THE SCOOP - NOV 2026 by Significant Productions, Inc

THE SCOOP

IN THIS ISSUE... November & December Shows 2027 Significant Productions Grand Regency Gala Behind the Lines An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee Mannheim Steamroller Christmas MOMIX Botanica The Jersey Tenors The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra Bad Co. Legacy The Niel Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise Waitress Holidays at The Sharon® JUST ANNOUNCED! The Sharon International Subscription The SigPro Studio™ Season 11 Chicken & Biscuits Fat Man's

NOVEMBER 2026

IS A Change GOOD THING! We’re always listening to PATRON FEEDBACK, and the ticket-buying experience has been a frequent topic. SMOOTH, FAST, AND RELIABLE is the goal, whether in-person or online, and we've sometimes missed the mark. SO, WE'RE MAKING A CHANGE.

WE'RE STREAMLINING OUR TICKETING BEGINNING DEC 1, 2026 SIGPRO WILL BE THE ONLY AUTHORIZED TICKET SELLER for The Sharon Performing Arts Center® and The SigPro Studio™. The Villages Entertainment will no longer sell tickets for our venues. PREFER ONLINE? Head to TheSharon.com or TheSigProStudio.com

WE'RE GETTING READY FOR GREAT THINGS BOX OFFICE CLOSED NOV 23 - NOV 29, 2026 Our Box Office will be closed to efficiently prepare for a SMOOTHER, FASTER, AND MORE RELIABLE ticket purchasing experience!

BUT WAIT, I HAVE QUESTIONS THE SHARON OPEN HOUSE DEC 2 - DEC 6, 2026 OUR LOBBY WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - ALL ARE WELCOME! Stop in to speak with us and learn our new ticketing system. Then stay for activities featuring the TIBETAN MONKS OF THE MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET FROM DREPUNG LOSELING MONASTERY, including a LIVE Mandala creation and more! MORE INFO ON THE SHARON OPEN HOUSE HERE!

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Significant Productions Annual Fundraiser

Grand Regency Gala Benefiting

Kindly Reserve the Date

April 10, 2027 • 5pm • $150 SIGNATURE DRINK Regent’s Punch Brandy, Rum,Orange Liquor, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine “Regent’s Punch” - Named after King George IV of England, who served as Prince Regent from 1811-1820, this drink was a favorite of its namesake. When George IV had this punch, he preferred it extra strong, which came as no surprise to his people. He had quite the reputation for drinking, wenching, and carousing.

EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Whiskey Society For those inclined toward stronger refreshments, a private parlor shall be made available after dinner. •Whiskey Flight

• Kilwins Luxury Chocolate Flight

• Limited Edition Souvenir Whiskey Glass

• Two complimentary tickets to a premium show

• Private Lounge access for viewing theatrical Gala presentation

$150 Add-On. Space is limited to 15. Early Reservation is required.

Presenting Your Entertainment for the Evening

Your leading entertainment for our soiree will be The Magic Quartet, Central Florida string quartet to elevate the ambiance of our Grand Regency Gala.

Victoria Schultz, Harpist, has performed for President Jimmy Carter, performed with the Mantovani Orchestra tour of China, and toured with Celtic Woman, Josh Groban, Johnny Matthis, Connie Francis and as featured soloist with the Irish Band “The Chieftains”.

~ MORE ENTERTAINMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! ~

Join Us! April 10, 2027 Get Tickets Here*

*Tickets are only available online for this event.

BEHIND THE LINES

A 9/11 STORY

BILL SPADE Dominick Farinacci jaymes poling

FDNY Firefighter

Internationally Acclaimed Trumpeter

Combat Veteran

BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY Created by internationally acclaimed jazz musician Dominick Farinacci and combat veteran Jaymes Poling, is a live story, music, and theatre performance set against the tragedy of the September 11 attacks and the war that followed. World Trade Center firefighter Bill Spade—the sole survivor from FDNY Rescue Company 5—and Poling, a three-tour Afghanistan combat veteran with the 82nd Airborne Division, relive their experiences and find an unexpected bond in strength, meaning, and the weight of what they continue to carry after service.

