January 2019
THE MIDTOWN MEN
From Boys to Men. THE MIDTOWN MEN reunite Stars from The Original Cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. After sharing the stage for over a thousand performances, Tony® Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony® Award nominee J. Robert Spencer decided to take their signature sound and chemistry to audiences everywhere, bringing to life their favorite 1960s hits.
The New York Times says, “Sidling up to the microphone, the singers had the air of the Rat Pack, Motown and a nightclub act rolled into one,” while the New York Daily News proclaims, “The Midtown Men sound as crisp as their Rat Pack-inspired suits. Their voices blend together so flawlessly on stage.” After a recent performance with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, The Oklahoman praised the Midtown Men for “a joyous and nostalgic trip through the music of the 1960s with terrific orchestral charts,” adding, “this high-spirited evening kicked the audience’s adrenaline into overdrive
Find out more »February 2019
THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET LEGENDS OF THE BILLY JOEL BAND
The Lords of 52nd Street band made up of musicians who recorded with Billy Joel from 1976 to 1981, a period in which Billy Joel released the recordings The Stranger, 52nd Street and Glass Houses will be performing live at the RP Funding Center on February 13th at 7:30 pm. The band includes long time members multi-instrumentalist Richie Cannata, drummer Liberty DeVitto and guitarist Russell Javors.
They are New York’s favorite band, selling more than 150 million records, they helped establish Billy Joel’s formidable sound and they continue to perform their legendary hits such as “You May Be Right”, “Still Rock n’ Roll to Me”, “Big Shot” and My Life” still to this day.
Find out more »The Piano Guys
Jon Schmidt (piano) and Steven Sharp Nelson (cellist) whose posting of piano and cello compositions combining classical, contemporary, and rock and roll music that have surpassed one billion views on their YouTube channel will be performing live on February 18th at the RP Funding Center at 7:30 pm.
Find out more »Finding Neverland
The winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart,” says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, “It’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Directed by visionary Tony-Award winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FINDING NEVERLAND is “far and away the best musical of the year!” (NPR)
Find out more »March 2019
The Sound of Music
The Hills are Alive! A brand-new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to Lakeland. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and of course, the title song.
Find out more »April 2019
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! King for a Day
Daniel and all his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure in Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be a King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and SURPRISE guests along the way! It’s an event filled with tigertastic fun, teaching the valuable lessons of kindness, helping others, and being a friend.
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