Boz Scaggs, THE NUTCRACKER, RAGTIME, Music of ABBA and More Set for Coral Springs Center for the Arts' 2015-16 Lineup
By: BWW News Desk Sep. 21, 2015
Located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive, the state-of the-art Center is also offering two special series that will appeal to sophisticated entertainment fans: The Black Box Studio Series and, at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, the Rrazz Room Cabaret Series.
VIP Tickets are available for some shows and concerts. Subscription tickets for The Black Box Studio Series are $99 for three shows and $125 for five. Individual tickets for all concerts and shows are now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or going online to www.CoralSpringsCenterfortheArts.com.
OCTOBER
October 9 - November 1
+ Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
+ Sundays at 2 pm
THE ROCKING DEAD
(Black Box Studio Series)
After suffering an embarrassment on national television, the most popular band in the world, The Rocking Dead, retreats to a cabin in the woods for some soul searching and reflection. However, instead of rest and relaxation, the band and their manager are terrified to find the dawn of the zombie apocalypse outside their door. After the sudden arrival of a small town sheriff, worlds collide as opposites are forced to work together to survive the outbreak. With infectious music and a biting script, The Rocking Dead is a hilarious new take on the zombie genre. Tickets start at $39.22
October 10 at 7:30 pm (Saturday)
Battle of the Boros VII
Turn back the hands of time. Indulge in your nostalgia and come listen to those oldies and doo-wops you used to listen to way back when. Enjoy the music you love at its best, with talents such as Carl Gardner's Coasters, Charlie Thomas's Drifters, The Legendary Teenagers, Cleveland Still's Dubs, Tommy Mara's Crests and Spanky & Dino. Featuring classic songs such as Yakety Yak, This Magic Moment, On Broadway, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Goody Goody, Could This Be Magic, Sixteen Candles, Cara Mia, Doo Wop Rock & Roll and Brooklyn. Tickets start at $60.42
October 23 at 8:00 pm (Friday)
The Charlie Daniels Band
From his Dove award winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America's musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor to young artists and still a road warrior at age 77, Charlie has parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children, and others in need. The Charlie Daniels Band has populated radio with such memorable hits as Long Haired Country Boy, The South's Gonna Do It Again, In America, The Legend of Wooley Swamp and his signature song, The Devil Went Down to Georgia, which won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979, as well as single of the year at the Country Music Association Awards. Opening the show will be Nashville Recording Artist Ray Scott, whose debut single was My Kind of Music. He has since had a string of country hits: Gone Either Way, Those Jeans and Drinkin' Beer and, most recently, Ain't Always Thirsty. Tickets start at $37.10
NOVEMBER
November 8, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Sunday)
Boz Scaggs
Grammy Award winning artist, Boz Scaggs, and his band are making a return
to the stage. Scaggs is both a musical seeker and a man of sizable talent as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born in Texas and raised with an abiding respect for a wide spectrum of American roots music, Scaggs has combined rock, jazz, R&B and blues to create a trademark sound. With an extensive and distinctive career that has spanned 30 years and many accolades, Scaggs continues to prove himself as one of music's most creative, dynamic and original artists. Tickets start at $37.10 (VIP Tickets Available)
November 10, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday)
Happy Cooking Tour
Giada De Laurentiis is the Emmy Award-winning star of Food Network's Everyday Italian, Giada at Home and Giada in Italy; a judge on Food Network Star; a contributing correspondent for NBC's Today show; editor-in-chief of a weekly digital magazine, Giada and author of seven New York Times bestselling books. Plus she recently celebrated the 1-year anniversary of her acclaimed Las Vegas restaurant. Her newest cookbook Happy Cooking is one of the most highly anticipated cookbooks of the year. Joined by a moderator, Giada will share her inspiration for her Happy Cooking. An audience Q&A will immediately follow each interview. Don't miss your chance to see Giada live on stage during her upcoming book tour. Williams-Sonoma is the proud bookseller of Happy Cooking for the tour. They are now offering ticket-holders the opportunity to preorder an autograph copy of Giada's new book to be picked up at the event for purchase online at Williams-Sonoma.com. (Note: Tickets go on sale on September 28. VIP tickets are available and include the best seats in the house, a photo opportunity to meet with Giada and get an autographed cookbook.)
