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The Habana Boys

Robert Klein

Rita Rudner

Ethan

Bortnick

2017 - 2018 Season B O C A RATONTHEATER

Let Us Entertain You With The Magic Of Live TheaterAs your Vice President of Entertainment, my staff and I are dedicated and passionate in our department’s quest to enrich Century Village residents’ lives with the magic of theater. Live theater satisfies our souls and takes us to a place where all the worries and cares of everyday life are forgotten. It can help us laugh, sing and dance to the beat of a distant drummer.

Our new season is filled with a wonderful diverse mix of music, dance and plenty of laughter as well as a sprinkling of some of your favorite shows. Please look through the season brochure, buy your tickets early and Let Us Entertain You With The Magic Of Live Theater!

Abby C. KofflerVice President - Entertainment

Century Village Theaters

Century Village Recreational Facilities are handicapped accessible.

Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations should contact the Box Office to request such accommodation.

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All programs are subject to change and/or modification. Performance length for all shows varies between 75 and 90 minutes.

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A fast-paced, exciting tribute to the legendary ladies who lit up the Broadway stage – ladies such as Ethel Merman, Shirley MacLaine and Judy Garland. With stunning, strong voices, show-stopping choreography (they do it in heels!) and numerous costume changes, these divas are just as memorable and prove it when they perform songs from shows like Annie Get Your Gun, Cabaret and Oklahoma! The Divas have performed twice on NBC’s America’s Got Talent as well as opened for Jay Leno and Melissa Etheridge.

Divas On BroadwaySaturday, November 11

Tony has often been described as ‘The Man with the Voice Who Just Happens To Be Funny’, as well as being dubbed “America’s Best Kept Secret.” In a show full of his hilariously quick wit, marvelous voice and musicianship, he leaves his audiences begging for more. The legendary Joan Rivers was quoted as saying “Oh…my…God…I had to come out of my dressing room to see where that voice was coming from. Tony Pace is fabulous.” We know after seeing him, you will think so too!

Tony Pace“Up On The Roof”

Saturday, November 4

November

Gifted, funny and charming are just some of the adjectives applied to Havana-born pianist Juan Pablo Subirana. Classically-trained and multitalented, Juan brings along six of his most striking dancers to perform unique Latin-American musical themes as well as contemporary and popular music. The ensemble mixes it up with some Latin dance, humor, vocals and gorgeous costume changes doing it all with a fresh, new sound.

Latin RainbowStarring Juan Pablo Subirana

Saturday, November 25

With the blessing of the late original Crest member Johnny Maestro, Tommy Mara and The Crests have been performing since 2000. Honored by rock ‘n’ roll historians as a force that played a major role in the history of American music, The Crests have a sound that’s been described as remarkable. Add in Tommy Mara’s voice, often described as the Pavarotti of Doo Wop, and you have a sensational show featuring such classic hits as Trouble in Paradise, The Angels Listened In and of course, Sixteen Candles.

The CrestsFeaturing The Voice Of Tommy Mara

Saturday, November 18

An unforgettable evening of musical excellence with the very talented and handsome Louis Amanti and his musicians takes the audience on a musical journey all over the world, highlighting the songs that have become standards in many languages the world over. Singing in Spanish and Italian as well as English, Louis is sensational as he performs such international hits as Spanish Eyes, It’s Impossible and Cuando Caliente El Sol.

Louis Amanti Sings The International Songbook

Saturday, December 16

December

Chutzpah – the word means audacity, a term that fits Sarge’s brand of humor to a ‘t’! This evening of hilarious holiday entertainment takes you on a trip through his life that has audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. Not being able to read a note of music, Sarge stops the show when he performs on the piano, taking requests from the audience and whipping them together into an impressive medley. Sarge has shared the stage with such show business personalities as Natalie Cole and Burt Bacharach and toured with The New Catskills on Broadway along with Freddie Roman and Elayne Boosler.

