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KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL
RETURNS TO THE PALM BEACHES
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

Featuring popular American masterpieces by three beloved composers, Siegel’s exclusive ‘An American Salute’ concert showcases the renowned pianist’s talents with engaging commentary

February 19, 2020 (Jupiter) – Internationally-acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel is bringing an all-new Keyboard Conversations® concert to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for one night only.

Taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, the concert follows in the engaging, accessible tradition of the popular sellout concerts that Siegel performed for more than a decade at Palm Beach’s The Society of the Four Arts.

An enjoyable concert for music lovers and those who would like to be, Siegel’s An American Salute will feature lively discussions and performances of some of the most beloved works of American composers: the rarely-heard solo piano version of George Gershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, Siegel’s own exclusive arrangements of excerpts from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story, Aaron Copland's humorous Cat and the Mouse and rousing Hoedown and the Florida premiere of Bernstein’s unpublished Meditation on a Wedding.

How does Mr. Siegel happen to have an unpublished Bernstein piano piece? Why did Bernstein's esteemed biographer Humphrey Burton give it to him? Find out at this fast-paced and fun-filled concert, perfect for all ages.

Hailed by The New York Times as “an artist who means every note he plays” and The Chicago Tribune as “the Leonard Bernstein of the piano,” Siegel brings power and passion to his celebrated Keyboard Conversations® concerts. Siegel has toured the globe, appearing as soloist with the world’s great orchestras in white tie and tails.

Known for his flawless technique and insider’s “scoop,” Siegel’s concerts each offer brilliantly polished concerts-with-commentary in which his dynamic, captivating remarks precede virtuoso performances of piano masterpieces. The concert concludes with a fast-paced Q & A. New listeners will discover an informal, entertaining and instantly accessible introduction to the magnificent piano repertoire, while seasoned music lovers enjoy an enriched, more focused listening experience.

Looking for a unique gift idea? Treat your sweetheart, family or friends to tickets to this unique concert experience. To compliment your exceptional night out, consider one of the Theatre’s many preferred restaurants and hotel packages. Or bring your group to the concert and celebrate; great seats and discounted group rates are available, and The Green Room Club Level Lounge is available for private events and functions.

Showtime for An American Salute – A Keyboard Conversations® performance with pianist Jeffrey Siegel is 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $30. For tickets, call (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org. For more information on bringing your group to the Theatre, contact group sales associate Lina Lacy at (561) 972-6117.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws 100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 8,240 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.   

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PREPARE FOR
THE ROARING 2020S AT THE
MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE’S GALA

Inspired by this season’s smash hit musical Chicago, the Theatre’s annual gala will honor the Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation

February 5, 2020 (Jupiter) – Get ready for the roaring 2020s at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s annual gala!

Inspired by the Theatre’s sold out hit Chicago, the glamourous affair will take place on Saturday, February 15, at Jupiter’s hottest new venue, Pelican Club. Led by Honorary Chairs Isanne and Sandy Fisher, the evening will honor an entity that has supported the Theatre since its inception: the Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation.  

“Our largest fundraiser of the year exemplifies the Theatre’s mission of entertaining, educating and inspiring our community, and we are so happy to honor the extraordinary ongoing work of our founding benefactors Milton and Tamar Maltz and their foundation,” said Erin Tartaglia, the Theatre’s major gifts officer. “The gala is a fantastic reason to dress up and enjoy an unforgettable evening for a wonderful cause: the largest regional theatre in Florida, which wouldn’t exist without our community’s generous support.”

Considered to be one of South Florida’s most spectacular and fun-filled “must attend” annual events, the Theatre’s development team has spent the past year working with Pelican Club, Xquisite Events and AllComm rentals to create the perfect vision for the evening. In true ‘20s style, guests will encounter the jazz, glamour and panache of a prohibition-era Supper Club, complete with dazzling entertainment as the night progresses.

With stunning panoramic views of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum and Intracoastal Waterway, guests will be treated to Big Band and jazz music as they dance the night away in the venue’s glass ballroom, bid on elegant auction items to benefit the theatre and are treated to a sumptuous three-course feast at tables adorned with flourishes of burgundy, cream and gold.

