THE SCOOP
The Texas Tenors
ONES: The Beatles #1 Hits
Meat Loaf
HMS Pinafore
The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra
Randy Travis Air Supply
Vicki Lawrence
Reza
Uptown
When We Were Young & Unafraid
Pippin
Qualia
La Bohéme
Pavlo
THE TEXAS TENORS LIVE IN CONCERT
BILLBOARD #1 RECORDING ARTISTS
3-TIME EMMY AWARD WINNERS
2022 TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
THE TEXAS TENORS are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have performed over 2000 concerts, recorded 5 studio albums, produced 2 PBS Specials, and have written two hit children’s books earning them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical Artist in the World. The tenors’ most recent albums “Outside the Lines”, “Rise” and “A Collection of Broadway and American Classics” all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts.
La Boheme
by Puccini
A Maestro Bill Doherty Production
LA BOHÈME is an opera in four acts, composed by Giacomo Puccini between 1893 and 1895 to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, based on Scènes de la vie de bohème (1851) by Henri Murger. The story is set in Paris around 1830 and shows the Bohemian lifestyle (known in French as "la bohème") of a poor seamstress and her artist friends.
The world premiere of La bohème was in Turin on 1 February 1896 at the Teatro Regio, conducted by the 28-year-old Arturo Toscanini. Since then, La bohème has become part of the standard Italian opera repertory and is one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide.
In 1946, 50 years after the opera's premiere, Toscanini conducted a commemorative performance of it on radio with the NBC Symphony Orchestra. A recording of the performance was later released by RCA Victor on vinyl record, tape and compact disc. It is the only recording ever made of a Puccini opera by its original conductor.
La bohème is also known for being the loose inspiration for the Broadway musical Rent by Jonathan Larson.
ACT ONE
I Want to Hold Your Hand
She Loves You
All My Lovin’
A Hard Day’s Night
Can’t Buy Me Love
Eight Days a Week
I Feel Fine
Yesterday
Help!
Ticket to Ride
Nowhere Man
Paperback Writer
Day Tripper
Yellow Submarine
Eleanor Rigby
Penny Lane
ACT TWO
All You Need is Love
Hello Goodbye
Lady Madonna
Hey Jude
Get Back
The Ballad of John & Yoko
Something
Come Together
Let it Be
CELEBRATE THE LEGENDARY MEAT LOAF and experience his hit songs performed brilliantly by The Neverland Express plus American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson.
The Neverland Express includes worldclass alumni of Meat Loaf's official band. Led by his Record Producer, Music Director, Guitarist, Paul Crook with drummer, John Miceli, guitarist, Randy Flowers and female lead vocalist, Lyssa Lynne, the band stays true to the original recordings while delivering the excitement of a live Meat Loaf show.
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THE NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS’ PRODUCTION OF H.M.S.
PINAFORE features an elaborate setting of a ship’s deck, based on drawings by Gilbert himself, and beautiful Belle Epoch costumes. Besides the lush sounds of legitimate voices and a full orchestra, this production offers energetic action, lively choreography and broad comedy.
“...New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has set a winner to sail... unusually able singers and nimble comicactors…a sunny graceful wit that captures the show’s delicate balance of comedy and sentimentality.”—
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“…Super is a small word for this production. It is energized, it moves and the tempo of performance keeps the viewer happy throughout. The depth of talent in this company is quite amazind...boy, do they dance, often in surprising moments and always to the delight of the audience - and seemingly themselves...a brilliantly workable set.”— NY DAILY NEWS
JAN 25 7PM
THE RANDY TRAVIS: MORE LIFE TOUR features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”
“We are incredibly excited to be back on the road and give Randy’s fans a chance to hear his music live again, and who better to sing his many hits than James Dupré?” said Mary and Randy Travis.
Travis recently released Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith and Braving the Storms of Life which has outpaced projections and has been featured on TODAY, the 700 Club, People Magazine, Billboard and more. The book is available at most online retailers as well as Barnes and Noble, Cracker Barrel, Books-a-Million and more. Always wanting to please his fans, the long-time Grand Ole Opry star also dropped two never-before heard singles this summer, “One in a Row” and “Lead Me Home.”
JAN 28
AIR SUPPLY Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for "Jesus Christ Superstar" in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing.
