Tennessee Williams Theatre KEY WEST On The Campus Of Florida Keys Community College
2 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE 2018 Season
KINKY BOOTS April 25-26 8 pm KINKY BOOTS is Broadway s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award -winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award -winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), KINKY BOOTS is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best OF THE FLORIDA KEYS Score and Best Choreography. Tickets: $100, $85, $65 ENCORE SERIES LINEUP A GENTLEMAN S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER January 8 CHICAGO January 16 & 17 CABARET February 5 STARS OF NYC BALLET March 14 KINKY BOOTS April 25 & 26 Order tickets online at KEYSTIX.COM 3
January 8 8 pm Getting away with murder can be so much fun and there s no better proof than the knock emdead hit show that s earned unanimous raves and a Tony Award for Best Musical A GENTLEMAN S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER! As one most gentlemanly NPR critic put it, I ve never laughed so hard at a broadway musical! GENTLEMAN S GUIDE tells the story of Monty, heir to a family fortune, who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the eight relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way. All the while, Monty has to juggle his mistress, his fiancé and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance and be done in time for tea. The Hollywood Reporter raves, GENTLEMAN S GUIDE restores our faith in musical comedy. Tickets: $90, $75, $55 4 T E N N E S S E E W I L L IA M S T H E AT R E 2 0 1 8 S e a s o n
January 16 & 17 7:30 pm There s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, thousands of standing ovations, and is now the No. 1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history. CHICAGO has everything: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you ve ever seen.so, whether you re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you ve seen the Academy Award -winning film and want to experience the show live on stage, or whether you ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers! Tickets: $100, $85, $65 Order tickets online at K E Y S T I X. C O M 5
BROADWAY S DEFINITIVE TONY -WINNING MASTERPIECE February 5 8 pm Based on Roundabout Theatre Company s Tony Award -winning production, Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall s (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) CABARET comes to Tennessee Williams Theatre. Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-wwii Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including Cabaret, Willkommen and Maybe This Time. Leave your troubles outside life is beautiful at CABARET John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff s Tony -winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way. Tickets: $100, $85, $65 Sponsored by Jean Carper 6 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE 2018 Season
BACK BY POPUL AR DEMA ND! Stars from the NEW YORK CITY BALLET Travis Tritt March 14 8 pm This evening is one that shouldn t be missed. A rare opportunity to see Principal Dancers from the New York City Ballet performing in Key West. It showcases ballets ranging from the classics to today s most contemporary works. Tickets: $80, $60, $45 Sponsored by Ray Baker and Joe Viana BALLETBOYz February 12 8 pm Formed in 2001, BALLETBOYZ (previously George Piper Dances) is the brainchild of former Royal Ballet dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt. Described by The Guardian as a paradox of muscular impact and weightless flight, the company s evocative style sets new standards for dance as the company graces the stage with ferocity, strength and determination, as well as tremendous elegance and poise. Tickets: $60, $45, $35 Order tickets online at K E Y S T I X. C O M 7
March 28 8 pm The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed LITTLE RIVER BAND the best singing band in the world. Through the 70s and 80s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits like: Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, The Night Owls, Take It Easy On Me, Help Is on Its Way, Happy Anniversary, We Two, Man On Your Mind, The Other Guy, and It s A Long Way There. Bringing their vocal and musical energy along with some cool arrangements to their timeless classic hits, each show creates new memories for the audience. The band enjoys watching their fans fall in love with the songs all over again as they are swept up by the show s powerful performance and the volume of hits from LRB s history. LITTLE RIVER BAND is hotter than ever selling out shows and making music from coast to coast. Tickets: $90, $75, $60 8 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE 2018 Season
April 3 & 4 8 pm STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As USA Today says, STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places. STOMP. See what all the noise is about! Tickets: $80, $70, $60 Order tickets online at KEYSTIX.COM 9
CHUBBY CHECKER January 31 8 pm The late Dick Clark once said, The three most important things that ever happened in the music industry are Elvis Presley, the Beatles and CHUBBY CHECKER. CHUBBY CHECKER s 1960 hit The Twist is among the most popular singles ever to hit Billboard s Hot 100 chart. The hit helped popularize The Twist dance with his No. 1 hit, which re-charted to hit No. 1 again in 1961. In 2008, it topped Billboard s list of the most popular singles to have appeared in the Hot 100 since its debut in 1958. In all, he had 16 Top 30 hits on various charts, including the hip-hip remake of The Twist as The Twist (Yo, Twist!) with the The Twist, the No. 1 Song of the 60s Decade! Sponsored by Fat Boys in 1988. In 2008, he had a No. 1 Dance Chart hit with Knock Down the Walls. CHECKER is the only recording artist to place five albums in the Top 12 all at once. Tickets: $65, $55, $50 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! February 24 8 pm Perhaps best described as Jersey Boys meets Three Mo Tenors In Havana these four classically trained tenors dazzle audiences with instantly recognizable opera arias, hits from the 50 70s, Broadway, Motown, and naturally some of the most widely-recognizable Latin popular hits! Tickets: $45, $35, $25 10 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE 2018 Season