Entertainment will include a performance by more than 80 children, including students from the Theatre’s Conservatory and youth performers from the Theatre’s Professional Training Program. An eight-piece orchestra and singer will bring all the drama and beauty of live theatre into the evening, and an exclusive surprise tribute to Milton and Tamar Maltz in honor of their 90^th birthdays will enthrall and delight all who attend.

“Since the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s inception, founding board members Milton and Tamar Maltz have continued to be pivotal visionaries and leaders every step of the way,” said Andrew Kato, the Theatre’s producing artistic director and chief executive. “We are so proud to honor them at this season’s gala, not only for their tremendous support of the Theatre but for their impactful contributions across the country through their foundation.”

The Foundation – which supports programs in the areas of the arts, health and human services, medical research, education and the environment – was part of the original team credited with the acquisition of the former Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre building and its subsequent transformation into the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Nine years later, the Foundation helped create the Theatre’s $10 million endowment by committing $7 million through a three-to-one matching fundraising challenge, and last season, the Maltzes announced that the Foundation would match all new donations to the Theatre’s Believe capital campaign dollar-for-dollar up to $5 million, inspiring the community to invest further in the Theatre’s expansive future.

The Theatre is only one piece of a diverse tapestry of initiatives the Foundation has fulfilled, including the creation of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beechwood, Ohio. They have worked tirelessly to ensure that art remains accessible to young people at both the Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Their focus on medical research has seen the creation of the innovative Cleveland Clinic Mobile Stroke Unit.

The gala will raise funds for the Theatre’s award-winning productions to help keep its performances affordable for all, as well as inspiring the next generation of young audiences through the Theatre’s community outreach programs. It will also help support local families by providing scholarships for children to attend classes and camps at the Conservatory. More than 25 percent of students receive scholarships.

Located on the Theatre’s property in Jupiter, the Conservatory is a premiere professional Conservatory that offers a challenging, innovative and quality theatre experience to students of all ages and abilities. In addition to a full schedule of year round classes, the unique connection to the Theatre allows for exclusive hands-on workshops and master classes that offer students an opportunity to learn from nationally-known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors. With state-of-the-art dance, voice and acting studios, the Conservatory is also home to the Theatre’s Professional Training Program, a two-year certificate program designed to train young actors for a career in theatre, musical theatre, film and television. The Conservatory draws more than 600 students per year from as far as Miami, Wellington and Fort Pierce.

Sponsors for The Roaring 2020s gala include Executive Producer Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth; Grand Benefactors Roberta and Harvey Golub, Donald Huber and Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, Peggy and Rick Katz and Milton and Tamar Maltz; Diamond Sponsors Phebe Bauer, Dr. Alceste T. Pappas and Mr. Sylvan V. Endich, Sandy and Isanne Fisher, Roe Green and The Roe Green Foundation, Sallie and Berton E. Korman, Jane F. Napier, Diane and James E. Perrella and Kristina and W. Scott Seeley; Platinum Sponsors The Clark Family Private Foundation, Vickie and Jack Farber, The Gardens Mall, Nancy and Bill Gilbane, Wallace Graham and Louise Coffman, Priscilla Heublein, Ellen and Robert Lehrer, Elizabeth and James Li, The Modica Family, Sally and Tom Neff, Pelican Club, Schacknow Family Foundation, Inc., Seabourn, The Travel Gallery, Viking Cruises, VIP Vacations, Inc. and Penni and Stephen Weinberg; Gold Sponsors Anonymous, Louise Austin, Joan and Richard Barovick, Lynn and George Bovenizer, Susan and John Damon, The Tux Shop, John and Melinda Geberth, Mary Ellen and Dermot Healey, Betty and Rodger Hess, Dr. James H. Howenstine, Lyn Ianuzzi, Joseph U. Horton and Michael G. McCafferty, Bill and Kay Morton, Elizabeth Neuhoff, Dr. and Mrs. Simon Parisier, Emily and Naj Pervez, Janis and John Ruan, III, Barbara and Peter Sidel, Kim and Sal Tiano and Gil Walsh; Underwriters ACIS Educational Tours, Nancy Y. and Martin Cohen Charitable Trust, The Dress Collection, Christina and James Embrescia, Gilbane Building Company, Irene T.S. Goodkind, Debra Kelly-Ennis, Katie and Andy Newitt, A-1 Moving & Storage, Linda and Bruce Stoesser and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Trotman, Jr.; and Media Sponsor Palm Beach Illustrated.

