Barry Williams In The Neil Simon Classic THE ODD COUPLEMay 25, 2011On May 25, the curtain will open on a new chapter for the Alhambra Theatre & Dining as veteran actor Barry Williams - aka Greg Brady of the famed 1970's TV series, The Brady Bunch - stars in the Alhambra's first-ever production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Mr. Williams will play the lead role as Oscar Madison in the classic comedy.
Caldwell Theatre Embraces Diversity For Their Summer SeasonMay 24, 2011Caldwell Theatre Company announced a summer season that embraces diversity and theatricality. Embarking on the successful formula of summers past, they will open the summer season with a World Premiere by South Florida playwright Michael McKeever, and his comedic take on the famous Collyer Brothers of Harlem, titled Stuff. The comedy will be followed by a classically executed drama, Six Years, by the up and coming writer Sharr White.
TONY DeSARE Continues The Colony Hotel's 10th Anniversary Cabaret Season May 23, 2011Returning to The Colony directly from concert engagements in Manhattan, London and around the world is swinging singer/pianist Tony DeSare, an elegant, young crowd-pleaser whose singing style ranges from dreamy pop standards to boogie-woogie and R&B. A steady headliner at the legendary Carlyle Hotel in New York City, Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality. His takes on classic standards and sophisticated original compositions have earned him a reputation as one of country's hottest young performers. His sound is romantic, swinging and sensual, but what sets Tony apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and at the same time blends seamlessly with the Great American Songbook. Tony has the capability to glide from a standard by George Gershwin to a contemporary classic by Bob Dylan or Phil Collins to one of his inventive original songs with ease.
WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? Free Play Reading May 23 At The BiltmoreMay 23, 2011A play about sex set in Los Angeles in the new century before the crash. A collision of the famous: an interior designer, her film producer husband, their 20-year-old twins, and her sex therapist mother. The characters are on all amps in the boundary-less culture of distraction, disregard & deception.
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Auditions At The Waterfront Playhouse May 23, 2011The Waterfront Playhouse announced auditions for 'August: Osage County,' the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, which will be part of the 2011/12 season. Auditions will be held Tuesday, May 31, 5 to 8 pm at the Waterfront Playhouse. Production dates for the show are scheduled for December 20, 2011 to January 14, 2012, with rehearsals beginning sometime early November.
Barry Williams In The Neil Simon Classic THE ODD COUPLEMay 22, 2011On May 25, the curtain will open on a new chapter for the Alhambra Theatre & Dining as veteran actor Barry Williams - aka Greg Brady of the famed 1970's TV series, The Brady Bunch - stars in the Alhambra's first-ever production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Mr. Williams will play the lead role as Oscar Madison in the classic comedy.
Orlando Shakes Announces Tony Winning RED And GOD OF CARNAGEMay 22, 2011Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Artistic Director, Jim Helsinger, announced the final two plays of the Signature Series 2011-2012 Season. The regional premiere of God Of Carnage, Yasmina Reza's 2009 Tony Award-Winning comedy of grownups behaving badly will run from October 12 - November 13, 2011 in the Goldman Theater. While the Orlando premiere of Red, John Logan's electrifying new drama about artist Mark Rothko that won six 2010 Tony Awards including Best Play, will conclude the series.
Playing At The Kravis Center In May And JuneMay 22, 2011Kravis Center to Offer Audience-Pleasing Performers & Productions During May & June
The Color Purple, Spotlight on Young Musicians, Max & Ruby: Bunny Party, Bill Maher & RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
Asolo Rep Presents The AMERICAN ICONS Summer SeriesMay 20, 2011Internationally acclaimed actor/pianist Hershey Felder brings to life an intimate portrait of 'America's Composer,' leading audiences through the fascinating rhythms of George Gershwin's legendary songbook and the story of his life. The Boston Herald called George Gershwin Alone 'S'Wonderful!' and the NYDaily News called it 'Stunning! Dazzling! Sheer Genius!' With sold out performances around the globe, this multiple award-winning musical sensation is not to be missed.
THE SECRET GARDEN In Concert At The CaldwellMay 20, 2011Following the success of their three previous Broadway Concert Presentations, Caldwell Theatre Company will now present the Tony Award Winning The Secret Garden with Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman and Music by Lucy Simon. The production will star Caldwell's Broadway Concert luminaries, Wayne LeGette and Melissa Minyard, while adding newcomer Amy Miller Brennan.
