Is there a theater lover in your life? Have you been
wondering what to get as a gift for him or her? Give them tickets or a gift
certificate to Thrasher-Horne Center!
Live shows create memories for years to come!
Starting on Sunday, December 13th, with Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Thrasher-Horne Center will be presenting six fabulous
Broadway shows. The shows include touring productions of Ragtime, Always
Patsy Cline, Annie, Saturday Night Fever, and the Northeast Florida premier
of Once. Tickets for the Broadway Season at the Thrasher-Horne Center
will truly be a gift that keeps on giving.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE
MUSICAL
Sunday, December 13th at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
You recall the television classic. Now you can watch the
magical redemptive tale of the reindeer that didn’t fit in, live on stage at
the Thrasher-Horne Center.
All your favorite characters will be there, including Santa
and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice,
Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life on stage.
This wonderful holiday tradition has an important lesson for
each of us. The things that make us different can also be the things that make
us special!
“Pitch-perfect in every way. This is the perfect holiday
show.” TheaterJones
Based on the animated television special Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff
Frank and First Stage. Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and
orchestrations by Timothy Splain.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer animated television special adapted from a story by Robert
L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All
elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC.
RAGTIME
Thursday, January 7th, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 8th, 7:30 p.m.
Winning Tony Awards® for Best Book and Best Musical Score, Ragtime
is a celebration of life - what it could and should be! The superb score is by
Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Ragtime is directed and
choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge and produced by the same team that most
recently brought you The Addams Family, Spamalot, Rock of Ages,
and The Color Purple.
"Simply stunning in every detail." Variety
"One of the best musicals of recent decades."
Hollywood Reporter
"Explosive and thrilling! Theater-shaking intensity...
a vibrant production. Ragtime is nothing short of a masterpiece."
Bloomberg News
ANNIE
Thursday, February 4th, 7 p.m.
Friday, February 5th, 7 p.m.
ANNIE, the world's best-loved musical, returns.
Directed by original Lyricist and Director Martin Charnin and choreographed by
Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new
incarnation of the iconic original.
Featuring book and score by Tony Award® winners Thomas
Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such
unforgettable songs as it’s the Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don't
Need Anything But You, plus the eternal anthem of optimism, Tomorrow.
“Spectacular on every count." Newsweek
"Overflowing! Big, warm-hearted and funny!" New
York Post
ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE
Friday, February 12th, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 13th, 2p.m.
In 1961, Patsy Cline travelled alone to Texas for a
performance. Houston housewife Louise Seger and her friends, who had arrived 90
minutes early, met Patsy. The two women struck up a friendship that lasted
until Cline's untimely death in a tragic plane crash in 1963.
Based on the true story of Cline's friendship with Seger, Always…
Patsy Cline comes complete with evocative emotion, down home country humor and
27 songs. The show features many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy,
I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, and Walkin' After Midnight.
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE was Written and Originally Directed by Ted Swindley.
"Always... Patsy Cline. Always a hit." Biloxi Sun
Herald
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Monday, March 7th, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8th, 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is the
coming of age tale of young Tony Manero as he learns the value of life in 1970s
Brooklyn. Based on the 1977 movie starring John Travolta, SATURDAY NIGHT
FEVER is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees, including Stayin'
Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talking, You Should Be Dancing, and How
Deep is Your Love. There are also several new songs written especially for
this production.
"Hit song after hit song, bright lights, and dancing to
blow you away." BBC
"The show's unique blend of poignancy and perpetual
optimism - coupled with the brilliance of the Bee Gees score and breathtaking
choreography - should provide dazzlingly delightful nights for years to
come." Theatermania.com
ONCE - THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA PREMIERE!
Sunday, May 1st, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, ONCE
is a truly original Broadway experience.
ONCE tells the
enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream
when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love
songs. The chemistry between them grows, and his music soars to powerful new
heights.
Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE
draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an
unforgettable story about going for your dreams, not living in fear, and the
power of music to connect all of us.
“When the violins begin to play in ONCE, and the accordion,
and the mandolin, and the guitars, and the cello, the instruments swell into a
collection of distinctive voices melded into a single, universal feeling.” New
York Times
‘‘The show wins its standing ovations the old-fashioned way:
with a love story, great songs, compelling characters, and inventive
stagecraft. ’’ New York Post
“Pure, moving and inventive.” Huffington Post
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“This season has been carefully planned with the audiences
of Northeast Florida in mind. Through audience surveys and patron
interaction we have learned that Broadway musicals are among the top requested
shows at the Thrasher-Horne Center. We have developed our Broadway
offerings as their own separate series to help fit the needs of our community and
set it apart from the additional events and concerts we will be presenting
during 2015-2016.” Executive Director Denton Yockey.
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Coming Soon, Magician Mike Super, Finalist on
America’s Got Talent, December 26th
Known as America's Favorite Mystifier, Mike
super will be performing magic and illusions live at the Thrasher-Horne Center
on December 26th, 2015.
The Magic of Mike Super combines art, theater,
and magic. Mike’s events incorporate video projection, cutting edge magic &
illusions, dramatic lighting, and energizing music. His innovative and
interactive shows appeal to all ages. For a magical event the whole family will
enjoy this holiday season, plan to see this mesmerizing performance.
Garber Automall of Green Cove Springs is
sponsoring the event. Mike will attempt to steal a vehicle from the dealership
and make it appear on the stage with a snap of his fingers. If he is able to
accomplish this impossible feat, everyone with a valid driver license in the
Thrasher-Horne Center’s audience will have a chance to win the vehicle,
courtesy of Garber Automall.
If you like snow, coming to Mike Super’s
mystifying show at the Thrasher-Horne Center may be your best shot at seeing
some of it in Northeast Florida this year. “When I was a kid, my mother loved
it when it snowed,” he says. “She's since passed away, but because of her love
for it, I created a trick where I make it snow inside the theater over the
audiences’ heads.”
Family four-packs are available! Get your tickets today.
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In this article, I've written about the upcoming Broadway Season at the Thrasher-Horne Center. There will be six great shows including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Ragtime, Always Patsy Cline, Annie, Saturday Night Fever, and Once. I've also written about magician Mike Super’s upcoming performance on December 26th.
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Just when I was starting to wonder what to get my friends and family for Christmas this blog shows up. Now all I have to do is decide which show to give each friend or family member. Bah humbug!
ReplyDeleteThe Thrasher-Horne Center is a great venue for seeing a play or a concert. There's not a bad seat in the house. The Broadway shows will make theater lovers happy, happy, happy!
ReplyDeleteThe Holiday's are definitely here at and it looks like THC has lined up several great show for the NE Florida area to enjoy. Can't wait for my family to get in town and partake in the fun!
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