Join us for a moving, multimedia performance benefitting Wolfson Children’s Hospital on September 30th, 2025.
The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day tells the story of WWII’s final months in Europe through rare photography, personal accounts from iconic figures like Ernest Hemingway, Lee Miller, J.D. Salinger, and a powerful live performance by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Broadway vocalists.
Proceeds benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital and the creation of a new, enclosed outdoor space for the inpatient Behavioral Health & Wellness Unit—giving patients vital access to nature during their care.
Written and Narrated by John Monsky
A Jacksonville native and Bolles School graduate, John Monsky is the creator, writer, and narrator of the acclaimed American History Unbound series, The Eyes of the World. Known for his powerful storytelling and meticulous historical research, Monsky’s productions have aired on PBS stations and captivated audiences at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Boston Symphony Hall. The Eyes of the World marks the first time his work will be performed in his hometown of Jacksonville, FL.
Monsky, a historian and lawyer, earned his history degree from Yale and his law degree from Harvard. He now serves as a senior partner at Oak Hill Capital and sits on the boards of Rockefeller University and the Yale University Art Gallery. He currently resides in New York City with his wife and four children.
Joining Monsky on stage are Broadway stars Shereen Ahmed (My Fair Lady), Daniel Yearwood (Hamilton), Kate Rockwell (Mean Girls), and Nicholas Rodriguez (Company). Ian Weinberger, music director of Hamilton on Broadway, is music supervisor, arranger, and conductor.