The Theatre’s annual gala The Roaring 2020s will take place on Saturday, February 15, at Pelican Club, located at 1065 North Highway A1A in Jupiter. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m.; Tickets are $650 per person and sponsorships start at $5,000. All performances subject to change. For more information, call 561-972-6124 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws 100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 8,240 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.   

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MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE
ANNOUNCES 2020/21 SEASON OF SHOWS

January 27, 2020 (Jupiter) – Enjoy Broadway in your backyard with the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s 2020/21 season!

With just the ticket for everyone, the award-winning regional theatre’s upcoming season will begin with I Hate Hamlet (October 25 – November 8), Paul Rudnick’s hilarious comedy in which rising star Andrew Rally is visited by the ghost of a legendary actor who is determined to convince the young artist to pursue a life on the stage. We continue with Sweet Charity (December 1 – 20), the Tony Award®-nominated smash hit that captures all the humor and heartbreak of life in the Big Apple. Next up is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (January 12 – 31), the uproarious and hysterical comedic musical that follows the adventures of two charismatic swindlers as they compete to con a heiress in the beautiful French Riviera. Then join us for Good People (February 14 – 28), the Tony Award®-nominated dramatic comedy about working class American struggles, hopes and dreams. Our incredible season ends with Sunset Boulevard (March 9 – 28), the Tony Award®-winning musical masterpiece of obsession, romance and the golden age of Hollywood stars.

“We’d like to invite audiences to get ready to laugh with the rowdy comedy I Hate Hamlet and embrace a hopeless romantic’s zany search for ‘the one’ in Sweet Charity,” said Andrew Kato, the Theatre’s producing artistic director and chief executive. “Then travel to the luxurious French Riviera for the uproarious and hysterical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and then to Boston, where a blue collar worker finds herself fired from her job and confronting her past in Good People. Then help us end the season with the magnificent and beloved musical about stardom, Sunset Boulevard.”

With many of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s productions selling out well before they open, becoming a season subscriber is the best way to lock in the best seats at the best rate. Subscribers are able to book their seats and make exchanges in advance of the public sale.

In addition to its season productions, the Theatre will present an exciting lineup of all-new limited engagements (not included in subscriptions) and several popular favorites. November will bring an extra-special benefit to the Theatre: 2019 Tony Award® winner Stephanie J. Block of The Cher Show, who will headline the Theatre’s eighth annual Tony Award® winner benefit concert. April will bring Grammy Award®-winning bassist Jason Newsted (former bassist for Metallica) and The Chophouse Band, who will perform an exclusive concert to benefit the Theatre’s Conservatory.

It’s time to become a new subscriber or renew your season subscription to get the best seats available. The Theatre is offering two convenient subscription plans, the five-play and the opt-out of one, for the Theatre’s 2020/21 season.

Patrons may purchase subscriptions for club level premium seats in the Theatre’s premium space, The Green Room, and enjoy the stylish lounge and amenities throughout the season. Amenities include spacious 23” seats, a lounge with a private bar and restrooms, one free drink of choice with ticket purchase (evening performances only for season shows), panoramic views of the stage and a private entrance and elevator.

Subscriptions begin at $234. Subscribers save up to 13 percent on single ticket prices. Subscribers also get one fee-free ticket exchange per ticket per show, and advance notice and ability to purchase tickets to limited engagements and other special events. Subscription groups of 20 or more receive an additional discount.

In addition to its season productions, the Theatre will present an exciting lineup of all-new limited engagements (not included in subscriptions) and several popular favorites. New shows include an evening of charm and wit with Steinway artist, pianist and composer Julian Gargiulo with Pianist with the Hair (October 17); the unmistakable sounds of Motown with Destination Motown (January 2); a tribute to Elton John with the high-energy show Yellow Brick Road (February 3); a night of the Piano Man’s greatest hits with Live at the Garden: The Music of Billy Joel (February 4); and a stunning and dazzling live concert show that performs the music of Paul McCartney with The McCartney Years (February 5).

