Event Calendar
Upcoming Events
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The Sedoctaves
Prepare to be impressed by this University of Florida all-female a cappella ensemble formed in 2005. Since their inception, the group has been performing renditions of current hits as well as old favorites, captivating audiences with their sultry sound and vibrant personalities.
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Yamato, The Drummers of Japan
Soul-stirring Japanese war drums beat to thunderous applause, thrilling audiences around the world.
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Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot
Rediscover the grandeur of one of history’s greatest love stories in Lerner and Loewe’s timeless masterpiece, Camelot. A sumptuous tale set in a land where honor and chivalry reign, Camelot follows the love triangle of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere and Lancelot.
January 2010
CATS
January 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm; January 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Winner of seven Tony awards, including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies. There’s no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS, one of the longest running shows in Broadway’s history.
Location: Phillips Center
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
January 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Founders Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden, along with their New York City-based company of dance thoroughbreds — roughly 20 incredibly trained classical and contemporary dancers — have awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre that combines the best of athleticism, lyricism and technical training and experience.
Location: Phillips Center
The 5 Browns
January 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Envision a family of five pianists with all the talent, youth and energy you can possibly imagine. This young quintet of brothers and sisters — each a virtuoso in their own right — has taken the classical music world by storm. Their exhilarating performances entice all ages and lovers of classical and non-classical music, breathing freshness and excitement into the genre.
Location: Phillips Center
GROOVALOO
January 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Dance, Broadway, Theater and Stage
Based on the award-winning troupe’s true-life experiences and told by the dancers who lived them, GROOVALOO combines an “off-the-hook” authenticity and energy as it embarks on a journey through the diverse world of hip-hop dance. The vibrant musical score and powerful poetry chronicle the struggles, hopes and triumphs of the cast, as they discover the true meaning of family and share what it’s like to be “in the circle.”
Location: Phillips Center
Naoko Takada, Marimba
January 17, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Renowned marimbist and first-place winner of the 2002 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, Naoko Takada began playing the marimba at age 8. Recognized for her creativity, she recently performed as soloist with the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and the Canton Symphony.
Location: Squitieri Studio Theatre
Nnenna Freelon, Harolyn Blackwell and Mike Garson in Dreaming the Duke
January 22, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Jazz meets classical in this one-of-a-kind celebration of the music of Edward “Duke” Ellington, and marks the 110th Anniversary of his birth. Award-winning vocalists Nnenna Freelon and Harolyn Blackwell are joined by noted pianist Mike Garson in this unforgettable collaboration.
Location: Phillips Center
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy - Masters of the Fiddle
January 23, 2010 at 7:30 pm
These married masters of the fiddle are a whirlwind of energy-driven music, dance and song. The foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads and world-class step dancing of this collaboration leave onlookers breathless from the moment they hit the stage. Hear the fruits of this renowned musical duo during an unforgettable evening of Celtic music.
Location: Phillips Center
Leipzig String Quartet
January 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Widely acclaimed as one of the most exciting string quartets on the international chamber music scene, the Leipzig String Quartet has won numerous awards for their dedication to contemporary music and works by the classical moderns. In a special celebration of the 200th Anniversary of his death, the quartet presents Joseph Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of Christ.
Location: Squitieri Studio Theatre
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Winners’ Engagement
January 28, 2010 at 7:30 pm; January 29, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Join virtuoso Haochen Zhang, Gold-Medalist of the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for a special engagement in the intimate setting of the Squtieri Studio Theatre.
Location: Squitieri Studio Theatre