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It’s live in Delray
Crest Theatre lines up season of treats.
Broadway cabaret, theater, dance, music and even a magic act make up the 23rd season of the Crest Theatre at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts.
Tickets are available by calling 561-243-7922, ext. 1 or by going to DelrayArts.org. The Crest Theatre is at 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.
Swingtime with the Jive Aces
Nov. 20-22: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Tickets $45
The Jive Aces, a top jive and swing band from the United Kingdom, is known for fresh renditions of music by such greats as Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
‘A Christmas Carol’
Dec. 16, 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets $45.
This new adaptation of Dickens’ classic will star theater veteran Scott Severance (best known for the movie “Fever Pitch” with Drew Barrymore) as Scrooge.
Atlantic City Boys, Happy Holidays
Dec.18-20: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Tickets $45
Trademark tight harmonies and choreography that harken back to the singing groups of the ’60s make up this holiday-themed show. The Atlantic City Boys remix the hits of the Drifters, the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Brad Ross: Unbelievable!
Dec. 26, 8 p.m. Tickets $40.
Illusionist Brad Ross will perform feats of magic.
Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Norm Lewis
Jan. 11-12, 8 p.m. Tickets $49.
This Broadway and television performer made history as the first African-American Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway (Robert Guillaume of TV “Soap” and “Benson” fame played the role in Los Angeles). Lewis also appeared on Broadway in “The Little Mermaid,” “The Who’s Tommy” and the revival of “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.” He also starred in the ABC hit “Scandal” as Sen. Edison Davis.
Live From Nashville
Jan. 15-17: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Tickets $45
A century of hits by some of America’s most iconic songwriters are performed by proud alumni of The Grand Ole Opry.
‘Romance Romance’
Feb. 5-7: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Tickets $45
South Florida’s Slow Burn Theatre makes its Crest Theatre debut with a show that’s two musicals in one. “Romance Romance” features two acts of love and intrigue. The first story takes place in Vienna at the turn of the 20th Century and the second in the late 1980s in the Hamptons.
‘Saturday Night Fever’
March 5-6: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Tickets $45.
The national tour of the stage musical based on the 1977 movie starring John Travolta. “Saturday Night Fever” includes the hit songs from the Bee Gees along with new songs written for this disco-fied show.