Tickets start at $30.74
November 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday)
Last Coming Standing Live Tour
America's favorite summer comedy and NBC's top-rated television comedy competition show, Last Comic Standing is launching a live tour. Come see the top 5 Season 9 winners perform live as the Last Comic Standing Live Tour. Do you want to personally meet the newest stars of comedy? Want the best seats at the show? Want to get a photograph and ask questions in an intimate and fun environment? Go VIP for the ultimate Last Comic Standing live experience! (Note: For mature audiences only: This show contains adult language and explicit content.) Tickets start at $41.87
November 22, 2015 at 3:00 pm (Sunday)
The Martin and Lewis Tribute Show
This will be an afternoon of great music and hysterical comedy sketches as Tom Stevens and Tony Lewis, the world's BEST Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis tribute artists, bring their incredible one of a kind show to our stage for the first time. Performing with a live band, these two amazing performers will have you believing that you are watching the actual Martin and Lewis as they've never been seen before, humorously incorporating such characters as The Bellboy, The Nutty Professor, The Chinese Chef, as well as a few surprises. This is classic entertainment for the whole family, bringing back...The Music, The Laughter and The Love of the world's most famous and best-loved Musical/Comedy duo. Tickets start at $39.22
November 27 - December 13
+ Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
+ Sundays at 2:00 pm
A VERY KOSHER CHRISTMAS
(Black Box Studio Series)
After being forced to spend their precious winter break with their eccentric aunt, siblings Kara and Kody are desperate to get home for Christmas. But when a winter storm cancels their flight home, the brother and sister duo are faced with a Christmas without their parents or any of their beloved family traditions. Stranded in an airport terminal with no holiday dinner and a drunk Santa impersonator, all hope for a merry Christmas rests upon their Jewish Aunt Becca. Featuring all of your favorite Christmas classics and a few new holiday hits, A Very Kosher Christmas is a delightful show is fun for the entire family. Tickets start at $39.22
DECEMBER
December 3, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for over 30 years. He is also executive producer of many shows such as the TBS series Deal With It, a hidden camera ambush show where unsuspecting members of the public are secretly dared to pull a prank on their unwitting companions with absolutely no time to prepare. He also serves as one of the judges on the NBC's summer hit talent competition show America's Got Talent alongside Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howard Stern. Previously, Mandel received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program for Deal or No Deal, and a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host for the syndicated version of the show. (Note: For mature audiences only: this show contains adult language and content.) Tickets start at $40.28
December 4, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Friday)
Kathleen Madigan
Over her 25-year career, Kathleen Madigan has performed on nearly every standup television show ever made: Leno, Letterman, Conan, Ferguson and so on. She was nominated for a 2014 American Comedy Award for Best Concert Comic and her third hour-long special, Madigan Again, was named one of iTune's Best Comedy Albums of 2013, and is now available on CD, DVD and for download. Her last hour-long special, Gone Madigan, premiered on Showtime and is available on Netflix. (For mature audiences only: this show contains adult language and content.) Tickets start at $31.27
December 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm (Saturday)
The Sarge Chanukah Chutzpah Tour
With all new "Just for Chanukah" material and music performed with the chutzpah that he is known and loved for, Sarge is one of America's most loved TV, movie and nightclub entertainers with his side-splitting comedy, touching vocals and stunning display of dexterity as a comic-pianist. (Note: This show is suitable for audiences over the age of 13.) Tickets start at $39.50
December 5, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Saturday)
Vic Dibitetto
(Rrazz Room Cabaret Series at the Coral Springs Museum of Art)
Comedian Vic Dibitetto became an Internet sensation with tens of millions of YouTube views of his now famous "bread and milk" and Justin Bieber viral rants. An incredibly powerful performer, he churns energy, honesty and humanity into nonstop laughter. His pace is frenetic; his material vivid and true. He's been called a cross between Rodney Dangerfield and Ralph Kramden. Dibitetto leaves his audiences breathless with laughter. A veteran of stand-up, the comic landed his first film role in the Kevin James comedy hit Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. Tickets start at $39.22
December 12, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Saturday)
Suzanne Westenhoefer
(Rrazz Room Cabaret Series at the Coral Springs Museum of Art)
Suzanne Westenhoefer gained fame as the first-ever out-lesbian stand-up comic in the early '90s. Twenty years later, she's a mainstream comedy club staple with HBO and LOGO comedy specials, several comedy DVDs, and a web comedy series in her resume. Her material still draws hilariously on the LGBT experience but the laughter she incites on her current ""Totally Inappropriate Tour" is universal, mining everything from relationships to her Lancaster Anabaptist heritage. Tickets start at $33.92
December 12 & 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
THE NUTCRACKER
This popular holiday spectacle follows the story of a young girl who receives a prince-shaped nutcracker for Christmas. At night when everyone else is sleeping, she creeps through the house to visit her gift, only to discover that he and the other toys have come alive and are battling an army of mice. Brought to life by gorgeous costumes and breathtaking choreography, this ballet will enchant viewers of all ages! Tickets start at $28.00
December 19, 2015 at 8:00 pm (Saturday)
Classic Albums Live Show:
Pink Floyd / Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd takes us all on a journey. We live our lives alongside their masterpieces. They provide a soundtrack for our lives. Every time you hear 'Time', can't you picture wood paneling, a stack of albums and a group of 16-year-olds full of dreams and hope? 'Dark Side of the Moon' is our flagship show. We perform the album like an orchestra would perform Mozart: With reverence and awe. There is no grey area. You're on the dark side of the moon or the bright side. The orbit is sound. Tickets start at $36.04
December 26-27 & January 2
+ 12/26 & 1/2 at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
+ 12/27 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS...The Therapy Continues!