NOV 11

7PM

$30

AND UP

| $25

LIMITED VIEW

A N I N T I M AT E E V E N I N G W I T H

DAVID FOSTER KATHARINE MCPHEE WITH SPECIAL GUEST

FERNANDO VARELA

16-TIME GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING musician, songwriter, and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star, KATHARINE MCPHEE are bringing their LIVE show on the road. This intimate show, with the powerhouse duo, will be packed with David’s Hits from CHICAGO, WHITNEY HOUSTON, CELINE DION, JOSH GROBAN, MICHAEL BUBLE etc. and Katharine’s biggest songs from AMERICAN IDOL, SMASH and WAITRESS. Plus some of their favorites that they just love! Joining them as a special guest is FERNANDO VARELA, the breathtaking tenor from Puerto Rico who has performed worldwide with Foster and legends like Lionel Richie, Sarah Brightman, and The Beach Boys.

SPECIAL GUEST

FERNANDO VARELA

Presented by

NOV 12

4 & 7PM

$75

AND UP

| $60

LIMITED VIEW

THE HOLIDAY TRADITION CONTINUES! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Concert did not disappoint. The visual and sound effects were awesome. Phenomenal Show! Fantastic way to kick off the holiday season! Do not skip this! It's an awesome and fun show, different from the regular performances.

NOV 15

3 & 7PM

$95

AND UP

| $85

LIMITED VIEW

B otanica

MOMIX BOTANICA is a lush, surreal journey through nature’s ever-changing imagery, following the rhythms of the seasons and the passing of a day. This larger-than-life spectacle fuses world-class athleticism with an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to the elegance of Vivaldi. Acting as a restorative “herbal remedy” for the senses, this feast for the eyes pairs the superb energy of its performers with gravity-defying props, cinematic projections, and whimsical puppetry. MOMIX Botanica is more than a performance—it is an immersive “visual theater” animating nature’s beauty with an extra dose of fantasy.

NOV 16

7PM

$40

AND UP

| $25

LIMITED VIEW

"The jersey tenors mesmerized the packed house!" -Broadwayworld "Top flight male vocalists: They've got it, they might as well flaunt it!" - The observer "The best fst show ever! No wonder the run is sold out!" - Fox knows

THE JERSEY TENORS: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLI, QUEEN, THE BEACH BOYS AND SO MUCH MORE! Get ready to experience what has been called the most talented and versatile tribute act in the nation (The Observer) as The Jersey Tenors take the stage at The Sharon! This dynamic quartet delivers an electrifying blend of Rock ‘n Roll classics, Broadway hits, and stunning Opera favorites! Featuring unforgettable songs from artists like Queen, Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi…even Whitney Houston!

If you’re looking for a night of powerhouse vocals, breathtaking harmonies, tons of laughs - all delivered with their signature ‘Jersey wise guy’ flair – then RUN don’t walk to see this unforgettable musical experience!

NOV 18

7PM

$45

AND UP

| $35

LIMITED VIEW

SEASON

26 27

SEP 6 - MAY 15

CONDUCTOR PASQUALE VALERIO

ON SALE NOW PURCHASE AT LEAST 4 SHOWS & GET 10% OFF* FRI, NOV 20, 7PM........................................................................................ MESSIAH TUE, DEC 15, 7PM................................................................ HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WED, DEC 16, 2 & 7PM......................................................... HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WED, JAN 27, 7PM....................................................................CLASSICAL CONCERT SAT, FEB 13, 7PM...................................AMERICAN MUSIC: CELEBRATION OF LOVE TUE, MAR 9, 7PM......................................................................CLASSICAL CONCERT THUR, APR 1, 7PM.....................................................................CLASSICAL CONCERT SAT, MAY 15, 7PM....................OPERA GALA: MAGIC MOMENTS OF OPERA SCENES

*Black-out date for this subscription is the September Labor Day Celebration Pops Concert. Purchase at least four concerts excluding the September Concert to receive 10% off your order.