After the shows' performances at 10:30, they would play pizza parlors, coffee bars and night clubs with just one guitar and two voices. They quickly gained a reputation for great harmonies and for original songs that Graham was constantly writing. They made a demo on a cassette of two songs, "Love and Other Bruises" and "If You Knew Me" and took it to every record company in Sydney. Everyone turned it down but one – CBS Records – who admired their unique style. The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock's soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell's simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. However, it is the live shows that always hold audiences captive around the world. They were the first Western group to tour China, Taiwan, and countless other countries that before would not allow pop music across their borders. In 1983 they recorded "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All" by Jim Steinman which solidified the group as a permanent force in modern music. This song was released on The Greatest Hits album which soared past 7 million copies.
VICKI LAWRENCE & Mama
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A TWO WOMAN SHOW –
EMMY AWARD WINNING COMEDIENNE
VICKI LAWRENCE is one of the most beloved television personalities of her generation. Plucked out of total obscurity as a high school senior, Vicki went on to become part of the now-legendary cast of the “Carol Burnett Show.” “I went to the Harvard School of Comedy in front of America,” says Lawrence of her Burnett Show training.
In the seventh season, and hundreds of hilarious sketches later, at the ripe, old age of 24, Vicki created her most endearing character to date, Thelma Harper, or “Mama” as she is better known to her fans. After the Burnett Show, Vicki went on to star in “Mama’s Family,” which consistently topped the ratings for its entire six-year run of original shows. “Mama” has attained almost a cult status among her legions of loyal television viewers, who still enjoy her in reruns twice daily throughout most of the country and the world.
The unprecedented ratings for the “Carol Burnett Showstopper Special,” which delighted more than 50 million viewers, convinced Ms. Lawrence that the time is right to take Mama out of the closet, dust off her sensible shoes and hit the road with her new touring production, Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show.
PAVLO INCONCERT For being all instrumental, Pavlo’s Mediterranean music speaks for itself. Over the span of his 20-year career, Pavlo, the internationally renowned, awardwinning recording artist, performer and songwriter, has released 17 albums to include 4 PBS TV concert Specials.
Born in Toronto to Greek parents, Pavlo has made a name for himself by offering a musical amalgam he simply calls “Mediterranean music” – a blend of Greek, flamenco, Latin, and even Balkan flavours, wrapped in contemporary pop. His music has taken him all around the world. Along the way he’s performed for royalty in the likes of King Charles and worked and toured with artists such as José Feliciano, Olivia NewtonJohn and The Tenors to name a few.
It has never been more convincing, Pavlo is a TRUE WORLD artist, and has become famous for bringing every audience to their feet.
Pavlo is currently on tour promoting his fourth PBS special “Live in Santorini” and is still driven by his father’s famous words: “Have the courage to do what you love, and the drive to do it well.”
EDGE OF ILLUSION
REZA HAS TAKEN THE ART OF ILLUSION TO A NEW LEVEL, DELIVERING HIS ROCK CONCERT STYLE MAGIC SHOW TO AUDIENCES ACROSS THE GLOBE.
Don’t expect rabbits out of hats! Reza's show merges Las Vegas caliber production with the most incredible cuttingedge magic in existence today. Reza has garnered a worldwide buzz and loyal fan base with his passion for creating signature grand-scale illusions such as making motorcycles and helicopters materialize out of thin air!
Reza’s unique brand of illusion has landed him on popular reality shows across 31 countries, including recent US TV appearances on A&E’s Duck Dynasty and The CW’s Penn & Teller : Fool Us.
Audiences can expect to witness such mega illusions as a people levitating, a record breaking recreation of Houdini’s most famous stunt, and the appearance of a real helicopter, live on stage.
More than a magic show, Reza infuses stage of the art production elements, masterful comedic timing, and numerous interactive & inspirational moments, allowing the audience to experience the magic first hand. Perhaps Reza’s greatest secret is his uncanny ability to communicate his performance art on such a personal level.
Young and fresh, Reza’s new show, “Edge of Illusion,” has earned various awards including “Magician of the Year.” Reza is intriguing, engaging, and captivating. He isn't just a magician. He is a world-class entertainer.
