THE SCOOP - April 2026

THE SCOOP

Shades of

The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra Beetlejuice The Sharon Performing Arts Academy Summer Camps The SigPro Studio Only Some of God’s Children or Mississippi Magnolias

A MUSICAL COMEDY ABOUT THE THINGS WE DO TO STAY TOGETHER. Daniel Hillard, a struggling, out-of-work actor, will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy we need right now — one that proves we’re better together.

THE RUSH TRIBUTE PROJECT IS AN HOMAGE TO ONE OF THE MOST ENDURING AND INFLUENTIAL BANDS IN ROCK MUSIC. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, The RUSH Tribute Project (known as RTP to its dedicated fanbase) delivers the magic of Rush’s famous live concerts. Covering all 40-plus years of Rush’s amazing career, RTP painstakingly recreates the sound and energy that made Rush one of the top-selling rock bands of all time. With a lineup that has performed Rush tribute shows for over a decade across North America and around the world, including RushCon, RTP stands out as one of the premiere tributes to this legendary, RnR HOF power-trio.

Using vintage instruments, multi-camera projections, stateof-the-art lighting, and signature virtuosity, RTP delivers an unparalleled concert experience for the casual fan as well as the most discerning Rush loyalist.

FORTE is guaranteed to wow audiences with their thrilling, signature sound that carried them all the way to the finals of America’s Got Talent. You’ll hear all of the romantic hits that made them a fan favorite and a household name: “Unchained Melody”, “Nessun dorma”, “My Heart Will Go On”, “Somewhere”, “Pie Jesu” and MORE.

In 2013, Forte shocked the judges after meeting only a few days before their audition, coming together, and blowing away the world with a powerful collective voice. Forte represents the harmony and strength that can be created when people come together and lend their voice for the greater good.

A THREE-MAN TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BUBLÉ

WITH THREE VOICES SINGING INCREDIBLE SONGS like “Feeling Good,” “Moondance,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Home,” “Everything,” “Fever,” “Save the Last Dance for Me” and many more, SHADES OF BUBLÉ: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé brings the swinging standards and pop hits of Michael Bublé to the stage in an unforgettable high-energy concert event. Beginning with an amazing sold-out debut at the end of the 2014–2015 concert season, this act has already begun wowing audiences around the country with exciting harmonies, smooth choreography, and charming good looks.

Delivering a setlist comprised only of songs recorded or performed live by Michael Bublé, this world-class tribute act honors (but doesn’t imitate) the sophistication, retro style, and high-energy fun that Bublé himself brings to his concerts while engaging diehard fans with thrilling new three-part vocal arrangements. SHADES OF BUBLÉ: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé gives audiences seamless variety by combining big-band standards from the jazz era, classic hits from the 50s/60s, as well as Billboard chart toppers from today in a highenergy show that generates standing ovations from sold-out crowds.

ASK 3 PEOPLE WHO MICHAEL BUBLÉ IS. YOU'LL GET 3 DIFFERENT ANSWERS:

THE MODERN SINATRA… who sings and swings all of the classic standards.

THE POP CHART-TOPPER… with hits like “Home” and “Haven’t Met You Yet.”

THE ROCK-N-ROLLER… reinterpreting some of the best Motown & R&B hits.

JASON PETTY CELEBRATES HANK WILLIAMS 100TH BIRTHDAY with his critically acclaimed tribute, “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes.” Williams penned over 400 country songs depicting the trials and tribulations of the common man and woman. Among his timeless classics are Hey Good Lookin’, Your Cheatin’ Heart, I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, Jambalaya and I Saw The Light. Williams is credited with creating the style that would influence other artists such as Patsy Cline, George Jones, Merle Haggard and Elvis Presley. He is considered the single most influential person in country music history and is enshrined in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jason Petty has made an impression on New York's Theatre District, starring in 'Hank Williams: Lost Highway,' which played to sold out audiences at the Little Shubert Theater. Audiences and critics alike were taken aback by Petty's amazing acting ability in his portrayal of Hank Williams.

