Special Offer for New Show: Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! June 8

Looking for a fun date night out?  The Artist Series just added a new show to their 2013-2014 Season: Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!  This one-man comedy show plays at the Times-Union Center’s Terry Theater downtown for one sneak preview performance on Saturday, June 8^th at 8PM.

**SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW OFFER – HALF PRICE TICKETS!**

Use passcode MARS to purchase special, half price $25* tickets!

Tickets are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org.

Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This fusion of theatre and stand-up stars Peter Story and is based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book by John Gray. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage.

Here’s a video sneak peek of Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!:

Sexy and fast-paced, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! is definitely for adults but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!

*Facility fee and service charge not discounted but are included in the price shown ($25). Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets, expires on 3PM the day of the show and may be withdrawn at any time.

Dreamgirls in Jacksonville May 21 for “One Night Only”

The sparkling new high-tech production of the Tony and Academy Award winning musical DREAMGIRLS will electrify audiences in Jacksonville as Big League Productions, Inc. brings this high-energy Broadway hit show to the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater on Tuesday, May 21^st at 7:30PM for one performance only!

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, this new multi-media driven production of DREAMGIRLS tells the story of “The Dreams,” an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group – inspired by the career of Diana Ross and The Supremes – as they experience the triumphs and tribulations that accompany their pursuit of fame and fortune in the tumultuous music industry.

Winner of six Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, DREAMGIRLS premiered on Broadway in December of 1981. Through several revivals and an award-winning 2006 motion picture adaptation, it has remained an audience favorite for more than three decades.

DREAMGIRLS features unforgettable hits by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger – including “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Listen” – and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Tom Eyen.

Here’s a video sneak peek of the show:

Tickets for DREAMGIRLS start at $42.00 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

The Artist Series is the official presenter of Broadway in Jacksonville.

Dreamgirls Broadway show comes to Jacksonville on 5/21/13

Limited Time Discount for American Idiot Tickets

Want to save on tickets to the groundbreaking Broadway musical, Green Day’s American Idiot, coming to Jacksonville this month?  Use passcode HOLIDAY and get 50% off A-priced tickets – a $37.50 ticket (all inclusive) instead of $67.00.  What a deal!  But hurry – this limited time American Idiot discount ends this Friday (May 3rd) at 3PM. Full details here:

Save on tickets to American Idiot in Jacksonville 5/14 and 5/15!

Winner of two Tony Awards, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9-11 world, and features Green Day’s hits, like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track, “American Idiot.” Here’s a video sneak peek of American Idiot:

American Idiot, presented by the Artist Series, plays for two performances only at Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater on Tuesday, May 14^th and Wednesday, May 15^th at 7:30PM.  Buy tickets at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) or http://bit.ly/IdiotTix.  Tickets start at $27.

AMERICAN IDIOT contains adult content and strong language.

Celtic Woman

Celtic Woman plays at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater for one performance only!

Celtic Woman combines the talents of four gifted Irish women—vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe and Susan McFadden, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt—whose dazzling performances combine the sounds and sensibility of Irish traditional music with memorable original compositions and contemporary pop standards. The 2013 tour boasts an exciting new stage production and the return of such enduring fan favorites as “You Raise Me Up” and “Orinoco Flow.”

The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to Jacksonville at the
Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:30PM for one performance only!

Tickets for Celtic Woman in Jacksonville start at $50.00 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at http://www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

 

Jillian Michaels “Maximize Your Life” Tour in Jacksonville April 17

Jillian Michaels “Maximize Your Life” Tour is coming to Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater for one night only on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30PM!  Tickets for this two-hour show start at just $38 and are available at http://bit.ly/JillianMTix or through the Artist Series, the official presenter of this show, at 904-442-BWAY (2929).  A limited number of VIP tickets are also available (details below).

Description of Jillian Michaels “Maximize Your Life” Tour:

Imagine. Believe. Achieve. In this live, intimate and uniquely personal evening, America’s health and wellness guru Jillian Michaels shows how to harness your potential, kick-start your goals and live an exceptional life – sharing her keys to health, success and happiness. No hype, no false promises: just results LIVE ON STAGE for the very first time!

