A new name, a new season and a familiar stage bring live entertainment back to North
Florida.
MADISON, Fla. – The curtain is rising once again at North Florida College, and the community has a front-row invitation. NFC is bringing live performances back to the Van H. Priest Auditorium with The Sentinel Stage, a new chapter in the College's longtime tradition of bringing music, theater, and entertainment to North Florida.
Formerly known as the NFC Artist Series, The Sentinel Stage opens its 2026-27 season
Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. with a special performance featuring Valdosta State University's
Presidential Brass Quintet and Chamber Singers. Admission to the opening performance
is free, with limited seating available.
The evening marks more than the beginning of a new season. It welcomes audiences back
to a stage that has long gathered people for the arts in Madison.
"For years, the Van H. Priest Auditorium has been a place where our community comes
together to enjoy the arts, and we're excited to bring that tradition back," said
NFC President Dr. Jennifer Page. "We want people to rediscover what it means to enjoy
a great performance right here in Madison. Whether you've attended shows at NFC for
years or have never stepped inside our auditorium, there's a seat waiting for you."
The season opener will feature two of Valdosta State University's distinguished musical
ensembles. The Presidential Brass Quintet, a select group of musicians who perform
at special university and community events, will share the stage with VSU's Chamber
Singers, a premier auditioned ensemble of 24 vocalists.
Opening night is just the beginning. The 2026-27 season brings a mix of musical theater,
dinner theater and live music to the Van H. Priest Auditorium, with performances for
audiences of all ages.
Coming to The Sentinel Stage
Nov. 13, 2026 | 7 p.m.
VSU Presidential Brass Quintet and Chamber Singers
A special season-opening performance featuring two of Valdosta State University's
musical ensembles. Free admission, limited seating.
Jan. 29-30, 2027
Annie Jr.
NFC's Sentinel Upstage Players bring the popular musical to life. Performances are
scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.
March 12-13, 2027
Broadway Our Way
An NFC dinner theater experience featuring the Sentinel Upstage Players. Dinner begins
at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 6:30 p.m.
April 17, 2027 | 7 p.m.
The Landsharks: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
The season closes with a tropical escape featuring Jimmy Buffett's music and island-inspired
sounds.
With a new identity and a full season of performances, The Sentinel Stage continues
NFC's commitment to making the arts accessible to the communities it serves.
For longtime Artist Series patrons, it's a welcome return to a familiar stage. For
those who have never attended a performance at NFC, it's an opportunity to discover
live entertainment without traveling far from home.
From Broadway favorites to live music, The Sentinel Stage is ready to give North Florida
audiences another reason to spend an evening in Madison.
The arts are back at NFC. The stage is set. Now all that's missing is the audience. For performance details, ticket information and season updates, visit www.nfc.edu/visitors/sentinel-stage/.
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VSU’s Presidential Brass Quintet
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