THE SCOOP
In this issue...
December & January Shows
The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs
Wang Chung
Lobby Lounge Cabaret
The Nutcracker
Scotty McCreery Spirit of the Season
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra
The Sharon Broadway Subscription
The Sharon International Subscription
Ada & the Engine
The Studio Season 10
2026 Mini Summer Vacation
THE SHARON REMAINS OPEN! DUE TO ONGOING CONSTRUCTION BY THE VILLAGES, THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO OUR VENUE, ALONG WITH OUR BOX OFFICE, ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
UPCOMING SHOWS
DECEMBER
JANUARY
The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS
and the Adventures of a Paleontologist
With DR. DEAN LOMAX, and special guests
ELAINE HOWARD and JIMMY WALDRON
UNEARTH THE REAL
BEHAVIOURS OF PREHISTORIC ANIMALS as we join acclaimed palaeontologist, author, and TV presenter Dr Dean Lomax on a remarkable journey through the grand cycle of life in deep time. Focusing on the direct evidence of astonishing behaviours recorded in some of the world’s most extraordinary and unusual fossils, Lomax provides a glimpse into the real-world stories of prehistoric parenting, the quest for survival, and the endless struggle between predator and prey. From fighting dinosaurs to mosasaur mealtimes and a two-headed fossil reptile, these unbelievable fossils challenge what we thought we knew about the prehistoric world. Along the way, discover Dr Lomax's unconventional career as he shares stories of excavating prehistoric animals, discovering new species and presenting TV shows. – Based on Dr Lomax’s new book, endorsed by Slash from Guns N’ Roses as “Fantastic, engrossing & funny”, we are given a unique view of the private moments of long-extinct creatures as never before. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing with the author and illustrator.
DEC 3 7PM $25 AND UP
WANG chung
WANG CHUNG came out of the post-punk, New Wave scene of the UK going on to achieve global success selling millions of records. The duo of Nick Feldman and Jack Hues, have had 6 US Top 40 hits including their massive Number 1 single "EVERYBODY HAVE FUN TONIGHT", with its now famous line, "Everybody Wang Chung tonight". Their decadedefining hits include:
Don't Let Go Dance Hall Days Everybody Have Fun Tonight Lets Go Hypnotize Me And More!
Keys to Christmas
Ring in the festivities with Sean Pollock and Gary Powell 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. Don't miss this beloved holiday tradition in the Sharon Lobby!
STARRING: Gary Powell & Sean Pollock
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.
DEC 9 7PM
"IT WOULDN'T BE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITHOUT THE NUTCRACKER!"
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 favorite'.
DEC 12 7PM
SCOTTY MCCREERY has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The 31-year-old has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved 7 No.1 hits: the RIAA-Gold certified “Bottle Rockets” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish (which was also McCreery’s first ever No.1 hit in Canada), "Cab in a Solo," the RIAA Platinum-certified "Damn Strait," the RIAA Gold certified "You Time," the RIAA Gold certified "In Between," the RIAA Platinum certified "This is It," and the RIAA Triple Platinum certified "Five More Minutes." His most recent album is Rise & Fall, and his current EP is Scooter & Friends, containing the smash No. 1 hit “Bottle Rockets” featuring Hootie & The Blowfish.
McCreery was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2023. Last year, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Josh Turner and Randy Travis, after being invited by Garth Brooks. The singer/songwriter married his high school sweetheart Gabi in 2018. The couple had their first son Avery in October 2022 and just welcomed their second son, Oliver Cooke, in September 2025.
SPONSORED BY:
DEC 13 7PM
THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL (BARBERSHOP QUARTET) CHAMPIONS is delighted to return to the beautiful Sharon Theater to again add a little harmony to your holiday season! Four World Champion quartets, including the reigning champion, are back to present their gift to the Villages… Spirit of the Season 2025. If you have never heard Barbershop Harmony at its best, you are in for a treat. You will hear holiday classics presented by some of the best a cappella vocalists in the world. Here are some comments from those who attended last year. "Spectacular in every regard!" "An incredible production." "Pure Musical Awesomeness!" "Bravo!" "Do everything you can to see this amazing show!"
DEC 14 3 & 7PM
RIGHT ANGLE ENTERTAINMENT AND PAUL T. COUCH are proud to present the national tour of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a heartwarming musical featuring music and lyrics by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted by Bell, Couch and Curt Wollan.
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift we have. The legendary holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens' classic characters and Parton's one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise, making this a holiday event you'll want to share with those you love.
THE VENETIAN MASQUERADE BALL
An Evening of Cocktails, Delicious Food, Lively Auctions, Wonderful Music, Singing & Dancing
FEB 26, 2026
5 PM to 9 PM
$175 per person
The Sharon Black Tie Or Embrace the Mystique of Venice & Come cloaked in your most Magnificent Venetian Mask & Wears TICKETS
Subscribers also receive 12% OFF Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol tickets.
DEC 20 & 21
MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN
FEB 7 • 7pm | FEB 8 • 1 & 7pm
$82AND UP | $55LIMITED VIEW
MRS. DOUBTFIRE
THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY APR 16 • 7:30pm | APR 17 • 2 & 7:30pm
$85AND UP | $55LIMITED VIEW
BEETLEJUICE
THE MUSICAL. THE MUSICAL. THE MUSICAL MAY 22 • 7:30pm | MAY 23 • 2 & 7:30pm
$85AND UP | $60LIMITED VIEW Subscribe to SAVE 12%
SUBSCRIPTION ON SALE NOW!
JAN 14, 2026 • 7pm
$55 AND UP | $35
FEB 10, 2026 • 7pm $35 AND UP |
CELTIC MAR 1, 2026 • 7pm $32 AND UP | $20
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. Next Public Tour: December 19th | 10am
Click here for tickets BUY NOW Private Tours are always available to book. Visit SignificantProductions.org for more information.
& THE ENGINE Ada
The lumber and other scenic build materials for this production were proudly donated by RoMac Building Supply.
CAST
Mina Yang-Rey, Ada Byron Lovelace
Matt Keeley, Lord Lovelace
Dominique Marshall, Understudy for Ada Byron Lovelace
PREVIEWS / $30
ON SALE NOW
Cynthia Beckert*, Lady Anabella Byron
Lauren Muller, Mary Sommerville
Jason Blackwater, Understudy for Charles Babbage
NOV 25TH-26TH, 2025
PERFORMANCES / $40
NOV 28TH-DEC 20TH, 2025
Shaq Hester, Lord Byron
Danielle Bouloy, Swing for Lady Anabella Byron, Mary Sommerville
TALKBACKS
DEC 4TH, 18TH, 2025
ASL PERFORMANCE DEC 2ND, 2025
Dylan Wack, Swing for Lord Lovelace, Lord Byron
Derek Emerson Powell, Charles Babbage
CONVENIENCE
Ins Choi
SEASON 10
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
Directed By: Yong Suk Yoo
ON SALE NOW
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
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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