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In this issue... Christmas with the Celts Lonestar Book of Mormon The Nutcracker Dirty Dancing Lobby Lunch Marie Osmond - An Orchestral Christmas The Villages Philharmonic Matt Fraser Jeff Allen Subscriptions at The Sharon I Mustache You a Question Cry It out Cabaret The Roommate
DECEMBER 2023
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"Absolutely The Best Thing I've Seen In A Long, Long Time!" "This Event Could Have Not Been Better!" "Never A Dull Moment!" "The Show Was Fantastic! I Would Definitely Attend This Show Again Next Year!"
"FIRST THERE WAS RIVERDANCE, THEN CELTC WOMAN, AND NOW THE POPULAR PBS SHOW 'CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS' WHICH IS TOURING ACROSS AMERICA" Kevin Crane, PBS The original national PBS show Christmas with The Celts aired on over 200 PBS channels across the U.S., Canada and on the BBC in Ireland for three years. Celebrating 12 years of successful national touring, Christmas with the Celts performs a wonderful combination of timeless ancient Irish Christmas Carols and lively Irish dance with modern contemporary songs but with Irish instrumentation. New Christmas hits, Celts originals and fresh Irish Dance tunes are added to the show each year so that no 2 years are the same. Always a pleasant surprise. This year Christmas with the Celts will introduce top Irish musicians Patrick D'Arcy from Dublin and Fiachra O'Regan from Connemara, Ireland. These two have performed with Bono of U2, Sting, Quincy Jones, The Waterboys, Bill Whelan of Riverdance, just to name a few. Also, featured will be the haunting vocals of beautiful singer/fiddler Luisa Marion. And an Irish Christmas would not be complete without the unpredictable Irish jokes (craic) and banter that occurs between band members and the audience every year and the always crowd pleasing fiery Irish dancers. The high-stepping spirited musical selections have audiences clapping along from the first lively renditions of popular contemporary Christmas classics such as Irish versions of Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas, White Christmas, John Lennon's perennial Happy Christmas and many surprises. The show presents a perfect combination of modern Christmas hits, lively ancient Irish Carols, hilarious spontaneous humor, thrilling Irish dancing, a children's choir and meaningful Christmas ballads with lush string arrangements giving audiences a most memorable interactive Christmas experience.
DEC 6 3 & 7PM $55
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Dean Sams
(keyboards, acoustic guitar, background vocals)
Drew Womack (lead vocals, guitar)
Keech Rainwater (drums)
Michael Britt
(lead guitarist, background vocals)
CHRISTMAS AND HITS show, will mix holiday
favorites with the band’s hits as reimagined and rerecorded for their Ten to 1 album. Come see why these Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association award-winners are famed for their rousing, high energy concerts! Lonestar is one of country music’s most celebrated groups. They have amassed sales in excess of ten million albums and achieved ten #1 country hits including “No News,” “Come Crying To Me,” “I’m Already There,” “What About Now,” and their crossover smash “Amazed." As Lonestar looks toward a big career milestone — the band is celebrating 30 years in 2022 — and the release of TEN to 1, they are full of gratitude for what they've accomplished already, and excited about what the future holds. "People that we used to look up to back in the day — like the Rolling Stones, Boston, and even bands like Alabama — they're older than us," Rainwater says. "We look up to those people as like the senior class. But now we are sort of the senior class that people seem to look up to and ask questions about and ask for our expertise." Adds Sams: "It's amazing that we're still standing and putting on great shows after all these years. The fans are still coming out to our shows night after night, to see us and hear our music. That's almost 30 years of touring, and I can't tell you how grateful I am — and I've never once taken it for granted."
DEC 7 7PM $80
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Nutcra "It wouldn't be the Holiday Season without the Nutcracker!"
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BECOME ENTRANCED by the beauty of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dazzling Court, enchanted by the swirling snowflakes and breathtaking snow, and cheer for the tiny toy soldiers and their leader, the handsome Nutcracker Prince. A sparkling production with beautiful costumes and sets, this is truly….'the all-time family
DEC 12 7PM $30
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JOIN US FOR DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film's first live film-to-
concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film's iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic. Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs. Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years - now live!
