BLIND VISIONARIES
THE SCOOP INTRODUCING...
Series
In this issue... Announcing! Cinema Series The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra: Labor Day Celebration Pops Jon Lehrer Dance Company The Rocky Horror Picture Show Voctave Blind Visionaries Linda Eder The Texas Tenors Ms. Senior USA & Ms. Senior Universe Pageants Summer Song Cycle: It's Only Life Meet the Cast The Studio Season 7 Mark Your Calendars! Ticket Information Take a Virtual Tour Know Before You Go!
AUGUST 2022
ANNOUNCING!
Series UPCOMING MOVIES
The Matrix
AUG 2 & 9 • 4:30pm 50 RESIDENT $1025 GENERAL ADMISSION | $8 DISCOUNT
Singin' In The Rain AUG 3 & 10 • 4:30pm 50 RESIDENT $1025 GENERAL ADMISSION | $8 DISCOUNT
Grease: Sing-Along AUG 4 & 11 • 4:30pm 50 RESIDENT $1025 GENERAL ADMISSION | $8 DISCOUNT
Introducing the Cinema Series at The Sharon! The Sharon L. Morse Center will now be showing arthouse films. Cult classics, thrillers, sing-a-longs, and more can now be found at The Sharon!
VISIT THESHARON.COM OR SEE THE ENTERTAINMENT CHECKLIST IN THE DAILY SUN FOR MORE DETAILS!
Marcella
RICHARDSON
Alfreda GERALD
Sean Christopher STORK
Norman Lee SCHAFFER
Anthony
CIARAMITARO
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
–POPS–
SEPT 6 7PM $35
AND UP
| $25
LIMITED VIEW
JON LEHRER
Dance Company Engaging in the Community with The Villages Charter School & Evolution Dance! The company’s expressive style is based on three main elements of movement Circularity, 3-Dimensionality, and Momentum - which combine to create a form that is best described as “Organically Athletic.”
SEPT 10 7PM $35
AND UP
| $20
LIMITED VIEW
Join the original 'Brad Majors' - BARRY BOSTWICK - for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation! Plus a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more! For true audience partici-(SAY IT!)-pation prop bags will be sold in the lobby for ultimate interaction! *Get exclusive tickets to the V.I.P. Meet & Greet to meet Barry Bostwick himself, have a personal photo opportunity, & get an autograph.
SEPT 29 7PM $38
AND UP
| $20
LIMITED VIEW
A C A P P E L L A S E N S AT I O N
Voctave is an 11-member a cappella group from the Central Florida area. Formed in the winter of 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their artistic arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and
musical experiences. Voctave members have roots in musical theater, contemporary Christian music, barbershop, pop and choral music. Members of Voctave have performed all over the world and can be heard on countless recordings. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award winners. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Voctave has received more than 150 million views on their videos. Voctave’s albums are digitally available on all platforms.
OCT 3 7PM $30
AND UP
| $20
LIMITED VIEW
BLIND VISIONARIES featuring photography from THE SEEING WITH PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTIVE
Using a process called “light painting,” the abstract photographs transport the viewer into with the unique dream world of these surreal portraits. The captivating images are projected on screen while, through recorded interviews, the photographers reflect on their personal experiences with blindness and their personal decent into a darkening world.
Featuring composer, Daniel Kelly who was inspired by these compelling stories!
OCT 6 7PM $38
AND UP
| $20
LIMITED VIEW
VOCAL MASTER CLASS
OBSERVER TICKETS AVAILABLE Visit our website for details!
inda L der E "A voice like Linda Eder's is rare, the sensitivity to use it to its fullest rarer still." -Variety
"What do we mean when we use the word perfection? The question arises every time I watch the pop singer Linda Eder..." -Stephen Holden, New York Times
OCT 18 7PM $35
AND UP
| $20
LIMITED VIEW
Meet & Greet details coming soon!
Presented by Villagers for Veterans 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 released 5 studio albums, 2 PBS Specials, 4 DVDs, multiple singles and a children's book that have earned 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.
OCT 30 7PM $40
AND UP
| $20
LIMITED VIEW
Want to be a beauty pageant queen? For Application Information, please contact the Senior Pageants Group at 800-225-0274 or email at Info@SeniorPaeantsGroup.com. Residents of The Villages interested in becoming contestants for Ms. Senior USA or Ms. Senior Universe receive substantial discounts on application fees. Visit SeniorPageantsGroup.com for more information.