When he family arrives home to celebrate the holidays, Steve is thrown together with all his dysfunctional family members in a riotous celebration of the holiday season. From the star and creator of one of the longest running one-man comedy shows in history (My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy) now presents My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm Home for the Holidays... the therapy continues!" Attend the holiday dinner at Grandma's where, if you're under 55, you're allowed to sit at the children's table; just think 35 over-fed people and one toilet! Batteries not included; where's the plunger? Tickets start at $49.29
December 31 at 8:00 pm (Thursday)
Salute to Vienna
Celebrate with the ageless beauty of uplifting Viennese music at Coral Springs' 15th annual New Year's Concert. Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from operettas including Die Fledermaus and Merry Widow will be performed by handpicked European singers and full orchestra. Beautifully costumed ballet and ballroom dancers will present romantic vignettes, whisking you off to a place of nostalgia and pleasure at the threshold of 2016. Fall in love with the Blue Danube Waltz for the first time or all over again. (Note: VIP Tickets are available, where ticket-holders will watch the concert from the very best seats, and are invited to an exclusive post-performance meet-and-greet with the talented performers and artists, so be sure and bring your camera!) Tickets start at $48.76
JANUARY
January 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm (Sunday)
The Tchaikovsky Spectacular
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia Presents The Tchaikovsky Spectacular: A Grand Ballet in 2 Acts (Choreography by Marius Petipa and LevIvanov). Known internationally as one of Russia's leading companies, The State Ballet Theatre of Russia includes prize-winning dancers from numerous Russian and international competitions. This promises to be a glittering production filled with spectacular dancing, lavish sets, beautiful costumes, and some of the composer's most beautiful music, including highlights from Tchaikovsky's three most popular ballets: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. Tickets start at $39.22
January 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday)
RAGTIME
At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and anything is possible. RAGTIME returns to the road in all-new touring production directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge and produced by the team that most recently brought you The Addams Family, Spamalot, Rock of Ages and The Color Purple. The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold - set in turn-of-the-century New York - all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theatre's richest and most glorious Tony Award®-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this multi-nominated Broadway hit is a timeless celebration of what life could and should be! Tickets start at $63.60
January 8-24, 2016
+ Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
+ Sundays at 2:00 pm
#UnhappyHour
(Black Box Studio Series)
Four local writers combine original plays about love, life, and loneliness in South Florida into one magic night of moving comedy. While working their usual shifts at a rundown dive bar, co-workers Charlie and Claire try their best to balance their complicated relationship, unfulfilled desires, and the nightly happy hour rush full of Florida's craziest folks. Tickets start at $39.22
January 9, 2016 at 8:00 pm (Saturday)
Chris McDonald's
MEMORIES OF ELVIS
January 8, 2016 would have been Elvis Presley's 81st birthday. Are you still lonesome for the energy, charisma and the incredible voice of the King of Rock-N-Roll? Then join us for Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash, a dynamic full production tribute that shares the incredible story of "the shy humble country boy who became the King of Rock-n-Roll" through highlights of several stages of his iconic career: the early years, the movies, the black leather '68 comeback, the white fringe '70 Vegas concerts. With this national touring production, you are in for a big Las Vegas-style show with a high energy 8-piece concert band, back up singers and dancers as Chris MacDonald draws his audience in with the look, sounds, and nuances that made Elvis the King of Rock-n-Roll. An accomplished and experienced entertainer, Chris has performed in Vegas, Branson and with the famous Legends in Concert stage productions. He has also headlined with Elvis' own original back up group, the Jordanaires and D.J Fontana. His full production show has consistently sold out venues throughout the country. Adding to the authenticity of his tribute, Chris has the ultimate honor of being the "Only Tribute Artist hired by Elvis Presley Enterprises to perform at Graceland's Heartbreak Hotel". Chris's show is not an overdone impersonation. It is a natural, heartfelt tribute to a true American icon. Come celebrate the King of Rock & Roll. Tickets start at $28.62
