Theater Shows Presented by the FSCJ Artist Series this Winter
The FSCJ Artist Series’ line-up for November and December includes shows for a variety of tastes. Broadway productions, holiday shows and the tour for a popular television dance show are all coming to the Times-Union Center downtown.
Coming up this Saturday, November 15 is Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, America’s favorite holiday tradition. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the group’s annual tour. Great seats are still available, so come enjoy the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects.
Fans of the 11-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning TV show So You Think You Can Dance can see the top 10 finalists perform live on Thursday, November 20. Celebrating its momentous 11th season, the So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2014 includes Bridget Whitman, Casey Askew, Emilio Dosal, Jacque LeWarne, Jessica Richens, Ricky Ubeda, Rudy Abreu, Tanisha Belnap, Valerie Rockey and Zack Everhart.
Next comes Smokey Joe’s Café on Thursday, December 4, the longest-running musical revue in Broadway history. A salute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller, this show has a great score, such as “Hound Dog,” “Yakety Yak,” “On Broadway,” “Love Potion #9” and many other rock ‘n’ roll hits. Broadway’s award-winning PIPPIN choreographer, Chet Walker, choreographed and directed this national tour of Smokey Joe’s Café, featuring The Coasters.
Mark your calendars for Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage which runs Tuesday, December 9 through Sunday, December 14, and A Christmas Carol which plays on Tuesday, December 23 for one night only.
Discounts for FSCJ staff and students are often available, check your FSCJ email for special offers.
Watch video trailers for each show and select your own seats at www.artistseriesjax.org.