Berndt Ends BBQ bringing heat to Blues, Brews and BBQ
The Florida Theatreโs annual event, Blues, Brews, and BBQ, Presented by Publix Charities, showcases the best BBQ the First Coast has to offer! Enjoy endless local BBQ with unlimited samples of Jacksonvilleโs best craft beer while you listen to live music from the Snacks Blues Band and Beale Street. All proceeds from Blues, Brews, and BBQ benefit the historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre.
Squeeze Playing Florida Theatre Thursday | River City Live
Legendary and eternally hipster U.K. band Squeeze (whose founding members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook have been compared to the likes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney as songwriters and performers), make their first appearance at the Florida Theatre, Thursday, Sept. 23rd. ย The band returns to touring after a break with their Nomadland tour with Jacksonville being one of their 18 U.S. stops.ย Fans can expect to hear classics like โTemptedโ, โHourglassโ, โCool for Catsโ as well as new creations since the band reunited.ย Rance spoke with original band member Glenn Tillbrook to talk about his feelings about touring and reconnecting with fans and the bandโs evolution.
Still holding on to that ticket for a rescheduled show? Keep holding
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ It has been over a month since the Florida Theatre returned to live performances since closing nearly a year ago in March. โWe were terrified that we were going to be closed for just two or three weeks.โThe Florida Theatre (Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) While quite a few shows are planned throughout Jacksonville venues, no one can say for sure if theyโll go on as planned. The Florida TheatreโI have Hamilton tickets and that showโs not even playing at the Florida Theatre,โ Saisselin said. There are multiple performances scheduled at several venues around the city, and not just the Florida Theatre.
As funding runs out, Florida Theatre launches campaign to reopen in December
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The Florida Theatre, which had to close in early March because of the pandemic, has launched a โCross the Finish Lineโ campaign to help the historic theater reopen in December. The Florida Theatre is expected to announce its plans for reopening and new events on Monday. โWe lost more than 100 performances, thatโs 90% of our business right there that has been gone,โ said Numa Saisselin, president of the Florida Theatre. The Florida Theatre opened to great fanfare in 1927 as a grand movie palace that also offered live entertainment. (Florida Theatre archives)The Florida Theatre has been an entertainment center in Jacksonville since 1927.
Why some theaters in Jacksonville lit up in red
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Florida Theatre, Times-Union Center, Dailys Place and hundreds more theaters across the country were lighting their buildings in red Tuesday night. Its a call to action known as Red Alert Restart. Since the shutdown took effect in March, 106 shows have been canceled at The Florida Theatre. The Florida Theatre posted a lengthy statement of their involvement in the campaign on their social media page. Hello Florida Theatre Friends and Supporters, On Tuesday night, September 1, 2020 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, we... Posted by The Florida Theatre on Friday, August 28, 2020To help the cause, go to saveourstages.com and contact local lawmakers.
Major renovations coming to Florida Theatre
Photo by Jerry McGovernJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville's oldest theater is about to take on a new look. The 93-year-old Florida Theatre is about to undergo major renovations inside. It will keep its historic look, but there will be new seats, a new sound system, and an expanded lobby. The $10 million, five-year capital improvement plan was announced Thursday in a news conference with Mayor Lenny Curry, Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin and Florida Theatre Vice-Chair Leslie Gordon. Renovations are expected to begin next summer and it will take about five years to complete.
Dane Cook in Jacksonville on Thursday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Comedy superstar Dane Cook is coming to Jacksonville! Cook is bringing his 2019 tour "Tell It Like It Is" to the Florida Theatre on Thursday, Nov 7, 2019. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $44.50. He will perform new material and classic bits like "My Son Optimus Prime," "Where's the Handle" and "Haters," The Florida Theatre said. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
'Blippi Live' coming to Jacksonville in February
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Your children are going to love this! Popular YouTube entertainer "Blippi" is coming to the Florida Theatre next year. His performance will be held on February, 6 at 6:00 p.m.Stevin John, better known by his alias Blippi, is an American children's entertainer and educator on YouTube and Amazon Video. Pre-sale tickets will be available using the code: TRUCK! General public tickets on sale Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m.You can call the Box Office to get pre-sale "Blippi" tickets at 904.355.2787Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Baby Shark Live! is coming to Jacksonville in October
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo! Parents... get ready, because Baby Shark Live!, the brand new, fully immersive concert experience from Pinkfong and Round Room Live, is coming to the Florida Theatre! The Florida Theatre stop is one of the first shows of the Baby Shark Live! The Baby Shark Dance video has more than 3 billion views, making it the eighth most- viewed video in the history of YouTube. Follow Baby Shark Live!