Prepare to learn about these 7 aspects:

1. Lose weight and get in the best shape of your life: Learn what, when and how to eat so you maximize your metabolism and ignite your fat-burning potential. Comprehend the most cutting-edge fitness techniques to create dramatic transformation at an accelerated pace.
2.  Live in your truth: Cultivate your passions and embrace your uniqueness to create a purpose-filled life — on your own terms.
3.  Redefine your self-image and dramatically improve your confidence and self worth: Believe in the FACT that you are entitled to and deserving of happiness.  Eliminate negative self-talk, attack inhibitions, and unleash your potential
4. Create a winning attitude: Gain awareness, overcome fear, utilize failures, work through worry, and erase shame to blast through obstacles.
5. Establish Support: Channel your communication skills to get what you want by setting boundaries and articulating your needs in ways that work for you.
6. Build will power: Gear your environment for success and engage in behavioral exercises that manage impulsivity, gain emotional control, squash destructive actions and coping mechanisms.
7. Maximize Productivity: Create a roadmap for success that systematically and strategically facilitates the achievement of your goals.

Jillian Michaels will motivate Jacksonville on April 17, 2013

VIP PACKAGE INCLUDES
Best Seats in House
30 Minute Q&A after the show. VIP Holders will submit questions in advance.
VIP Holders to receive a 4-Week FREE trial to Jillian Michael’s Online training program and total weight-loss solution at www.jillianmichaels.com
Surprise Takeaway Item TBD

 

 

Artist Series 2013-2014 Broadway in Jacksonville Season

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for…the announcement of our Artist Series 2013-2014 Broadway in Jacksonville Season!  Next season features five shows – all Jacksonville debuts – at the Times-Union Center’s Moran theater downtown: FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL, BLUE MAN GROUP, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, WAR HORSE, and MEMPHIS, PLUS the return engagement of our Season Special, MAMMA MIA!  

Learn more about the shows in our Artist Series’ 2013-2014 Five-Show Broadway in Jacksonville Season here:

FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL: December 10-15, 2013

With electrifying dance at its core, FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer.  When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream.

BLUE MAN GROUP: January 21-26, 2014

BLUE MAN GROUP will thrill Jacksonville with its high-octane theatrical experience!  Escape the ordinary, and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology.  If you’ve never seen BLUE MAN GROUP, it’s a must-see.  If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it!

WAR HORSE: February 18-23, 2014

A heart-warming tale of loyalty and friendship, and winner of five 2011 Tony Awards®, WAR HORSE tells the story of young Albert and his beloved horse, Joey.  This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness that is currently playing to packed houses in London and around the world.  At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride.

MEMPHIS: March 18-23, 2014

From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love!  Inspired by actual events, and winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.  Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves — filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET: April 22-27, 2014

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the Tony® award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night.

SEASON SPECIAL: MAMMA MIA!: October 18 & 19, 2013

MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill.  Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.  Whether it’s your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA!

Artist Series 2013-2014 Broadway in Jacksonville Season

Season tickets to the Artist Series’ 2013-2014 Five-Show Broadway in Jacksonville Season are on sale now with five-show package prices starting at just $130.00!  Season ticket prices vary depending on the show time, day of the week, and seating location.

For details on renewing your season ticket subscription or becoming a new subscriber, call the Artist Series Box Office at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) or 1-888-860-BWAY, Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm.  Tickets to individual shows in the Artist Series’ 2013-2014 Five-Show Broadway in Jacksonville Season are not available for purchase at this time, but reservations for groups of 10+ for each Broadway show can be made by calling (904) 442-2947.

We hope to see you at the Times-Union Center for the Artist Series’ 2013-2014 Five-Show Broadway in Jacksonville Season!  Check out www.artistseriesjax.org for updates on next season’s shows!

Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody (Presented by The Artist Series)

It’s time for the saucy book that caused a world sensation to get SPANKED!

SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this new imagining of the characters as they come to life with sharp-witted comedy, musical numbers, steamy and fun performances from the hunky leading man, plus lots of surprises!

Stay to meet the cast after the show, and pose for a photo with the fetching star himself!

SPANK! is not associated with, nor authorized by, author E.L. James or Vintage Press.

SPANK! runs for 6 performances, matinees and evenings, at the Times-Union Center’s Terry Theater:

Tuesday, April 9, 7:30PM

Wednesday, April 10, 7:30PM

Thursday, April 11, 7:30PM

Friday, April 12, 8PM

Saturday, April 13, 4:30PM and 8PM

For more information on SPANK!, contact the Artist Series, the official presenter of this show, at 904-632-3373 or visit www.artistseriesjax.org. Tickets are $49.50.