St. Johns County theater groups ready for fall shows
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The longest running performance to open the season has started at Limelight Theatre after a short delay because of Hurricane Ian. The local theater in St. Augustine is running “Big Fish” on select dates through Oct. 30.
Several theater groups have already had fall productions, including Flagler College, St. Augustine High School's St. Johns County Center of the Arts, Florida School for the Arts and Flagler Playhouse.
Here is your guide to some ongoing and upcoming theater performances around St. Johns County and the surrounding area.
'Big Fish'
Through Oct. 30: Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, "Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $22 for students. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 or https://limelight-theatre.org/season-31/big-fish
‘Selfie With Sclerosis'
Oct. 15: By The Way Theater is bringing "Selfie With Sclerosis" to the Flagler Playhouse in Bunnell for one night only. This show is spoken in the Russian language, and real-time, live translation will be provided for those who do not speak Russian. Limited seats remain. "Selfie With Sclerosis" will be on stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Playhouse at 301 East Moody Blvd. In Bunnell. Tickets are $30 to $40. 847-707-2790 or https://www.bythewaytheater.com/shop.
‘The Lifespan of a Fact’
Through Oct. 16: A Classic Theatre is performing “The Lifespan of a Fact” at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave. This was a critically acclaimed 2018 Broadway play, this fast-paced story explodes with blistering comedy and timely relevance. Facts become blurry when they’re twisted into fiction in the high-stakes world of publishing. Tickets are $22. The final performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15; and wrap up with a 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 16. www.aclassictheatre.org/act-tickets
‘Measure for Measure'
Oct. 19-23: "Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-22; and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St. This is a new adaptation, with direction by Dathan B. Williams, presented by the Flagler College Theatre Department. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $5 for non-Flagler students; and free for Flagler faculty and students. Tickets are at will call one hour prior to each performance. 904-826-8600 or www.flagler.edu/information-for/community-members/arts--culture/theatre-productions.
‘Miss Beth’
Oct. 27-28: Apex Theatre Studio is putting on “Miss Beth (a retelling of Macbeth)” in the Black Box Theatre at Apex Theatre Studio, 425 West Town Place, Unit 112, in the World Golf Village area. This is a hilarious and scary retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth set in the cutthroat world of competitive cheerleading. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. Tickets are $8 via Eventbrite. www.apextheatrejax.com/events
‘Hollywood Concert Orchestra — The First 50 Years of Broadway’
Oct. 30: EMMA Concert Association hosts the Hollywood Concert Orchestra from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St. Performing music from The First 50 Years of Broadway, this orchestra is known as “the Orchestra of the Stars,” specializing in the music that MADE the movies — with its unique presentation of the latest TV, movie, and Broadway themes written and arranged especially for the orchestra! 904-797-2800 or emmaconcerts.com
‘Bye Bye Birdie’
Nov. 2-5: Theater students at Nease High School will perform “Bye Bye Birdie” at Nease High School. Students will bring to life the world of the 1950s and the phenomenon that became rock & roll with the musical comedy. Performances are at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2-5 with a matinee at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Tickets are $12.
’A Year with Frog and Toad’
Nov. 4-6: “A Year with Frog and Toad” will be produced by Apex Theatre Studio on Nov. 4-6 at The Waterworks. 184 San Marco Ave., in downtown St. Augustine. The production is under the direction of Joshua Sewell and Isabel Dondero. This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4; 11 a.m. Nov. 5; and 2 p.m. Nov. 6. Seating is limited to 80 guests. www.apextheatrejax.com/events
Local theater schedules
A Classic Theatre
Shows at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine
https://www.aclassictheatre.org/act-tickets
Oct. 14-16: “The Lifespan of a Fact,” (Tickets: https://www.aclassictheatre.org/act-tickets), $22 or $12 for students
Dec. 2-11: “Shorts & Giggles”
March 3-12: “Sylvia”
May 5-14: “Mothers and Sons”
Apex Theatre Studio
Shows at 425 West Town Place, Unit 112, World Golf Village, unless otherwise noted
904-834-1351, apextheatrejax.com
Oct. 27-29: “Miss Beth” at Black Box Theatre, 425 West Town Place, Unit 112 in World Golf Village (Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miss-beth-apex-fall-studio-show-tickets-416684924827), $8
Nov. 4-6: “A Year with Frog and Toad” at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Blvd. (Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apex-theatre-studio-presents-a-year-with-frog-and-toad-family-musical-tickets-416689017067), $15
Nov. 18: Fall Performer's Showcase at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, $20
Dec. 16-19: "Eb Scrooge: A Southern Fried Carole," at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, $25.
