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FIM Statewide Entertainment Calendar
May 1: George Thorogood.
The singer of "Bad To The Bone" and "I Drink Alone" performs those hits and many more. The Florida Theatre, Jacksonville. 904/355-2787
May 1-13: The Memory of Water.
In Shelagh Stephenson's play, three sisters - a maternal one, a paranoid doctor and a bratty youngest child - are reunited for their mother's funeral for funny, quarrelsome moments. Hippodrome State Theatre, Gainesville. 352/375-4477
May 3: Break! The Urban
Funk Spectacular. Unorthodox creative movements demonstrate a distinctive American art form. The Florida Theatre, Jacksonville. 904/355-2787
May 3-5: Man of Conflict.
Fabio Mechetti leads the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra through an all-Tchaikovsky program that includes Manfred, Marche Slave and Overture to 1812. Times-Union Center, Jacksonville. 904/354-5547
May 3-27: Steel Magnolias.
Robert Harling's play pays tribute to Southern women as it tells the story of Truvy's beauty parlor, where a group of women share their hopes and hilarious observations on daily life. Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine. 904/825-1164
May 1: John Legend.
R&B vocalist and pianist John Legend performs hits from his albums, Get Lifted and Once Again. Joining him as special guest: UK’s Corrine Bailey Rae whose voice merges the spirit of Billie Holiday with the statuesque soul of Erykah Badu. Hard Rock Live, Orlando. 407/351-5483
May 4-6, 10-13, 17-19: The Pirates of Penzance.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta about pirates and maidens hasn’t lost any of its comedy bite. Sands Theater Center, DeLand. 386/736-7456
May 5: The Italian Muse.
Christopher Wilkins leads the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra through Berlioz’s Roman Carnival, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, Italian, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Respighi’s The Pines of Rome. On piano: Joyce Yang. Carr Centre, Orlando. 407/770-0071
May 10-13: Swan Lake.
The Orlando Ballet closes its season with this foremost classical work with a score by Tchaikovsky and choreography by Marius Petipa as staged by Louis Godfrey and Denis Schultz. The Orlando Philharmonic will perform under the direction of Leslie B. Dunner. Carr Centre, Orlando. 407/426-1739
British stage and film actor Michael York stars in this new production of Lerner and Loewe’s timeless masterpiece about King Arthur and his court. Carr Centre, Orlando. 407/841-4675
May 1-5: A Few Good Men.
Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama follows two lawyers as they try to save a pair of wrongfully imprisoned marines. Asolo Repertory at the Mertz Theatre, Sarasota.
941/351-8000
May 1-6: Pride and Prejudice.
A new stage adaptation of Jane Austen's novel by Catherine Sheehy and Mark Rucker. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Ringling Museum, Sarasota. 941/351-8000
May 1-19: Enchanted April.
Matthew Barber's comedic play from the novel by Elizabeth von Armin follows four English women as they embark on a month-long vacation in Italy. Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre, Naples. 239/263-7990
May 4: Christina Aguilera.
Pop's blonde princess performs hits from her last album Back To Basics. Joining the party: The Pussycat Dolls and Danity Kane. St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa. 813/301-2500
May 4: Break!
A journey through 30 years of hip-hop dancing. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.
727/791-7400
May 4-6: The Stone Flower.
The finale to Ballet Florida's season is this full-length contemporary ballet choreographed by Thierry Malandin and set to Sergei Prokofiev's brilliant score. Eissey Campus Theater, Palm Beach Gardens. 561/659-2000
May 9: Gwen Stefani: The Sweet Escape Tour.
Pop's Holloback girl takes the stage in support of her new hit album The Sweet Escape. Sound Advice Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach. 561/795-8883
May 10: Classic Albums Live Series: Eagles Hotel California.
This series features a group of talented studio musicians and vocalists performing live and using the instrumentation used in the original recordings. King Center, Melbourne. 321/242-2219
May 10-11: Spotlight on Young Musicians.
This showcase features student musicians from the Palm Beach School District. Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. 561/832-7469
John Olive's play tells of two storytellers in the early 1890s and one who mysteriously vanishes without a trace. Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach. 561/514-4042
May 1-20: Golda's Balcony.
William Gibson's play details the rise of Golda Meir from impoverished Russian schoolgirl to prime minister of Israel. GableStage at the Biltmore, Coral Gables. 305/446-1116
May 1 - June 3: Disney's The Lion King.
This musical tells the story of a young lion cub trying to find his place as the king of the jungle. Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale. 877/311-7469
May 2: John Legend.
R&B vocalist and pianist John Legend performs hits from his albums, Get Lifted and Once Again. Joining him as special guest: UK's Corrine Bailey Rae whose voice merges the spirit of Billie Holiday with the statuesque soul of Erykah Badu. Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. 800/937-0010
May 2, 5, 8, 11, 13: Anna Karenina.
Florida Grand Opera commissioned this new opera based on the novel Anna Karenina, one of the most compelling love stories in all of literature, from American composer David Carlson. Carnival Center, Miami. 866/949-6722
May 3-12: Fifth Annual Miami/Project Hip Hop.
A 10-day celebration of hip hop music, dance, spoken word, visual art and film featuring composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain. Presented by the Miami Light Project. Various locations throughout Miami-Dade. For information, call 305/576-4350
