
December 2019
Through a Christmas Darkly
“Light the fire. . . we have a little tale to tell. . . “ Christmas may be considered a festive time of year, but through the many centuries of literature, folklore, and legend it is also a time filled with quiet (or not so quiet) terrors lurking in the night! Join Phantasmagoria’s unique blend of storytellers, dancers and Chorus to celebrate some of the darker tales of the holiday season with the premiere of their all new “Through a…
Find out more »A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
Celebrate the 2019 Holiday Season as the Victorian Troupe, Phantasmagoria, returns to the stage with its own uniquely dark adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale “A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story of Christmas”. This critically acclaimed Victorian performance troupe will bring its signature tapestry of movement, dance, puppetry, projections, music and storytelling to the stage as one of the most famous Ghost Stories of all times comes alive! A true tale of the past, present and future – with…
Find out more »The Rocket Man Show: The Elton John Tribute Show
Back by popular demand! Rus Anderson is Elton John's official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour videos & photos! Picked by Elton himself, Rus performs as a young Elton John in ‘The Rocket Man Show’ - driving a night of Elton's greatest hits, with spot on vocals & fierce piano playing. Rus painstakingly recreates an early concert with gorgeous, colorful & flamboyant costumes actually worn by Elton - including boots, glasses & jumpsuits from 1973, as…
Find out more »January 2020
29th Annual Young Artist Competition
Finalists from our 29th annual Young Artist Competition will compete with their accompanists in front of our live audience. After the judges deliberate, we'll select the winners and make the announcement live. The winners will go on to perform their concerto with the OSO at the fourth subscription concert "The Life and Times of Beethoven."
Find out more »Party Music
Lenin once stated, " Every artist, everyone who considers himself an artist, has the right to create freely according to his ideal, independently of everything. However, we are Communists and we must not stand with folded hands and let chaos develop as it pleases. We must systemically guide this process and form its result,” and it is in this world of Soviet government imposed art standards that some of the 20th century’s most gifted composers were forced to work or…
Find out more »The Long Run: A Journey Through The Music of the Eagles
"The Long Run" is made up of some of Florida’s finest and most respected musicians. Individual members of the band have performed with or shared the stage with great artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steppenwolf, Eddie Money, Beach Boys, .38 Special, Doobie Brothers, Trace Adkins…just to name a few. "The Long Run" reproduces the sound that made the Eagles one of the most successful musical groups in rock and roll history. They capture the energy, guitar technique and vocal harmonies of…
Find out more »Majesty of Rock: The Music of Journey
Majesty of Rock faithfully re-creates the exact sounds and nuances of the super group, Journey. They pay special homage to Journey's best years (1977-1998) when Steve Perry fronted the band. Lead singer John D'Agostino aces Steve Perry's golden voice, capturing his power, range, and tone. He is backed by the exceptional talents of four equally sophisticated musicians. Majesty of Rock's passion for authenticity and attention to details make the audience feel like they are at a real Journey concert. Their…
Find out more »February 2020
Almost ABBA – The #1 Tribute to ABBA
Almost ABBA recreates the magic and nostalgia of ABBA in a costumed, choreographed and interactive audience experience. Formed in 1996, they are the longest running North American Tribute to the Swedish super group and have toured 11 countries. They have performed for the US Military, NBC, Universal and for audiences as large as 50,000! This dynamic show features the songs performed in the hit musical Mamma Mia and Almost ABBA were chosen to perform at the release of MAMMA MIA!…
Find out more »Artrageous: The Interactive Art and Music Experience
This troupe of 12 artists, singers, dancers, and musicians bring a high energy performance that combines fine art, live music, singing dancing, humor, and interaction in a frenzy of movement and color. Audience members are encouraged to participate throughout the show through dancing, singing and body rhythm. At the end of the performance the entire audience is invited on stage to view the artworks that are created during the presentation and enjoy a unique view of the show, meet the…
Find out more »A John Williams Spectactular!
A concert of epic Hollywood proportions to celebrate John Williams' 88th birthday! The Ocala Symphony Orchestra plays the very best of John Williams' amazing movie scores side by side with images and clips from some of the most endearing films of our time!
Find out more »A John Williams Spectactular!
A concert of epic Hollywood proportions to celebrate John Williams' 88th birthday! The Ocala Symphony Orchestra plays the very best of John Williams' amazing movie scores side by side with images and clips from some of the most endearing films of our time!
Find out more »Celtic Tenors
The only Irish tenor group with a truly global audience, Celtic Tenors will give you a night to remember. Whether playing a neighborhood cathedral or major concert halls in international cities like New York, Amsterdam or Shanghai, you are assured of a professional, sparkling and most of all, good humored performance. They genuinely love what they do and you’ll see that shine through in each rendition of beautiful Celtic songs, exhilarating classics, a capellas and popular contemporary songs....
Find out more »Loveland presented by Dance Alive National Ballet
How do I love Thee, a sweet and vibrant work with choreography by our resident choreographer Judy Skinner and colleague Ani Collier, is inspired by the beautiful ‘Sonnets from the Portuguese’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Moonlight Sway is a creation by newly appointed resident choreographer Brian Carey Chung: “I use the two most influential pieces of music on the subject of the moon, ‘Clair de Lune’ and ‘Moonlight Sonata’. It is about the pull of the moon, and therefore, a…
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