Ms. Senior USA & Ms. Senior Universe
PAGEANTS
NOV 16 7PM $30
AND UP
| $20
LIMITED VIEW
IT’S ONLY LIFE
WHITNEY MORSE
KRISTIN YATES
A musical revue about longing, fulfillment, loss, triumph and ultimately wisdom. John Bucchino's songs have been recorded and performed by Judy Collins, Patti LuPone, Yo-Yo Ma, Audra MacDonald, Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel and many others. Conceived by director Daisy Prince and the award-winning songwriter, John Bucchino. It's Only Life is a musical revue about longing, fulfillment, loss, triumph and ultimately, wisdom. This song cycle was the winner of LA's 2008 Ovation Award for Best Book/Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical.
Preview: AUG 18 | $15 Performances: AUG 19-27 | $25 Save 20% on your ticket by purchasing or renewing a Season Subscription!
CRAIG SMITH
OMAR MULERO EASTON J. CURTIS
THE PERKS OF BEING A SUBSCRIBER... • Each subscriber gets a discount by purchasing all four shows together • Each Subscriber will receive a complementary Subscriber Decal for display in their car or golf car! • NEW FOR 2022! Your Subscription gives you 20% off the ticket price for It’s Only Life, our Summer Song Cycle!
ALL SUBSCIPTION RENEWALS & NEW SUBSCIPTIONS ON SALE NOW
A HYSTERICAL COMEDY ABOUT MARRIAGE, INTIMACY, AND MEDICINE.
1/31/23 - 3/4/23
“In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
3/28/23 - 4/29/23 11/15/22 - 12/17/22
9/27/22 - 10/22/22
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE
THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST CHINESE WOMAN IN AMERICA. THE CHINESE LADY is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
THE HILARIOUS AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL THAT INSPIRED THE MOVIE THE BIRDCAGE!
BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF THE SPIRITED WOMEN WHO WORKED AT THE RADIUM DIAL COMPANY.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
THESE SHINING LIGHTS is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
REGIONAL PREMIERE Previews / $15 SEPT 27th-29th
Performances / $35 SEPT 30th-OCT 22nd
A HYSTERICAL COMEDY ABOUT MARRIAGE, INTIMACY, AND MEDICINE. “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY By Sarah Ruhl A hysterical comedy about marriage, intimacy, and medicine.
Previews / $20 JAN 31st-FEB 2nd Performances / $40 FEB 3rd-MAR 4th
THE HILARIOUS AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL THAT INSPIRED THE MOVIE THE BIRDCAGE! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Book by Harvey Fierstein Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the Play by Jean Poiret The hilarious award-winning musical that inspired the movie The Birdcage!
ANNOUNCING SEASON 7! REGIONAL PREMIERE Previews / $15 NOV 15th-17th
Performances / $35 NOV 18th-DEC 17th
THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST CHINESE WOMAN IN AMERICA. THE CHINESE LADY is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
THE CHINESE LADY By Lloyd Suh The true story of the first Chinese woman in America.
Previews / $15 MAR 28th-30th Performances / $35 MAR 31st-APR 29th
BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF THE SPIRITED WOMEN WHO WORKED AT THE RADIUM DIAL COMPANY. THESE SHINING LIGHTS is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
THESE SHINING LIVES By Melanie Marnich Based on the true story of the spirited women who worked at the Radium Dial Company.
TICKET INF BOX OFFICE UPDATES
Please complete your ticketing needs at: The Sharon 1051 Main St, Spanish Springs Town Square M-SA: 10AM-5PM 90 minutes before performances
Savannah Center 1545 North Buena Vista Blvd 90 minutes before performances
Old Mill Playhouse 1000 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing M-SU: Opens at 10AM
Brownwood 2726 Brownwood Blvd, Brownwood Paddock Square M-SA: 10AM-5PM Can’t make it to a Box Office? NEW Call 352-753-3229 | M-SA: 10AM-7PM HOURS
FORMATION TICKET KIOSK
ALTERNATIVE TICKET BUYING OPTION! A convenient & easy-to-use way to purchase & print tickets to your favorite hometown shows. NOW AVAILABLE IN THE LOBBY OF THE OLD MILL PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATER AT LAKE SUMTER LANDING More locations coming soon!
Shhh... 1045 Old Camp Rd, The Villages 352-750-6000
2738 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages 352-571-5344
1542 Water Tower Cir, The Villages 352-751-4501
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