THE SCOOP - FEB 2026

THE SCOOP

In this issue...

February & March Shows

Crazy Train Taste of Ireland

Candlelight Celtic

Bill Engvall

The Music Man

Vienna Boys Choir

Three Tenors Plus One

Gabriel Rutledge Paul Reiser

Lobby Lounge Cabaret

The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra

The Modern Gentleman Women of Americana

Proud Tina

Rick Thomas

Naked Magicians Body Traffic

Kim's Convenience

Only Some of God's Children

2026 Mini Summer Vacation

The SigPro Studio

The SigPro Studio Season 11 FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

CRAZY TRAIN:

AMERICA’S OZZY TRIBUTE

Crazy Train™ is The Ultimate Touring Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show. Hosted by Vinny Cormier, North America’s #1 Ozzy Osbourne tribute artist. Vinny is supported by a band full of Berklee drop-outs including his son Dylan to deliver a captivating show unlike no other, musically, and visually. The show is packed with special effects and “wow” moments you won’t forget!

Crazy Train™ plays every show like it is LIVE AND LOUD 1993! Crazy Train™ rolls over all of the Prince of Darkness’ noteworthy hits, anywhere from Sabbath to Patient #9.

Vinny Cormier has been a touring musician since 1977, traveling all over Canada and down the East Coast working with acts such as Molly Hatchet, Eddie Money, Blue Oyster Cult, Quiet Riot, Steve Perry of Journey, Kansas, John Cafferty, Marshall Tucker and many more in a long list.

DIRECT FROM OFF-BROADWAY AND LONDON'S WEST END, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company returns with its flagship production – A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation – touring the USA in 2026. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.

FROM THE PRODUCERS AND CO-CREATORS of Rockin' Road to Dublin and Christmas in Killarney comes the new intimate and illuminating show Candlelight Celtic. Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance Scott Doherty and worldwide touring Irish musician Chris Smith, Candlelight Celtic brings classic Irish tunes, songs, and stories to North America.

BILL ENGVALL IS A GRAMMY NOMINATED, MULTIPLATINUM SELLING RECORDING ARTIST and one of the top comedians in the country. Bill will next be seen in the critically acclaimed Netflix comedy-drama series MO streaming later this year. MO is a semi-autobiographical series inspired by creator/star Mo Amer’s life as a Palestinian refugee growing up in Houston.

Bill has appeared in several high profile television projects including a recurring role on the hit FOX sitcom Last Man Standing playing Reverend Paul. The series, starring Tim Allen, recently aired its ninth and final season. Bill was also recently seen in the TV series Blue Collar Auction on Peacock’s Circle TV, a country-themed music and lifestyle network. The series, from Venture 10 Studio and Parallel Entertainment (which founded the Blue Collar Comedy Tour), featured Bill as head auctioneer, engaging viewers in competition as various items are sold to the highest bidder. The series auctions off collectors’ items, such as celebrity memorabilia and automobiles, to virtual buyers and also focuses on the personal stories behind the items. PRESENTED

THERE'S TROUBLE IN RIVER CITY when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize - this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. Featuring songs such as "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Trouble," "'Til There Was You," "Pickalittle" and “Gary, Indiana," The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

VIENNA

boys choir

THE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR is one of the most famous choirs in the world, and one of its oldest, boys have been singing at Vienna's Imperial Chapel at least since 1296. Today the Vienna Boys Choir is a private, non-profit organization. The Vienna Boys Choir maintains a primary school and a grammar school whose syllabuses focus on choral music and singing.

Opera Club of The Villages Presents

THREE TENORS + One A Tribute to Luciano Pavarotti

THREE TENORS PLUS ONE RETURNS TO THE SHARON for two incredible performances paying tribute to the life and works of Luciano Pavarotti. Featuring beautiful arias from a selection of timeless Operas, accompanied by masterful piano performances by Maestro Bill Doherty. You'll be transported, uplifted, and enchanted by the fabulous voices of our Three Tenors Plus One. Ticket sales help support the Music Scholarship Program for talented young musicians, presented by the Opera Club of the Villages.

Gabriel Rutledge Gabriel Rutledge

DON’T READ THE COMMENTS

A PAST WINNER OF BOTH the Seattle International Comedy Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. He has made numerous television appearances including Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Laughs on FOX, and Inside Joke on Amazon Prime. His Dry Bar Comedy special "A Third of the Room," has garnered millions of views online.

