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Arts Connection for December 1-2, 2006 A Season Preview with Broadway in Orlando, as The Lion King opens; music contributor Katie Ball profiles the Memphis band, Lucero, stopping in Orlando during a nationwide tour, and literary contributor Irene Zabytko talks to Pulitzer-Prize winning author Robert Olen Butler about his new book, Severance.
After 7 years, Disney's The Lion King finally opens here in Orlando, as part of Broadway in Orlando's 2006-2007 season. The inadequate facilities at the Bob Carr prevented it from being seen here, but Disney stepped in and made the necessary changes, including taking out hundreds of seats to create aisles. Ron Legler, President & CEO of Florida Theatrical, the non-profit organization that produces the Broadway in Orlando series, talks about what makes the show unique and what keeps other tour shows from stopping in Central Florida. THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS - Central Florida Cultural Endeavors offers two holiday concerts this month. The Totally Classical Series brings in the male vocal ensemble, Cantus; and the Festival Encore Series features a Christmas concert by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. For information, call 386-257-7790.
The Memphis alt-rock band, Lucero, is on a nationwide tour, stoping in Orlando on Friday & Saturday, Dec. 8 & 9. Music contributor Katie Ball says that, kind of like the little band that could, Lucero reminds listeners of the true passion and grit that can only be found in American rock & roll. Performances in Orlando are Friday & Saturday night, 12/8-9, at The Social (18+ only); doors open at 9pm. There's also a free acoustic show for all ages at Park Avenue CDs, Saturday, Dec. 12/9 at 5pm
Literary contributor Irene Zabytko talks with Pulitzer-Prize winning author, Robert Olen Butler. His new book is Severance, a collection of fictional stories on the final thoughts of famous people throughout history who have been beheaded. The FSU English professor also talks about his other books and projects, including an online writing class that allowed students to see Butler write a story in real time. That site is still available at FSU's website. THIS WEEK'S HIGLIGHTS -
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