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Contents of this Spring Arts Guide 2015 are protected by federal copyright law and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the publishers. Publication of the name or photograph of any person or organization in articles, advertising, or listing is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual orientation of such persons or members or organizations. Watermark Media cannot accept responsibility for claims made by advertisers.
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ContentsSPRING ARTS GUIDE 2015 PUBLISHED BY BY WATERMARK MEDIA, INC.FOUNDERTom DyerPUBLISHER
Rick ClaggettEDITOR
Steve BlanchardART DIRECTOR
Jake StevensCREATIVE ASSISTANT
Patrick O’ConnorONLINE MEDIA DIRECTOR
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Samantha RosenthalEDITORIAL INTERNS
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Kathleen HarperADVERTISING SALES
Mark CadySam RennelsDanny GarciaBill Je� riesEmanuel JimenezDoreen St. Louis
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80th Winter Park Bach Festivalwith the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra
February 7 – March 1, 2015at Rollins College since 1935
JOHN V. SINCLAIR, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR
PERFORMANCESPaul Jacobs, organ Fri | Feb 13 | 7:30 pm
Concertos by Candlelight featuring Nadja Salerno-SonnenbergFri | Feb 20 | 7:30 pmSat | Feb 21 | 7:30 pm
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin and Anne-Marie McDermott, pianoSun | Feb 22 | 3:00 pm
Brahms and Beethoven Sat | Feb 28 | 7:30 pm
J.S. Bach’s Mass in B MinorSun | Mar 1 | 3:00 pm
Limited Tickets Available407.646.2182 | BachFestivalFlorida.org
FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Bach Festival Society is sponsored in part by contributions fromPresenting Sponsors:The Galloway FoundationOrange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program
Celebrating 80 years of world-class music
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2015 WINTER EXHIBITIONSJANUARY 17 – APRIL 5, 2015
TOBI KAHN KARA WALKER PETER SCHREYER
KARA WALKERExodus of Confederates from Atlanta from Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), 2005 Offset lithography and silkscreenThe Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 2013.38.03. © 2015 Kara Walker
rollins.edu/cfam
FREE ADMISSION
80th Winter Park Bach Festivalwith the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra
February 7 – March 1, 2015at Rollins College since 1935
JOHN V. SINCLAIR, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR
PERFORMANCESPaul Jacobs, organ Fri | Feb 13 | 7:30 pm
Concertos by Candlelight featuring Nadja Salerno-SonnenbergFri | Feb 20 | 7:30 pmSat | Feb 21 | 7:30 pm
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin and Anne-Marie McDermott, pianoSun | Feb 22 | 3:00 pm
Brahms and Beethoven Sat | Feb 28 | 7:30 pm
J.S. Bach’s Mass in B MinorSun | Mar 1 | 3:00 pm
Limited Tickets Available407.646.2182 | BachFestivalFlorida.org
FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Bach Festival Society is sponsored in part by contributions fromPresenting Sponsors:The Galloway FoundationOrange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program
Celebrating 80 years of world-class music
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Jun. 26-Jul. 5Rent
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Mar. 20-Apr. 5Monty Python’s SpamalotMay 8-17A Murder is Announced
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FLORIDA’S “WINTER” IS wrapping up and as cooler nights turn into warm, spring evenings, you’ll no
doubt want to get out and enjoy everything our rich arts community has to offer in 2015. We’ve taken the liberty of scouring websites, contacting event venues and looking for that speci�ic LGBT interest in shows and performances stretching from now and into the summer.
You’ll notice that listings start with the east coast of the state and work their way west—through Daytona, Orlando, Lakeland, Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Sarasota. We’ve also highlighted some of the larger acts to come through, many
of which will make multiple stops in our area.
Enjoy the cultural scene of Florida this year, and remember, dates are subject to change so check with the individual venues for speci�ics.
FWe’ve taken the liberty of scouring websites,
that speci�ic LGBT interest in shows and performances stretching from now and into the summer.
start with the east coast of
Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Sarasota. We’ve also highlighted some of the larger acts to come through, many acts to come through, many
ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS
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Sun, March 13 pm
The Jive Aces &Tinseltown Jitterbugs
Tues, March 31 7 pm
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Sun, Apr 12, 7 pmTHE
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900 E. Princeton St. n Orlando, FL 32803www.mennellomuseum.com
Exhibition sponsored by the City of Orlando and the Friends ofThe Mennello Museum of American Art with funding from Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.
The Mennello Museum of American Art is owned and operated by the
DALE KENNINGTONREAL LIVES: Observations and Reflections
Curated by Lee A. Gray, Ph.D.
Dale Kennington (born Savannah, Georgia, 1935), Hellos and Goodbyes, 2005,oil on canvas, 38 × 30 inches. Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Neil Shelor.
