Libby Dodson’s Live at Lynn Theatre Series at Lynn University to conclude 2014-2015 season with three major shows in March
* Tommy Tune – Feb. 28-March 1
* Motown in Motion – March 14-15
* The Phantom’s Leading Ladies – March 28-29
BOCA RATON, Fla., February 25, 2015 – Lynn University and producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, today announced that the Libby Dodson’s Live at Lynn Theatre Series will conclude the 2014-2015 season with three major shows in March 2015:
Feb. 28-March 1
Tommy Tune
* Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
* Sunday: 4 p.m.
Tommy Tune will showcase his golden decade as a performer, choreographer and director by high-stepping through a celebration of the glorious moments that made him an icon on the American stage. Tune has been honored with nine Tony Awards, The National Medal of Arts, eight Drama Desk Awards, three Astaire Awards and multiple Life Time Achievement Awards. Accompanied by musical director Michael Biagi, this legendary song-and-dance man presents a masterful evening that leaves audiences breathless.
Sponsors: The International Society of Palm Beach, Rosalie and Jack Schlegel, Delores and Michael Kara, Lois Pope, Raemli King, Renee and Lester Crown
Cabaret Reception Sponsor: Jackie and Bob Gill
Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing ArtsCenter
Tickets: Individual show tickets are $65 for Box, $50 for Orchestra and $45 for Mezzanine
March 14-15
Midtown in Motion
* Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
* Sunday: 4 p.m.
A thrilling tribute to some of the finest American music ever produced, the spectacular show generates all the moves and grooves that had you dancin’ in the streets. The cast of talented performers bring you the songs made famous by the Supremes, Michael Jackson, The Four Tops, Barry White, Tina Turner and more. Enjoy glamorous costumes and high-octane choreography. The Lexington Opera House raved, “Motown in Motion delivers an outstanding, solid performance that pays authentic tribute to the music we all know and love from Motown.”
Exclusive Production Sponsor: Christine E. Lynn
Cabaret Reception Sponsor: Jackie and Bob Gill
Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing ArtsCenter
Tickets: Individual show tickets are $65 for Box, $50 for Orchestra and $45 for Mezzanine
March 28-29
The Phantom’s Leading Ladies
* Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
* Sunday: 4 p.m.
A trio of Broadway’s Christines Daaés from The Phantom of the Opera sing everything from Broadway classics to the Beatles as solo artists and in distinctively intricate three-part harmony. Starring Mary D’Arcy, who played opposite original Phantom Michael Crawford; Karen Culliver, who starred on Broadway; and Terri Bigg who starred both on Broadway and in the National Tour, this show provides a night of musical entertainment that focuses on their friendship and shared experience of playing Christine. These three women provide an evening of surprises and flirtatious fun with exquisite musicianship, humor and class.
Sponsors: Yvonne S. Boice, Deborah and Larry Silver, Arlene Herson
Cabaret Reception Sponsor: Kathy and Ron Assaf
Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing ArtsCenter
Tickets: Individual show tickets are $65 for Box, $50 for Orchestra and $45 for Mezzanine
How to purchase tickets to Libby Dodson’s Live at Lynn Theatre Series:
Individual show tickets can be purchased by phone at 561-237-9000; online at events.lynn.edu; or at the Box Office at LynnUniversity, on the west side of Military Trail in Boca Raton.
The Live at Lynn Opening Night Cabaret Receptions
Starring Legendary Singer/Pianist Michael Laird
Opening night guests are invited to join Jan McArt in the Lynn Salon for a glass of wine and a little cabaret music while they hob-nob and have a photo taken with the stars immediately following the Saturday opening night performances. The cost to attend is $20 per person for both Theatre Arts Guild members and nonmembers. Because seating is limited, priority is given to Theatre Arts Guild members. To join Jan McArt’s Theatre Arts Guild, contact Desiree McKim at 561-237-7750 or visit give.lynn/edu/theatrearts.
About Lynn University:
Lynn University is an independent, innovative college based in Boca Raton, Florida. With more than 2,500 students from 90 countries and nearly all 50 states, the school is consistently ranked among the top five most international schools by U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges. Lynn’s NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 23 national titles, its Conservatory of Music features a world-renowned faculty of performers, and its nationally recognized Institute for Achievement and Learning empowers students with learning differences to become independent learners. The school’s Dialogues of Learning curriculum, award-winning iPad program and international student base help Lynn graduates gain the intellectual flexibility and global experience to fulfill their potential in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit: www.lynn.edu.
About the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University:
The 750-seat Wold Performing Arts Center, located on Lynn’s campus in the heart of Boca Raton, is easily accessible by both I-95 and the Florida Turnpike.Recently ranked by Best Value Schools, an online publication, as one of the “25 Most Amazing University Performing Arts Centers,” the Wold Center features superb acoustics, a modern lighting system, a large, light-filled lobby, and flexible space well-suited for dramatic productions, concerts and other cultural events. With an elegant salon, outdoor sunset terrace and intimate black-box studio, this new center is home to numerous concerts and events, including professional theatrical performances by the theatre arts program’s Libby Dodson’s Live at Lynn Theatre Series, the Live at Lynn American Songbook Series, and Jan McArt’s New Play Reading Series, as well as performances from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music and the drama department in the College of International Communication. For more information, visit: events.lynn.edu.
Lynn Conservatory of Music Contact:
Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS, Inc. 561-756-4298 gary@pr-bs.net
Lynn University Contact:
Stephanie Brown 561-237-7784 SCBrown@lynn.edu