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n behalf of Opening Nights, we are thrilled to share the second half of our 25th Anniversary Season with you! We’ve saved the best for last this spring with so many incredible performances coming your way. In February, we kick off the vibrant lineup with:

The Other Mozart by Sylvia Milo at Turner Auditorium on February 4. This captivating one-woman show tells the story of Mozart’s forgotten sister, Nannerl, a piano virtuoso in her own right. Television, stage and film star Katharine McPhee will perform live at the home of the FSU President on February 6.

A month-long celebration of Black History Month kicks off with Step Afrika! on February 7 and is sure to delight all ages with an exciting blend of percussive dance styles that integrate songs, storytelling and humor. Pulitzer Prize winning author, Colson Whitehead will speak on February 9 about his writings and engage the audience with insightful discussion.

The Queens of Soul, Morgan James and Erica Gabriel take center stage with our very own Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra on February 11 for a celebration of the music of Motown, R&B and soul; celebrate Valentine’s Day with a breathtaking performance by contemporary dance company MOMIX and their visually stunning repertoire entitled Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland; and Ethiopian jazz singer, Meklit, will perform on February 28.

French-based Zodiac Trio will perform Benny Rides Again, a celebration of the songs of Benny Goodman on March 3; country and folk music legend Emmylou Harris takes the Ruby Diamond stage on March 4 for an unforgettable evening of the music that has thrived for more than 50 years; theatre fans get ready for New York Gilbert & Sullivan Player’s The Mikado on March 11 for a matinee performance; and families won’t want to miss

The Jungle Book performed live by the Panto Company on March 23.

Legendary late-night comedian and television host Jay Leno will pack Ruby Diamond for a memorable evening of laughs on March 29; Opening Nights continues its collaboration with the Chain of Parks Arts Festival with digital media artist John Ensor Parker on April 13; FSU’s PRISM is back with its traditional spring performance on April 16; and the season concludes with Piano Battle, a rollicking good time, on April 25.

Sponsorships and memberships make each season possible, and we are very grateful to the many people who have generously supported us this season. As we continue to celebrate the Opening Nights 25-year legacy into the next season, we invite you to renew or become a member or a sponsor of our 2023–24 Season. From town to gown, Opening Nights is a vital university and community performing arts program with a mission worthy of supporting and celebrating! These performances create a thriving cultural life in our community and create priceless educational experiences on campus and throughout the community. Ask any Opening Nights associate about these philanthropic opportunities. We hope you join us!

Thank you again for your support of the Opening Nights 25th Anniversary Season at Florida State University. Please enjoy these outstanding performances!

Jennifer Wright Director, Opening Nights at Florida State University

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Opening Nights Staff

Jennifer Wright Director

Lori Elliott Development Director

Grace Atkins Program & Operations Manager

Brad Lister Business & Patron Services Manager

Calla MacNamara Education & Engagement Manager

Noelle Enright Marketing Associate

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Opening Nights Development Council

Eric Friall, Chair

Gus Corbella, Immediate-Past Chair Susan Stratton, Secretary Kathleen Daly Brooke Hallock

John Marks David Mica, Jr. Heather Mitchell Nan Nagy Tom Nelson Ron Sachs

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Katharine McPhee vocal, Broadway Sponsored by Capital City Bank and Chris & Beth Corum

Step Afrika! dance, world music Sponsored by The Jane & John Marks Foundation

Colson Whitehead author, speaker Sponsored by Bernadette & Roger Luca

Queens of Soul with Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra tribute, orchestral, r&b

MOMIX dance Sponsored by Taylor Blackburn Family Fund

Meklit jazz, world music, vocal Sponsored by FSU License Plate march

Zodiac Trio instrumental, jazz

Emmylou Harris country, Americana Sponsored by Lee Hinkle, Ken Kato & Nan Nagy 11

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Mikado opera, comedy, musical theatre Sponsored by Taylor Blackburn Family Fund

The Jungle Book family, theatre Sponsored by Centennial Bank & Kessler Construction

Jay Leno comedy Sponsored by Peter Boulware Toyota

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Katharine Mcphee can most recently be seen starring in the Netflix Original Series Country Comfort. Previously she starred in the CBS’ spy drama Scorpion and was featured in NBC’s award-winning musical series Smash, executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Her other television credits include CSI: NY, Community and Family Guy. Katharine appeared on the big screen in Relativity’s Shark Night 3D and Columbia’s romantic comedy The House Bunny In addition to her acting career, she finds great success in the music space after her turn on Season 5 of American Idol. Katharine’s first single debuted at #2 on the Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart. Her debut album landed on the Billboard 200 chart and went gold in 2008. Katharine also has a presence in theater, having recently starred in both the U.S. and U.K. productions of Waitress.

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Opening Nights Distinguished Artists Fund

The purpose of the fund is to allow donors to contribute to Opening Nights general operating expenses for artistic programming so that FSU can continue as a leading performing arts presenter and subsidize student tickets. This fund also accepts honorary or memorial gifts and annual gifts.

Opening Nights in Class Fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide resources that enable Opening Nights to offer experiences, performances and workshops to college and K-12 students in the Big Bend area, including underserved populations.

Opening Nights Sponsorship Fund

Sponsorships enable businesses to give back to the community and in return receive high profile recognition, tickets to performances, and exclusive benefits. Sponsors enjoy priority ticket ordering and Opening Nights does not limit the number of tickets available for purchase by sponsors. If sponsors accept complimentary tickets, a set percentage of their gift is considered non-charitable. The non-gift portion is based on sponsorship level.