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FIM Statewide Entertainment Calendar
Dec. 3: The King's Singers -
Holiday. The U.K.-based group shows why they have been active for more than four decades, bringing a refined tone and enjoyment of music to holiday songs such as "Dulci Jubilo" and "Away in a Manger." Phillips Center, Gainesville. 352/392-2787
Dec. 7-9: First Coast Nutcracker. The
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and the First Coast dance troupe team up for one of the holiday season's best-loved ballets. Times-Union Center, Jacksonville. 904/354-5547
Dec. 11: Jethro Tull. The late 60s
British rock band performs songs from its March 2007 release, The Best of Acoustic Jethro Tull. Florida Theatre, Jacksonville. 904/355-2787
Dec. 12: Peter White Christmas.
Keyboard player Peter White, trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Aubair perform a smooth jazz, holiday-tinged program of songs. Florida Theatre, Jacksonville. 904/355-2787
Dec. 14 - Jan. 7: Greetings! Tom
Dudzick's play looks at how Christmas, Hanukah and New Age philosophy can flick on the electricity when a son brings his wife-to-be home for the holidays. Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine. 904/825-1164
girl's belief in Santa is tested but survives intact in this stage adaptation of the beloved movie classic. Sands Theater Center, DeLand. 386/736-7456
Dec. 1-15: Celebrate Me Home.
Music from Broadway, film, television and radio performed by the duo Ed & Flo. Winter Park Playhouse. 407/645-0145
Dec. 1-16: A Christmas Story. A
stage adaptation of the beloved movie. Osceola Center for the Arts, Kissimmee. 407/846-6257
Dec. 1-23: She Loves Me. The plot
of this musical revolves around Budapest shop employees Georg Nowack and Amalia Balash who, despite being at odds with each other at work, are unaware that each is the other's secret pen pal. Book by Joe Masteroff. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Music by Jerry Bock. Mad Cow Theatre, Orlando. 407/297-8788
Dec. 1-23: A Tuna Christmas. It's
Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas and its two radio personalities report on various yuletide activities, including competition in the annual lawn display contest. Presented by the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. Margeson Theater, Orlando. 407/447-1700
Dec. 1-9: Misery. Adapted by Simon
Moore from Stephen King's novel, this play tells of a novelist who's on top of the world when a car accident leaves him injured and stranded on a lonely Colorado road during a blizzard. He is "rescued" by his biggest fan, a woman who will do anything to keep him. Asolo Repertory at the Cook Theatre, Sarasota. 941/351-8000
Dec. 2: Joe Bonamassa. The rock
guitarist performs songs from his latest album, You and Me. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. 813/229-7827
Dec. 2, 3: Dave Koz: At The Movies.
Performing hits from his two holiday albums as well as his latest, At the Movies, saxophonist Dave Koz spreads yuletide cheer. Dec. 2 at Philharmonic Center, Naples. 239/597-1900. Dec. 3 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. 727/791-7400
Dec. 5: Tony Bennett. With more
than 50 millions records sold, Tony Bennett proves he's still got it when it comes to melody. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. 727/791-7400
Dec. 6-23: The Big Bang. Two
budding off-Broadway writers try to convince potential backers to finance their play: a history of the world extravaganza budgeted at $83.5 million with a cast of 318 performers and over 6,000 costumes. American Stage Theatre Company, St. Petersburg. 727/823-7529
Smooth Jazz Christmas 2007. World-renowned saxophonist Dave Koz and his musician friends perform a program of holiday music from the movies. King Center, Melbourne. 321/242-2219
Dec. 1-9: Hollywood Arms. This
comedic drama by Carol Burnett and Carrie Hamilton, offers a look at the life of the comedienne from her early childhood to her glorious fame. Lake Worth Playhouse. 561/586-6410
Dec. 3: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
String Quartet. An elegant evening of classical music by one of the best symphonic orchestras in the world. Maltz Theatre, Jupiter. 561/575-2223
Dec. 4-23: The Boy Friend. An
English heiress on the French Riviera falls for a delivery boy in this loving spoof of 1920s musical comedies. Maltz Theatre, Jupiter. 561/575-2223
Dec. 7-10: Turandot. The Palm
Beach Opera performs Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece about a Chinese princess who keeps her potential suitors trembling by posing three riddles, resulting in either marriage by answering correctly, or in decapitation if the answers are wrong. Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. 561/833-7888
Driven by Rhythm. "The fastest tap dancer in the world," James Devine has created a new brand of dance show that's raw, passionate and funky for an entirely new generation of dance lovers. Carnival Center, Miami.
305/949-6722
Dec. 1-9: For Better. A world
premiere production by Eric Cobble. New Theatre, Coral Gables. 305/443-5909
Dec. 1-12: Radio City Christmas
Spectacular. The world-famous Rockettes from New York's Radio City Music Hall delight with their high kicks and tap choreography in this holiday staple show. Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale.
954/462-0222
Dec. 1-23: Martha Mitchell Calling.
Jodi Rothe's play tells the story of an outrageous Southern debutante who married John Mitchell, Richard Nixon's Attorney General and how she influenced the course of history during turbulent political times. Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables.
305/444-9293
Dec. 1-23: Guest Artist. In this
autobiographical play, Jeff Daniels explores the glory of theater in a comedy about a burned-out playwright who visits a small town theater company that has commissioned what may be his last play. Mosaic Theatre, Plantation. 954/577-8243
