October 10, 2017 By Rachel Jones Comments are Off
By Daniela Esteves
Lipstick, fake eyelashes and high heels were once foreign concepts to Jon Kovach. Now, with fake hips attached to his sides, he returns to the Hippodrome in eye shadow, dresses and glitter galore.
Kovach is thrilled to take on what he calls an “exciting feat,” starring in “The Legend of Georgia McBride” as Casey. By an unexpected turn of events, an Elvis impersonator finds himself introduced to the world of drag. This is Kovach’s first time donning drag, too.
The actor, who previously starred in the Hipp’s production of “Hand to God,” is glad to be back in Gainesville and working at a local theatre that isn’t afraid of doing daring, new work. He believes this production reveals new aspects of drag that may help dissolve stereotypes and audiences’ phobias and discomfort.
Kovach’s passion for theatre and acting stems from his belief that theatre allows actors and audiences to experience the world through different lenses.
Though he enjoys both film and live theatre, he thinks the beauty of theatre is that the actors and audience experience it together. Everyone “breathes the same air,” he said.
Kovach has worked with recognized film-makers and authors, including the legendary George Clooney. (Side note: Ryan Gosling once called him “buddy” on the set of “The Ides of March,” and this has all the interns at the Hipp fangirling). Kovach’s repertoire includes off-Broadway and regional theatre productions, as wells many roles in film and TV.
As an undeclared major at the Miami University of Ohio, he performed in plays for artistic expression and release, he said, but was told by counselors that, as a profession, it was useless. But, after a summer of touring with his then rock-band, Cabin Fever, Kovach knew he was an artist.
See Kovach take the Hippodrome Mainstage alongside a talented cast in “The Legend of Georgia McBride” opening this Friday, Oct. 13, and running through Nov. 5.
Click here for tickets or call the box office at 352-375-4477.
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december, 2019
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm
11dec8:00 pm11:00 pmImprov Comedy Night
Improv Comedy Night is back again! Get ready to laugh ’til it hurts! Don’t miss Gainesville’s MUST SEE comedy teams: A Class Act, Surprise Retirement Party, and Mandy’s Mangos! Gainesville’s MUST
Improv Comedy Night is back again! Get ready to laugh ’til it hurts! Don’t miss Gainesville’s MUST SEE comedy teams: A Class Act, Surprise Retirement Party, and Mandy’s Mangos!
Gainesville’s MUST SEE Improv Comedy Teams take over the Cinema at The Hippodrome! Come ready to laugh and enjoy these talented improvisers!
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Thursday) 1:00 am
12dec8:30 pm10:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Thursday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
13dec6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Friday) 8:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
14dec3:00 pm5:00 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 4:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
14dec8:30 pm10:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
15dec3:30 pm5:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Sunday) 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Thursday) 1:00 am
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Friday) 8:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 4:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
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