Messiah FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 • 7PM

Alexandra Kzeski

Emily Heumann

Gabriel Preisser

Benjamin Ruiz

Opera Orlando Chorus

BAD CO LEGACY Former Bad Company singer, Robert Hart, and guitarist, Dave 'Bucket' Colwell, take you down an amazing rock & roll rollercoaster ride with songs from the legendary band. For seven years Robert Hart was the lead singer of Bad Co in its classic rock era. He has also played many years with The Jones Gang with Kenny Jones of The Faces. and currently with Manfred Mann’s Earthband. Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell, guitarist, spent 12 years in Bad Co, was a member of Humble Pie for several years recording, cowriting and producing the album Back on Track, The Jones Gang, ASAP and many other bands.

Bad Company All Right Now Ready For Love Can't Get Enough Movin' On Rock & Roll Fantasy Rock Steady Feel Like Makin' Love Shooting Star Good Lovin' Gone Bad Silver, Blue & Gold Run with The Pack

NOV 21

7PM

$35

AND UP

| $30

LIMITED VIEW

CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH NEIL DIAMOND HIMSELF, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, showstopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America. Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

JESSE LABELLE AS NEIL DIMAOND

JAN 19 JAN 20

7:30PM

$81

| $63

AND UP

LIMITED VIEW

“A blue-ribbon Broadway musical!” – Entertainment Weekly

WAITRESS Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness. Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy® Award winner Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Mrs. Doubtfire, Chess) and original direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (1776, Jagged Little Pill, Pippin).

“It’s love at first bite!” – Time Out New York

“Sara Bareilles’ songs are joyous and rollicking!” – The New York Times

FEB 27

FEB 26

7:30PM

1:30 &

7:30PM

$81

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| $63

LIMITED VIEW

THE SHARON OPEN HOUSE

Featuring the Tibetan Monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet from Drepung Loseling Monastery Our Lobby will be open to the public - all are welcome! Join us for a full week of activities featuring the Tibetan Monks of the Mystical Arts of Tibet from Drepung Loseling Monastery, including a LIVE Mandala creation and more!

WED, DEC 2ND 12PM................................MANDALA SAND PAINTING OPENING CEREMONY Music & Chants, Mandala Construction Begins

12:30-6PM..........THE SHARON OPEN HOUSE & MANDALA VIEWING HOURS THU, DEC 3RD 10AM-6PM...........THE SHARON OPEN HOUSE & MANDALA VIEWING HOURS 2PM........THE ANCIENT ART OF HEALING: THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST APPROACH

Lecture by Gashe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Ph.D. *FREE / RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED*

FRI, DEC 4TH 10AM-6PM...........THE SHARON OPEN HOUSE & MANDALA VIEWING HOURS SAT, DEC 5TH 10AM-2PM...........THE SHARON OPEN HOUSE & MANDALA VIEWING HOURS 6PM....................... SACRED MUSIC, SACRED CHANTS FOR PEACE & HEALING The Mystical Arts of Tibet Stage Performance *TICKETED EVENT*

SUN, DEC 6TH 10AM-4PM...........THE SHARON OPEN HOUSE & MANDALA VIEWING HOURS 4PM....................................MANDALA SAND PAINTING CLOSING CEREMONY Celebrate the Mandala Completion with Traditional Music & Chants

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TIBEt

THE MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET DEC 5, 2026 • 6pm | $25 LIMITED VIEWS $30 AND UP

IreLand

THE CELTIC TENORS FEB 23, 2027 • 7pm | $25 LIMITED VIEWS $30 AND UP

Canada

CIRQUE ÉLOIZE FEB 17, 2027 • 7pm | $30 LIMITED VIEWS $35 AND UP

JapaN

YAMATO MAR 2, 2027 • 7pm | $25 LIMITED VIEWS $35 AND UP

SEASON 11 Stronger Together

That's A Wrap!

CHICKEN & BISCUITS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com

THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS AT THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFE at Lake Sumter Landing for providing fresh biscuits for every show!

SEASON 11 Stronger Together

by Matthew Webster PREVIEWS / $30+ NOV 17-NOV 19, 2026 PERFORMANCES / $35+ NOV 20-DEC 19, 2026

TALKBACK DEC 10 AD & ASL PERFORMANCE DEC 9

The art of connection

Winnie, the new local minister of a small Presbyterian church in West Virginia is eager to invigorate and inspire change in her community, while Fat Man is happy with things just the way they are—sipping on sour beer. When Winnie suddenly finds herself as his landlord, a dysfunctional business relationship evolves into an honest and unexpected connection between two stubborn people. Shared values and showing up for each other leads to an unlikely friendship, reigniting their faith in the world. “Fat Man’s is a play about love, tattoos, and discovering the Godliness that lives inside all of us.”