“The Maltz Jupiter Theatre has entertainment for everyone with our 2020/21 season of special events and concerts,” said Dana Munson, the Theatre’s director of marketing. “In addition to our popular annual Capitol Steps’ New Year’s Eve show, we’re thrilled to bring an all-new lineup of one-night-only performances, including an evening of the Carpenters’ greatest hits with Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute in February and three dynamic, spectacular tribute concerts in April: Best of the Eagles, Odyssey Road: Tribute to Journey and a dazzling tribute to Prince with The Prince Project.”

Here’s a look at the shows featured in the Theatre’s 2020/21 season:

I Hate Hamlet
October 25 – November 8, 2020
By Paul Rudnick
In Paul Rudnick’s hilarious comedy, the ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore, dressed as Hamlet, has returned to his old apartment in New York to convince television star Andrew Rally to take an offer to play Hamlet. Andrew is torn when he receives an offer from a Hollywood friend for a lucrative part in a huge television show. Does he take on the dream role to play Hamlet or does he pursue the life of a celebrity with all of its fame and glory?

Sweet Charity
December 1 – 20, 2020
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Dance hall hostess Charity Hope Valentine has had a rough time when it comes to finding “the one.” In spite of one misfortune after another, Charity is optimistic and still believes in true love. She isn’t ready to give up on her dreams of settling down with the right guy in this high-energy, dance-filled, comedic musical sensation. A Tony Award®-nominated musical, Sweet Charity captures all the humor and heartbreak of life in the Big Apple.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
January 12 – 31, 2021
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
The arrival of American Soap Queen Christine Colgate in the French Riviera has attracted the attention of conmen Lawrence Jameson and Freddy Benson. The two scoundrels agree to a competition: the first to swindle $50,000 gets the right to exclusively deceive and cheat in this uproarious and hysterical Tony Award®-nominated comedic musical.

Good People
February 14 – 28, 2021
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Margie Walsh, a lifelong resident of Southside Boston, is out of a job with bills piling up. When her old high-school flame, now a successful doctor, throws a party for his affluent friends, Margie decides to crash it hoping to find work. What unfolds is a confrontation about choices and their consequences in this Tony Award®-nominated dramatic comedy about working class American struggles and hopes with a keen sense of dialogue, dynamic characters, and the right balance of hard truths with warm laughs.

Sunset Boulevard
March 9 – 28, 2021
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Book and Lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton
Based on the Billy Wilder film
It’s 1949 in Hollywood and Screenwriter Joe Gillis can’t catch a break until he meets silent film starlet Norma Desmond. Overestimating her relevance and looking to return to the spotlight, Desmond hires Gillis to edit her script. When Gillis looks for a life greater than Norma’s plaything, the dream twists into a dramatic nightmare with no way out in this three-time Tony Award®-winning musical masterpiece of fame and tragedy.

Here’s a look at the Theatre’s 2020/21 special productions, all-new limited engagements and more:

Pianist With The Hair
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Steinway artist, pianist, and composer Julian Gargiulo leads an evening of classical music with wit and charm that completely redefines the concert experience. An international sensation, don’t miss the show that will have you laughing out loud and mesmerized from start to finish. Sponsored by Bonnie Osher. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

Stephanie J. Block – Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Eighth Annual Tony Award® Winner Benefit Concert
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Stephanie J. Block has established herself as one of the most relevant and versatile voices in contemporary musical theatre recently winning the 2019 Tony Award® for Best Actress in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical portraying Star in The Cher Show. Join us at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for an unforgettable concert by one of Broadway’s greatest. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $50.

Capitol Steps – New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Back by popular demand, join us for a hilarious evening that pokes fun at our nation’s biggest personalities in Capitol Steps. Featuring the kings and queens of political wit, this new show dives into the hilarity, and insanity of our wild democracy. Showtimes are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $65.

