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Stradivari Quartet
This talented Swiss ensemble consists of four extraordinary artists performing on a set of equally extraordinary Stradivarius instruments. This is a unique opportunity to hear the distinctive sound previously experienced by only kings and queens.
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AVENUE Q
Imagine a Tony® Award-winning musical that’s hip, savvy, uproariously funny and where the cast consists of puppets (yes, puppets). AVENUE is the story of the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account.
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Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca
Passion, emotion and purity are at the heart of one of the world’s most complex and mysterious art forms, flamenco. Hailed by critics everywhere, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic touring company in the field today.
In The Heights Experience
October 25, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Location: Phillips Center
Genre: Broadway, Theater and Stage
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Sponsored by WNBW-TV NBC9.
Light & Sweet package purchasers ($50 level), can take advantage of the following events on October 25:
1 p.m. - Pre-show performance discussion with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Composer and Lyricist
2 p.m. - “Sneak peek” performance of In The Heights
Post-Show - Q & A with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Composer and Lyricist; Thomas Kail, Director; and Andy Blankenbuehler, Choreographer.
Your ticket for the 2 p.m. performance will be needed for admission to the pre- and post-show events. Please note: Tickets are non-transferable.
Click here to fill out your order form for the In The Heights Experience package before the October 23 deadline!
Go behind the scenes of one of Broadway’s most exciting musicals -In The Heights – with unique experience packages that include in-depth discussions with creative artists from In The Heights, backstage tours, access to special web site content, a Grammy Award-winning In The Heights CD, a post-performance reception, pre- and post-performance discussions and a special “Sneak Peek” performance of In The Heights before it embarks on its first national tour! At this “Sneak Peek” performance, you’ll experience an exhilarating journey into one of Manhattan’s most vibrant communities, where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations.
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June 1st, 2009 at 7:26 am
Great show! I saw it in NY. Will the “sneak peek” be a preview of the whole show?
July 28th, 2009 at 4:59 am
I’m wondering the same thing as Roxanne. Also is there anyway to know what creative artists will be there?
September 21st, 2009 at 7:35 pm
What a terrific show! I want to bring my whole family.
September 30th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Yes, the “Sneak Peek” will be a full-length performance of the musical.
October 26th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I was very impressed! I loved it! It was so entertaining and moving! the 2 ladies seated to my right were brought to tears several times…ok, I was close!
Thank you for bringing such a great show to the area- I look forward to seeing them on broadway!
I’m sure it will be a big success and there for many years to come- I feel honored to be one of the first to see it!
I also received a CD sountrack of “In the Heights” and listened to on my way home in the car!
October 26th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
In the Heights was the best road show we have had the pleasure of seeing at the Center. The scenery and the quality to the cast reminded us of many of the shows we have seen on Broadway. If you have a the touring schedule for the show, we would appreciate a copy. Thank you for bring an outstanding production to Gainesville.
October 26th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Wonderful show. Might have been better than the orginal cast in New York. Please bring in more “Sneak Peeks” It’s a wonderful use of our facility.
October 26th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Fantastic performance. Had it all….terrific singing and dancing,humor and sadness. So many messages in one show. We saw it on Broadway a few weeks ago and this touring company is every bit as good.We came home and listened to the soundtrack while we worked in our office. Our hats are off to the UF Performing Arts Center!
October 26th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
The show at the Phillips Center was fantastic. We saw the show on Broadway, and this was every bit as good and in some ways better than the original. It is great that Gainesville can attract this type of theatre.
October 26th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Great show! My daughter and I really enjoy it. I wish my whole my family was there.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
The show was excellent!!! The performers were so talented & their dancing & singing were so exciting to watch. The only negative comment that I have is that I was sitting in Row S Orchestra & at certain times I had a hard time hearing the conversations on stage.
It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Thank you for brining the show to Gainesville.
October 26th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
The most innovative exciting musical that I’ve seen in years
October 27th, 2009 at 6:22 am
Wonderful show! We were so fortunate to have it in Gainesville.
October 27th, 2009 at 8:16 am
October 25th,2009 2pm
The show was fantastic!!It was high energy and very entertaining. The dancers were fabulous and flawless. The singing was beautiful, even in the “rap”style. I truly enjoyed it and would recommend anyone seeing it.
October 27th, 2009 at 8:38 am
What an amazing show!!! I wish more of my friends would of been there! I plan on seeing it again when it starts touring! I got the soundtrack the same night! Such a wonderful show!
October 27th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Great show! High energy and wonderful music. Thanks for bringing it to Gainesville.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
The whole experience was exciting for us. Meeting the creator of the play, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anna Louizos, the set designer pre-performance and hear their disscussion. The play was wonderful and full of energy, more like an opening night than a dress rehearsal. All involved were superb and I hope this is the first of many such “events.” Thanks Mr. Blachly et al and Bravo!
October 27th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
It was truly a joy to take In the Heights in! Shows of this caliber make the Performing Arts Center’s annual program a great success. Keep it up!!!
October 27th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
This was a great show! The music, the humor and the touching story was entertaining, engaging, and full of energy. Loved the blend of Spanish and English. Yeah, Michael etc!