Randy Roberts January 29 8 pm Key West favorite RANDY ROBERTS in an evening of love-themed songs, clever repartee and more! Fans of Randy s remarkable talent will tell you that this is cabaret at its finest. Tickets: $50, $40, $36.25, $32.50 in the cabaret and on the MAINSTAGEThat s ANABEL WILLIAMS PHOTO Entertainment 6! March 26 8 pm Take a legendary jazz singer, add a dash of Broadway royalty, throw in a healthy dash of Grammy Award winning singer/ songwriter mix it together with some of Key West s finest and you ll get the most exciting show of 2018! Join RANDY ROBERTS as he brings Marilyn Maye, Lucie Arnaz, Billy Stritch and Bobby Nesbitt to the Tennessee Williams Mainstage. With an 18-piece big band, under the direction of Jim Rice. THAT S ENTERTAINMENT 6! promises to be one of the hottest tickets this season. With music from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, Latin classics and some surprises, this is a must see show! Tickets: $75, $60, $45, $36.25, $27.50 KEVIN ALVEY PHOTO BILL WESTMORELAND PHOTO Marilyn Maye Billy Stritch MICHAEL CHILDERS PHOTO Lucie Arnaz Bobby Nesbitt Order tickets online at KEYSTIX.COM 11
MAGIC S CIRQUE DU SOLEIL THE TIMES OF LONDON March 5 8 pm BROADWAY S BIGGEST SELLING MAGIC SPECTACULAR This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of five of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. THE ILLUSIONISTS LIVE FROM BROADWAY TM has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. Tickets: $95, $75, $55 12 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE 2018 Season
G N I R R A ST e h t h t i w Dancingros, So You Stars Pou Can Think Yand Dance an Idol Americs! finalist March 17 8 pm Celebrating and reinventing some of Hollywood s best musical moments on the silver screen. Seven of TV and stage s top choreographers bring to life the classic movie dances of yesterday with a fresh new vision! DANCE TO THE MOVIES recreates some of the most iconic characters and memorable musical moments from movies like West Side Story, Grease, Chicago, Hairspray and Moulin Rouge. With new, stunning dances to scores from such movies as The Godfather, Titanic, The Matrix and Les Misérables. A perfect evening of cinema magic LIVE onstage. Tickets: $75, $65, $55 Order tickets online at K E Y S T I X. C O M 13
TeenAngels Haley Mulligan Robinson March 10-11 8pm ERIC HALEY, MICHAEL MULLIGAN and MICHAEL ROBINSON are back in the cabaret, this time singing favorite music from their teen years. From Broadway to Radio Hits, the show takes you on a journey of fantastic songs from 1959 to 1985. You ll love this night of great musical memories. Dancing in the aisles is allowed and encouraged! With Joe Dallas, Larry Baeder and Skipper Kripitz. Two nights only! Tickets: $30, $33.50, $37.50, $45 Martina&Larry IN THE CABARET March 8 8pm MARTINA BEVIS and LARRY ABRAMOVITZ are excited to perform for the first time at The Lobby of Tennessee Williams Theatre. They are bringing brand new music from their repertoire. Key West audience will hear classical guitar solos of Ronald Dyens, Villa-Lobos, Paul Simon, Joao Permambuco and others and tango tunes by Astor Piazzolla written for violin and classical guitar. This concert is one night only. Tickets: $30, $33.50, $37.50, $45 14 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE 2018 Season
S O U T H F L O R I D A Sebrina Maria Alfonso, Conductor & Music Director MasterWorks Concerts Martha Graham s Dance of Life January 21 7:30 pm Key West High School, 2100 Flagler Avenue The South Florida Symphony Orchestra welcomes the legendary Martha Graham Dance Company in a historic collaboration performing Copland s Appalachian Spring, Stravinsky s Rite of Spring and premiering Tom Hormel s Legend of Bird Mountain. All performances are choreographed by Martha Graham and Virginie Mecene. Beethoven & Vivaldi s Expressions of Nature February 28 7:30 pm Celebrate the beauty and complexity of nature with Vivaldi s Four Seasons, featuring solo violinist Lara St. John and the SFSO string section sans conductor, and Beethoven s picturesque Pastoral Symphony, inspired by the rural landscape of the Viennese countryside. The South Florida Symphony Orchestra performs for the first time music by Lisa Nardi. Symphonie Fantastique April 19 7:30 pm Culminating our 20th season is a celebration of Israel s 70th Anniversary with the music of Borenstein s If You Will It, It Is No Dream, based on the writings of Thomas Herzl. Renowned Cuban pianist Aldo Lopez-Gavilan joins the Symphony performing Ravel s Piano Concerto in G before the Orchestra ends its celebrated 20th Anniversary Season with Berlioz s spectacular Symphonie Fantastique. Pops Concert And The Tony Goes To... An Evening with Liz Callaway February 10 7:30 pm Broadway star Liz Callaway is a Tony nominee and Emmy Award - winning actress, singer and recording artist. She made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim s Merrily We Roll Along; received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby; for five years, won acclaim as Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber s Cats; and starred as Ellen in the original Broadway cast of Miss Saigon. Accompanied by the South Florida Symphony, Liz Callaway will present an evening of songs from Broadway musicals and her various recordings. Order tickets online at KEYSTIX.COM 15
