THE SCOOP
NATHAN CHESTER is committed to the creating soul music that makes you feel and dance.
Nathan Chester, Chicago native, is not just a professional cruise ship singer but a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur. Presently residing in Nashville, Nathan's journey into the spotlight began on NBC's The Voice Season 25, where his soulful rendition of Al Green's "Take Me to the River" captured the attention of John Legend and Dan + Shay, ultimately leading him to join Team Legend.
Throughout the competition, Nathan's performances were marked by their cinematic quality and powerful delivery, earning him accolades and a strong fan following. He showcased his vocal prowess with covers ranging from Soul classics “Try a Little Tenderness”, “When a Man Love’s a Woman”, and “It’s Your Thing” to contemporary hits like Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." His journey culminated in a top-four finish, cementing his place as a standout artist in the season 25, 2024.
Offstage, Nathan enjoys connecting with his community returning to Chicago for the first time since The Voice with performances including Wrigley Field and engaging with local schools. His story is one of perseverance and passion, driven by a love for music that continues to inspire audiences
A League of Her Own
Written &
Devised
by Allison Price, Abby Ferree, & Jonah Fujikawa
Directed by Jordan Gregson
Starring Dani Trevino
A LEAGUE OF HER OWN is an original one-woman play written and devised by Allison Price, Abby Ferree, and Jonah Fujikawa. A League of Her Own is about Sam, a woman who’s ready for a new world full of possibility and rebirth, but something hides in the dark. The play explores the dark underbelly of mankind and the consequences of a woman’s voice being ignored. What would you do for a good night’s rest?
Playwright
Allison Price
Playwright Abby Ferree
Director Jordan Gregson
Playwright Jonah Fujikawa
Starring Dani Treviño
Pop Goes The Organ (and piano)
Featuring songs from :
The Beatles "Yesterday" "Here Comes The Sun" "Let It Be" "Hey Jude"
The Carpenter's "(They Long To Be) Close to You)
Simon And Garfunkel
Ray Stevens
Neil Diamond
Any many more!
STARRING: Sean Pollock
FEATURING: Gary Powell
Prime seating is available for this performance! Prime guarantees you access to seating closest to the stage, on the most comfortable seats in the house, and each ticket includes one complimentary drink of your choice at The Sharon bar. Please note that seating is still general admission, not assigned, within the Prime area. If you have a favorite lounge, plan to arrive right when the doors open at 6:30 pm.
OLD MANSPLAINING WITH TOM BRISCOE is a hilarious celebration of getting older and how to enjoy the ride of the generational divide.
Tom Briscoe and his wife are happily married with two daughters, grown up and out of the house. He has hilarious slants and rants on bad jobs, a good marriage, travel mishaps, raising daughters, empty nesting, ungracefully aging, unsolicited advice, and living each day as a cautionary tale.
THIS PREMIER BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND TRIBUTE is an unstoppable powerhouse ball of energy that brings audiences to their feet, singing and dancing every second of the show! If you can't see Bruce himself, then you MUST see The BOSS Project!
This nine-piece band of professional musicians plays some of Bruce's greatest hits, including: "Born To Run", "Glory Days", "Hungry Heart", "Dancing In The Dark", Born In The USA", "Thunder Road", "Jungleland" and SO MANY MORE!
As is true Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band style, The BOSS Project delivers an arena style show that engages and enthralls audiences of all ages time and time again! With precision, accuracy and live instrumental music and highly trained vocals, The BOSS Project far surpasses today's mostly karaoke-style tribute acts that get by with pre-recorded shows. The BOSS Project performs the music as it was written and meant to be performed by Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band to sold-out audiences around the world - LIVE! The BOSS Project leaves it all on the stage with every heart pounding, gas tank emptying, ounce of energy they have with every show they perform!
"From the moment the band took the stage, they exuded the same energy and passion that Bruce Springsteen himself is known for. It was evident that they had put in countless hours of practice and dedication to truly capture the essence of Springsteen's music."
- Tracey Codd
COMBINING THEIR BACKGROUNDs in cheer and gymnastics, Macey and Joey have built a dynamic acrobatic partnership rooted in strength, trust, and creativity. Together, they bring high-energy performances to the stage that blend power, grace, and storytelling.
Each of their acts is designed to thrill—whether they are soaring through the air or holding seemingly impossible balances, their goal is always to captivate and connect with the audience. From daring lifts to intricate partner work, they aim to showcase the beauty and intensity of acrobatics in every performance.
They’re incredibly excited to share their passion with the Sharron, and hope each piece leaves the audience feeling inspired and wanting more.
Roxy Belly dancer Noah Sword Swallower & Juggler
Lessa Extreme Hula Hooper
With a full band!
INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED GUITARIST, SINGER AND COMEDIAN CHASE PADGETT
presents his thrilling one-man show, 6 Guitars, which follows the stories of six different players, each specializing in a distinct musical genre.
As Chase seamlessly switches between each character, he showcases his virtuosic talents for blues, jazz, rock, classical, folk and country, while delving into the unique characteristics and histories of each.
The show premiered at the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival in 2010, where it enjoyed a sold-out run and several holdover performances. It has since toured all over North America and Europe.
"Nothing short of a storytelling masterpiece" - Edmonton Sun
Where wit and romance meet, a writer finds her true voice
“A DELIGHTFUL ADAPTATION! AUSTEN’S PRIDE CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF THE CHERISHED NOVEL WITH SKILL AND GRACE.”
- THE NEW YORK TIMES
JANE AUSTEN’S most beloved tale is reimagined when the esteemed author begins her own journey of self-discovery. As the stormy romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfolds in a fresh narrative, Austen gains new insights into both her creations and her own identity. AUSTEN’S PRIDE presents Pride and Prejudice as never before, blending wit and wisdom with a gorgeous original score that whisks audiences away to an era rich with passion and longing.
“Austen’s Pride is a musical I have had my eye on for years. As a Pride and Prejudice fan I thought the timing almost too serendipitous to pass up seeing as this year is Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. I am so excited that The Sharon gets to be part of this beautiful shows’ journey to Broadway. This is a first for us, so I hope you all will come see what is sure to be a hit before it lands on The Great White Way.”
- Whitney Morse
Photographs: Stefan Meekers
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music. The choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, South Africa’s famous township, mixing earthy rhythms with rich harmonies to uplift the soul and express the energy of their homeland. By blending elements of African gospel, traditional spirituals, and American popular music, the choir shares the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world.
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Subscribers also receive 12% OFF Austen’s Pride & Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol tickets.
MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN
FEB 7 • 7pm | FEB 8 • 1 & 7pm
$82AND UP | $55LIMITED VIEW
INDIVIDUAL SHOW ON SALE: AUG 13
MRS. DOUBTFIRE
THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY APR 16 • 7:30pm | APR 17 • 2 & 7:30pm
$85AND UP | $55LIMITED VIEW
INDIVIDUAL SHOW ON SALE: AUG 27
BEETLEJUICE
THE MUSICAL. THE MUSICAL. THE MUSICAL MAY 22 • 7:30pm | MAY 23 • 2 & 7:30pm
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SOuth AFRICA
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
SEP 21, 2025 • 7pm
$40 AND UP | $30 LIMITED VIEWS
ArgentinA
TANGO AFTER DARK
JAN 14, 2026 • 7pm
$55 AND UP | $35 LIMITED VIEWS
AustRia
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
FEB 10, 2026 • 7pm
$35 AND UP | $20 LIMITED VIEWS
IreLand
CANDLELIGHT CELTIC MAR 1, 2026 • 7pm
$32 AND UP | $20 LIMITED VIEWS
Sun, Aug 31 ............................................ Labor Day Concert: Pops
Tue, Oct 14 ....................................... Italian American Celebration
Fri, Nov 21 ................................................................ Messiah 2025
Mon, Dec 16-17 ............................................. Holiday Celebration
Wed, Jan 28 .... Classical Concert Series: Gershwin & Tchaikovsky
Sat, Feb 14 ........................................ Valentine's Day Celebration
Tue, Mar 10 .......... Classical Concert Series: Kebalevsky & Mozart
Thu, Apr 2 ... Classical Concert Series: Mendelssohn & Beethoven
Sat, May 16 .Opera Gala: Magic Music Moments of Opera Scenes
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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.
Our next public tour dates will be announced soon!
Private Tours are always available to book. Visit SignificantProductions.org for more information.
2025 SummerMiniVacation
mICHAEL MCKEEVER
CLAUDIA MCFADDEN
Played by Whitney Morse*
Played by Lauren Muller
SEASON 10
Thank you to RoMac for supplying the building supplies for this production.
PREVIEWS / $35
SEP 23RD-25TH, 2025
PERFORMANCES / $45
SEP 26TH-NOV 1ST, 2025
TALKBACKS
OCT 9TH, 23RD, 2025
ASL PERFORMANCE
OCT 14TH, 2025
NEXT TO NORMAL
NEXT TO NORMAL
Music by Tom Kitt | Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Side effects may include... dysfunction.
Dan is an architect; Diana rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their children are bright, wise-cracking teens. They may seem like a typical American family, but their lives are anything but normal – Diana has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Containing a thrilling contemporary score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. Join Significant Productions as we celebrate our 10th season with this reimagining of our debut production. Whitney Morse is reprising her critically acclaimed role as Diana, who Chicago critics hailed as “rueful but free of self-pity, funny without resorting to stereotype, and all-around engaging.” – Kelly Kleiman. Don’t miss the show, The New York Times called "Much more than a feel-good musical; it is a feeleverything musical."
