![]() His biggest honor is from musical theater lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz who once said, “One of the greatest things that can happen to a composer is to have his music interpreted by Scott Coulter.” Scott Coulter is one of New York’s most honored vocalists for his work in cabaret. She is the only person that has the distinction to have been in the original Broadway production of CATS, the national tour and the Broadway revival. Hendy just closed the recent Broadway revival of CATS. and Canada in both CATS (as Grizabella) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (as the Narrator). Her numerous Broadway credits include starring roles in CATS (as Grizabella), Elton John’s AIDA (as Amneris) and AMOUR. Jessica Hendy is widely recognized as one of Broadway’s best singers. Two-time Grammy Award ®-winner Tamika Lawrence began her musical career on Broadway almost 10 years ago and has starred in The Wiz Live! on NBC, Book of Mormon, Come From Away, RENT, Caroline, or Change and the world premiere of Black No More. The next phase of the evening will feature the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony in a pops-style concert spotlighting the soundtracks of classic spy films performed by the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony along with vocalists Tamika Lawrence, Jessica Hendy, Scott Coulter and John Boswell. A unique feature of the dinner will also include a performance by members of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO).įollowing dinner and the Live Auction, guests will then leave the Moran Theatre and enter Jacoby Symphony Hall. The dinner, live auction and presentation take place on the Moran Stage, creating a wonderful and rare opportunity to enjoy the festivities from a “behind the scenes” perspective. The live auction items are very special and consist of other exclusive experiences including trips to Tuscany, New York City, dinner with Music Director Courtney Lewis, the opportunity to conduct a Holiday Pops concert, dinner (and private concert) with Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva and many other fun experiences.Īfter the cocktail party, guests are escorted into the Moran Theatre for a gourmet dinner prepared by Biscotti’s. This season’s event will begin with a cocktail party replete with many silent auction items that range from dinners at some of Jacksonville finest restaurants to a wine tasting in Napa. ![]() While each Gala has had a unique theme, collectively, they serve to highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of the Jacksonville Symphony’s robust music education programs and to raise funds to support these programs. The Jacksonville Symphony is deeply grateful to Darnell and Florida Blue for their continued commitment to symphonic music and especially their devotion to music education. Florida Blue is also the Symphony’s partner and sponsor of our Classical Series. The Honorary Chair for the Gala is Florida Blue Market President Darnell Smith. On March 4, 2023, the Jacksonville Symphony will launch its eighth Gala. Libman, President and CEO of the Jacksonville Symphony Featuring the sixty-piece BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Alfonso Casado.Īs Wicked’s Elphaba might say, ‘It’s time to trust your instincts, close your eyes and leap…’ into the musical world of Stephen Schwartz.Steven B. This special gala evening at the London Coliseum welcomes a host of stars from the worlds of musical theatre and rock and pop, together with special appearances from the casts of Wicked and the West End’s spectacular new musical The Prince of Egypt. His songs include ‘Defying Gravity’ and ‘For Good’ from Wicked, ‘When You Believe’ from The Prince of Egypt, ‘Meadowlark’ from The Baker’s Wife, ‘Day By Day’ from Godspell and lyrics for ‘Colours of the Wind’ from Pocahontas. He is the recipient of three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe and an honorary Tony Award. He’s written both music and lyrics for shows and films including Wicked, Godspell, Pippin and for DreamWorks Animation The Prince of Egypt, as well as lyrics for Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted and Pocahontas, among many others. Stephen Schwartz is the multi-award winning creator of an extraordinary catalogue of songs for stage and screen. BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music NightĪ host of stars and the BBC Concert Orchestra celebrate the extraordinary songwriter Stephen Schwartz.
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