He won rave reviews from all the major critics, including New York Times, Variety and Rolling Stone and won the Obie Award for "Outstanding Actor."

This veteran actor and singer began portraying the country music legend, Hank Williams, in 1996 at the world famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, 100 YEARS O HANK Tennessee. Since that time, Petty appeared in national tours of "Lost Highway" and "Hank and My Honky Tonky Heroes."

I was surprised...even stunned... by Petty's forceful, clear-eyed and moving depiction of Williams. The result is the exhilarating feeling of Williams on stage in a particular place on a particular night... a rare achievement.

- Anthony DeCurtis | Rolling Stone Magazine

OPERA GALA MAGIC MOMENTS OF OPERA SCENES

27 SEASON

ON SALE NOW // SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS WITH NO CHANGES APRIL 15 // SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS WITH CHANGES MAY 6 // NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS & INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE

PURCHASE AT LEAST 4 SHOWS & GET 10% OFF* PURCHASE ALL 9 SHOWS & GET 15% OFF SUN, SEP 6, 7PM ....................................................

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MAY 15, 7PM

HE EARNED HIS STRIPES ON BROADWAY… NOW THE GHOST-WITH-THE-MOST IS COMING TO THE VILLAGES.

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

WEEK 1

JUNE 1 - JUNE 6

WEEK 2

JUNE 8 - JUNE 13

WEEK 3

JUNE 22 - JUNE 27

WEEK 1

FINAL PERFORMANCE

FINAL PERFORMANCE JUN 6 / 2:30PM / $15

WEEK 1

JUN 13 / 2:30PM / $15

WEEK 1

FINAL PERFORMANCE JUN 27 / 2:30PM / $15

BEHIND THEcurtain tour

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of your favorite shows at The Sharon Performing Arts Center? Want to share footprints with some of the world’s biggest stars? Our Behind The Curtain Tour is for you!

Book a private Behind the Curtain Tour!

You’ll see, hear about, and have the opportunity to ask questions about:

• Sharon L. Morse, the matriarch of the Morse Family, and in many respects, The Villages itself.

• The History of The Sharon (and Church on the Square).

• A brief overview of the inner workings of the commercial theatre business.

• Audiovisual systems, including digital audio networks and workflows.

• Lighting systems, including conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures and electrical distribution and control.

• Rigging systems, including the world’s first fully automated fly system.

• Theatrical cast, crew, and patron safety.

• Backstage areas, like the scene shop, green room, and dressing areas.

Want to arrange a private tour for your group, club, company, school trip, or cul-de-sac?

Email: Info@SignificantProductions.org

All sales require a minimum guest count of 15. Visit SignificantProductions.org for more information.

new name, same vibe...

Same performances you've come to expect from The Studio Theatre, but in a new location with a new name!

Our last two shows of Season 10 with The Studio Theatre will now be performed at The SigPro Studio! Join us at our new convenient location in Lake Sumter Landing.

Tax Time!

RICK GIGLIO, SigPro Pro by day, Tax Professional by night

Meet Rick, a volunteer and retired financial planning expert. He has a passionate message and a few insights for you during the tax season.

"Providing the most diverse art production, big or small, comes at a huge overhead that keeps the arts (nationwide) operating in the red. At the qualifying age, making a pre-tax donation from an IRA will reduce your tax liability. If you have a required minimum distribution, and you like what you're seeing at The Sharon and The SigPro Studio, your donation of any amount helps us to continue to provide quality entertainment."

Chat with your financial advisor about how charitable giving can align with your long-term goals!

SEASON 10 get tickets today!

WORLD PREMIERE

ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS

BY PARIS CRAYTON III

The lumber and other scenic build materials for this production are proudly sponsored by RoMac Building Supply.

Our first show in our new space. Don't miss it!

Will roots grow on Promised Land?