The Sarge Chanukah Chutzpah Tour“Kiss My Mezuzah”Saturday, December 9

They were a hit last season as Rocky’s Doo Wop And Rock Show so we brought them back! This year they are touring as Rocky And The Rollers but they are best known as the touring band for Bowzer’s Rock and Roll Party. They have worked with such luminaries as Dick Clark and performed with such famous artists as Chuck Berry, Fabian, The Drifters, The Shirelles, Jerry Lee Lewis and Del Shannon. Filling every seat wherever they perform, from fairs and festivals to conventions and concert halls, this group really knows how to rock!

Rocky And The RollersSaturday, December 2

It’s a rock ‘n’ roll party as Phil Dirt & The Dozers take you back to the golden age of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. In a show that’s full of fun, laughter and those fabulous oldies, the Dozers celebrate such quintessential groups as The Beach Boys, The Four Seasons, The Eagles and The Platters. Charles Martin, ABC News Bureau Chief is quoted as saying…“Your show may have been one of the finest performances I have ever seen and heard by a band in the 50 plus years I have been in the broadcasting and music business!!!”

In his own words, Lou Gazzara has a love affair with music. With his extensive vocal range and versatility, Lou was one of the youngest contestants to ever make it into the finals of American Idol. In his latest show Lou, along with his band, pays tribute to some of the greatest musical recording artists of our time, staying true to the different styles of performers such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and James Brown. With a passion to perform, his show highlights the best of Big Band and Swing as well as Rock, Blues, R&B, Opera and more.

Phil Dirt & The DozersSaturday, December 30

Lou GazzaraLive From Las VegasSunday, December 31

From country to Broadway and from pop to classical, The 3 Redneck Tenors will take you on a wild ride of down home laughs and big city music. Matthew Lord, the creator and writer has performed with almost every major opera house in the U.S., he is joined by Blake Davidson, an award-winning singer who has appeared all over the world and in solo concerts at Lincoln Center with Jonathan Frugé whose credits include choral performances at Carnegie Hall and with the NYC Chamber Orchestra. The 3 Redneck Tenors is musical comedy at its best!

The 3 Redneck TenorsA New Musical Adventure

Saturday, December 23

If you’ve seen Frankie Valli in concert over the last ten years, you’ve seen these four gentlemen beside him! Brian Brigham, Brandon Brigham, Landon Beard and Todd Fournier were all successful, in-demand singers before joining The Four Seasons; together they have ‘wowed’ audiences worldwide providing all the background vocals and choreography alongside Frankie. Since then, they have developed their own signature sound performing the classic hits of Motown and Doo Wop in a show that is guaranteed to be a hit.

The Modern GentlemenSaturday, January 6

Four women with hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, not enough sex and too much sex meet at a lingerie sale and begin a hilarious musical spoof of their woes. With parody lyrics set to popular ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s songs, they will have you laughing and cheering them on as they light-heartedly bemoan their fate. The show, which appeals to both men and women, has been seen by nearly 11 million people in 13 countries.

Menopause The Musical In Concert

Thursday, January 4

Those zany political satirists are back poking fun at all sides of the issues in their new show, Orange Is The New Barack. With their special brand of bipartisan humor, these former congressional aides really put the mock in the word democracy! If you’ve never seen them before, you are in for a treat and if you have, don’t miss their new show - it’s sure to have you laughing out loud!

The Capitol StepsTuesday, January 9

January®

Take a nostalgic journey through seven decades of American history as seen through the magnificent music of composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein and Harold Arlen. In a spectacular, multimedia production, the show moves through the life of a piano with one ‘off ’ key reflecting four generations of singers and dancers who have performed around it. The Los Angeles Times raved “Takes flight and rarely comes down…”.