UPTOWN Fusing Bruno-Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet! Born in New York City (the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul music), the group exudes unparalleled energy with their blend of contemporary radio hits and classic Motown music. Every single member of UPTOWN is a world-class soloist, with frequent comparisons to the artistry of icons like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye; when they come together as one collective, the resulting remix creates “the most electrifying show you’ll see this decade!”
BEHIND THEcurtain tour
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of your favorite shows at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center? Want to share footprints with some of the world’s biggest stars? Our Behind The Curtain Tour is for you!
Join a group of like-minded members of your community and your tour guide for a look at the history of The Sharon, her namesake, and the systems and people that make your hometown Performing Arts Center world-class.
You’ll see, hear about, and have the opportunity to ask questions about:
• Sharon L. Morse, the matriarch of the Morse Family, and in many respects, The Villages itself.
• The History of The Sharon (and Church on the Square).
• A brief overview of the inner workings of the commercial theatre business.
• Audiovisual systems, including digital audio networks and workflows.
• Lighting systems, including conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures and electrical distribution and control.
• Rigging systems, including the world’s first fully automated fly system.
• Theatrical cast, crew, and patron safety.
• Backstage areas, like the scene shop, green room, and dressing areas.
UPCOMING DATES
• January 8th | 1PM
• January 22nd | 1PM Visit SignificantProductions.org for more information.
SEASON 9
That’s A Wrap
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON THE BROADWAY STAGE BY STUART OSTROW DIRECTED ON THE BROADWAY STAGE BY BOB FOSSE 2013 BROADWAY REVIVAL DIRECTED BY DIANE PAULUS
THEO ENDING ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED IN 1998 BY MITCH SEBASTIAN JAN 22ND-MAR 1ST
MEET THE MUSICIANS
SEAN ALLEN POLLOCK Music Director/ Keyboards 1
JAZMINE WHIPPLE Bass
ADAM ZAPF Trumpet
JUSTIN A. ADAMS Keyboards 2
RYAN LOECKEL Violin/Viola
RICH ROESKE Drums/Percussion
JOHNNY QUINN Guitar
ANGIE ROSE Keyboards 2 Substitute
FEBRUARY 6TH & 20TH AFTER THE 1PM PERFORMANCES MODERATED BY WHITNEY MORSE AFTER SHOW TALK BACKS!
SEASON 9
a post nuclear play
By Ashleigh Ann Gardner
A Radioactive Love Story
Qualia, a post-nuclear play by Central Florida playwright and Studio Theatre veteran, Ashleigh Ann Gardner, is a dystopian story set 100 years in the future. The world has been decimated by toxic radiation save a few lingering humans. Alex lives alone safely tucked away in a bunker made by her doomsday prepping parents. Her only companion is Dom, a compassionate AI program engineered by her late mother. Alex and Dom are the only sentient creatures for miles. Until one day a knock outside the bunker door turns their safe world upside down. This intelligent and modern play explores the formula for being human. Is using logic, expressing emotion, and feeling love enough; or is a traditional corporeal form also required? Join us for this funny and honest science fiction play about finding what it means to be human in an isolated world.
Previews APR 1st-3rd / $25
Performances APR 4th-26th / $40
PLAYWRIGHT DIRECTOR QA
Join us for an exciting evening with the creative minds behind the acclaimed play Qualia: a post-nuclear play. This lively Q&A session will feature Ashleigh Ann Gardner, the brilliant playwright, and Sara Oliva, the visionary director who first brought Qualia to life.
Ashleigh Ann Gardner
SARA Oliva
Ashleigh Ann Gardner is an Orlandobased playwright whose works include the award-winning Qualia, produced in both Orlando and Chicago. She also created The Not: a Midwestern Gothic horror, which premiered in 2023. Ashleigh holds a Master's Degree in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Studies with specializations in Victorian and Gothic literature, gender studies, and psychoanalytic theory from the University of Central Florida.
Sara Oliva is an Orlando-based director, actor, and producer who directed the first reading of Qualia in 2019. Her award-winning short film has been a hit at over 65 international festivals. Sara has received multiple acting awards and holds an MFA in Acting from Brandeis University.
Don't miss this chance to engage with Ashleigh Ann Gardner and Sara Oliva and gain unique insights into the creation and direction of Qualia.
APRIL 10TH | 1PM
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