2010-2011

Debby Boone: Reflections of Rosemary Sat., Oct. 16, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. $40-$36-$28 For the THCA’s seventh season opener, Grammy Award winning artist Debby Boone brings songs from her first Concord Record release Reflections of Rosemary to the stage. This touching musical tribute creates a musical portrait of her late mother-in-law, the legendary Rosemary Clooney. Reflection of Rosemary includes Boone’s powerful interpretation of Rosemary’s singing hits Blue Skies, Mood Indigo, Time After Time and In the Wee Small Hours. These songs are performed with additional selections that Boone included because of their personal family meaning. For Boone, Reflections of Rosemary, is more than just a performance; it is a deeply heart-felt and emotional tribute to a woman for whom she had great love and respect. BUY TICKETS

Bill Oberst in Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words Fri., Oct. 22, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. $28-$24-$20 Stage and screen actor Bill Oberst’s portrayal of the iconic Southern journalist Lewis Grizzard is the closest thing to seeing the late great spokesman of the South on stage again since his heartbreaking death at age 47. Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words has toured to 14 states in over 600 sold-out performances across the South. The Birmingham News called the show “Funny and eerily real,” and The Florida Times Union’s review led with the headline “Grizzard Show Works, Even For Young Yankee.” For anyone who grew up in, or loves the South, it is a sweet and funny evening of theater, with lots of laughs and a few tears...just the way Lewis would have liked it. BUY TICKETS

Twist & Shout Opus 3 Artists Sat., Nov. 6, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. $36-$30-$25 Twist & Shout is the definitive Beatles experience played by brilliant musicians with an inherent understanding of why The Beatles will forever be the most beloved and respected rock band in history. Beginning with the early hits,colored with film clips from the ‘60s, Twist & Shout will immerse you in a complete experience from a band that looks and sounds like the real deal. By the time they hit Abbey Road you’ll be completely in awe. With the depth of the song book, Twist & Shout plays many different songs and creates a more organic experience with personal reflections on the music. Fans of the Classical Mystery Tour know that there is no Beatles song these guys cannot handle, and in Twist & Shout they prove it by taking text message requests from the audience during the show and delivering a closing set that incorporates some of these audience favorites. Twist & Shout ensures that everyone from grandma to grandson will know what it was like to witness The Beatles live! BUY TICKETS

French Chamber Orchestra with Eugene Albulescu Sat., Nov. 13, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. $32-$28-$24 The French Chamber Orchestra (L’Orchestre de Chambre Français) is acclaimed as one of France’s best chamber orchestras. Founded in 1989, the Orchestra is now based in Senlis near Paris, where it is the resident orchestra of the Eighteenth Century Théâtre Impérial in Compiège. Equally at home in baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary music, L’Orchestre de Chambre Français takes particular pleasure in bringing forgotten masterpieces to life. BUY TICKETS

Davis & Dow Cool Yule Sat., Nov. 20, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. Sun., Nov. 21, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Studio Theater - $15 With the holiday season fast approaching, husband and wife duo, Julie Davis and Kelly Dow bring their soulful, swingy, jazzy, brazilian, bluesy interpretations of some of your favorite holiday classics along with other tunes, to life in their special holiday themed show: Cool Yule. Cool Yule is presented with hot rhythm and sweet grace. You will not want to miss this show that will get your holidays swinging. BUY TICKETS

Clay County Christmas Fri., Dec. 17, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. $18-$16-$12 The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts celebrates the joy of the season as it once again assembles Clay County arts groups and ensembles for its premier holiday presentation of music, song and pageantry. Continuing this annual holiday tradition, Clay County Christmas will feature festive performances by the Clay County Community Band, the Celebration Choir of First Baptist Church of Orange Park, Diane Combs directing the Orange Park United Methodist Church Inspirations and others yet to be announced. Executive Director Tony Walsh, Evan and Judy Gould, and many talented Clay County students will once again perform selected scenes and songs from Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol. Walsh will bring the holiday show to an end when he directs the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts Players in a stunning theatrical reenactment of the Christmas Nativity. BUY TICKETS

Kenny Loggins Sat., Jan. 22, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. $78-$68-$58 During his nearly four-decade career, Kenny Loggins has established himself as many things to countless music lovers. For the first half of the ‘70s, he was part of the popular and influential duo Loggins & Messina. When that partnership ended in 1976, he started his successful solo career, including the hits “Celebrate Me Home,” “Whenever I Call You Friend,” “This Is It,” and “Conviction of the Heart.” In the mid-’90s, he began recording music for children, with the popular albums Return to Pooh Corner and More Songs from Pooh Corner. Loggins’ latest album is All Join In, his first album of up-tempo music for the whole family, with fun takes on classic songs including The Beatles’ “All Together Now,” Randy Newman’s “You Got A Friend In Me,” and Traffic’s “You Can All Join In.” BUY TICKETS