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MONTYPYTHON’S SPAMALOTMar. 20-Apri. 5,
Daytona Playhouse,
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FLEETWOOD
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RENTThrough
Feb. 22, MAD Theatre, TampaJune 26-Jul. 5, Cocoa Village
Playhouse, Cocoa
DON’T MISS... DAYTONA BEACH
SYMPHONY SOCIETYDAYTONADBSS.ORG386-253-2901
Mar. 1A Tribute to Pavarotti
THE HENEGAR CENTERMELBOURNEHENEGAR.ORG321-723-8698
Feb. 20-Mar. 1God of CarnageMar. 13-29Damn YankeesMay. 15-31Cry-Baby
KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSMELBOURNEKINGCENTER.COM321-242-2219
Mar. 10The Sing-O� Live! TourMar. 20-22Leonard Nimoy’s VincentMar. 31Golden Dragon AcrobatsApr. 12Diana Krall
LITTLE THEATRE OF NEW SMYRNA BEACHNEW SMYRNA BEACHNSBPLAYERS.ORG386-423-1246
Feb. 27-Mar. 15OklahomaMay 22-31Charley’s Aunt
MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCEDAYTONA BEACHMOAS.ORG386-255-0285
Mar. 3Zoo PaintMar. 20Cosmic Cosmos
PEABODY AUDITORIUM DAYTONA BEACHPEABODYAUDITORIUM.ORG386-671-3461
Feb. 27CinderellaApr. 6Camelot
ORLANDO AREA
ABBEY THEATERORLANDOABBEYORLANDO.COM407-704-6261
Mar. 7Girls, Girls, GirlsMar. 23Sara JonesMar. 30Alice RixSummerCourt Ordered Therapy: Ladies of Eola Heights Continued
AMWAY ARENAORLANDOCENTERORLANDO.COM407-489-2020
Mar. 7Elton JohnMar. 23Fleetwood MacMar. 26Ariana GrandeMay 15Iggy Azalea
ANNIE RUSSELL THEATREROLLINS COLLEGE, WINTER PARKROLLINS.EDU/ANNIE-RUSSELL-THEATRE/407-646-2145
Mar. 13-14The Magical FluteMar. 27Uncharted TerritoryApr. 17-25Guys and Dolls
ART AND HISTORY MUSEUMMAITLANDARTANDHISTORY.ORG407-539-2181
Feb. 26-Apr. 26Springtime at the WaterhouseApr. 4Front Porch StoriesMay 14-Aug. 30Cabinet of Curiosities
BACH FESTIVAL OF WINTER HAVENBACHFESTIVALFLORIDA.ORG407-539-2181
Feb. 20-21Concertos by CandlelightFeb. 22Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and Anne-Marie McDermottFeb. 28Brahms RequiemMar. 1J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minorApr. 25-26Mendelssohn’s Elijah
BAYSTREET PLAYERSEUSTISBAYSTREETPLAYERS.ORG352-357-7777
Through Mar. 1Proof
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Elton JohnSIR ELTON JOHN IS ONE OF THE
MOST HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AND SUCCESSFUL SOLO ARTISTS OF
ALL TIME. He has achieved 37 gold and 27 multi-platinum albums, has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, and holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time. Over the fi ve decades since his career began in 1969, Elton has played more than 3,500 concerts in over 80 countries.
In 2015 he’ll add to that number with a North American tour that brings him to Orlando’s Amway Arena on March. 7.
In 2014, Elton John married his long-time partner David Furnish, with whom he is raising two young sons.
While Elton John elicits a list of favorite music upon hearing his name, his advocacy in the HIV/AIDS arena is just as legendary. He founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992 and is an ambassador to several more. He is also passionate about LGBT rights, the rain forests of the planet and continuing education in music.
But it truly is about the music, which is why he’s touring again this year.
