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19 * Honky Tonk AngelsHonky Tonk Angels Time: 7:00 pm It happens every day of the year! Somewhere in America, a girl quits her job, kisses her loved ones goodbye, and climbs aboard a Nashville-bound Greyhound. In Ted Swindley's raucous and touching musical three talented young women make their way to Nashville determined to "make it". Stand by your Man, 9-to-5, Harper Valley PTA, Rocky Top, Delta Dawn, These Boots are Made for Walking, and Ode to Billie Joe are just some of the country music favorites you will enjoy! |
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea
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Special thanks to our Sponsors: City of Florissant, Boeing Employees Community Fund, Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, Regional Arts Commission, Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis and members of the FFAC.
All dates and concerts are subject to change as contract negotiations are still underway.
An Evening With Kevin Spirtas
Saturday, September 17 8pm
In Nights and Days, Kevin takes us on a tour of his caareer highlights, from his Broadway debut, to his years as Dr. Craig Wesley on Days of our Lives, dancing and singing selections from A Chorus Line, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Camelot, Chicago, and more!
Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project
Saturday, October 2 7pm
Featuring Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Stormy Weather is a”living, breathing biography”, combining story, song, and visual images from James Gavin’s wealth of material and hundreds of interviews, some with Horne herself. Featuring the songs Ill Wind, Stormy Weather, Why was I Born, A Lady Must Live, Honeysuckle Rose, and many others.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
Saturday October 15 8pm
Sanctioned by Dan Ackroyd and the Belushi Estate! Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty a.k.a. Jake and Elwwod are the most dynamic and authentic Blues Brothers to ever hit the stage! This live concert combines the comedy andhits from the original movie and pays homage to chicago’s rich history of blues, gospe, and soul music. Upbeat and uplifting, The Original Blues Brothers Revue is fun for all ages!
A Classic Irish Christmas Starring Andy Cooney
Sunday, December 4 7pm
The magic and meaning of Christmas comes alive with Andy Co0ney’s “A Classic Irish Christmas”. Featuring George Casey, Ireland’s “King of Blarney”, Kate Purcell, one of Ireland’s foremost folk artists, and Darrah Carr Dancers, plus Brian “Bugs” Moran and the Andy Cooney Band.
Calmus Vocal Ensemble “Christmas a cappella”
Friday, December 9 8pm
Founded in 1999 in Germany, this a cappella quintet embodies the rich choral tradition of its hometown of Liepzig, the city so closely associated with Bach and Mendelssohn. Calmus offers the unique combination of a pure soprano with four male voices ranging from bass to countertenor. This unique blend lends itself to to an almost limitless range of music.
Deer Camp The Musical
Saturday, January 14 8pm
Deer Camp follows four fearless hunters on thier annual trek to deer camp. But things are looking bleak this season, after a decade of hunting trips, the guys have yet to bring back a single deer, and the wives are getting suspicious. Laugh and sing along as they hatch a plot to save thier hunting paradise.
Honky Tonk Angels
Sunday, February 19 7pm
It happens every day of the year! Somewhere in America, a girl quits her job, kisses her loved oned goodbye, and climbs aboard a bus bound for Nashville. In Ted Swindley’s raucous and touching musical three young women make thier way to Nashville determined to “make it”. Stand by Your Man, 9-to-5, Rocky Top, and Delta Dawn are just some of the country music favorites you will enjoy!
Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story
Sunday March 31 7pm
Tammy Wynette – the women behind the legend and the incredible songs that made her the first lady of country music – leaps off the stage and into your heart. With comic flair and dramatic impact, Stand By Your Man recounts the triumphs and tragedies of Tammy’s life. Among the 26 songs are D-I-V-O-R-C-E, Till I can Make it on My Own, and Golden Ring.
St. Louis Theatre Musicians Orchestra – “The Best of Broadway”
Saturday, April 28 8pm
Journy through the history of the American Musical with the area’s top theatre musicians! This unique orchestra joins our series in cooperation with the American Federation of Musicians Local 2-197 to bring audiences the brightest moments in Broadway history from the inception of musicals to the current day!
APPLAUSE/APPLAUSE SERIES – SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Contract Negotiations are underway. Dates and shows subject to change.
Season Tickets available now! Call 314-921-5678.
The Florissant Fine Arts Council is grateful to receive financial support for the Music Under the Stars Series and the Applauase/Applause Series from the following generous organizations:
Boeing Employees Community Fund, www.boeing.com
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, www.art-stl.com
Missouri Arts Council, www.missouriartscouncil.org
Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis, www.keeparthappening.org