COMEDIAN, ACTOR, TELEVISION WRITER, AUTHOR AND MUSICIAN Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood's most prolific creatives. He is widely celebrated for his roles in Stranger Things and The Kominsky Method, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Mad About You, the long-running Emmy, Peabody, and Golden Globe-winning comedy that Reiser created and starred in with Helen Hunt. Voted by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time, Reiser regularly performs sold-out standups at venues nationwide.

THE VENETIAN MASQUERADE BALL

An Evening of Cocktails, Delicious Food, Lively Auctions, Wonderful Music, Singing & Dancing

FEB 26, 2026

5 PM to 9 PM

$175 per person

The Sharon Black Tie Or Embrace the Mystique of Venice & Come cloaked in your most Magnificent Venetian Mask & Wears TICKETS

AMERICAN MUSIC CELEBRATION ON LOVE

Concierto De Aranjuez For Guitar Orchestra Joaquín Rodriguez

Romantic Interlude

Starring Madi Carr & Sean Pollock with Special Guest Alec Speers

An evening of love songs from your favorite Silver Screen musicals, such as Funny Girl, Wicked, Grease, Mamma Mia, Frozen, and many more! Bring your dancing partner and celebrate Valentines Day with the vocal stylings of Madi Carr. Alec Spears will make a special appearance for a few duets, and Sean Pollock will keep the music playing all night.

GA Prime seating includes one complimentary beverage, and premium seating front and center. All seats include an enchanting evening of romance and beloved music, so don't miss your chance to be swept away by this Valentines Cabaret!

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN first rose to prominence as longtime members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Hailed as "The MODERN Day Keepers of the Classics", they've earned acclaim for ushering in a NEW season of legendary harmony, connecting generations through timeless hits reimagined!

FORMER LONGTIME MEMBERS OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS

A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC from Bob Dylan to Bonnie Raitt brings together some of today's most accomplished and expressive female artists, Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh. Together they will interpret iconic songs, including This Land is Your Land, This Train, Just Like a Woman, Angel From Montgomery, and Car Wheels On a Gravel Road.

CRISTINA VANE BRENNEN LEIGH

GET THE ELECTRIFYING CONCERT EXPERIENCE OF TINA TURNER, brimming with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence of South African Caroline Borole (as seen on South African Idols) live on stage, complete with her international band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this SIMPLY THE BEST tribute to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner.

Hear all the energetic rock and soulful RnB hits that made Tina one of the 20th century's biggest names in music: (Simply) The Best, What's Love Got To Do With It, River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, We Don't Need Another Hero, What You Get is What You See, Private Dancer, It Takes Two and many more.

MANSION OF DREAMS is the crowning achievement of the multi-award-winning Master Illusionist Rick Thomas. Stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers and an inspiring story are woven into one of the most amazing production ever to be seen on stage and television today!

Without doubt, Rick Thomas is one of the greatest illusionists in the world. He has completed five world tours covering over 50 countries; including sold out performances at Caesars Colosseum, headlining the Sydney Opera House in Australia and performing both on Broadway and Las Vegas for 15 straight years.

Rick Thomas is a renowned Las Vegas performer. Few entertainers have succeeded in Vegas like Rick Thomas. His show has run consecutively for 15 years in the most magnificent theaters on the Las Vegas Strip, performing a staggering 600 shows a year. He is honored to have received the Key to the City of Las Vegas and also titled the most successful show for families in its history.

"ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS FAR EXCEEDS YOUR EXPECTATIONS!"

- Showbiz Magazine

"THE BEST IN MAGIC ENTERTAINMENT!"

- MGM Resorts

"WITHOUT DOUBT, THE GREATEST ILLUSIONIST WORLDWIDE!"

- TripAdvisor

WITH A LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY, A SEASON ON LONDON'S WEST END, and seen in 250+ cities across the globe…

Australia's The Naked Magicians is undoubtedly the world's funniest and naughtiest magic show! Witnessed by over 50 million on TV (NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS), including America's Got Talent and Entertainment Tonight, it's the Aussie smash hit that's taken the world by storm!

Perfect for date night or the ultimate "Girls Night Out", The Naked Magicians have performed – and undressed – for millions of fans in more than 300 cities worldwide making them the most successful Australian magic act in history.

