{"id":239278,"date":"2026-04-20T18:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/239278\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:46:10","slug":"puttin-on-the-ritz-returns-to-ritz-theatre-and-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/239278\/","title":{"rendered":"Puttin\u2019 On The Ritz returns to Ritz Theatre and Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>with 2 new hosts<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Jacksonville \u2013 Deb McDuffie is highlighting the return of Puttin\u2019 on the Ritz, an exciting talent competition hosted at the historic Ritz Theatre and Museum in Jacksonville\u2019s LaVilla district. As a vibrant hub for African American arts and culture, the Ritz continues its mission of preserving history while showcasing emerging talent and engaging the community through dynamic programming. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Ritz Theatre and Museum will host Puttin\u2019 on the Ritz on May 1 at 7:30 PM, offering an unforgettable evening of entertainment and community celebration. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For tickets, updates, and more information, viewers can visit theritz.jaxevents.com or follow the Ritz Theatre and Museum on social media<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorRance Adams headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/PYYWQ3DPABFXPK5MFUHXFJLBFA\/\" title=\"View Rance Adams&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rance Adams<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Rance Adams has worked in television for 20 years and has spent the last six years in Jacksonville as an MMJ, co-host, producer, and host for River City Live.<\/p>\n<p>What you need to know about wildfires burning in Clay, Putnam counties<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:32<\/p>\n<p>What you need to know about wildfires burning in Clay, Putnam countiesWildfires near Clay-Putnam County line expected to merge into 3K-acre blaze<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Wildfires near Clay-Putnam County line expected to merge into 3K-acre blazeFrom Raines to Reel Life: How this creative is blazing a trail in the entertainment industry<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:33<\/p>\n<p>From Raines to Reel Life: How this creative is blazing a trail in the entertainment industryLarge wildfires merging near Clay-Putnam County line<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>Large wildfires merging near Clay-Putnam County lineFirefighters battling 300-acre brush fire in Nassau County<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters battling 300-acre brush fire in Nassau CountyMother demands safety changes after she says teen son was jumped, robbed at Westside park<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:37<\/p>\n<p>Mother demands safety changes after she says teen son was jumped, robbed at Westside parkFormer Jacksonville teacher\u2019s arrest raises concerns about platforms not meant for messaging<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:26<\/p>\n<p>Former Jacksonville teacher\u2019s arrest raises concerns about platforms not meant for messaging1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect\u2019s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:28<\/p>\n<p>1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect\u2019s ChatGPT messages as victims are honoredLocal nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fianc\u00e9e become homeowners in Green Cove Springs<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>Local nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fianc\u00e9e become homeowners in Green Cove SpringsBradford County commissioners postpone decision on potential ICE detention center<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:39<\/p>\n<p>Bradford County commissioners postpone decision on potential ICE detention center&#8217;If you know something, say something&#8217;: Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his death<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;If you know something, say something&#8217;: Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his deathMan arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n<p>Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake BoulevardIt&#8217;s harvest time!  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