JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is proud to present The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
Through stirring music, rare archival photos, film, and personal accounts, The Eyes of the World tells the dramatic story of the final eleven months of World War II in Europe through the words and images of Ernest Hemingway.
This extraordinary, one-night-only event will benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital, making it an unforgettable evening of history, music, and purpose.
👉 Buy Tickets NowA Historic Performance Returns Home
Following sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Boston’s Symphony Hall, acclaimed historian John Monsky returns to his hometown of Jacksonville to bring this moving production to life.
Audiences will experience:
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Top Broadway vocalists performing alongside the Jacksonville Symphony
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Striking visuals of historic flags, rarely seen archival film, and photographs
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A powerful multimedia journey through the final months of WWII in Europe
More Than a Performance
The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day is not just a concert—it is a musical and visual experience that tells the story of the soldiers, families, and sacrifices that shaped history. By attending, guests will also help ensure lifesaving care for children at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals.
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Secure Your Seats
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening that combines history, music, and heart for a great cause.
This article is sponsored by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
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