Jan. 12-21: "The Diary of Anne Frank" at the Waterworks Building in St. Augustine
March 3-5: "Ride the Cyclone"
May 11-13: Spring Evening of One-Acts
June 16-25: "Cabaret" at Flagler College Lewis Auditorium
June 22-24: "Newsies Jr." at Flagler College Lewis Auditorium
July 14-22: "The Taming of the Shrew" at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage and Johansen Park in Atlantic Beach
July 29-30: Penguin Project "Moana Jr." at Flagler College Lewis Auditorium
EMMA concert series schedule
Shows at Flagler College Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St.
904-797-2800, https://emmaconcerts.com
Oct. 30: Hollywood Concert Orchestra
Dec. 14: The Gainesville Orchestra’s Holiday Concert
Jan. 22: Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Feb. 4: Ocala Symphony Orchestra
March 18: Dance Alive National Ballet
First Coast Opera
904-417-5555, https://www.firstcoastopera.com
Dec. 31-Jan. 1: “Die Fledermaus (The Bat)” at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 and 3 p.m. Jan. 1 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St. Tickets are $20 to $70. firstcoastopera.com.
Feb. 3-12: “Opéra Mystique” at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave. Tickets are $10 to $40. firstcoastopera.com.
March 11: An Evening of Arias at Marsh Creek Country Club, 169 Marshide Drive
Flagler College
Shows at Flagler College Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St.
904-826-8600, https://www.flagler.edu/information-for/community-members/arts--culture/theatre-productions/
Oct. 19-23: "Measure for Measure," $15 general admission, $5 students, free for Flagler faculty/staff/students.
Nov. 19-20: Senior Capstone Production, free
Nov. 23: Fall choir concert, free
Dec. 2: Holiday community caroling, free
Feb. 22-26: "Cry it Out," $15 general admission, $5 students, free for Flagler faculty/staff/students
April 20-23: "Cinderella," $20 general admission, $5 students, free for Flagler faculty/staff/students
Flagler Playhouse, Bunnell
Shows at Flagler Playhouse, 301 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell
386-586-0773, http://www.flaglerplayhouse.com
Nov. 4-13: “Driving Miss Daisy” (Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/flaglerplayhouse/2181?productionidlist=189585), $25
Jan. 20-Feb. 5: “Rent” (Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/flaglerplayhouse/2181?productionidlist=189586), $30
March 3-12: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/flaglerplayhouse/2181?productionidlist=189590), $25
April 21-May 7: “Barnum” (Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/flaglerplayhouse/2181?productionidlist=189591), $30
Florida School of the Arts
Shows at 5001 St. Johns Ave., Palatka
386-312-4300, https://floarts.org
Oct. 27-30: “The Revolutionists”
Dec. 2-4: A Dance and Musical Theater Vocal Company Concert: Vision of Sound
Dec. 9: Final Scene Performances
Feb. 23-26: “9 to 5, The Musical”
April 13-16: An Evening of Dance
April 23: The Musical Theatre Vocal Company Concert
April 28: Final Scene Performances
June 15-18: The Actor’s Project
June 21: Final Scene Performance
Limelight Theatre
Shows at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine unless otherwise noted.
904-825-1164, limelight-theatre.org
Through Oct. 30: "Big Fish," $20.50-$30.50
Dec. 3-4: "Holiday Hallelujah," at Flagler College Lewis Auditorium, $30.50
Jan. 12-29: "Oleanna," $20.50-$30.50
Feb. 23-March 19: "The Diviners," $20.50-$30.50
April 6-30: "Over the River & Through the Woods," $20.50-$30.50
May 11-June 4: "Little Miss Sunshine,” $20.50-$30.50
June 22-July 9: "All My Sons," $20.50-$30.50
Aug. 10-Sept. 3: "Hands on a Hardbody,” $20.50-$30.50
St. Augustine High School's St. Johns County Center for the Arts
Shows at St. Augustine High School, 3205 Varella Ave., unless otherwise noted
904-547-8530, sjcca.org
Oct. 27-30: “She Kills Monsters”
Dec. 1-2: “Doubt”
Dec. 8-11: “Frozen Jr.”
Feb. 16-19: “Silent Sky”
Feb. 23-26: “Puffs”
April 27-30: “Children of Eden”
Saint Augustine Ballet
Flagler College Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St.
904-810-5670, saintaugustineballet.com
Dec. 17-18: "Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Lewis Auditorium. Tickets are $35 to $50.
This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: Your guide to theater performances around St. Johns County