Destination Motown
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Destination Motown features The Sensational Soul Cruisers performing a tribute to Motown. The band features four lead choreographed vocalists who deliver the best of The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye and so many other Motown greats. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

Yellow Brick Road
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
There is no other performer who looks and sounds so much like Elton John, nor any tribute act that provides the experience of being at an actual Elton John concert the way Yellow Brick Road does. You’ll be clapping and singing along to favorites like “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “I’m Still Standing.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

David Clark presents Live at the Garden: The Music of Billy Joel
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Join us for a night of wit and Billy Joel’s greatest hits. David Clark presents Live at the Garden: The Music of Billy Joel is a musical tribute conceived and presented with stunning piano playing, amazing lead vocals, and an eerily similar stage look to the Piano Man himself. Don’t miss unforgettable hits like “Uptown Girl,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” and “New York State of Mind.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

The McCartney Years
Friday, February 5, 2021
Hailed by the original Beatles promoter as “The Best On The Scene,” The McCartney Years is a period-true, technically stunning and explosive live concert show that performs the music of Paul McCartney spanning two decades from The Beatles to Wings. You’ll jump out of your seat to clap, sing and dance to songs including “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Band On the Run,” and “Live and Let Die.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Top of The World is the world’s premiere tribute to the Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. You’ll experience “Yesterday Once More” as Debbie and her band take you on a nostalgic journey through the Carpenters greatest hits while sharing some of the backstories behind the music. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

Jason Newsted and The Chophouse Band: Benefit Concert for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Grammy Award®-winning bassist Jason Newsted (former bassist for Metallica) and The Chophouse Band offer an evening of original and classic Americana music developed over 25+ years. Featuring a collection of local and national artists, Jason Newsted and The Chophouse Band cover classic folk songs from legendary acts of the likes of Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and many more! Benefitting the Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, join us for a night of time-honored classics and innovative compositions. Pre-show cocktail party and meet-and-greet included in VIP Seating. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

Best of the Eagles
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Best of the Eagles is the top Eagles tribute band in America, performing their greatest hits from the 70’s, 80’s and beyond. Each member performs and sings the songs just like the original members providing the most authentic recreation next to seeing the Eagles live. Rock out to the classics including “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” and more! Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

Odyssey Road: Tribute to Journey
Friday, April 9, 2021
Odyssey Road was formed with only one intention: to perform the greatest hit songs ever recorded by the legendary rock group Journey. This five-piece powerhouse vocal quintet perfectly captures the group’s music and style and will have you singing along to popular favorites like “Wheel in the Sky,” “Open Arms,” “Faithfully,” and many more. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

The Prince Project
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Together with a dazzling light show, costume changes, and audience interaction, this two and a half hour jammed packed show is like no other tribute band! With songs like “Little Red Corvette,” “Purple Rain,” and “When Doves Cry,” you will be left dazzled by the authentic "purple" experience. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $55.

Season subscriptions are currently on sale. Renewing subscribers have until April 5 to renew their subscription to be entered into the Maltz Jupiter Theatre VIP Sweepstakes, which includes reserved parking for one season, two drinks for each performance, access to the Imagine Room, two tickets to every limited engagement and two tickets to the 2021 gala for the winner and a guest.

Existing renewing subscribers are seated first (upon sending back their renewal form sent via mail). New subscribers are seated in the order in which they are received, so sending in a new form as soon as possible offers the best seating options.

Single play and musical tickets go on sale August 17 at 10 a.m. (Subscribers may purchase single tickets and request exchanges starting a week in advance: August 10 at 10 a.m.) Single tickets for special productions, special engagements and limited engagements go on sale February 3 at 10 a.m.

For more information about current and upcoming shows at the Theatre, call (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org. For more information on bringing your group to the Theatre, contact group sales associate Lina Lacy at (561) 972-6117.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws 100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 8,230 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

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THE MUSIC MAN
MARCHES ONTO THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE STAGE
THIS SPRING

Family-friendly hit musical is just one of the opportunities for local students to perform with spring classes for all ages at the Theatre’s Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts

January 24, 2020 (Jupiter) – Seventy-six trombones are leading the parade at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre this spring!

Students from the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts are spending their spring semester preparing to perform the beloved American classic The Music Man onstage May 15 – 17.