Best friends, John Curtis and William “Cochise” Brown, return home to Plantersville, Mississippi after taking part in the 1963 March on Washington. Inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders, the two men contemplate if they want to spend the rest of their lives in the south. Betty, John’s wife, is anxious to leave Mississippi after their son Ezekiel is attacked at a sit-in protest. Meanwhile Cochise’s wife, Hattie Mae, a local juke joint singer, is excited at the prospects of singing in northern nightclubs. She willingly leaves the decision to Cochise, but Cochise only looks to John. The hope of owning the Promised Land, worked on by generations of John’s family, further complicates the decision of whether to leave Mississippi. Where will these two close families choose to grow their roots: in new northern lands, or the fertile southern soil they know so well? Only Some of God’s Children or Mississippi Magnolias is a beautiful, yet terribly honest story of five different flowers just waiting to bloom.

Summer Staycation SEASON 10 get tickets today!

NIGHTSWEAT

By Natalie Symons

Pre-Elderly Girls Gone Wild

PREVIEWS / $30+

JUN 16TH-20TH

PERFORMANCES / $35+

JUN 20TH-AUG 8TH

TALKBACKS

JUN 25TH; JUL 9TH, 23RD

ASL PERFORMANCE

JUL 21ST

Britney Cox, a washed-up actress has been canceled on social media! To hide from the haters her anxious young assistant, Maude Bender, has booked a girl's murder mystery weekend at a Berkshires Airbnb. Joining the fun is Tawny Fitzsimmons, a tired mom, and ex-cop and security detail Dale James. Comic mania ensues when the girl's weekend goes awry. Between pipe bombs, appliances that don't work, slashed tires, a mysterious landlady, and news of a serial killer hunting "pre-elderly women," what more could go wrong? "Bridesmaids" meets "Friday the 13th" in Natalie Symons' hilarious new farce, Nightsweat, as it pokes fun at wokeness, Florida, pronouns, Ozempic, white privilege, "don't say gay," horror movie tropes, fake news, and, of course, Hall & Oats. Book your stay at McCurdy's Haunted Airbnb where murder, mayhem, and belly laughs are behind every door.

Directed By:

Anne Hering

SEASON 11 Stronger Together

CHICKEN & BISCUITS

By Douglas Lyons

Grab a plate, feed the soul

In this hilarious celebration of Black joy, grief and healing, an extended family is brought back to St. Luke’s Church. With a heavy family secret on the verge of being revealed, two sisters are reunited at the celebration of life for their family patriarch whose dry chicken and biscuits were only famous to him. Family stressors abound, Beverly shows up to the chapel with her “blessings” on display, Baneatta’s son brings his Jewish boyfriend along, and Beverly’s nosy daughter keeps asking questions no one wants to answer. While Baneatta’s husband, Reginald, tries to keep the peace, the two sisters are faced with a truth that could either heal or break them. Chicken and Biscuits invites you to grab a fan, have a seat in the pew, and get ready to say “amen.”

PREVIEWS / $30+

SEP 15TH-SEP 17TH

PERFORMANCES / $35+

SEP 18TH-OCT 24TH

TALKBACKS

OCT 1ST, 15TH

ASL PERFORMANCE

OCT 14TH

Directed By:

ON SALE APRIL 29TH: New Subscriptions, Individual Tickets, Summer Staycation Add-On

FAT MAN'S

By Matthew Webster

The art of connection

Winnie, the new local minister of a small Presbyterian church in West Virginia is eager to invigorate and inspire change in her community, while Fat Man is happy with things just the way they are—sipping on sour beer. When Winnie suddenly finds herself as his landlord, a dysfunctional business relationship evolves into an honest and unexpected connection between two stubborn people. Shared values and showing up for each other leads to an unlikely friendship, reigniting their faith in the world. “Fat Man’s is a play about love, tattoos, and discovering the Godliness that lives inside all of us.” PREVIEWS /

Directed By:

SEASON 11 Stronger Together

COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music & Lyrics By

Irene Sankoff & David Hein

You are here at the start of a moment...

