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pening Nights at Florida State University is excited to bring the very best performing arts, music, dance, comedy, literature and visual arts to our campus and community.

The second half of the 2023–24 season features critically acclaimed, award-winning artists and something for everyone in your family to love. Rock n’ roll legend Elvis Costello and the Imposters will kick off Tallahassee’s bicentennial year at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

The season continues with Canadian guitar maestro Jesse Cook and his flamenco jazz fusion style, followed by contemporary chamber orchestra Delirium Musicum.

Legendary astrophysicist Dr. Neil de Grasse Tyson wraps up the month.

February will feature performances with classical crossover artists Sons of Serendip at Turner Auditorium, followed by the show stopping Simon & Garfunkel Story. Dance enthusiasts will be delighted by Complexions Contemporary Ballet and the world- renowned Vienna Boys Choir. The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and Opening Nights will celebrate the music of the Beatles.

And if that weren’t enough, GRAMMY® nominated Ruthie Foster will deliver a Texas blues show you do not want to miss. In March, the lineup continues with the best in music and stage beginning with Pink Martini, featuring China Forbes. Jazz at Lincoln Center takes center stage at The Moon with Sing and Swing, featuring renowned jazz artists Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack. Stage and screen legend Mandy Patinkin and award- winning author Jesmyn Ward will also perform.

Emerging bluegrass artists Damn Tall

Building will put on a show at Goodwood Museum and Gardens.

Finally, April brings multiple collaborations for the visual arts, music education, community outreach and family programs.

The month kicks off with seven-time Grammy® Award winner Terence Blanchard with the E-Collective and the Turtle Island Quartet, a special partnership event with the FSU College of Music.

April continues with our annual collaboration with the Chain of Parks Art Festival. Dean Mitchell is the featured artist this year. A partnership with Word of South will bring Rising Appalachia to town for a free community concert.

Opening Nights will conclude its 2023–24 season with the iconic folk duo Indigo Girls on May 1.

I cannot think of a better time and opportunity to become a member of Opening Nights and to show your support of our mission to present exceptional artists. 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.

Thank you for sharing our season with us. We look forward to many more outstanding performances coming your way in 2024, Tallahassee’s bicentennial year.

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Jennifer Wright Director Allison Jordan Development Director Grace Atkins Program & Operations Manager Brad Lister Business & Patron Services Manager

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Contemporary Ballet

Dance

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A Tribute to The Beatles with Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

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Ron Sachs, Vice Chair Gus Corbella, Immediate-Past Chair

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Calla MacNamara Education & Engagement Manager Noelle Enright Marketing & Communications Associate

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Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano Broadway, Vocalist

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Herb & Mary Jervis Congratulations Opening Nights for fostering the Arts in Tallahassee for the past 26 years.

The students, faculty, and staff of FSU and the citizens of north Florida have been enriched by your efforts.

We eagerly await what the next 26 years will bring.

Opening Nights, Opening Doors is a partner program of Prime Meridian Bank, FSU Opening Nights, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend. Now in its third year, the program provides on-campus experiences for Club members to inspire a vision of future opportunities in the areas of engineering, nursing, hospitality, and (coming soon) media and the arts.

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Something Wicked This Way Comes

By Ray Bradbury When the carnival comes to town, two boys unearth the terrifying and horrible secrets that lurk within Cooger and Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show and learn the consequences of wishes, as a sinister and evil force is at work in Green Town, Illinois.

October 12-14 at 8 p.m.

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The Shape of Things

By Neil Labute A young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an art major while his best friend’s engagement crumbles, unleashing a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships.

November 16-18 at 8 p.m.

December 1 & 2 at 8 p.m.

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Legally Blonde Book by Heather Hach Music and Lyrics By Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin The ultimate tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde will take you from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice with the timely coming-of-age story of Broadway’s brightest heroine.

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PRISM

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by Florida State University’s College of Music students and faculty. Known for blending traditional fare with more recognizable popular tunes, PRISM is a gem for music lovers of all kinds. This remarkable and lively performance migrates around the venue with each changing ensemble, creating a one-of-a-kind experience based on your location.

Come enjoy the energy and passion of Florida State’s music program first-hand in this unforgettable performance!

“PRISM has a splendid, marvelous history of creating narrative through breathless, vivid motion.”

— Christopher Soden

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PROGRAM Contemporary Media............................................................................(Hayden Edison*) FSU Wind Orchestra................................ Festive Overture (Shostakovich/Hunsberger) Roamin’ Bones........................... You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Hague, arr. Haworth*) Pieces......................................................... Phineas and Ferb Medley (Jacob, arr. Price*) The Royal Flush................................. Red Solo Cup (Toby Keith, arr. Romie Edenfield*) Big 8 Snares.................................................................................... D.O.T. (Big 8 Alumni*) Section X......................................................West Side Story Medley (Cory Cannarrozi*) FSU Bassoon Studio..............................................................Bassooney Tunes (Elderkin) Red Brothers Brass Band.............................Runaway Baby (Bruno Mars, arr. Buitrago*) Big 8 Cymbals......................................................... Cymbal Cachination (Bowdi Miller*) FSU Symphonic Band............................................................Un Cafecito (Dennis Llinás) Mariachi de FSU...............Jesusita en Chihuahua (Quirino Fidelino Mendoza y Cortés) FSU Trombone Choir................. Seven Bagatelles – I. Moderato Festivo (Frigyes Hidas) Big 8 Tenors......................................................................Tenor Overture (Big 8 Alumni) Hornz..................................................... Somebody to Love (Queen, arr. Abigail Odom*) FSU Jazz Ensemble III.......................................................................Splanky (Neal Hefti) T.O.N.E.s...........................................It’s Been a Long, Long Time (arr. Marcelo Guerra*) FSU Horn Studio...........................................................Monomyth (Brandon Bourdeau*) FSU Sax Ensemble........................................................................Nimrod (Edward Elgar) Screech...................................................................Victory (John Justice*, Kate Curley*) Ke Kani Aloha......................................... I Kona (James Kelepolo, arr. Hailey Swanson*) FSU Wind Ensemble...........................................Savannah River Holiday (Ron Nelson*) EDJE Quartet................................ String Quartet No. 8 II. Allegro Molto (Shostakovich) Big 8 Basses..............................................................................Grande Ocho (Ben Lages*) Chiefs Flutes.......Everybody Wants to Rule the World(Tears for Fears, arr. Kylie Boschen*) Conjunto Florideño.....................................................Não Me Toques (Zequinho Abreu) FSU Concert Band.................. Adventures of Jesse Owens Mvt. III (Michael Daugherty) Max Shaffer – Guitar................................ Felicidade (Antonio Jobim, arr. Rolan Dyens) Big 8.......................................................................... Come On and Go/Fanfare (Carter*) FSU Marching Chiefs............................................................................Season Highlights Company........................................... Hymn to the Garnet and the Gold (Smith/Carter*) *Denotes FSU Affiliation (Current Student, Alumni, Current and Former Faculty and Staff)

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29 Ruthie Foster Blues

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