Irving Berlin’sI Love A Piano

Tuesday, January 16

If you closed your eyes during this concert, you would firmly believe Billy Joel was actually there. The very talented Tony Monaco and his superb live band brilliantly recreate some of Joel’s greatest hits such as Piano Man, She’s Always A Woman, Uptown Girl, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me and Big Shot to name just a few. Get ready for a hand clapping sing-along evening when Turnstiles takes the stage!

TurnstilesThe Ultimate Tribute To The Music Of Billy Joel

Saturday, January 13

By transforming the stage into an ice skating fantasy using synthetic ice, these seven incredible, world famous professional and national champion ice skaters joined by two singers and a cirque specialty act, fuse theater, music and the art of figure skating into a 75 minute sensational musical performance. Using an original ice musical soundtrack that follows the cast as they dream through the seasons in search of eternal winter, SkateTacular is a visual treat that brings the stage to life.

SkateTacular Dreams On Ice!Thursday, January 11

You raved about them in last year’s show, Live In Central Park [Revisited] so Jonathan Hawkins, Lee Lessack and Heather Lundstedt O’Neill are back in a new production that celebrates those wonderful songs from classic Hollywood musicals. The silver screen comes alive as these three share the best that movie musicals have to offer. Jonathan, who tours internationally has appeared in Thoroughly Modern Millie, West Side Story and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Lee, a sophisticated baritone is a shining star of the international concert scene, both performing and recording. To round them out, Heather, who has been singing since she could talk, has a flourishing career on stage from coast to coast appearing in such musicals as The Music Man and The Scarlet Pimpernel.

SoundstageAn Evening Of Treasured Songs From

Classic Hollywood Musicals!Tuesday, January 23

One of the most unique, high-spirited and versatile bands, Savannah Jack performs a wonderful mix of country, R&B, oldies and classic rock. This band loves to make music and has a great time doing it - whether they are appearing in a small venue in Nashville or playing to standing ovations at sold-out amphitheaters across the country. You too will have a great time listening to them!

Savannah JackSaturday, January 20

With a powerful voice, warm comedic touch and compelling stage presence, Clint Holmes is an inspired entertainer. Clint has done it all, performing in venues such as Las Vegas, on HBO specials and even serving as Joan Rivers’ sidekick on The Late Show. He was also the host of his own Emmy award-winning talk/variety show. Add singer, impressionist and comedian Kelly Clinton into the mix and you have a winning combination, sure to please!

Clint Holmes “Inspired” With Special Guest Star Kelly Clinton

Thursday, January 18

Known for her witty one-liners, comedian Rita Rudner is also a New York Times best-selling author, an award-winning television personality, a screenwriter, playwright and actress – wow! Rita has appeared in Las Vegas where over the course of a ten year run and 2,000 plus shows, she sold over one million tickets, becoming the longest-running solo show in their history. After seeing her perform, we know you will agree with the critics who named her Comedian Of The Year nine years in a row.

Opening for Rita is the talented actress and singer, Lumiri Tubo.

Rita RudnerThursday, January 25

A group of veteran New York musicians filled with a love and respect for Chicago, one of music’s greatest rock bands, began a musical odyssey and formed the band Beginnings. Gifted performers, they have entertained audiences across the country with the timeless classics that made Chicago so popular. You are in for a treat when they perform such Chicago hits as Saturday in the Park, 25 or 6 to 4, Will You Still Love Me and of course their signature song, Beginnings. Donnie Dacus, former Chicago guitarist went so far as to say: “These guys are so good it’s scary.”

Beginnings: A Tribute To The Music Of ChicagoSaturday, January 27

What happens when you combine the mystical artistry of a European circus with the provocative campiness of a cabaret – you get pure magic! Cirquesco is gorgeous dancers in colorful costumes, amazing acrobats doing fantastic stunts and an electrifying score all in a mix of cirque and burlesque that creates a visual and listening treat for the audience.

