Back by popular demand, the Jacksonville Jazz Collective brings the spirit of the holidays to life with a high-energy big band sound! Get into the groove as festive flair meets bold brass, smooth swing and infectious rhythms. This electrifying performance blends the joy of the season with the unmistakable excitement of jazz, setting the stage for a celebration full of cheer, charm and merry fun!

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Holiday Big Band

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Shen Yun

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

In a New England town four mentally challenged young men are living in a communal residence. The story of their daily life is told through the perspective of Jack, the increasingly “burned out” social worker who looks after them. Filled with humor, the play is also marked by compassion and understanding. It touchingly communicates that these four men are like the rest of us who want to love and be loved and find some meaning and purpose in the all too brief time we have on earth. 

The Boys Next Door

Theatre Jacksonville

In this witty and wild new musical comedy, the dangerously handsome Johnny Blood’s life is on the line, and he must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters including a mysterious sheriff, an eccentric priest, a narcissistic governor, a saloon girl gone good, and a nun out of the habit.  Together, they face uncharted territory as laws are broken and hearts are won.  Before the sun sets, will they be able to rise up and pull off the greatest act yet, or will Johnny be left hanging?

Desperate Measures

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### Elvis Birthday Bash at Florida Theatre

**Date:** January 10, 2025  
**Event Starts:** 7:00 PM  
**Doors Open:** 6:00 PM  
**Ticket Prices:** $39 - $49  
**Location:** Florida Theatre

Join us at the Florida Theatre for an unforgettable evening celebrating Elvis Presley's 90th Birthday Bash! This spectacular event features world-class Elvis impersonators Mike Albert and Scot Bruce, accompanied by the Big E Band. 

Scot Bruce, renowned for his portrayal of the young Elvis with his iconic sexy sneer and gyrating guitar playing, will take you back to the rockabilly days. Meanwhile, Mike Albert will deliver a stunningly accurate and respectful performance of the latter-day Vegas Elvis. Together, they will trace the King of Rock 'n' Roll's journey from his early hits to some of his final recordings.

**Tickets are on sale now!** Don't miss this chance to relive the magic of Elvis Presley at the Florida Theatre.

Elvis Birthday Bash

Florida Theatre

### Event Description: Pete the Cat at Florida Theatre

**Event:** Pete the Cat  
**Date:** January 21, 2025  
**Showtimes:** 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM  
**Doors Open:** 9:00 AM  
**Ticket Price:** $8.50 (plus a $1.50 restoration fee and a $10.00 per ticket convenience fee for online orders)  
**Location:** Florida Theatre

**Event Details:**
Join Pete the Cat for an unforgettable adventure at the Florida Theatre! When the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking—except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on Earth. As Jimmy struggles with an art class assignment, Pete steps in to help, leading them both on a journey of friendship and inspiration. Together, they travel all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus, learning valuable lessons about creativity, teamwork, and family along the way.

**Target Audience:** Grades PK-3  
**Duration:** 50 minutes  
**Curriculum Themes:** Communication and Language Arts, Music, Literature-Based, Relationships and Family, Creativity, Teamwork, Friendship

**Additional Ticket Information:**
To purchase individual and homeschool tickets, call the box office at 904-355-2787 or reserve online. To avoid the convenience fee, call the Florida Theatre box office directly.

Don't miss this heartwarming and educational experience with Pete the Cat and Jimmy Biddle!

Pete the Cat

### Event Description: Magic in Motion at Florida Theatre

**Event Name:** Magic in Motion

**Date:** January 31, 2025

**Showtimes:** 
- 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM

**Doors Open:** 9:00 AM

**Ticket Price:** $8.50 (Note: All tickets include a $2.50 restoration fee. Online orders include an additional $10.00 per ticket convenience fee. To avoid the convenience fee, call the Florida Theatre box office at 904-355-2787.)