BOOK & LYRICS BY BRIAN YORKEY
BY TOM KITT
ON SALE NOW
Directed By:
Kristin Clippard
Selected credits include: Ugly Lies the Bone, A Night in November, Dear Jack, Dear Louise (Florida Studio Theatre), The Luckiest People, A Christmas Carol (Orlando Shakespeare Theater), Native Gardens, What the Constitution Means to Me, Morning After Grace (The Hippodrome Theatre), Silent Sky, The Roommate (American Stage), Alabaster (Capital Stage), The Agitators (freeFall Theatre), The People Downstairs (Stageworks), Twelfth Night (Island Shakespeare). Kristin holds an MFA in Directing from the University of Iowa, and a BFA in Acting from Wright State University. She is an associate member of the Shakespeare Theatre Association, Theatre Communications Group, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. She sits on the Board of Directors for The National New Play Network.
Music Direction By:
Bert Rodriguez
Co-originated the role of Crush in Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Some favorite roles and shows in Central Florida (and beyond) include Max in Cabaret, Aegeon in Comedy of Errors, Bellomy in The Fantasticks, and Pira-gua Guy in In The Heights (Orlando Shakes), Kevin Rosario in In The Heights (Thea-ter West End), Captain Lennox in The Secret Garden (Mad Cow Theatre), Carlo in A Day In Hollywood/A Night In The Ukraine (Winter Park Playhouse), and Anthony in End of the Rainbow (En Vivo! Theatrical). He worked for over a decade as a music director for Norwegian Cruise Line. In his role as music director, you may have seen his work on Little Shop of Horrors or Broadbend, Arkansas right here at The Studio Theatre! He had the honor of performing as a featured soloist in the concert An Evening with Kristen & Bobby Lopez as part of Lincoln Center’s American Song-book series. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and the American Federation of Musicians, local 389.
SEASON 10
PREVIEWS / $30
NOV 25TH-26TH, 2025
PERFORMANCES / $40
NOV 28TH-DEC 20TH, 2025
TALKBACKS
DEC 4TH, 18TH, 2025
ASL PERFORMANCE
DEC 2ND, 2025
ADA & THE ENGINE
BY LAUREN GUNDERSON
ADA & THE ENGINE
By Lauren Gunderson
Love letters in numbers.
Directed By:
Rebekah Lane
By Ins Choi
Humor
Directed By:
Yong Suk
Yoo
PREVIEWS / $30
JAN 27TH-29TH, 2026
PERFORMANCES / $40
JAN 30TH-MAR 14TH, 2026
TALKBACKS
FEB 5TH, 19TH; MAR 5TH, 2026
ASL PERFORMANCE
MAR 3RD, 2026
ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS
BY PARIS CRAYTON III
SEASON 10
PREVIEWS / $30
APR 7TH-9TH, 2026
PERFORMANCES / $40
APR 10TH-MAY 9TH, 2026
TALKBACKS
APR 16TH; MAY 7TH, 2026
ASL PERFORMANCE
APR 28TH, 2026
ONLY SOME OF GOD’S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS
By Paris Crayton III
Will roots grow on Promised Land?
Written & Directed By:
Paris Crayton III
2026 SummerMiniVacation
NIGHTSWEAT
By Natalie Symons
Pre-Elderly Girls Gone Wild
PREVIEWS / $30
JUN 16TH-20TH, 2026
PERFORMANCES / $40
JUN 20TH-AUG 8TH, 2026
TALKBACKS
JUN 25TH; JUL 9TH, 23RD; AUG 6TH, 2026
ASL PERFORMANCE
JUL 21ST, 2026
Britney Cox, a washed-up actress has been canceled on social media! To hide from the haters her anxious young assistant, Maude Bender, has booked a girl's murder mystery weekend at a Berkshires Airbnb. Joining the fun is Tawny Fitzsimmons, a tired mom, and ex-cop and security detail Dale James. Comic mania ensues when the girl's weekend goes awry. Between pipe bombs, appliances that don't work, slashed tires, a mysterious landlady, and news of a serial killer hunting "pre-elderly women," what more could go wrong? "Bridesmaids" meets "Friday the 13th" in Natalie Symons' hilarious new farce, Nightsweat, as it pokes fun at wokeness, Florida, pronouns, Ozempic, white privilege, "don't say gay," horror movie tropes, fake news, and, of course, Hall & Oats. Book your stay at McCurdy's Haunted Airbnb where murder, mayhem, and belly laughs are behind every door.
Directed By: Anne
Hering
Significant Productions is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that operates The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center (The Sharon) and The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (The Studio).
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