Steve’s back by popular demand with new characters, new lunacy and especially new hilarity! Come meet Momma, Poppa, Stuttering Cousin Bob, Demented Cousin Kenny and Steve’s new therapist, Cousin Sal (as well as Sal’s parole officer), Uncle Paulie (who thinks KY Jelly is a marmalade from Kentucky) and a host of astounding characters we’ve grown to know, love and tolerate from our own families. Almost a million people have seen this updated and funnier than ever three-time award-winning show. Don’t miss this new version, it’s comedy at its best!

CirquescoSaturday, February 3

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy!

Wednesday, February 7

Pianist, singer, composer, songwriter and actor, this Florida native was three years old when he asked his parents for piano lessons. They soon discovered his uncanny ability to hear a song once and play it back note for note. Performing with passion and heart, his diverse repertoire includes classical, jazz, pop, rock ‘n’ roll and his own compositions. Ethan’s 2014 PBS special, The Power Of Music has become the

#1 concert pledge show and is still running nationally and winning multiple awards. For Ethan, the most fulfilling aspect of success is bringing people joy and once you experience Ethan’s performance, you too will feel the joy as well as the power of music!

Ethan Bortnick In Concert“The Power Of Music”

Thursday, February 1

February

Beautiful voices, unforgettable music and plenty of high notes are in store for the audience when three outstanding tenors – Alexander Perez, Lievens Castillo, Greg Rolph and two lovely sopranos – Susana Diaz and Cheryl Cavendish – join together in an enchanted evening of beautiful music by Verdi, Puccini, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Leonard Bernstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Cavendish ClassicsGold Coast Opera Presents

“An Enchanted Evening”Thursday, February 15

Topical, provocative and very, very clever describes the comedy of Elayne Boosler. She’s a stand-up comedian, a writer of comedy specials for Showtime as well as having written and directed two movies for Cinemax. She appeared on Comic Relief for years and even sang the National Anthem for many teams. The best way to describe Elayne is to use one of her famous lines: “My ancestors wandered lost in the wilderness for 40 years because even in biblical times, men would not stop to ask for directions.”Opening for Elayne is singer Richard Beavis.

Elayne Boosler Tuesday, February 13

As the name implies, this is a night of love. With lovers strolling in the soft light of a moon-filled night, then at a masquerade ball and finally meeting at a French café, the ballet follows the character of ‘everyman’ as it ties them all together. From classical ballet to humorous vaudeville styled athleticism, the internationally acclaimed Dance Alive dancers create a world of drama and delight.

Dance Alive Presents ‘L’Amour’Saturday, February 10

This electrifying band takes the stage performing disco at its greatest with fabulous voices, terrific dance moves, video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. You’re going to want to dance in your seats and sing along to such top Bee Gees hits as Night Fever, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancing, Nights On Broadway and of course, Stayin’ Alive. So dig out your old bell bottoms, Go Go boots, platform shoes, hot pants and even a white pantsuit if you have it and come groove with Stayin’ Alive!

Stayin’ AliveThe World’s #1 Bee Gees Tribute Band

From CanadaSaturday, February 17

The Unreachable Stars “Made On Broadway”

Starring Jeremy StolleTuesday, February 20

Let The Hit Men take you on a star-studded trip back through rock ‘n’ roll history while they perform a Billboard Chart-topping show filled with the songs you danced, dated and sang along to. These are the actual musicians and singers you heard on the original records, listened to on the radio, on TV or saw live in concert. In a multimedia concert, they will take you behind the scenes with their ‘insider’ stories of life on the road and in recording sessions. After hearing them, we know you’ll leave the theater feeling young again.

The Hit MenLegendary Performers With Frankie Valli,

Carole King, Cat Stevens & More!Thursday, February 22

A powerful vocal banquet of stars! Jeremy Stolle, the current star of Broadway’s Phantom Of The Opera is joined by two unbelievably talented performers, Joseph Paul Rykert and Chelsea Packard. Joseph Paul Rykert is a classically trained tenor with the appeal of a pop star and has appeared in many regional musical theater productions. The two are joined by Broadway leading-lady, Chelsea Packard. Chelsea was the lead in Legally Blond and Wicked and recently appeared in Kristin Chenoweth’s PBS special. Reaching as high as they can, these three entertainers almost do reach the unreachable stars!