Starring

PAUL VOGT* as Fat Man

MELISSA WHITWORTH* as Winnie

JORDAN GREGSON Understudy for Fat Man

Directed By Dimitri Toscas

Dimitri Toscas is making his debut at The SigPro Studio. With over 20 years directing theatre, opera, and themed entertainment, Toscas most recently served as a founding Artistic Director of Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank, CA. Directing credits: Master Class (starring Emmy winner Carolyn Hennesy), The Spitfire Grill, Buyer & Cellar (featuring Emmy winner Jai Rodriguez), Scott and Hem, Into the Woods, Bunny Bunny, Laurel and Hardy, The King and I, Sweeney Todd, Seussical, Plaid Tidings, HMS Pinafore. Opera: Cosi fan tutte, La Traviata, La Boheme. Family Theatre: Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! and Allie Kazan and The Magic Mansion at Orlando Family Stage. Theme Park: Cedar Fair Entertainment, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Disneyland, where he wrote and directed a west coast version of Voices of Liberty. www.dimitritoscas.com *Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers, appearing under a special agreement with Actors' Equity Association.

SEASON 11 Stronger Together

COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music & Lyrics By Irene Sankoff & David Hein You are here at the start of a moment... In the hours following September 11, 2001, uncertainty sweeps the globe. The remote town of Gander, Newfoundland, unexpectedly becomes the landing strip to 38 planes carrying 7,000 travelers. With its population doubled and no time to prepare, the people of Gander open their homes, their hearts, and their lives to these stranded strangers. This Tony and Olivier Award– winning musical, based on an astonishing true story, unfolds through a compelling, folk-inspired score and a cast of remarkable real-life characters. A heart-forward, joyful celebration of resilience, Come From Away reminds audiences of all ages of the power of creating a community as you’re finding a way home.

Directed By

Nathaniel Niemi

PREVIEWS / $35+ FEB 2-FEB 4, 2027 PERFORMANCES / $40+ FEB 5-MAR 20, 2027 TALKBACKS FEB 11 & 25, MAR 11 AD & ASL PERFORMANCE MAR 10

MUSIC Directed By

Bert Rodriguez

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PRIMARY TRUST By Eboni Booth

Find your place, find your people Bookstore clerk by day, and Wally’s two for one mai tai regular by night, Kenneth suddenly finds himself facing unemployment and an unfamiliar routine. With the help of his best friend Bert, he is forced to confront a world he has intentionally avoided. Along his journey, he begins to shatter the barriers of his solitude through new friendships, new dreams, and new drinks. A deceptively ordinary story about the extraordinary possibilities inside each of us, this 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play challenges us to a moving exploration of trust, transformation, and courage.

Directed By

Jordan Gregson

PREVIEWS / $30+ APR 13-APR 15, 2027 PERFORMANCES / $35+ APR 16-MAY 15, 2027 TALKBACKS APR 22, MAY 6 AD & ASL PERFORMANCE MAY 5

SEASON 11 Stronger Together

Summer Staycation 2027

XANADU

Book by Douglas Carter Beane Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar Based on the Universal Pictures film Screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel

Feel the music, cue the glitter

Picture this [with your polaroid camera]: Venice Beach, California, 1980, “Greek goddess meets mortal boy” story where the ultimate reward is Xanadu. This zany musical featuring the hit songs “Magic,” “Suddenly” and “I’m Alive,” follows the journey of a beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus. As she embarks on a quest to inspire a mortal struggling artist, Sonny, they achieve the greatest mythical artistic creation of all time—the first roller disco! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and comedic chaos ensues. Grab your roller skates, leg warmers, headbands and roll along with us for our exciting Summer Staycation production.

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PREVIEWS / $35+ JUN 29-JUL 1, 2027 PERFORMANCES / $40+ JUL 2-AUG 14, 2027 TALKBACKS JUL 8 & 22ND, AUG 5 AD & ASL PERFORMANCE AUG 4

Music Directed By

Nathaniel Niemi

Justin A. Adams

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