January 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm (Sunday)
GOLDA'S BALCONY
Broadway's longest running one-woman show is the compelling edge-of-your-seat story of Golda Meir, from impoverished Russian schoolgirl to Prime Minister of Israel. The show has earned rave reviews. The NY Daily News called the show "Riveting," and Newsday said "Powerful." "You'll be moved to laughter and tears," promises The Forward, and Elie Wiesel proclaimed, "Everyone should see Golda's Balcony." Tickets start at $43.46
January 12, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday)
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®
The Survivor Tour Benefitting Susan G. Komen
The show that's brought joy to millions worldwide is proving that laughter truly is the best medicine. With a cast of breast cancer survivors and co-survivors, Menopause The Musical® is partnering with Susan G. Komen® to offer inspiration, sisterhood, and hope. Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the '60s, '70s and '80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! Menopause The Musical®: The Survivor Tour® Benefiting Susan G. Komen® is the first of its kind, donating a portion of every ticket sale directly to the ongoing effort to save lives and end breast cancer forever. (Note: In 2014-2016, GFour Productions, LLC will donate $50,000.00 to Susan G. Komen®. In addition, GFour will also donate to Komen $2.00 for every ticket sold to Menopause The Musical®: The Survivor Tour® performances from March 25, 2015 through June 30, 2016.)
Tickets start at $32.86
January 16, 2016 at 8:00 pm (Saturday)
Arlo Guthrie Presents
The Alice's Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour
Arlo Guthrie has been known to generations as a prolific songwriter, social commentator, master storyteller, actor and activist. He has become an iconic figure in folk music in his own right with a distinguished and varied career spanning over 50 years. Commemorating the 1967 song that shot him into stardom, singer-songwriter and folk legend Arlo Guthrie will perform Alice's Restaurant in its entirety for the first time in over a decade. Alice's Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour will feature the 18 minute-long anti-war anthem and Thanksgiving favorite as well as a number of other Guthrie classics, from Massachusetts to the Woodstock hit Coming into Los Angeles. Tickets start at $40.28
January 30, 2016 at 7:00 pm (Saturday)
Bruce Vilanch & Jessica Kirson
(Rrazz Room Cabaret Series at the Coral Springs Museum of Art)
Emmy Award-Winner, celebrated comedy genius Bruce Vilanch is one of the most sought-after joke smiths in the entertainment industry. He has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary Got Bruce, his standout performance as Edna Turnblad in Broadway's Hairspray, and his stint as a regular on Hollywood Squares, for which he served as head writer. Vilanch teams with the hilarious Jessica Kirson for this special evening of fun and laughs. Kirson's unique comedy style and captivating stage presence captures the attention of audiences everywhere she performs. Once you've seen her amazing talent, you'll understand why she was selected to perform at the Hamptons, Toyota, Marshall's Women in Comedy, Comedy Central's South Beach, Montreal, and HBO's Las Vegas comedy festivals. She has appeared on The Tonight Show, The View, Last Comic Standing and Celebrity Apprentice. In addition, She has already been twice voted the Best Female Comic in New York City. Tickets start at $33.92
FEBRUARY
February 5-28, 2016
+ Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
+ Sundays at 2:00 pm
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE
(Black Box Studio Series)
