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Based on the 2008 Tony award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production and directed by Bartlett Sher, “South Pacific” is set on a tropical island during World War II. The musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples – U.S. Navy nurse Nellie Forbush and French plantation owner Emile de Becque, and Navy airman Joe Cable and a young local native girl Liat – and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices.

The beloved score’s songs include Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair, This Nearly Was Mine and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.

Visit http://bit.ly/GQCa35 for more information about the South Pacific.

Tickets range from $40-60 ($20 for UF students).

For more information on performances or ticket prices call 352-392-2787 or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu.

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Website:
University of Florida Performing Arts: www.performingarts.ufl.edu

Photos are available upon request or by visiting:

www.performingarts.ufl.edu/about/press-room/photos/

To purchase tickets, call the Phillips Center Box Office at 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 800-905-ARTS (toll-free within Florida) or call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 (toll-free).  Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Phillips Center Box Office, the University Box Office at the University of Florida Reitz Union or from any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Cash, checks, MasterCard, Discover and Visa are accepted.

UF students may purchase discounted tickets (with a valid student ID) at the Phillips Center Box Office and the University Box Office at the Reitz Union. Non-UF students may purchase discounted student tickets (in the balcony) at the Phillips Center Box Office.

For interviews and other press inquiries, please contact Todd Taylor at 352-273-2483 or ttaylor@performingarts.ufl.edu.

Performance dates, times and programs are subject to change.

Guy continues to bolster his legendary reputation. He has the most W.C. Handy Blues Awards (23) in history, is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, was awarded the Presidential National Medal of Arts, earned the Billboard Magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement and was ranked among the top 30 of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time.”

“Buddy Guy is one of the most authentic interpreters of the blues living and concertizing today,” UFPA director Michael Blachly said. “He’s a consummate blues artist that makes the concert experience rewarding for all – a true master of the blues guitar and vocal style.”

With each passing decade, Guy continues to evolve as a guitarist and songwriter. As part of this performance, Guy will perform material from his latest, highest-charting album to date, “Living Proof,” as he sheds light on his historical past and the everlasting mark he’s made on the music industry for nearly 60 years.

Cracker The Box, featuring Anthony Kavouklis will open for Guy at 7:30 p.m.

In 2006, Kavouklis, then 10, was invited on stage during Guy’s concert at the Phillips Center. Kavouklis’ guitar playing impressed the crowd and Guy so much that he was invited to return as part of the opening act for Guy’s April performance.

Cracker The Box is comprised of Glenn Moody and Don Blitch, both of whom have been performing in Gainesville and touring since the ‘70s.

Tickets are on sale and available for this performance. Call 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 800-905-ARTS (toll free within Florida), or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu for more information.

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 Buddy Guy

Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

This performance is sponsored by Blue Water Bay.

Ticket Prices: $30- $50

Websites:
University of Florida Performing Arts: www.performingarts.ufl.edu

Buddy Guy: http://www.buddyguy.com/

To download hi-res photos, please visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu/about/media-resources/photos.

To Purchase tickets, call the Phillips Center Box Office at 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 800-905-ARTS (toll-free within Florida) or call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 (toll-free).  Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Phillips Center Box Office, the University Box Office at the University of Florida Reitz Union or from any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Cash, checks, MasterCard, Discover and Visa are accepted.

UF students may purchase $15 tickets (with a valid student ID) at the Phillips Center Box Office and the University Box Office at the Reitz Union. Other students may purchase $15 student tickets (in the balcony) at the Phillips Center Box Office.

For interviews and other press inquiries, please contact Todd Taylor at 352-273-2476.

Performance dates, times and programs are subject to change.