What do you get when you combine classical and contemporary music and do it with both traditional and electric strings? You get the international music sensation called DSQ, a group The Wall Street Journal called “Not your grandmother’s string quartet.” With sold-out performances from venues like House Of Blues and symphony halls, this quartet has performed alongside such notables as Josh Groban, and the band Chicago. Think of them as a link between classical music and modern pop where artists like Beethoven and Bono collide. Critics have raved, saying “It was the best show ever! We clapped, sang and tapped our feet…”.

Dallas String QuartetSaturday, February 24

These four Cuban sensations received such rave reviews last season that we had to have them back again. They come to us directly from Havana with a mix of Jersey Boys meets Il Divo and with a sprinkling of Cuban zest to add seasoning! The Habana Boys consist of amazing, classically-trained singers: Rey Reyes Bravo, Ian Sánchez Guerra, Yunior Luis Pérez Valdés and Giraldo Carmenate Izaguirre. Possessing a diverse repertoire and fabulous musical arrangements, they will delight you with highly recognizable arias, the greatest songs from Broadway musicals, pop, rock and some very well-known Cuban and Latino favorites.

Back By Popular Demand!The Habana BoysTuesday, February 27

Legends In Concert is the longest-running show in Las Vegas and after 34 years, it is still being voted the best tribute show! Four of their phenomenal artists along with a lively band perform with an uncanny similarity to the original artists they portray using pitch perfect vocals, signature choreography and fabulous costumes. We know you will agree with the Boston Herald’s review when they stated: “Was it real…or was it “Legends In Concert?” “To tell the truth, at times, it was hard to tell.”

In a dazzling musical revue that covers 102 years of Broadway’s greatest moments from some of the best shows of the century, five of the most talented entertainers working on Broadway today along with a New York band perform the hit songs they actually sang. With composer/lyricist/producer Neil Berg at the piano, this charming evening is a wonderful romp of American musical theater.

With music that bridges generations all over the world, these five fresh, bright entertainers expertly create a vibrant new sound, performing classic songs, opera favorites and Broadway hits. Audiences up and down the Florida coast have been raving about them with comments such as “Inspiring”, “Moved To Tears” and “Exquisite.” You too will have the highest praise once you experience their magnificent voices.

Legends In ConcertSaturday, March 3

Neil Berg’s 102 Years Of BroadwaySaturday, March 10

Direct From IsraelKol Esperanza

Thursday, March 8

March

Take a step down memory lane with Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live! This fantastic show features musical legends Emil Stucchio & The Classics (Till Then), Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Shirley Alston Reeves, former lead singer of The Shirelles (Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Soldier Boy, Mama Said) and Dennis Tufano, the original lead singer of The Buckinghams (Kind of A Drag, Don’t You Care, Hey Baby, They’re Playing Our Song, Susan). Don’t miss this one-night-only reunion of the biggest hit makers of the ‘60s!

Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live!Thursday, March 15

Witty, honest, self-questioning and always contagiously funny, Robert Klein’s humor is as relevant today as it was when he started out. An accomplished Broadway performer having starred in the hit Neil Simon musical, They’re Playing Our Song, he has also appeared on numerous television shows such as Law and Order and Madam Secretary as well as performing in nine one-man shows on HBO, earning him several Emmy nominations. This past March, STARZ paid homage to Klein’s comedic genius with a documentary special entitled Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg. He is funnier than ever, doing what he does best…making us laugh!

Opening for Robert Klein is Tony Quaranti bringing you some of the best of Sinatra.