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. The story begins with Austin Bennet, a young greeting card writer whose life is changed when he meets Marcy, a flighty photographer. Along with Austin's brother Jeff, the eternal bachelor, and Marcy's best friend, Diana, an actuary, the two learn to love each other not in spite of their faults, but because of them. Incredibly entertaining with both catchy music and a quick-witted script, this is the ideal musical about the pursuit of love in New York City. It is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide. Tickets start at $39.22
February 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Saturday)
Michele Balan & a Co-Headliner Comedian (TBA)
(Rrazz Room Cabaret Series at the Coral Springs Museum of Art)
Michele Balan is a classy comedian with attitude. Sometimes class has to move over for the attitude though. Michele was a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing. Coral Springs audiences have seen her through the years in shows including Shipwrecked and Hysterical Broads Off Their Medication. Joining Michele Balan for an evening of hilarious women of comedy will be a special co-star to be announced shortly. Tickets start at $33.92
February 6, 2016 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Classic Albums Live Show:
The Eagles / Hotel California
Now, 35 years after the Eagles' released their Grammy Award-winning smash hit album, a group of astoundingly talented hand-picked musicians take the stage to perform in its entirety, Hotel California. Act II's set will feature the Eagles' Greatest Hits! Hear the Eagles' highest selling album... performed live on stage, note-for-note, cut-for-cut. Tickets start at $36.04
February 10, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Wednesday)
The McCartney Years
There are many Beatles tributes. But there's only one show that celebrates the genius of Paul McCartney at the height of his career in the mid- 1970s. Praised by Beatles promoter Sid Bernstein - the man who brought the original Beatles to North America - as the best on the scene today, The McCartney Years is a note-for-note faithful recreation of a mid-1970s Paul McCartney concert. Led by perfectionist Yuri Pool as Sir Paul, the band has a commitment to 100% live and accurate reproductions of McCartney's concert experience. The show is period true, technically stunning and sonically explosive. Every note is live and played true to its original arrangement. It has set the standard for all who might follow in this significant body of work. It's a blast to watch. Tickets start at $36.04
February 14, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Sunday)
Serenade on Broadway
Serenade on Broadway is back by popular demand. Get ready for the biggest and brightest songs on Broadway - performed by lead vocalist Todd Wagner, who has been hailed one of the best male Broadway voices of our generation. Hear him perform memorable songs from such hit shows as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Wicked. Tickets start at $39.22
February 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm & 4:30 pm (Sunday)
WILD KRATTS - LIVE
WILD KRATTS - LIVE! is an all-new theatrical stage show based on the PBS hit animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated show, step out live on stage to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story. Off "To the Creature Rescue!" the Kratt Brothers activate some fan favorite Creature Power Suits to confront a comic villain. Through hilarious pratfalls and amazing animal 'wow facts,' the Wild Kratts team rescues its favorite invention from Zach's clutches so the animals of the creature world are safe once again. Experience, live-on-stage, the astounding "creature" fundamentals, and the infectious excitement and inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts so popular. Tickets start at $26.50
MARCH
March 1, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday)
Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett will be together for one special night, performing solo as part of their Songs and Stories tour. Enjoy an acoustic night to remember, up close and personal with these two country legends. Vince Gill has sold more than 26 million albums. He has earned 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 20 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male Country artist. In August of 2007, the Country Music Association inducted Gill as the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Besides being known for his talent as a performer, musician and songwriter, Gill is regarded as one of Country Music's best-known humanitarians, participating in hundreds of charitable events throughout his career.