NEW THEATRE Announces Its 26th Anniversary SeasonMay 19, 2011This season's theme of 'family' is kicked off with the Bard's triumphant family history, Henry V, adapted and directed by Ronald Mangravite, running August 26 - September 11, 2011. Henry V, the final play about the reigning family crown, chronicles King Henry V's war with France over land and titles. As part of the National New Play Network's Continued Life for New Plays Fund and in conjunction with Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival in Kentucky and Actor's Express Theatre in Atlanta, New Theatre presents the rolling World Premiere of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by recent Yale Playwrighting graduate A. Rey Pamatmat and directed by THE NEW's Artistic Director, Ricky J. Martinez, running October 14 - 30, 2011.
THREE DAYS OF RAIN By Tony Winner Richard GreenbergMay 18, 2011A newly discovered journal, filled with enigmatic entries, recalls Greenwich Village in the early 1960s when two young architects,unaware they're on the brink of fame, struggle with plans for an important commission. But it's left to their children,thirty years later, to sort out the mystery behind their lives-and loves.
Kravis Center For The Performing Arts Announces Five Hot Shows May 18, 2011Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Announces Five Hot Shows
* BRYAN ADAMS - Bare Bones Tour (August 11)
* k.d. lang & THE SISS BOOM BANG (October 8)
* SESAME STREET LIVE! (October 15-16)
* BRUNDIBÁR (October 22)
* BENISE, THE SPANISH GUITAR (November 6)
THE SECRET GARDEN In Concert At The CaldwellMay 18, 2011Following the success of their three previous Broadway Concert Presentations, Caldwell Theatre Company will now present the Tony Award Winning The Secret Garden with Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman and Music by Lucy Simon. The production will star Caldwell's Broadway Concert luminaries, Wayne LeGette and Melissa Minyard, while adding newcomer Amy Miller Brennan.
George Hamilton In LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At The Kravis CenterMay 16, 2011The producers of the Tony Award® winning LA CAGE AUX FOLLES have announced that Palm Beach's favorite son George Hamilton will star in the new production that will run next year at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The show was one of the Great White Way's biggest hit in 2010 and is coming here as part of the 2011-2012 Kravis On Broadway series.
The Smash Broadway Revival Of HAIR Comes To South FloridaMay 16, 2011The 2009 Tony Award Winning Musical Revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical,is coming to South Florida. HAIR will play the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts from May 31 - June 5 and Broward Center for the Performing Arts from June 7 - 19. Tickets for HAIR are available now at www.arshtcenter.org or www.browardcenter.org.
'Steven Caras: See Them Dance' Presented By WXEL-TV May 16, 2011WPTV News Anchor Lauren LaPonzina will Co-Host with Caras & Emmy-Winning Director Deborah Novak While Taping a Pledge Event for Use at Other PBS TV Stations.
WXEL-TV42, the area's public television station, today announced that it will be presenting the Florida broadcast premiere of the hot new documentary STEVEN CARAS: SEE THEM DANCE on Tuesday, June 7, at 8 p.m.
Playing At The Kravis Center In May And JuneMay 15, 2011Kravis Center to Offer Audience-Pleasing Performers & Productions During May & June
The Color Purple, Spotlight on Young Musicians, Max & Ruby: Bunny Party, Bill Maher & RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
Star Studded CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At The Arsht CenterMay 15, 20112009 DRAMA DESK AWARD WINNER
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Outrageous and true celebrity memoirs performed live on stage
by some of the funniest people in entertainment
Miami cast to feature stage and screen stars
Sex and the City's MARIO CANTONE
Saturday Night Live star RACHEL DRATCH
Burn Notice's Emmy-winning SHARON GLESS
Desperate Housewives'Tony Winner ROGER BART
Drama Desk Award-winning creators EUGENE PACK and DAYLE REYFEL
Plus, local surprise celebrities
Currently spending his time between New York and Florida, Beau was born to a theatrical family in Brooklyn. He studied drama at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and at HB Studios. He studied theater singing with Julia Sperratore and Helen Gallagher. Beau later taught drama at the Lincoln Center Square for the Arts. It was at this time Beau began working with the Theater Development Fund and helped found New York's famed HALF PRICE TICKET BOOTH. Early in his career, Beau was screen tested and contracted for Warner Brothers. He co-hosted, an early cable variety series on Manhattan's Teleprompter channel. At this time he directed the Johnny Specca musical, SEX IS..? at the Lincoln Center Library Theater. Beau has performed Off-Broadway in FAT FELL DOWN, The Comic Strip Theater's LITTLE LULU AND THE INVISIBLE INK and WILL THE REAL ZOOPERMAN PLEASE STAND UP. Around the country he has delighted audiences with his performances in ANYTHING GOES, THE APPLE TREE, GUYS & DOLLS, and HELLZAPOPPIN! He sang for New York audiences at such cabarets as The Duplex and Upstairs at the Downstairs. He has had numerous television appearances but is most proud to have been a winning contestant on the game shows JACKPOT and THE $20,000 PYRAMID.