This coming Valentine’s weekend, Panama City Symphony brings two romantic and spectacular performances to Panama City Beach: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s thrilling symphonic orchestrations of The Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard. Two shows will take place at the Helen Blackburn Auditorium at J.R. Arnold High School, 550 Alf Coleman Rd., Panama City Beach: Saturday, February 14 at 7 p.m. and a Sunday Matinee on February 15 at 2 p.m.
This concert promises to be a breathtaking celebration of Webber’s legendary musical contributions. The evening’s program includes “Sunset Boulevard Symphonic Suite,” “Gethsemane” from Jesus Christ Superstar, “Love Changes Everything” from Aspects of Love, “Till I Hear You Sing” from Love Never Dies, “Close Every Door” from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and “The Phantom of the Opera Symphonic Suite.”
Joining the orchestra is the acclaimed Justin John Moniz, tenor and three-time winner of The American Prize in Vocal Performance, who will enchant audiences with solo pieces from “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Aspects of Love,” among other classics. Justin John Moniz’s “superb high tenor” (South Florida Classical Review) and “commanding stage presence” (TalkinBroadway.com) has thrilled audiences in opera houses, theaters, and concert halls across the nation, among them Opera Grand Rapids, Utah Festival Opera, Sarasota Opera, Florida Grand Opera, The Columbus Philharmonic, Opera Company of Middlebury, DreamCatcher Theatre/Adrienne Arsht Center, The Orchestra of Northern New York, and Chicago Symphony Center. His unique style and versatility have afforded him an active career in opera, concert, and musical theatre, having sung over 90 roles to date. Justin’s star turn as Prince Karl Franz in The Student Prince with Opera Grand Rapids (Wilde Award Nominee) received high praise and great acclaim, the press hailing his performance as “simply outstanding…glorious” (Encore Michigan). Last season, Justin appeared with the Panama City Symphony in Holiday by the Bay: The Magical Sounds of Christmas with Justin John Moniz. He was recently named a “Top Professional of the Year” by Musical America, “40 Under 40” by the Yamaha Corporation, and the 2025 Ellen Faull Master Teaching by the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Justin’s solo album, Along the Way, is available on all streaming platforms.
Orchestrate a romantic Valentine’s experience! Tickets for both shows are available on Eventbrite.com. For more information on Panama City Symphony and the 2025-26 30th Anniversary Season, visit www.PanamaCitySymphony.org.
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