Lyle Lovett has recorded 13 albums and released 25 singles since the start of his musical career in 1980. Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. Cowboy Man from his debut album was a number 10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It's Not Big It's Large was released in 2007, where it debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Top Country Albums chart. Recent albums include Natural Forces and Release Me. Lovett has also acted in numerous films and TV shows. (Note: Tickets go on sale September 25.) Tickets start at $71.55
March 4, 2016 at 8 pm (Friday)
Rocket Man: The Elton John Tribute Show
Rocket Man is the USA's #1 70's and 80's Elton John Tribute show. It is an exact re-enactment of an early Elton John concert featuring elegant replica costumes. Elton himself wore many items, and 100 percent live instruments are played during the entire show. Audiences laugh, cry, sing and dance while enjoying a fun filled evening. The Rocket Man Show musicians portray Elton John's intense 70's and 80's concerts down to the most elaborate detail. The show features several rich and colorful costumes. Each costume has been professionally designed and tailored to match Elton's iconic look from his early decades on stage. Come join us for a memorable evening and hear all of Elton's classic hits including; Bennie and The Jets, Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, Crocodile Rock and Tiny Dancer just to name a few. Tickets start at $36.04
March 5, 2016 at 8 pm (Saturday)
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the high voltage Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the phenomenal true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Legends aren't born. They're made. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the most electrifying jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings the heart and soul of that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of excitement and passion, featuring 21 timeless hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Fever, Hound Dog, Riders in the Sky, Long Tall Sally and more. Tickets start at $61.48
March 11 to April 3, 2016
+ Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
+ Sundays at 2 pm
50 SHADES OF HILLARY
(Black Box Studio Series)
It's Hillary Clinton like you've never seen her before in this satirical look into the history, career, and sex life of the modern political icon. Chocked full of whips, handcuffs, and original music, 50 Shades of Hillary is a delight whether you're a Democrat, Republican, independent, or indifferent! Go on a journey with the former First Lady as she remembers it all from Arkansas to Benghazi and everything in between. Tickets start at $39.22
March 12, 2016 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Hailed by The New York Times as "The most Natural Comedian Working Today," the heartfelt and witty humor of Bobby Collins engages audiences with a clever blend of characterizations and hilarious observations to which everyone can relate. The Grammy-nominated comedian is known for his live stage performances, cable TV specials, numerous talk show appearances, feature film roles, six comedy CDs and three DVDs. Collins also wrote the book On The Inside, and he will be signing copies following his performance. The book features more than a dozen witticisms and "wisdomisms," or lessons learned from a personal experience. (Please Note: For mature audiences only: This show contains adult language and explicit content.) Tickets start at $39.50
March 18, 2016 at 8 pm (Friday)
An Evening with Judy Collins
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. She's garnered several top-10 hits and gold/platinum-selling albums. Judy Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. Throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and up to the present, she has remained a vital artist, enriching her catalog with critically acclaimed albums and continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. (Note: VIP Tickets are available.) Tickets start at $32.86
APRIL
April 2, 2016 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Classic Albums Live Show:
Led Zeppelin / II
Led Zeppelin really does sound like the hammer of the Gods. At first, listen, it's the guitar riffs that grab you. Then the drums. Then the honey sweet voice of Robert Plant. Classic Album Live's Led Zeppelin 2 has it all: Drum solos! Guitar solos! Lemons! Led Zeppelin were always the people's band. And Led Zeppelin 2 was their call to arms! Experience it LIVE. Tickets start at $36.04
April 3, 2016 at 4 pm & 7:30 pm (Sunday)
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES features five actors in a revue that pays tribute to and reinvents classic jokes of the past and present. The show also features comic songs - brand-new and satisfyingly old - as well as tributes to some of the giants of the comedy world and to oldjewstellingjokes.com, which inspired the show. (Note: For Mature Audiences Only: This show contains adult language and explicit content.) Tickets start at $39.22
MAY
May 12, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
The Music of ABBA
The Swedish pop group ABBA is a worldwide sensation which continues to lure millions of young and old fans to their infectious feel-good songs through films (Muriel's Wedding, Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) and the Broadway musical and film hit Mamma Mia! The Music of ABBA - Arrival from Sweden is the world's foremost ABBA tribute show. This 10-piece band will take you back to the '70s as
they re-create the appearance of the original stars that defined pop music. Authentic costumes, captivating dance numbers, impeccable harmonies all come together to create the ABBA experience, live on stage. See it. Tickets start at $37.10
May 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm (Thursday)
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBOROOD LIVE!
The legacy of the beloved "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" lives on with the award- winning television series, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, from The Fred Rogers Company and PBS KIDS. Now, Daniel and his friends are hopping aboard the trolley to delight live audiences with DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel invites the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore their much-loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Through the show's familiar themes and music, the neighbors share stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences in this live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing, laughter and "grr-ific" surprises that will warm the hearts of multiple generations. Tickets start at $26.50
Tickets for all concerts and shows at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts are now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or going online to www.CoralSpringsCenterfortheArts.com.
The Coral Springs Center for the Arts brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community; offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway, to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste. The Center is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility yearly.
In addition to the intimate 1,471-seat theater, the Center houses a dramatic dance studio, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate and private events and the elegant Coral Springs Museum of Art. Along with the museum's permanent collection, every three months they offer new exhibits for the enjoyment of its patrons.
The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is truly unique in all that it offers as a cultural resource for North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Easily accessible from the Sample Road exits off I-95, the Florida Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, the Center draws audiences preferring an intimate theater experience and museum visit closer to home.
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