The Recreator - City of Boca Raton

Mainstage Production
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Presented by Curtain Call Playhouse
Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, and one of the funniest musicals
ever written. Of ancient Greece, this musical tells the story of a crafty
slave who struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan
for his young master, in exchange for freedom. Rated PG
Dates: Jan 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 Time: 8:00pm
Jan 14, 15, 21, 22 Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $17 up to one week in advance; $18
beginning Jan 7; $10 on Thursday
Sweet Charity
Presented by the Boca Raton Theatre Guild
A musical comedy written by Neil Simon. A poignant and consistently
funny look at the adventures, or rather the misadventures, in the ways of
love encountered by the gullible and guileless lady known as Charity Hope
Valentine. Charity is a dance hostess who always gives her heart and her
dreams to the wrong man.
Rated PG
Dates: Mar 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 Time: 8:00pm
Mar 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $20; $15 on Wednesday for students with valid ID
Lady Day and Emerson’s Bar and Grill
Presented by the Boca Raton Theatre Guild
A mock performance of Billy Holiday’s last show at a famous Philadelphia
night club. This rich and poignant glimpse into the dusk of music genius
Billie Holiday’s career reveals her troubled, dark struggles and includes all
of Miss Holiday’s music standards. Rated R
Dates: Apr 27, 28 Time: 8:00pm
Apr 28, 29 Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $15
MUSIC AND DANCE
Salsa Big Band Style
Anselmo Vidal, Leader
Orquesta Nostalgia presents a tribute to New York Latin music roots featuring
a 16 piece orchestra. Led by Anselmo Vidal, the band plays the music
of the big band 50’s era music of Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Machito
and others. A perfect live Latin jazz experience seldom heard in this area.
Date: Sunday, Jan 8 Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $17
Debbie Shockey, Booking Coordinator
300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486 • (561) 347-3948
The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park is a beautiful 155-seat proscenium
theatre. The theatre is committed to providing a variety of high quality
entertainment for the residents of the City of Boca Raton and the Greater
Boca Raton Beach and Park District. Tickets for all the performances are
available for purchase at the Willow Theatre Box Office. Please stop by
Sugar Sand Park Community Center to pick up the Willow Theatre’s
current Cultural Arts Brochure.
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
General Information: The Box Office at the Willow Theatre is located on the northern end of Sugar Sand Park Community Center.
Ticket purchases for the performances can be made either in person during box office hours or over the phone with a major
credit card.
Box Office Telephone: (561) 347-3948
Summer Box Office Hours (May-July): Tuesday-Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday, 1pm-5pm, and one (1) hour prior to show times.
Box Office Hours (beginning in August): Tuesday-Friday, 10am-1pm & 5pm-8pm, Saturday, 1pm-5pm, and one (1) hour prior to show times.
This Park has been designated
a Non-Smoking Park
www.willowtheatre.org
Payment Options: Payment for tickets to performances at the Willow Theatre can be made in cash, check, or by credit card. The Willow Theatre accepts
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Special Needs: The Willow Theatre is equipped with four (4) wheel-chair accessible spaces. Seating for companions is located directly next to these
spaces. Please request this seating arrangement when purchasing tickets. Listening device available upon request.
Flamenco Puro Dance Company
Featuring Clarita Filguerias
Flamenco Puro returns to the Willow Theater with a new performance using
castanets, syncopated hand clapping, twirling fans, shawls, and lots of
footwork. This is a rare opportunity to experience their high energy and
passion for the art that defines a new dimension in Flamenco and Spanish
dance traditions.
Dates: Saturday, Mar 24 Time: 8:00pm
Sunday, Mar 25 Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $17
Play it Again, Sam
Presented by Kelly Dow and Julie Davis
Whether you are a classic movie buff and a fan of Casablanca and The
Wizard Of Oz, or a devotee of the Great American Songbook, you will fall
in love with the music that stayed with audiences after the movie ended.
Play It Again Sam focuses on the music of the Hollywood Golden Age. The
melodies are delivered with Davis and Dow’s own unique, stellar interpretations.
Date: Sunday, Apr 15 Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $17
Amernet String Quartet
Amernet has garnered worldwide praise and recognition as one of today’s
exceptional string quartets. The ensemble has been in-residence at
Florida International university since 2004. The group members are former
students at Julliard School and are former gold medal winners at the Tokyo
International Competition, and the Banff International string Quartet
Competition.
Date: Sunday, Apr 22 Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $17
Physical activity…good health…it Starts in Parks!
[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]
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