**Event Details:**
Magic in Motion melds the fascination of magic with the wonders of physical science to create an unbelievable educational experience. In this highly visual, interactive show, students will be on the edge of their seats as they explore how science creates magic right before their very eyes. Their jaws will drop in amazement as ordinary objects come to life, while others defy gravity with a simple clap of the hands and so much more.

Students will learn first-hand how to create illusions using core scientific principles such as force, energy, friction, motion, and more. Together with Bill, they will apply these principles in a variety of magical experiments that will bend the laws of science and create the impossible. Science and magic will collide as students instantly become stronger than their teachers, stop moving objects with their minds, and even make a teacher’s cell phone invisibly travel through time. You have to see it to believe it!

**Educational Focus:**
- **Grades:** Suitable for students
- **Duration:** 55 minutes
- **Curriculum Themes:** Science, Theatre, Scientific Method, Problem Solving, Physical Forces and Properties

**Additional Information:**
To purchase individual and homeschool tickets, call the box office at 904-355-2787 or reserve online. 

Join us at the Florida Theatre for an unforgettable experience where science and magic come together to inspire and educate!

Magic in Motion

Back by Popular Demand!! This band of true Zeppelin fans bring their high energy tribute to Led Zeppelin back to the Florida Theatre stage. Get The Led out will bring the recordings of Led Zeppelin like “ All My Love”, “Ramble On”, “Tangerine” ,“Kashmir” and more! to life in this high energy concert experience not to be missed.

Get The Led Out

### Event Description: Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends at Florida Theatre

**Event Title:** Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends

**Date:** February 3, 2025

**Showtimes:**
- 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM

**Doors Open:** 9:00 AM

**Ticket Price:** $8.50 (Note: All tickets include a $1.50 restoration fee. Online orders include an additional $10.00 per ticket convenience fee. To avoid the convenience fee, call the Florida Theatre box office at 904-355-2787.)

**Location:** Florida Theatre

**Event Details:**
Join us for a delightful musical adventure with "Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends," based on the beloved books by Andrea Beaty: "Rosie Revere, Engineer," "Iggy Peck, Architect," and "Ada Twist, Scientist." This engaging performance brings to life the stories of three inquisitive and imaginative students from Ms. Greer's classroom. Rosie Revere dreams big, Iggy Peck is passionate about architecture, and Ada Twist's curiosity helps her solve any problem.

**Educational Focus:**
This fun and educational musical emphasizes the STEM curriculum, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math. It is designed for grades K-4 and runs for 60 minutes. The curriculum themes include:
- Communication and Language Arts
- Music
- Science
- Social Studies
- Literature-Based Learning
- Relationships and Family
- Creative Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Friendship

**Additional Information:**
To purchase individual and homeschool tickets, call the box office at 904-355-2787 or reserve online. 

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire young minds with the wonders of STEM through the magic of musical theatre!

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

### Event Description: MJ Live Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

**Event:** MJ Live Michael Jackson Tribute Concert  
**Date:** February 8, 2025  
**Time:** 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)  
**Venue:** Florida Theatre  
**Ticket Prices:** $42.50 - $62.50  
**Tickets On Sale:** June 14 at 10:00 AM  

**Event Details:**
Experience the No. 1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, MJ LIVE, as it recreates the electrifying stage presence of one of the greatest performers of all time. This spectacular show features iconic dance moves like the moonwalk and timeless hits such as "Bad," "Billie Jean," and "Beat It." 

The performance also includes a special Jackson 5 segment with classics like "I’ll Be There," "I Want You Back," and "ABC." With dazzling lighting and effects, the MJ LIVE dancers, and a live band, this show is a fitting tribute to the King of Pop.

Don't miss your chance to dance and sing along to all your favorite Michael Jackson songs in this unforgettable tribute concert. Get your tickets starting June 14 at 10:00 AM!

