Jacksonville’s stages are buzzing, and we’re riding the wave from stadium-size announcements to intimate, memory-soaked tributes. We kick off with a rapid tour of what’s on the books: country stars moving pre-sales, amphitheater nights waiting for cool weather, a packed Florida Theatre calendar, and a Broadway in Jacksonville launch that brings a rare straight play to town. It’s a season of choices, and the best kind of problem—too many great shows on the same week.

Then we dive into craft. Actor Adam Brett, who plays Wadsworth in Clue, opens the rehearsal room and explains why this play feels like a musical without ever breaking into song. He studies Tim Curry’s film performance like a score, not to mimic but to honor the energy and timing that fans love. The result is a stage piece with meter, melody, and sly orchestration—Colonel Mustard brassy, Mrs. White like a clarinet—plus moody jazz cues that turn the mansion into a live instrument. If you think you only love musicals, Clue might change your mind.

We also sit down with Craig Winberry from The Life & Music of George Michael, and the conversation swings from Wham to the soul-baring depth of Listen Without Prejudice and Older. Craig talks about carrying that voice with care, the difference between tribute and imitation, and why songs like Spinning the Wheel and Jesus to a Child still stop a room. He shares practical New York ticket hacks and the heart behind his debut album, Sidewalk Survival Guide—an honest, genre-hopping journal about leaving home, finding self, and refusing to be boxed in.

From ticket tips to creative insights, this episode maps the sweet spot where nostalgia meets new work. If you’re picking between Clue’s opening night and George Michael’s return to the Florida Theatre, we feel your pain—and we explain our own scheduling pivot. Ready to plan your night out in Jax? Hit follow, share this with a friend who needs a show, and leave a quick review to help more locals find us.