The two hot and hilarious performers deliver world-class magic and non-stop laughs while wearing nothing but a top hat and a smile. Described by The Huffington Post as "the wildest night ever", this tantalizingly satisfying magic show strips away the top hats, capes, and magic stereotypes, bringing a whole new meaning to "now you see it".

Good magicians don't need sleeves, and great magicians don't need pants. This show proves just that!

*Includes male nudity, sexual references, and coarse language… strap yourself in for a hilarious and unforgettable night. This show is for ages 18+ only.

MEET AND GREET: $20 per person, available as an add on to any ticket. VIP Meet and Greet tickets are available! Each Meet and Greet ticket includes a souvenir lanyard, an exclusive Q&A with the cast, and a photo with the Naked Magicians. Photos will be available for download from www.nakedmagicians.com/photos 24 hours after the show.

ADVISORY: Naked Magicians includes adult language, sexual references, and nudity. This performance is strictly for audiences 18+

IN PURSUIT OF THE MOST CHALLENGING, original, and diverse choreography in the field, Los Angeles-based BODYTRAFFIC has made waves from coast to coast with its far-reaching appeal. Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has conquered the contemporary dance world with its stunning performers, technical mastery, and commitment to the most challenging repertoire. Bursting with cutting-edge, vivid theatricality, BODYTRAFFIC takes the stage with compelling works that embody the company’s energy, sophistication, and sheer joy in dancing.

Using the timeless music of Buddy Holly, Mayday explores the looming specter that life can be cut short at any moment. We are seemingly dancing on a tightrope that could render any of our plans useless. Yet we still dance, we still move toward love, and we still plan, create, and live as if infinity lies before us.

MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN

FEB 7 • 7pm

FEB 8 • 1 & 7pm

$82AND UP | $55LIMITED VIEW

MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY APR 16 • 7:30pm APR 17 • 2 & 7:30pm

$85AND UP | $55LIMITED VIEW

BEETLEJUICE

THE MUSICAL. THE MUSICAL. THE MUSICAL MAY 22 • 7:30pm MAY 23 • 2 & 7:30pm

$85AND UP | $60LIMITED VIEW

BEHIND THEcurtain tour

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of your favorite shows at The Sharon L. Morse 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.

SEASON 10

PERFORMANCES / $40

NOW-MAR 14TH

TALKBACKS

FEB 5TH, 19TH; MAR 5TH

ASL PERFORMANCE

MAR 3RD

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

Humor and heart on every aisle.

Mr. Kim, a first-generation Korean immigrant, dispenses fatherly wisdom, history lessons, and potato chips from behind his convenience store counter in the upand-coming Regent Park neighborhood of Toronto. Wholly original, hysterically funny, and deeply moving, Kim's Convenience tells the story of one Korean family struggling to face the future amidst the bitter memories of their past. But no matter what, humor and heart find their way onto every aisle in this awardwinning play that is now a hit series on Netflix.

ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS

BY PARIS CRAYTON III

SEASON 10

PREVIEWS / $30

APR 7TH-9TH

PERFORMANCES / $40

APR 10TH-MAY 9TH

TALKBACKS

APR 16TH; MAY 7TH

ASL PERFORMANCE

APR 28TH

ONLY SOME OF GOD’S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS

By Paris Crayton III

Written & Directed By:

Paris Crayton III

The lumber and other scenic build materials for this production are proudly sponsored by

ON SALE NOW

Meet the Cast

Joel Diggs as John Malachi Curtis

Jacquelin Schofield*Lorraine as Hattie Mae Brown

Keith Batchelor

Swing for John Malachi Curtis, William “Cochise” Brown

Avis-Marie Barnes as Betty Curtis

Phillip McNair as Ezekiel “Zeke” Curtis/Man

Stephanie Anuwe

Swing for Betty Curtis, Hattie Mae Brow

Herb Newsome* as William “Cochise” Brown

Jay C. Webb as Boy

Jabari C. Williams

Understudy for Zeke

Mini VacationSummer

NIGHTSWEAT

By Natalie Symons

Pre-Elderly Girls Gone Wild

PREVIEWS / $30

JUN 16TH-20TH

PERFORMANCES / $40

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

COMING 2026.... THE SIGPRO STUDIO

The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol... New Name, New Home, New Year!

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