In the hours following September 11, 2001, uncertainty sweeps the globe. The remote town of Gander, Newfoundland, unexpectedly becomes the landing strip to 38 planes carrying 7,000 travelers. With its population doubled and no time to prepare, the people of Gander open their homes, their hearts, and their lives to these stranded strangers. This Tony and Olivier Award–winning musical, based on an astonishing true story, unfolds through a compelling, folk-inspired score and a cast of remarkable real-life characters. A heart-forward, joyful celebration of resilience, Come From Away reminds audiences of all ages of the power of creating a community as you’re finding a way home.

Directed By:

PREVIEWS / $35+

FEB 2ND-FEB 4TH

PERFORMANCES / $40+

FEB 5TH-MAR 20TH

TALKBACKS

FEB 11TH, 25TH; MAR 11TH

ASL PERFORMANCE

MAR 10TH

ON SALE NOW:

Inaugural & Subscription Renewals*, Summer Staycation Subscription Add-On

ON SALE APRIL 29TH: New Subscriptions, Individual Tickets, Summer Staycation Add-On

PRIMARY TRUST

By Eboni Booth

Find your place, find your people

Bookstore clerk by day, and Wally’s two for one mai tai regular by night, Kenneth suddenly finds himself facing unemployment and an unfamiliar routine. With the help of his best friend Bert, he is forced to confront a world he has intentionally avoided. Along his journey, he begins to shatter the barriers of his solitude through new friendships, new dreams, and new drinks. A deceptively ordinary story about the extraordinary possibilities inside each of us, this 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play challenges us to a moving exploration of trust, transformation, and courage.

PREVIEWS / $30+

APR 13TH-APR 15TH

PERFORMANCES / $35+

APR 16TH-MAY 15TH

TALKBACKS

APR 22ND; MAY 6TH

ASL PERFORMANCE

MAY 5TH

Directed By:

Jordan Gregson

Stronger

Summer Staycation

XANADU

Book by Douglas Carter Beane

Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar

Based on the Universal Pictures film

Screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel

Feel the music, cue the glitter

Picture this [with your polaroid camera]: Venice Beach, California, 1980, “Greek goddess meets mortal boy” story where the ultimate reward is Xanadu. This zany musical featuring the hit songs “Magic,” “Suddenly” and “I’m Alive,” follows the journey of a beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus. As she embarks on a quest to inspire a mortal struggling artist, Sonny, they achieve the greatest mythical artistic creation of all time—the first roller disco! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and comedic chaos ensues. Grab your roller skates, leg warmers, headbands and roll along with us for our exciting Summer Staycation production.

Directed By:

Music Directed By:

PREVIEWS / $35+

JUN 29TH-JUL 1ST

PERFORMANCES / $40+

JUL 2ND-AUG 14TH

TALKBACKS

JUL 8TH, 22ND; AUG 5TH

ASL PERFORMANCE AUG 4TH

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THE PERKS OF BEING A SUBSCRIBER...

• Secure all four shows at a discounted rate.

• Choose your seats before individual ticket buyers.

• Discount on Summer Staycation add-on.

$89.50 INAUGURAL

SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS

$125-140 NEW & RENEWED SUBSCRIPTIONS

$35-45 SUMMER STAYCATION 2027

SUBSCRIPTION ADD-ON

ON SALE NOW:

Inaugural & Subscription Renewals*, Summer Staycation Subscription Add-On

ON SALE APRIL 29TH:

New Subscriptions, Individual Tickets, Summer Staycation Add-On

WHERE TO PURCHASE

New Subscriptions can be purchased in-person, by phone, and online. *Renewals can only be purchased in-person at any of The Villages Box Offices or by phone. There are no renewals purchased online. For phone orders please call (352) 668-9502.

NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS

Available April 29th and can be purchased in-person, online, or by calling (352) 668-9502.

YOUR SEATING

All guests will be able to choose their own seats. Our new location offers more seats and more choices with tiered pricing!

THINK AHEAD

Be sure you have a few pre-selected dates when you renew. You will be able to choose your dates and your seats at the time of purchase for all four shows of the season!

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