CORAL SPRINGS CENTER FOR THE ARTS to Present Six Major Concerts & Shows in March & April 2016
- Vince Gill & Lyle Lovett / March 1
- Rocket Man: The Elton John Tribute Show / March 4
- MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET / March 5
- 50 SHADES OF HILLARY / March 11-April 3
- Bobby Collins / March 12
- An Evening with Judy Collins / March 18
- OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES / April 3
(Coral Springs, FL – February 15, 2016) The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is presenting seven sensational shows in March and April at the state-of-the-art performing arts center located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive.
March 1, 2016 at 7:30 pm (Tuesday)
Vince Gill & Lyle Lovett
Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett will be together for one special night, performing solo as part of their Songs and Stories tour. Enjoy an acoustic night to remember, up close and personal with these two country legends. Vince Gill has sold more than 26 million albums. He has earned 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 20 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male Country artist. In August of 2007, the Country Music Association inducted Gill as the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Besides being known for his talent as a performer, musician and songwriter, Gill is regarded as one of Country Music’s best-known humanitarians, participating in hundreds of charitable events throughout his career.
Lyle Lovett has recorded 13 albums and released 25 singles since the start of his musical career in 1980. Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. Cowboy Man from his debut album was a number 10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It’s Not Big It’s Large was released in 2007, where it debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Top Country Albums chart. Recent albums include Natural Forces and Release Me. Lovett has also acted in numerous films and TV shows. Tickets start at $71.55
March 4, 2016 at 8 pm (Friday)
Rocket Man:
The Elton John Tribute Show
Rocket Man is the USA’s #1 70’s and 80’s Elton John Tribute show. It is an exact re-enactment of an early Elton John concert featuring elegant replica costumes. Elton himself wore many items, and 100 percent live instruments are played during the entire show. Audiences laugh, cry, sing and dance while enjoying a fun filled evening. The Rocket Man Show musicians portray Elton John’s intense 70’s and 80’s concerts down to the most elaborate detail. The show features several rich and colorful costumes. Each costume has been professionally designed and tailored to match Elton’s iconic look from his early decades on stage. Come join us for a memorable evening and hear all of Elton’s classic hits including; Bennie and The Jets, Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, Crocodile Rock and Tiny Dancer just to name a few. Tickets start at $36.04
March 5, 2016 at 8 pm (Saturday)
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the high voltage Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the phenomenal true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Legends aren’t born. They’re made. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the most electrifying jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings the heart and soul of that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of excitement and passion, featuring 21 timeless hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Fever, Hound Dog, Riders in the Sky, Long Tall Sally and more. Tickets start at $61.48
March 11 to April 3, 2016
+ Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
+ Sundays at 2 pm
50 SHADES OF HILLARY
(Black Box Studio Series)
Presented in the 80-seat Black Box Studio located on the third floor directly above the Coral Springs Museum of Art, it’s Hillary Clinton like you’ve never seen her before in this satirical look into the history, career, and sex life of the modern political icon. Chocked full of whips, handcuffs, and original music, 50 Shades of Hillary is a delight whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, independent, or indifferent! Go on a journey with the former First Lady as she remembers it all from Arkansas to Benghazi and everything in between. Tickets start at $39.22
March 12, 2016 at 8 pm (Saturday)
Bobby Collins
Hailed by The New York Times as “The most Natural Comedian Working Today,” the heartfelt and witty humor of Bobby Collins engages audiences with a clever blend of characterizations and hilarious observations to which everyone can relate. The Grammy-nominated comedian is known for his live stage performances, cable TV specials, numerous talk show appearances, feature film roles, six comedy CDs and three DVDs. Collins also wrote the book On The Inside, and he will be signing copies following his performance. The book features more than a dozen witticisms and “wisdomisms,” or lessons learned from a personal experience. (Please Note: For mature audiences only: This show contains adult language and explicit content.) Tickets start at $39.50
March 18, 2016 at 8 pm (Friday)
An Evening with Judy Collins
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. She’s garnered several top-10 hits and gold/platinum-selling albums. Judy Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. Throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and up to the present, she has remained a vital artist, enriching her catalog with critically acclaimed albums and continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. (Note: VIP Tickets are available.) Tickets start at $32.86
April 3, 2016 at 4 pm & 7:30 pm (Sunday)
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES
OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES features five actors in a revue that pays tribute to and reinvents classic jokes of the past and present. The show also features comic songs – brand-new and satisfyingly old – as well as tributes to some of the giants of the comedy world and to oldjewstellingjokes.com, which inspired the show. (Note: For Mature Audiences Only: This show contains adult language and explicit content.) Tickets start at $39.22
How to Get Tickets: Tickets for all concerts and shows at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts are now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or going online to www.CoralSpringsCenterfortheArts.com.
About the Coral Springs Center for the Arts:
The Coral Springs Center for the Arts brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community; offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway, to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste. The Center is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility yearly.
In addition to the intimate 1,471-seat theater, the Center houses a dramatic dance studio, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate and private events and the elegant Coral Springs Museum of Art. Along with the museum’s permanent collection, every three months they offer new exhibits for the enjoyment of its patrons.
The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is truly unique in all that it offers as a cultural resource for North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Easily accessible from the Sample Road exits off I-95, the Florida Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, the Center draws audiences preferring an intimate theater experience and museum visit closer to home. For more information, please call 954-344-5990 or visit the official website at www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com.