MJ Live Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

**Event: The Bronx Wanderers at Florida Theatre**

**Date:** February 12, 2025  
**Time:** 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)  
**Location:** Florida Theatre  
**Ticket Prices:** $35 - $45 (On Sale Now)

**Event Details:**
Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Bronx Wanderers bring the top hits of the 50’s and 60’s back in style at the Florida Theatre. With their celebrated combination of authentic vocals and youthful energy, The Bronx Wanderers cover popular classics from legendary artists such as Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Dion and The Belmonts, The Beach Boys, Paul Anka, and more. Don't miss this chance to relive the golden era of music with a performance that promises to be both nostalgic and exhilarating.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase now. Secure your spot for a night of timeless music and entertainment.

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The Bronx Wanderers

### Event Description: Yamato Drummers at Florida Theatre

**Event:** Yamato Drummers Performance  
**Date:** February 17, 2025  
**Time:** 10:30 AM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)  
**Location:** Florida Theatre  
**Ticket Price:** $8.50 (Additional fees may apply)  
**Tickets:** On Sale Now

#### Event Details:
Experience the electrifying performance of YAMATO, the renowned Japanese Taiko drumming group from Asuka-mura, Nara Prefecture. Known for their powerful and dynamic drumming, YAMATO has captivated audiences worldwide with over 4,500 shows across 54 countries since their inception in 1993.

YAMATO's performances are a unique blend of intense energy, delicate music, and theatrical expression, often described as "Physical music." The group features more than 40 Taiko drums, each with its own character and sound. The centerpiece of their performance is the Odaiko, a massive drum made from a 400-year-old tree, measuring approximately two meters in diameter and weighing 500 kg.

The members of YAMATO have trained rigorously to master these instruments, delivering a performance that is both physically demanding and musically intricate. Their shows are a sensory journey, evoking a range of emotions from intensity to comfort, and even moments of humor.

#### Additional Information:
- **Duration:** 60 minutes
- **Suitable for:** All Ages
- **Curriculum Themes:** Communication and Language Arts, Music, Dance

To purchase individual and homeschool tickets, call the Florida Theatre box office at 904-355-2787 or reserve online. Note that all tickets include a $1.50 restoration fee, and online orders incur a $10.00 per ticket convenience fee. To avoid the convenience fee, call the box office directly.

Don't miss this extraordinary event that brings the joy and energy of YAMATO's Taiko drumming to the Florida Theatre. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable experience!

Yamato Drummers

**Event: MANIA: The ABBA Tribute at Florida Theatre**

**Date:** February 21, 2025  
**Event Starts:** 8:00 PM  
**Doors Open:** 7:00 PM  
**Ticket Prices:** $39 - $50  
**On Sale:** On Sale Now

**Event Details:**
Join us for an unforgettable evening with MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, recognized as the world’s premier touring ABBA tribute production. This special concert presentation celebrates the timeless music of ABBA, bringing back cherished memories of when the iconic band dominated the airwaves. Whether you're an old fan or new to ABBA's magic, this event promises a night of pure entertainment and nostalgia.

Get ready to party, reminisce, and enjoy the best of ABBA's hits, including classics like "Mamma Mia," "Voulez Vous," "Dancing Queen," "Winner Takes It All," "Super Trouper," and many more. Dust off your flares, put on your platforms, and join us for a night you won't want to miss!

**Location:** Florida Theatre

**Tickets:** Available for purchase now. Don't miss out on this spectacular tribute to one of the greatest bands in music history.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

A Cappella sensation, Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to favorites from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. Voctave has had over 160 million social media views of its videos and has appeared on countless recordings. Voctave’s popular show “The Corner of Broadway & Main Street” spawned a chart-topping album and will surely be an unforgettable evening of music for the whole family. The Orlando Sentinel raves, “Voctave brings vocal magic.”

Voctave

**Event: Vitamin String Quartet at Florida Theatre**

**Date:** January 30, 2025  
**Event Starts:** 8:00 PM  
**Doors Open:** 7:00 PM  
**Ticket Prices:** $45 - $62.50  
**On Sale:** On Sale Now

**Event Details:**
Join us at the Florida Theatre for an enchanting evening with the Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) as they present "The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and Beyond." Known for their innovative classical crossover renditions, VSQ has captivated a global audience with their unique takes on contemporary hits. 