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Fri., Feb. 11, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. $48-$38-$28 Winner of five Tony Awards! An affectionate paean to Smalltown, USA of a bygone era, THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa in 1912 into buying musical instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he vows to organize – despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef! His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the town librarian, with chaos ensuing as the townsfolk get wind of his scheme. Filled with classical musical fun, tender romance, barbershop quartets and favorites including, “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Goodnight My Someone,” “Gary, Indiana” and “Till There Was You,” THE MUSIC MAN is the perfect All-American musical! BUY TICKETS

The Bronx Wanderers Mon., Feb. 14, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. $32-$28-$24 The Bronx Wanderers hit the stage like a lightning bolt of pure rock n’ roll, recreating the hits you grew up with, just the way you remember them. In fact, listening to this incredible five-member tribute band is like having the original groups singing right to you! If you like the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and Dion & The Belmonts, you’ll love The Bronx Wanderers. The Wanderers’ repertoire includes something for everyone, with hits from The Bee Gees, The Rascals, KC & The Sunshine Band, Tommy James, Bob Seger, The Brooklyn Bridge and more. Spend a song-filled Valentine’s evening with the incredible musical sounds and classic be-bop of New York City in this special performance by The Bronx Wanders. BUY TICKETS

Russian National Ballet Theatre Swan Lake Sat., Feb. 26, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. $48-$38-$28 Back by popular THCA audience demand, and in the great tradition of grand Russian ballet, the Russian National Ballet Theatre returns with its magical production of Swan Lake. Swan Lake was inspired by the ancient German legend of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. With its melodramatic plot twists, Petipa’s exquisite choreography and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, this enchanting ballet is among the most revered in the classical canon. It is brought to stage by this leading Russian ballet company with all of the breathtaking virtuosity and stunning costumes that make Swan Lake a delight for the whole family. If you enjoyed the sold-out performance of Sleeping Beauty, then you are sure to adore the magic of Swan Lake. Don’t delay - this performance is sure to be a sell-out! BUY TICKETS

Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway Sunday, March 6, 2011 3:00 p.m. $38-$34-$30 Direct from New York and following the success of their first THCA performance, Neil Berg and his cast of Broadway stars return with 101 Years of Broadway. Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway features five dazzling Broadway stars from such hit Broadway musicals as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors, Jekyll & Hyde and Man of La Mancha. It’s a scintillating tune-filled tribute to the Great White Way brought to life by many of the performers who starred in these shows on Broadway. 101 Years of Broadway has been described as “the best tribute to the music of Broadway.” BUY TICKETS

The New Shanghai Circus Sat., Mar. 26, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. $35-$30-$25 Coming to Clay County all the way from China, the New Shanghai Circus will amaze and astound you with their agility and flexibility. More than 40 fearless performers with boundless energy, bring more than 2000 years of Chinese circus traditions to life. Elegant Eastern dance and acrobatics along with magic and beautiful music make this show a perfect family night out! BUY TICKETS

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline Sat., Apr. 9, 2011 - 3:00 p.m. $30-$25-$20 A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline is the musical story of the singer who defined the term “crossover hit” by simultaneously dominating country, blues, pop and gospel charts. Considered America’s favorite tribute, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline features 21 of Patsy’s hits including “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Crazy” and “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” This happy, loving tribute traces the legendary singer’s rise to stardom from her hometown to the Grand Old Opry, Las Vegas and Carnegie Hall. A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline stars Katie Deal, a performer approved by the Patsy Cline Estate, backed by a live on stage band. BUY TICKETS

The Jason Bishop Show Sat., May 14, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. $30-$25-$20 Jason Bishop provides magic and illusion to entertain every family member from the youngest to the oldest. Be amazed, be thrilled, and be entertained. You won’t believe your eyes. Anything could happen when Jason Bishop takes the stage: he might have a person passing through his body one moment, or make snow appear from nowhere the next. The Jason Bishop Show is the most dynamic illusion and magic performance in the United States, featuring exclusive large illusions, award winning sleight of hand and “close-up” magic that is captured live and projected onto LCD screens for the audience to have a clear view of every detail. BUY TICKETS

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