Robert KleinTuesday, March 13

Faithfully recreating the classic sound of the legendary Eagles, Hotel California is made up of a dynamic, highly acclaimed group of talented musicians. By transcending the boundaries of Rock, R&B and Country, they deliver a modern, action packed performance. Join them as they take you on a trip down the highway when they perform such Eagles classics as Take It Easy, Heartache Tonight and of course their signature song, Hotel California.

If you like your comedy with a little spice, this is the show for you! Headliner John Pizzi, noted for his one-two punch line style of humor and his friend Andy (one dirty little dummy!) is one of the hottest rising comics and ventriloquists in the industry. He is a national headliner at comedy clubs, resorts and theaters across the United States and a regular at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City. A regular at New York’s best comedy clubs, Chris Monty is one of New York’s busier comedians as well as an accomplished actor. He appeared in the movie, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 and in the HBO series, Vinyl and the Netflix series Orange Is The New Black. While 7:30 rhymes with dirty, show time is at 8:00 pm.

Hotel California“A Salute To The Eagles”

Tuesday, March 20

Slightly Dirty After 7:30Starring John Pizzi & Chris Monty

Saturday, March 17

In a show that is packed full of humor, emotion and engaging stories, Catapult brings an exciting theatrical art form to the stage combining dance, story-telling and sculpture. You will be surprised as well as awed at what the human body can do as you watch these magic shadows transform their bodies into mountains, elephants, dragons and even a helicopter. Catapult rose to fame as an America’s Got Talent finalist from season 8 and has been astonishing audiences ever since.

CatapultThe Amazing Magic Of Dancing Shadows

Thursday, March 22

With musical tributes to such singers as Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart, Neil Sedaka, Dion, Bobby Darin and even Luciano Pavarotti, Vincent Talarico is one of the most versatile performers in show business. Performing all genres of music, he sings in six languages as well as dances, tells jokes, stories, does impressions and even plays the drums. Vincent moves people with his versatile voice and with the love, passion and deep emotion he brings to each performance.

Vincent TalaricoStarring In “Pop Goes The Tributes”

Tuesday, March 27

Come and watch your neighborhood ‘Guys and Dolls’ as Boca Raton’s Annual Resident show salutes composer Frank Loesser with songs like Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat, Luck Be a Lady and A Bushel and a Peck all from his award-winning show Guys And Dolls. They will also present a tribute to lyricist/composer Johnny Mercer who wrote the lyrics to such great songs as Moon River and Days of Wine and Roses. Their show guarantees a few surprises, so be on the ‘look out’ for the Men’s Corps de Ballet!

Boca Raton Annual Resident Show

“Let’s Make Music”Sunday, March 25 & Monday, March 26

Let’s Make Music

Four Broadway stars have joined together to craft a fun and funny celebration of Broadway music and American standards that creates one powerhouse show. Playing to rave reviews and standing ovations in Las Vegas and across the country, Kevan Patriquin of Phantom and EFX fame is joined by Randal Keith from Les Misérables, Bruce Ewing from Forever Plaid and Philip Fortenberry who was the Broadway and national touring pianist for more than 18 shows. Join them for an evening of music, laughter and dreams as they share their individual journeys to stardom.

The Phat PackSaturday, March 24

This exhilarating, nine piece band features three gorgeous, lively ladies, great costumes, special video effects and Musical Director Tony Kessler with his sexy, husky baritone. With songs like Flashdance, Respect, Joy To the World and the music of The Supremes, and Tina Turner, there is really nothing ‘uncool’ about these Ladies Of Soul and the band TK Blu! Opening act to be announced.

Ladies Of SoulFeaturing TK Blu &

The Uncool BandSaturday, March 31

As relevant today as it was years ago as a Broadway play and successful movie, On Golden Pond is the story of a single family pulling apart and finding themselves once again. With humor and pathos, it deals with how parents and their children approach aging, how we all have experienced the feeling of being lost and hopefully of being found and of the love we do find with family through this process.

On Golden Pond By Ernest ThompsonThursday, March 29

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