FLORIDA THEATRE IN THE PRESS
2020
August 2020 WJCT News
Florida Theatre Installing All-New Seating During Pandemic Closure
August 2020 The Florida Times-Union
Florida Theatre to start replacing seats next week
December 2020 WJCT News
Refurbished 'Ghost Seat' Returned To Florida Theatre
2021
February 2021 Jax Daily Record
Florida Theatre: Learning about the venue's past, present and future
September 2021 The Florida Times-Union
Photos: Elvis Presley performs at Jacksonville's Florida Theatre in 1956
December 2021 WJCT News
Florida Theatre among the busiest in the world
December 2021 News4Jax
Florida Theatre ranked 21st most attended theatre worldwide for 2021
2022
December 2021 News4Jax
Florida Theatre ranked 21st most attended theatre worldwide for 2021
January 2022 First Coast News
The Buzz: Florida Theatre ranks among top-attended theatres worldwide
April 2022 Music Fest News
Little Feat at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville with Amy Helm
May 2022 The Florida Times-Union
Guest column: Pumping life back into Jacksonville's vital arts and culture sector
May 2022 River City Live
Untold Stories shared at Florida Theatre
May 2022 News4Jax
Did you know Jacksonville's Florida Theatre is behind one of Elvis' most iconic looks?
June 2022 The Resident
Hollywood Opening Night event transforms Florida Theatre, raises supporting funds
July 2022 News4Jax
Jacksonville's best live music: Florida Theatre
July 2022 First Coast News
How will the mayor's capital improvement plan impact your night on the town?
August 2022 First Coast News
Florida Theatre hosts annual 'Blues, Brews and BBQ' benefit
August 2022 The Florida Times-Union
The Fun Tour: Comedian Jim Gaffigan adds fourth Jacksonville show at Florida Theatre
FLORIDA THEATRE PRESS RELEASES
December 2022 Shows
DECEMBER 2022 SHOWS:
Dave Koz & Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Press Release & Photos – https://www.dropbox.com/home/Dave%20Koz%20and%20Friends%2025th%20Anniversary%20Christmas%20Tour%20-%20December%201%2C%202022
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/dave-koz
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas (For Schools)
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Press Release – https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/px6zko57nm2fcxzatr1wz/Twas-The-Night-Before-Christmas-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=35ijsmq2n7uh8jebr6jigoso1
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/twas-the-night-before-christmas-fsdb
Saul Vulcano
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mmgtw904e34goaxvqbevv/Sal-Vulcano-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=juk0cfrs9us981dtv3wbc9nmd
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/sal-vulcano
Paula Poundstone
WJCT Soundstage
Date – Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Press Release – https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pzqowcgwm1bi3pqimw65q/Paula-Poundstone-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=8oylq5v6oc9lg7dq96x68ky19
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/paula-poundstone
Tab Benoit & The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/tab-benoit-and-the-dirty-dozen-brass-band
Black Violin
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Press Release & Photos – https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/46h87i960tuug178m5amt/h?dl=0&rlkey=zdedxigcx9i2uayz5kddsuqkr
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/black-violin
The 31st Annual Community Nutcracker
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Friday, December 9, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Press Release – https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kmft0wgez5guzpnk8gbcs/31st-Annual-Community-Nutcracker-Final-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=oli562e41duopw6ezlbesxgl5
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/31st-community-nutcracker
Eric Gales
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gwmyivbip8e783xvuswg6/Eric-Gales-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=yqvgkn2sim2enphbnla8rb0hh
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/eric-gales
The Hip Hop Nutcracker with special guest Emcee Kurtis Blow
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Press Release – https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ee8woxi106n8qzrw6hrhv/Hip-Hop-Nutcracker-Press-Release-Updated-2.docx?dl=0&rlkey=b09xtaub1z5l7n4u0mj1x9xyt
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/the-hip-hop-nutcracker-1
Chris Isaak
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Press Release & Photos – https://www.dropbox.com/home/Chris%20Isaak%20-%20December%2013%2C%202022
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/chris-isaak
Baby Shark Live! The Christmas Show
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Press Release/Press Photos – https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/t9izk6pwtnfynup0ggo5d/h?dl=0&rlkey=j3lh8vp57m7uwah8pvoz8w95x
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/baby-shark-live-christmas-show
Mindi Abair’s Christmas Tour
At the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Date – Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hzmd5jimcxlfyhodxcg8j/Mindi-Abair-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=nlprxdmh66ntq3ww44oe9qy0k
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/mindi-abair
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5dab3ehvo1ck3yatj8dhi/Cirque-Musica-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=xffigjcbyztzar4ttx868dx7j
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/cirque-musica-holiday-wonderland
Debbie Gibson’s Winterlicious
At the WJCT Soundstage
Date – Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5qhujd9gy49q3h0rbao5s/Debbie-Gibson-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=st3umzimwmot9lu0raardfffr
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/debbie-gibson
Holiday Movie (The Polar Express) & Food Drive
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fe3iu6yrjqb0fi6bx6iux/121822-Holiday-Movie-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=l6dg2dmxj57ccbx88e84bzc36
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/the-polar-express-sponsored-by-csx
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
At the Florida Theatre
Date – Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/oy6jhj99ha3pre9qlnxs9/NUTCRACKER-Magical-Christmas-Ballet-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=a5ymnptt45r7k865c86k2bghc
Website Link – https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/nutcracker-1
New Show Announcements
DEEP PURPLE
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 7:30 PM
Tickets start at $79.50
Website Link - https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/deep-purple
Press Release – coming soon…
KEVIN JAMES
Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 7:30 PM
Tickets start at $49.50
Website Link - https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/kevin-james
Press Release & Photo - https://www.dropbox.com/home/Kevin%20James
GILBERTO SANTA ROSA
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 8:00 PM
Tickets start at $49
Website Link - https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/gilberto-santa-rosa
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8s63v8xp61sgod8d1lmd5/Gilberto-Santa-Rosa-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=98tojjk2dnp2zppjm8yqqoyt3
RUSSELL DICKERSON
Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 PM
Tickets start at $25
Website Link - https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/russell-dickerson
Press Release – coming soon…
MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES
Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 8:00 PM
Tickets start at $50
Website Link - https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/marty-stuart-and-his-fabulous-superlatives
Press Release & Photos - https://www.dropbox.com/home/Marty%20Stuart
LEONID & FRIENDS: THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHICAGO TRIBUTE
Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 8:00 PM
Tickets start at $49.50
Website Link - https://www.floridatheatre.com/events/detail/leonid-and-friends
Press Release - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s14fyh7jkxym4s4edp8z3/Leonid-Friends-Press-Release.docx?dl=0&rlkey=ku0w1fgbmop2o4jd74glpern8
PRESS CONTACT
Beth Carper, Press and Media Relations Manager
beth@floridatheatre.com