With four full-scale performances, the Conservatory is implementing double casting for the first time in its history, offering select roles the opportunity to be played by two different students. Students in the first cast will perform their roles May 15 at 7:30 p.m. and May 16 at 2 p.m., then perform as pit singers for the remaining two performances. Students in the second cast will perform as pit singers during the first two performances, then perform their roles May 16 at 7:30 p.m. and May 17 at 2 p.m. Students cast in featured roles, dancing chorus and the show’s ensemble will perform in all four performances.

“We have something for everyone at the Conservatory, and we are delighted to be offering students in our signature Musical Theatre Production classes double the performance opportunities for the fun-filled, heartwarming classic The Music Man,” said Julie Rowe, the Theatre’s director of education. “The musical will be performed on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s stage complete with professional production values: sets, costumes, lights, a full orchestra and more. Enrollment fees are all-inclusive, covering all costumes and performance-related costs.”

Performed by students in grades 6-12, this classic American musical takes audiences on a toe-tapping adventure with fast-talking salesman Professor Harold Hill, who convinces the townspeople of River City, Iowa that they need a band, instruments and uniforms. His plans to skip town with their money come to a crashing halt when he falls in love and has to face the music.

With book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson (and based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey), The Music Man features unforgettable songs such as “Til There Was You,” and “Seventy-six Trombones.” This Tony Award®-winning sensation is a treat for the entire family!

Directed and choreographed by international performer Ricky Nahas, the musical is just one of the many unique performance and learning opportunities offered by the not-for-profit regional theatre’s Conservatory. Spring classes taught by Broadway-caliber theater professionals are currently in session, with opportunities that include hip hop, singing, acting, exclusive master classes with nationally-known Broadway professionals and more.

The Conservatory offers a range of ballet, jazz, modern and tap classes. Faculty members include Broadway veteran Brian Andrews – an original company member of CATS and A Chorus Line – who teaches all levels of ballet in the Cecchetti tradition. The Conservatory is now offering yoga, six levels of tap dancing, two different afternoon hip hip classes, ballet for men and more.

Over 600 students per year come from as far as Miami, Wellington and Fort Pierce to study at the Conservatory. The connection to the Theatre allows students the opportunity to perform on the Theatre’s stage and work alongside professionals both onstage and off, with hands-on workshops and master classes that offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand from nationally known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors.

Upcoming opportunities include a dance improv class with Broadway veteran Becky Timms on April 18 and an elite tap class with internationally-recognized master teacher Debbi Dee on March 7. Additional events are scheduled throughout the spring.

An exclusive program is the Theatre’s “In the Style Of” series, which offers an extra-special opportunity for Conservatory students to be selected for free, unique dance workshops with cast members from the Theatre’s upcoming musicals Chicago and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Attendees will be selected via lottery, open to all currently enrolled students. The second “In the Style Of” of the season is scheduled for January 26 with Chicago.

The Conservatory is home to the Theatre’s Professional Training Program, a premier two-year certificate program designed to train young actors for a career in theatre, musical theatre, film and television. Meant for students who have graduated from high school or are homeschooled, this competitive, audition-only program enrolls 6-16 students per class, enabling participating students to grow at an accelerated pace with extremely high classroom expectations. It is the only two-year professional training program in Florida affiliated with a professional regional theatre.

The Conservatory’s staff includes Brian Andrews, Frances Weissler, Chloe Beal, Paul Carlin, Kim Cozort, Kristine DiMartino, Alexa Evans, Sophia Gonzalez, Jay Johnson, Kenneth Kay, Shelley Keelor, Breana Mejia, Ricky Nahas, Kerry Rocks, Lea Roy, Becky Timms and Suzanne Ankrum.

Spring classes are currently in session, and registration is now open. Scholarships are also available. For information, call (561) 575-2672 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org/education.

About the Conservatory
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts is a premiere professional Conservatory that offers a challenging, innovative and quality theatre experience to students of all ages and abilities. In addition to a full schedule of classes, the Conservatory's hands-on workshops and master classes offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand from nationally known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws 100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 8,230 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.   

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