Apr. 10-May 3Jesus Christ SuperstarApr. 26-May 7Three Days of Rain
CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTSCFCARTS.COM407-937-1800
Apr. 11Swamped
CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUMROLLINS COLLEGE, WINTER PARKROLLINS.EDU407-646-2526
Apr. 18-Aug. 2Women and AbstractionMay 16-Aug. 2Speculum-Speculari
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSDRPHILLIPSCENTER.ORG844-513-2014
Mar. 10-15Motown the MusicalMar. 22John MellencampMar. 24Sarah McLachlanMar. 30Jay LenoApr. 21-26PippinMay 12-17Beauty and the BeastJul. 25Idina Menzel
FLORIDA OPERA THEATREFLOPERATHEATRE.ORG407-718-4365
Mar. 27 & 29Cosi Fan Tutte
HARD ROCK LIVEORLANDOHARDROCKLIVE.COM407-351-LIVE
Mar. 13Ron WhiteApr. 25Wanda Sykes
HOUSE OF BLUESKISSIMMEEHOB.COM407-934-BLUE
Feb. 27The ExpendablesMar. 6Bad� shMay 7Flogging Molly
THE ICEHOUSE THEATREMOUNT DORAICEHOUSETHEATRE.COM352-383-4616
May 15-Jun. 7Barefoot in the Park
MAD COW THEATRE COMPANYORLANDOMADCOWTHEATRE.COM407-297-8788
Feb. 18-Mar. 15Photograph 51Mar. 18-Apr. 19The Philadelphia Story
ORLANDO BALLETORLANDOORLANDOBALLET.ORG407-426-1739
Mar. 6-8Battle of the SexesMar. 24Uncorked! at The AbbeyMay 1-3CoppéliaMay 2The Magical Princess Doll
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gardentheatre.org407.877.GRDN (4736)Historic Downtown Winter Garden
February 25TH • 7:30pm
FOR TICKETS CALL: 800-745-3000ONLINE: www.TicketMaster.comVISIT:
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DAYTONA BEACH
April 6TH • 7:30pm
“A foot-stomping �ddle-burning Spectacle!– Irish Times
JUST 13 DAYS AWAY!
Theatre Winter HavenFlorida’s Most Honored Community Theatre
Season 45 An Anniversary of Excellence
Theatre Winter Haven • Florida’s Most Honored Community TheatreLocated at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex • West Entrance
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd • Winter Haven, FL 33880
TICKETS ON SALE NOW Call (863) 294-SHOW (7469) or visit www.TheatreWinterHaven.com
Feb. 19 - Mar. 21, 2015
April 9 - 26, 2015
July 17 - Aug. 2, 2015
StageRead Concert Series
Encore! Series
On the Mainstage
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Jun. 13-Jun. 14One Voice
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ARTORLANDOOMART.ORG407-896-4231
Mar. 17Early American Modernists
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAORLANDOORLANDOPHIL.ORG407-896-6700
Apr. 11Barbara SongbookMay 9The Music of the Eagles
ORLANDO
SHAKESPEARE THEATERORLANDOORLANDOSHAKES.ORG407-447-1700
Through-Mar. 8To Kill a MockingbirdThrough-Mar. 7The Merry Wives of WindsorFeb. 18-Mar. 22Henry VMar. 19-Apr. 26James and the Giant PeachApr. 8-May 3Bad Dog
ORLANDO SOLAR BEARSORLANDOORLANDOSOLARBEARSHOCKEY.COM
Feb. 27-28GwinnettMar. 3 & 5CincinnatiMar. 18FloridaMar. 19, 21 & 24GwinnettApr. 2-3South CarolinaApr. 4ReadingApr. 9Florida
OSCEOLA CENTER FOR THE ARTSKISSIMMEEOSCEOLAARTS.ORG 407-846-4643
Apr. 10-Apr. 26Noises O� !May 8-May 24Legally Blonde the Musical
UCF CONSERVATORY THEATREORLANDOTHEATRE.UCF.EDU407-823-1500
Mar. 19-29Nine
THE VENUETHEVENUEORLANDO.COM407-412-6895
Feb. 22The Gong ShowFeb. 23Bawdy BingoFeb. 27Big Bang Boom Cabaret
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St. Pete/Clearwater welcomes all with white-sand beaches and a laid-back vibe. From the glass-blowing brilliance of the Chihuly Collection to St. Pete Pride, Florida’s largest LGBT Pride celebration, June 26-28, it’s no wonder we were named one of the world’s top “Places to Go” by The New York Times. Find your groove at VisitStPeteClearwater.com/LGBT.
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St. Pete/Clearwater welcomes all with white-sand beaches and a laid-back vibe. From the glass-blowing brilliance of the Chihuly Collection to St. Pete Pride, Florida’s largest LGBT Pride celebration, June 26-28, it’s no wonder we were named one of the world’s top “Places to Go” by The New York Times. Find your groove at VisitStPeteClearwater.com/LGBT.
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MAY 11, AMALIE ARENA, TAMPA
Bette MidlerHER CAREER BEGAN IN THE
BATHS, but she has soared to international stardom. Bette
Midler is one of the most recognized singers and actors in the world, and following the release of 2014’s It’s the Girls!, Midler embarked on a nationwide tour that brings her to the Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa May 11.
In her career, Midler has reached beyond music to become a celebrated name in fi lm, television and on the stage, winning Grammys, Golden Globes, Emmys and a special Tony Award.
Expect a fantastical performance from the Divine Miss M, as she has said she has a truck full of hairpieces and a caravan of props and special stage equipment.
Midler is, of course, a huge supporter of the LGBT community and has proudly declared her excitement over the successes the marriage equality movement has seen in recent years. But she does admit she’s a little nostalgic for the time before LGBT issues were so mainstream.
