature, On Stage, Theatre
Fifty years after making its local debut, the has become the primary source for Broadway musicals and plays, concerts, comedy, and dance in the Southeast. Originally developed as a vehicle to make the arts more accessible to students, the FSCJ Artist Series brings quality entertainment to individuals of all ages and all tastes with its unique blend of musical and dramatic presentations. The FSCJ Artist Series complete listing of 2016 shows will feature Broadway, Off Broadway, International Dance, International Opera, Family, and the Concert & Variety Series. Performances will be held at the and the . The New Year begins …
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Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
December 2, 2015
Downtown, Dual Critics, Family, Feature, Holidays, On Stage, Theatre, Theatre Reviews
FSCJ ARTIST SERIES THEATRE REVIEW Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom [email protected] The , now celebrating its 50 anniversary, opened the musical “,” which is based on a children’s story written by , for a six-day run during December 1 – 6, 2015. The musical, a Broadway in Jacksonville presentation, is on stage in the , in Jacksonville, Florida. For tickets and additional information, call (904) 442-2929 or visit artistseriesjax.org. Dr. Seuss first told the story of the Grinch in an illustrated children’s book published in 1957, which was an immediate success. In 1966, it was made into an animated television …
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Liza Mitchell
November 17, 2015
Downtown, Feature, Holidays, On Stage, Theatre
When was the first time you met Mr. Mean-Green, the Grinch? It was probably back when your pajamas had characters on them and the dazzling dreams of holiday ahead filled your innocent little brain. Now the story is simple enough for children with a grand redeeming message…even IRS agents deserve Christmas. Join all the Whos in Whoville for the Jacksonville premiere of Dec 1-6 at the . Presented by the , this classic holiday musical will enchant adults and children alike. “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north …
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Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
July 27, 2015
Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, Southside, Theatre, Theatre Reviews
FSCJ HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MUSICAL REVIEW The 10th Annual FSCJ High School Musical opened on stage at the at 11901 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida on July 24, 2015. This year’s selection, which will run through August 2, is “.” You have probably seen one or more versions of what has become one of America’s most popular family musicals, enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. When wrote “The Wonderful World of Oz,” a children’s novel which was first published in 1900, he could not possibly have envisioned its future success as an enduring classic, capturing both the imagination …
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Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
July 21, 2015
Dual Critics, Feature, Jacksonville Beach, On Stage, The Beaches, Theatre, Theatre Reviews
PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW Jacksonville Beach’s and present and ’s AIDA, on stage during July 17 – August 8, 2015. , hoping to attain the success they had with “,” produced this musical which is based ’s opera of the same name. Featuring the music of Elton John and Tim Rice, two of the most popular names in show business, it ran on Broadway for over 1,800 performances. Elton John’s fame no doubt was the reason for its success; the critics were often lukewarm. Even if you have never been to one of Elton John’s many concerts , …
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Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
June 9, 2015
Dance, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, St. Augustine, Theatre, Theatre Reviews
St.Augustine’s opened that wonderful family musical, “” on June 5, 2015; it will run through July 5, 2015 on the Matuza Main Stage. The theatre is located in downtown at 11 Old Mission Avenue, and has ample free parking available for patrons. Tickets are selling fast; call 904-825-1164 or visit limelight-theatre.org for reservations and additional information. The musical, with music and lyrics by collaborator , is on everybody’s list of top musicals. The play opened on Broadway in 1964, and was awarded ten Tonys. This classic musical is a joyride through the glory days of early New York and it …
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Liza Mitchell
April 5, 2015
Dance, On Stage, Theatre
The is celebrating its 50 years with an exciting calendar of award-winning blockbusters and family favorites for its 2015-2016 season. The season kicks off with Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! on Dec 1-6. The classic holiday musical will enchant adults and children alike. Audiences will find their hearts growing a few sizes along with the Grinch’s when they experience the magic of the beloved tale on stage, which features the hit songs ‘You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch’ and ‘Welcome Christmas’ (written by and ), from the original, animated television special. features magnificent sets designed by and costumes …
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Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
February 5, 2015
Comedy, Dual Critics, Feature, On Stage, Photos, Theatre, Theatre Reviews
The Book of Mormon Unlike Anything You Have Ever Seen Before The FSCJ Artist Series presents the national tour of the Tony award-winning musical, “The Book of Mormon,” part of the Broadway in Jacksonville Season, at the Times Union Center, 300 Water Street in downtown Jacksonville. For information and tickets, call 442-2929 or visit artistseriesjax.org. The satirical “” received nine Tony awards in 2011, which included Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. The play was originally conceived in 2003 by and , the guys from the “” TV show, who later asked songwriter , famous for his work in …
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