Fresh from their high-profile features in the hit Netflix series "Bridgerton," VSQ will perform spellbinding arrangements of Taylor Swift's music, alongside familiar tunes from artists like Billie Eilish, BTS, The Weeknd, and Daft Punk. With over 2 billion streams and seven albums charting on both Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts, VSQ is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of VSQ live. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable musical journey.

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Buy your tickets today and immerse yourself in the classical crossover phenomenon that is the Vitamin String Quartet!

Vitamin String Quartet

### Event Description: Stinky Cheese Man at Florida Theatre

**Event:** Stinky Cheese Man  
**Date:** March 31, 2025  
**Showtimes:** 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM  
**Doors Open:** 9:00 AM  
**Ticket Price:** $8.50 (plus a $2.50 restoration fee and a $10.00 online convenience fee)  
**Location:** Florida Theatre  
**Grades:** K-4  
**Duration:** 55 minutes  
**Curriculum Themes:** Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary, Spelling, Creative Writing, Story Telling  

**Event Details:**
Join us at the Florida Theatre for a delightful performance of "Stinky Cheese Man," based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. This whimsical show deconstructs traditional fairy tales, featuring characters like Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Goldilocks in unexpected and humorous scenarios. Poor Jack must use his wits to save himself from the terrible Giant, all while dealing with the antics of familiar fairytale characters and the pesky Stinky Cheese Man.

**Additional Ticket Information:**
To purchase individual and homeschool tickets, call the box office at 904-355-2787 or reserve online. Note that all tickets include a $2.50 restoration fee, and online orders have an additional $10.00 per ticket convenience fee. To avoid the convenience fee, call the Florida Theatre box office directly to purchase.

Don't miss this entertaining and educational event perfect for young audiences in grades K-4!

Stinky Cheese Man

### Event Description: DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical

**Event Name:** DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical

**Date:** May 5, 2025

**Doors Open:** 9:00 AM

**Showtimes:**
- 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM

**Ticket Prices:** $8.50 (Note: All tickets contain a $1.50 restoration fee, and online orders contain a $10.00 per ticket convenience fee. To avoid the convenience fee, call the Florida Theatre box office to purchase.)

**On Sale:** On Sale Now

**Event Details:**
DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is an exciting new production based on the Creatrilogy trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds—The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color. Adapted by composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, the musical celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected.

The story follows Marisol Sky Color, a young artist and curator of the Musee de Marisol, who decides that her gallery requires more than her own art. Her search for emerging talent leads her to Vashti The Dot, whose dots inspire Ramon Ish to become an artist in his own right. The musical chronicles Marisol's journey to help her new friends, and her entire community, break free from self-criticism and learn to let their imaginations soar.

**Target Audience:** Grades 1-5

**Duration:** 60 minutes

**Curriculum Themes:** 
- Communication and Language Arts
- Literature Based
- Music
- Social Emotional Learning

**Additional Ticket Information:**
To purchase individual and homeschool tickets, call the box office at 904-355-2787 or reserve online. 

**Location:** Florida Theatre

Join us for a magical and inspiring experience that celebrates creativity and the joy of self-expression!

Dot Dot Dot

Violins of Hope, the internationally beloved concert series featuring instruments once owned by Holocaust victims before and during World War II, returns to Jacoby Symphony Hall for a concert that is more than just a musical experience—it's a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of remembrance. Violins, violas and cellos, all lovingly restored by Israeli violinmakers, Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein, serve as symbols of hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. Join us for this profound evening of beauty, remembrance and solidarity.

Violins of Hope: Building Bridges Through the Power of Music

Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale is hysterically twisted in this lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud, gender-bending romp.  When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing.  Their hunt for the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula abounds with clever wordplay and quick-change antics.  Five actors play over a dozen roles in this bloodcurdlingly uproarious send-up of the literary classic. 

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