March 28 - April 12
Tennessee Williams’ classic is about an alcoholic ex-minister who acts as a tour guide becoming involved with a spinster and a hotel owner. Cast includes Maury Covington as the Minister, Gayle Featheringill as the Spinster and Cee Cee Hayes as the hotel owner. Players by the Sea, Jacksonville Beach. Info: (904) 249-0289
March 29-April 6
Gilbert & Sullivan’s popular operetta is a funny and delightful show perfect for the whole family. You will enjoy all of the songs, pirates, police, beautiful maids, topsy-turvy plot twists and Modern Major-Generals you know and love. First Coast Opera, Pedro Menendez Performing Arts Center, State Road 206, St. Augustine. Info: (904) 417-5555
April 1
Lovers meet, villainy is uncovered, and passions are unleashed in this magical story. The latest adaptation of Shakespeare’s work, considered both a comedy and a romance by critics, is presented by The Acting Studio—New York’s finest acting school. UNF Fine Arts Center, Info: (904) 620-1895
April 4
London's acclaimed Carl Rosa Opera Company returns to the THCA with this sparkling and lavish recreation of Gilbert & Sullivan's original 1885 Savoy production of The Mikado. The Mikado delivers a satiric look at love triangles and political hypocrisy in the fairy-tale setting of ancient Japan. Thrasher-Horne Center, Info: (904) 276-6750
April 4
Romantic, radiant, exuberant and edgy are a few words that describe this engaging troupe of dancers with a big vision for presenting intriguing collections. A highlight of the evening’s performance will be a Sinatra Suite choreographed by Twila Tharp, an everlasting icon who has changed the look of dance by fusing the classical, modern and jazz forms that have catapulted ballet into the 21st century. UNF Fine Arts Center, Info: (904) 620-2878
April 4-12
This was Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration. Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys sets the tone for a touching love story. Swisher Theater, Jacksonville University, Info: (904) 256-7345
April 5
The sensational ballroom dance spectacular, direct from London’s West End. Before Dancing With The Stars.... Before So You Think You Can Dance came the show that started it all ... BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing! Now the creatives behind this hit UK television program bring you the sensational stage production Simply Ballroom. Times-Union Center, Info: (904) 632-3373
April 9 – June 4
A musical that portrays the last seven days in the earthly life of Christ. The large cast includes Justin Murphy as Jesus and local favorites Lee Hamby, Miranda Lawson, David Sacks, Tony Triano, Ken Uibel, Juan Unzueta, Michelle Barry, Matthew Campbell, with Tod Booth directing, and Conrad De’Andrea as Choreographer. Alhambra Dinner Theater, Info: (904) 641-1212
April 11
One performance only of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, featuring 40 dancers and the Sofia Symphony Orchestra. FCCJ Artist Series, Times Union Center, Moran Theater, Info: 904-632-3228
April 11- May 11
Playwright Neil Simon’s youthful alter ego, Eugene Jerome is in the Army as WWII winds down during basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi. Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine, Info: (904) 825-1164
April 12
Auditions for Limelight Theatre’s May-June production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf will be held Saturday, April 12 at noon. Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine, Info: (904) 825-1164
April 17-20
As Anita Gates described this play in the New York Times, imagine “Hello Dolly” without Dolly Levi, written by Tom Stoppard in a Catskill comic style. Wilson Center, FCCJ. Info: (904) 646-2222
April 18-20
Meet the playwright, Deborah Jordan, at the Opening Night Reception on April 18.
April 26, 27
A world premiere of the 2007 First Coast Writers Festival playwriting contest winner, Ruth Coe Chambers. Taking place over a period of a few hours, the backgrounds of three women - a daughter, her mother and a neighbor - reveal how experience shapes our personalities. Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre (ABET), Adele Grage Cultural Center. Info: (904) 249-7177
April 18-20
This Tony-nominated comedy by Neil Simon focuses on a New York newlywed couple adjusting to married life. The strait-laced attorney husband and spontaneous, free-spirited wife must contend with a lack of heat, several long flights of stairs, oddball neighbors, and a well-meaning mother-in-law. Thrasher-Horne Center, (904) 276-6750
April 18-May 11
Not to be confused with movie of same name, Richard Dresser’s new comedy has lots of laughs and nods especially for baby boomers. Hippodrome State Theatre, Gainesville. Info: (352) 375-4477
April 18- May 3
A comedy that chronicles the trials of a brilliant but broke scientist who tries to enter the corporate world. The all star cast that includes Roger Lowe, Robbie Neal and Tracy Olin. Theatre Jacksonville, San Marco Blvd., Info: (904) 396-4425
April 18
Loosely based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, this two-act musical with music and lyrics by Vinnette Carol, Alex Bradford and Micki Grant, played on Broadway from 1976 to 1979 and launched the career of Jennifer Holiday. Bradford's classic song "Too Close to Heaven" is just one of many in this energetic, spiritual and spell-binding production. Presented by Ritz Black Broadway, Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum. Info: (904) 632-5555
April 2-3
Internationally acclaimed psychic medium John Edward uses his unique abilities to connect people with loved ones who have passed on. Deeply compelling, often startling and occasionally humorous. Florida Theatre, Info: (904) 355-2787
April 5
Well known for his "hot pocket" jokes, Gaffigan is sure to fill this Saturday evening with tons of laughs. Some credits to Gaffigan's name include his DVD "Beyond the Pale" (which went gold), "Super Troopers," "The Great New Wonderful," and "13 Going On 30." He also co-writes and voice acts on the animated shorts entitled "Pale Force," on the Conan O'Brian Show. UNF Arena, Info: (904) 620-2460
April 12
Bill Cosby uses his gift of comedy to represent the voice of the vast, ordinary world. Times Union Center, 5 and 8 pm, Info: (904)632-3373
April 20
Paul Rodriguez and his royal court including Frank Lucero, Manny Maldonado and Gene Pompa should have you rolling in the aisles. Florida Theatre, Info: (904) 355-2787
Article Published in the April 2008 Issue of EU Jacksonville
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