DEC 14 7PM $65
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The Keys To Christmas Cabaret STARRING GARY POWELL & SEAN POLLOCK HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Come spend an evening with Sean and Gary as they share "The Keys to Christmas" with their Two Piano, or Piano and Theater Organ, Four Hands versions of Christmas Classics. Featuring songs that are cheery and bright, and possibly some moments designed for everyone to stand hand in hand and start singing along to their favorite songs of the season.
Bring your lunch & a friend! Free entertainment provided by Gary Powell
DEC 15 • 12pm • Free
DEC 15 7PM $20
GET READY TO BE TRANSPORTED TO A WINTER WONDERLAND WITH MARIE OSMOND SYMPHONIC CHRISTMAS! Marie Osmond, the beloved singer and actress, will be performing classic Christmas songs accompanied by a symphony orchestra. You'll be enchanted by her beautiful voice and the magical atmosphere of the concert. From "Silent Night" to "Jingle Bells," to her own classic hits, Marie Osmond Symphonic Christmas will bring joy and cheer to your heart. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with your loved ones. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening of music, laughter, and holiday spirit!
Emmet is a Classical Crossover Vocal Powerhouse, two time Finalist on America's Got Talent in 2018 and 2022, and may be recognized from his PBS Special with Pia Toscano "Simply The Best ". When a scheduling conflict prevented David Osmond from appearing in this performance, Daniel Emmet stepped in to lend his unique and powerful voice to what is sure to be an unforgettable holiday concert.
DEC 16 7PM $115
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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION GUEST ARTISTS: Mark Raisch Marcella Richardson Norman Lee Schaffer Sean Stork Ali Molnar
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PASQUALE VALERIO, MAESTRO BASED IN FLORIDA'S FRIENDLIEST HOMETOWN, "THE VILLAGES PHILHARMONIC" IS A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA PRESENTING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE SINCE 2003. Most members live in the Orlando area but we have regular members who come from as far afield as Jacksonville, Tampa, Daytona and St. Petersburg. The Philharmonic gives 13-15 concerts per year and so we don't provide full time employment for any of the players. Our players are comprised of resident and international artists who collaborate with symphonic and operatic companies at large. Although most orchestra members are not Villagers, there are two professional orchestra members who are Village residents and there are six amateurs who train each Saturday so that they can meet the standards required to play with the Philharmonic.
DEC 18 & 19 7PM $35
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Seeing Matt LIVE is so much more than a show, it is the most powerful family reunion with Heaven ever to be experienced.
MATT FRASER is America's Top Psychic Medium, and star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment. His LIVE events, television appearances, and spiritual teachings have allowed him to bring healing, hope & laughter to a global audience of fans and followers from all around the world. From heartfelt emotional readings to stunning revelations, Matt Fraser has audiences on the edge of their seats with his outrageous personality and unique approach to mediumship. His readings lead guests through a rollercoaster of emotions from laughing to crying, turning skeptics into believers with stunning details. His dynamic readings frequently include names, dates, and locations he couldn't possibly know, only adding to his long-established reputation. Matt's uncanny abilities and extreme accuracy have allowed him to reach millions worldwide from A-list celebrities and influencers to everyday people looking to get in touch with those they have lost. Matt is a psychic phenomenon, having caught the attention of major media outlets across the nation including the New York Times, People magazine, and FOX TV, NBC, ABCplus CBS Radio and others. He has also been a sought-after guest on popular TV shows such as The Real Housewives, Botched, The Doctors, The Kelly Clarkson Show and many more. Matt's the most sought-after medium by celebrities and has done readings for popular stars such as Gloria Estefan, Jenny McCarthy, Donny Wahlberg, Dorinda Medley, Karamo Brown, the Botched TV stars Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif.