Midler only has a few stops in Florida, and her gig in Tampa is the only one in Central Florida. Expect a sold-out performance and fans of all ages and all sexualities. And don’t be surprised if you see a female impersonator or two dressed as the Divine One herself.
Mar. 5-15The AcroCatsMar. 22Spring Showcase
WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTERSANFORDWAYNEDENSCHPERFORMINGARTSCENTER.COM407-321-8111
Mar. 6-15Les MisérablesMay 1-10And Then There Were None
WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSEWINTER PARKWINTERPARKPLAYHOUSE.ORG407-645-0145
Mar. 6-28A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the UkraineApr. 17-May 9Putting It Together
POLK COUNTY
LAKELAND COMMUNITY THEATRELAKELANDCOMMUNITYTHEATRE.COM863-603-7529
Mar. 6-22CinderellaJul. 17-26Cabaret
THEATRE WINTER HAVENTHEATREWINTERHAVEN.COM863-294-7469
Feb. 24-25Dreamgirls
May 15-17Beauty and the BeastJul. 17-Aug. 2Shrek The Musical
THE LAKELAND CENTERLAKELANDTHELAKELANDCENTER.COM863-834-8100
Feb. 25Michael FeinsteinMar. 11Cirquesa DreamquestMar. 18Jim BrickmanMar. 197 Brides for 7 BrothersMar. 30Flashdance The Musical
POLK MUSEUM OF ARTLAKELANDPOLKMUSEUMOFART.COM863-688-7743
Mar. 21- June 27African American Art Since 1950
TAMPA
AMALIE ARENATAMPAAMALIEARENA.COM813-301-2500
Mar. 28Eric ChurchMay 11Bette MidlerMay 14- May 17Disney On Ice: Frozen
CARROLLWOOD PLAYERSTAMPACARROLLWOODPLAYERS.ORG813-265-4000
Through Mar. 7Sherlock Holmes and the Case Of the Jersey Lily
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Downtown Arts District brings together artists,
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From promoting venues
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Mar. 20- Apr 4Looking Apr. 17- May 9Breaking Legs
MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATRETAMPALIVENATION.COM877-870-3674
Mar. 14JourneyMar. 27NickelbackMay 8Guava Musical Festival
JOBSITE THEATERTAMPAJOBSITETHEATER.ORG813-229-7827
Mar. 4- 29OrlandoApr. 29- May 24AnnapurnaJuly 8- Aug. 2Occupation
M.A.D. THEATRETAMPAMADTHEATRE.COM813-386-6173
Feb. 5- Feb. 22Rent
STAGEWORKS THEATERTAMPASTAGEWORKSTHEATER.COM813-251-8984
May 1-17Ain’t Misbehavin’ MusicJuly 9-26Motherf**ker with the Hat
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CABARETJul. 17-26, Lakeland
Community Theatre,Lakeland
JANE LYNCHMarch 29,
Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
MAROON 5Feb. 25,
Amalie Arena, Tampa
DREAMGIRLSFeb. 24-25,
Theatre Winter Haven
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Idina MenzelLGBTS ARE ALWAYS AHEAD OF
THE TREND WHEN IT COMES TO ENTERTAINMENT, so we knew
about the amazing voice that is Idina Menzel from her iconic Broadway roles as Elphaba in Wicked and Maureen in RENT before that. It seems the rest of the world didn’t discover her amazing talent until her role as Elsa in the Disney blockbuster Frozen. The fi lm’s hit song, “Let It Go” earned an Academy-Award and Menzel became a household name across the country.
The song helped make Menzel the fi rst person in history with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting.
Now the performer is touring the country, and she’ll stop at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando on July 25 before sharing her talents with audiences at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall July 28.
Not only is Menzel a favorite among music fans these days, she’s also an ally of the LGBT community, having voiced her support numerous times in articles appearing across the country.
This Broadway star turned pop icon isn’t giving up on her roots, so theater fans can relax. It’s said Menzel will reprise her role as Elizabeth in the original Broadway production of If/Then following her tour.
Menzel received her third Tony nomination for the role and performed “Always Starting Over” from If/Then at the 2014 Tony Awards.
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Sarah McLachlan
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOUR YEARS, Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan is touring with brand
new music. The tour accompanying her newest album, Shine On, brings her to 24 U.S. cities in 2015, and three of those stops are in Central and West Florida.
McLachlan will appear at Orlando’s new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on March 24, Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on March 27 and Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall on March 29.
The Canadian native has a huge LGBT following, but her fan base is largely women of all sexualities. In 2014, the “Arms of an Angel” singer famously described herself as “mostly straight” in an interview with a gay press outlet in Michigan. She went on to say that she had made out with more than one woman, but admitted alcohol was possibly a factor.
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Her support of same-sex marriage and anti-discrimination policies has endeared her to LGBTs and allies alike.
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