‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ to be staged Feb. 15-19

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The FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, will present “Pretty Woman: The Musical” on Feb. 15-19 for seven performances at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available at fscjartistseries.org and by phone at 904-632-5000.

“Pretty Woman: The Musical” is based on the Hollywood film. With Broadway star and Tony Award-nominee Adam Pascal as Edward Lewis and newcomer Jessie Davidson as the charming and charismatic Vivian Ward, “Pretty Woman: The Musical” springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (“Hairspray,” “Kinky Boots,” “Legally Blonde”).

Pascal is known for his performance as Roger Davis in the original 1996 Broadway cast of Jonathan Larson's musical “Rent,” the 2005 movie version of the musical and the Broadway tour of “Rent” in 2009.

Brought to the stage by lead producer Paula Wagner, “Pretty Woman: The Musical” features an original score by Grammy-winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69,” “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton.

This show is ideal for Valentine’s week, in keeping with the romantic theme.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday.

The Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts is located at 300 Water St., Jacksonville.