Paradise Big Band Two Great Nights! January 14 8 pm March 18 8 pm The 17-piece PARADISE BIG BAND will feature local vocalists and guest musicians. You don t want to miss this! Tickets: $35, $25 Celebrating it s 20th season, PARADISE BIG BAND was formed in Key West in 1998. Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr., the band remains a truly local organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West. In the interest of enhancing both solo and ensemble performances, the band regularly features outstanding guest artists from New England, New York City and Pittsburgh. COMMUNITY CONCERTS sales will benefit both the Tennessee Williams Theatre and the A Celebration of Life for Linda Greenberg February 25 7:30 pm Tennessee Williams Cabaret Come celebrate the Life of Linda Greenberg with a musical evening featuring some of Key West s most celebrated talent. This performance along with a tasty buffet with not only celebrate the life of this special lady, the proceeds from ticket Waterfront Playhouse. The Dance Factory s Annual Spring Recital May 26 1 pm & 6:30 pm For tickets, visit Keystix.com Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Paradise Big Band on the MainStage of the Tennessee Williams Theatre! 16 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE 2018 Season
Florida Keys Community College VIP Series Vi s ions, I de a s, P e r s pe c t i v e s Watch For Exciting Lectures To Be Announced About FKCC s 2018 VIP Series In its fifth season, the College s VIP SERIES invites the community to learn from the Visions, Ideas, and Perspectives of speakers of local, regional, and national prominence. The 2018 season, sponsored by Centennial Bank, includes presentations that focus on timely and relevant topics. Watch for details on upcoming new speakers! The Young Dance Collective presents an Evening of Dance at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Coffeemill Dance March 21 7:30 pm The Coffeemill Dance Studio s student dance company performs an extraordinary evening of dance featuring excerpts from Paquita plus other original works under the direction of Joseph Goodman. Danceworks 16 May 18-19 Order tickets online at KEYSTIX.COM 17
Get Involved Backstage! Sound Lights Stage Wardrobe Hair & Makeup Be a part of some of the biggest shows in town. Contact Matthew Rawls, Tennessee Williams Theatre Technical Director, at twtheatrejobs@gmail.com or 305-296-1520 ext. 3. January Shows Month By Month March A Gentleman s Guide to Love and Murder 1/8...pg 4 Paradise Big Band 1/14... pg 16 Chicago, the Musical 1/16-17... p5, Back Cover Randy Roberts Cabaret 1/29...pg 11 South Florida Symphony 1/21...pg 15 Chubby Checker 1/31....pg 10 February Cabaret 2/5...pg 6 South Florida Symphony 2/10... pg 15 Ballet Boyz 2/12....pg 7 The Habana Boys 2/24...pg 10 South Florida Symphony 2/28... pg 15 The Illusionists 3/5...pg 12 Martina & Larry In the Cabaret 3/8....pg 14 Haley, Mulligan, Robinson: Teen Angels 3/10-11... pg 14 Stars from the New York City Ballet 3/14...pg 7 Dancing with the Stars: Dance to the Movies 3/17..pg 13 Paradise Big Band 3/18...pg 16 Coffeemill Dance Concert 3/21................ pg 17 Thats Entertainment 6! 3/26... pg 11 Little River Band 3/28...pg 8 April Stomp 4/3-4....pg 9 South Florida Symphony 4/19...pg 15 Kinky Boots 4/25-26....pg 2 18 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE 2018 Season
How to Order Tickets Buy tickets online: Tickets to Tennessee Williams Theatre events are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at our internet ticketing site www.keystix.com. Patrons can easily browse available events on sale, then choose and purchase specific seats with a secured credit card transaction. Internet tickets will be either held at Will Call or mailed (extra fee). All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. There is a processing fee for all ticket sales. Please bring photo ID and credit card used when picking up tickets at WILL CALL. To Purchase by phone: Please call the Box Office during business hours at 305-296-1520 ext. 1 or 305-295-7676. Friendly, knowledgeable operators stand by to answer any questions and to assist in your ticket purchasing experience. To Purchase tickets in person: The box office is located at the front right entrance to the theatre 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040. REGULAR BOX OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Box office hours are extended until curtain time for weekday evening performances; weekend hours when appropriate. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted. How to Find Us Tennessee Williams Theatre is located on the Campus of Florida Keys Community College 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040 Join Our E-list Join our E-mail list and be among the first to learn about shows, special deals, and on sale dates. Visit Keystix.com and sign up today! Order tickets online at KEYSTIX.COM 19
OF THE FLORIDA KEYS January 16 & 17 8 pm There s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, thousands of standing ovations and is now the No. 1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history. FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION, SEE PAGE 5. Tickets: $100, $85, $65 www.twstages.com www.keystix.com HUMANA The Helmerich Trust Kirby Family Foundation Dogwood Foundation Rodel Foundation Ray Baker & Joe Viana Ann Reynolds Tom & Kitty Clements Blake Hunter Joe Liszka Jean Carper Ken Silverman & Kate Regan Ray & Jim Luther-Pfeil