JAN 6 7PM $75
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JEFF ALLEN is in his fifth decade as a working comedian. You may have seen him on America's Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, HBO, Amazon Prime, Huckabee, Pureflix, Comedy Central, VH-1, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net and numerous other television networks and Podcasts. He can be heard regularly on SiriusXM's comedy channels, also Pandora and Spotify. He has performed for our troops on aircraft carriers and ships in the Indian Ocean. Look for him and on the fastest growing comedy internet sensation, Dry Bar Comedy where Jeff has surpassed 300 million views on Facebook, YouTube and other channels. Jeff has also produced and starred in his own sitcom pilot for Castlerock Television and in the critically acclaimed films, "Apostles of Comedy." On his new tour filled with new material, Jeff Allen 2.0, Jeff's sidesplitting comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life, the ups and downs of marriage, the challenge of raising children, the bliss of the empty nest (followed by the unexpected returns to said nest) and the joys of being a grandparent. Audiences will immensely enjoy taking this journey with Jeff.
JAN 9 7PM $30
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Through the Lens: Creating a Ripple
Annie Griffiths Photographer
JANUARY 23 • 7pm
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ANNIE GRIFFITHS One of the first women photographers to work for National Geographic, Annie Griffiths has photographed in more than one hundred countries during her rich and varied career. She has worked on dozens of magazine and book projects for National Geographic, including stories on Lawrence of Arabia, Galilee, Petra, Sydney, and Jerusalem. In addition to her editorial work, Annie is deeply committed to using photography to support aid organizations. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Ripple Effect Images, a collective of prize-winning photojournalists and filmmakers who are documenting programs that empower women and children in the developing world.
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APRIL 19 • 7pm
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DAVID MCLAIN honed his photographic chops shooting feature length assignments around the world for National Geographic magazine. The stories varied but the mandate was always the same: work with every kind of person under any kind of condition and create timeless yet contemporary images for a client with the highest visual standards on earth. One story he has documented for more than 15 years is called The Blue Zones project. Together with author Dan Buettner, David travels the world to study and document those five places in the world where people are living the longest and staying the healthiest. This work has produced a number of books, including a best-selling cookbook, and stories for Nat Geo, Smithsonian, and others.
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SEASON 8
A hilarious comedy about the absurdities of motherhood. Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois
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Run time approximately 100 minutes, no intermission.
SEASON 8
In here, life is beautiful. CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Meet the DIRECTORS NATHANIEL NIEMI, Director
The Studio directing credits: Company, Now. Here. This., Neighbors…, Assassins, 9 to 5, Ada and the Engine, and Elegies. In Hawaii, Nathaniel was an Artistic Associate of Honolulu Theatre For Youth (HTY) directing Pinocchio, Extraordinary Stories of an Ordinary Ohana, and You and Me and the Space Between. As an actor, Nathaniel has performed in Hawaii and Chicago, and on Hawaii 5-O. BA: Theatre, East Texas Baptist University; MFA: Theatre for Young Audiences (Directing), University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Nathaniel is the recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival's National Directing Award and is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. ALEXANDER SOVRONSKY MUSIC Director
Is thrilled to be returning to The Studio Theatre having previously created the music/sound for These Shining Lives, Unnecessary Farce, In The Next Room, The Cake, and Urinetown. He appeared on Broadway with Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner in Cyrano de Bergerac, a production for which he also co-wrote and performed the live music. Other NYC shows include productions with Atlantic Theatre Co, Red Bull Theatre Co, TFANA, The Public Theater/NYSF, Classical Theatre of Harlem, and many others. Alexander is based in NYC and enjoys a fulfilling career as both a composer/music director as well as an actor/musician.
Previews: JAN 30-FEB 1 | Opening: FEB 2 | Closing: MAR 2 $25 Preview Performance | $45 Performances |
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SEASON 8
An off-beat comedy about an even odder couple. THE ROOMMATE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
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With a recent divorce and her son living across the country, 50-something Sharon posts a listing for a roommate to fill the empty space of her Iowa home. Enter Robyn also in her mid-fifties, a fascinating woman who needs a place to hide and the chance to start over. Sharon is Walmart and white bread, book clubs, and leaving your door unlocked. Robyn is black leather boots, a motorcycle jacket, and cigarettes she’s trying to quit. When Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deepseated desire to abandon her comfort zone and live a life of danger and adventure. Come along for this wild ride of a comedy that can only be described as The Odd Couple meets Breaking Bad. The Roommate cleverly navigates the rocky roads of change and hilariously examines what happens when the wheels come off.
Previews: MAR 26-28 Opening: MAR 29 | Closing: APR 27 $20 Preview Performance $35 Performances TICKETS
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