I Can’t Stop Loving You – A music and dance sensation featuring the genius of Ray Charles comes to the UNF Fine Arts Center on Thursday, January 25th.
The UNF Fine Arts Center presents a show directly from London’s West End – I Can’t Stop Loving You - The Music of Ray Charles is directed and choreographed by Gary Lloyd, one of the most successful producers in London.
The extremely talented cast is comprised of former Motown artists, some of which performed with Ray Charles as well as performing and recording with artists such as Dr. Dre’, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and Dizzy Gillespie during their careers. The high energy dance ensemble is accompanied by a live on-stage orchestra that will take the audience on a musical journey of Charles’ extraordinary career.
Some hits featured in this music and dance tribute are ‘Georgia’, ‘Hit the Road Jack’, ‘Unchain My Heart’, ‘I Got a Woman and Makin’ Whoopie’. This is truly a show for anyone who loved and appreciated Ray Charles and his music.
Their U.S. tour began in Philadelphia this fall to fantastic reviews drawing a crowd of over 13,000 people in its one week run.
“The songs are rendered by phenomenal vocalists who bring a unique flavor to Charles’ unforgettable classics. A superb chorus of dancers, imaginatively choreographed by Gary Lloyd added color and visual excitement to the show.”
“Dazzling and superb! A fitting tribute to a national treasure.” - said The Philadelphia Tribune. The London Times calls the show “Electrifying.”
The tickets to this “feel good, boogie woogie” show are on sale now for $10- $52 at the UNF Box Office or on line at: www.unf.edu/fineartscenter. Pre- show activities for ticketholders are being planned for Thursday night January 25th at 7:30pm.
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