'Two Boys In A Bed On A Cold Winter's Night'May 15, 2011The steamy, sexy and sultry Two Boys in Bed on a Cold Winter's Night comes to Rising Action Theatre in an all new production. James Edwin Parker's play has been critically acclaimed in the US and on the International stage. Set in New York City in 1987, this play explores the sexual etiquette of one-night stands and is peppered with poignant, humorous and sly observations as it's two boys yearn for a carefree time of days gone by.
Barry Williams In The Neil Simon Classic THE ODD COUPLEMay 14, 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.
TheatreZone Season 7 To 'Light The Lights'May 14, 2011'In the theatre, we ignite the power of the arts to tell stories we all want and need to hear. Next season at TheatreZone, we are going to do just that,' promises Mark Danni, founder and artistic director of TheatreZone, the not-for-profit, professional theatre known for its tradition of bringing the 'lost treasures of Broadway' to Southwest Florida.
2011 Young Playwrights Festival Winners AnnouncedMay 14, 2011Play titles such as 3 Egg-cellent Eggs, Flipper's Fright, Three Mice Save the Day and The Postman That Bit Back! represent the creativity in the minds of the Young Playwrights. Florida Studio Theatre will celebrate the achievements of the winning playwrights with the Young Playwrights Festival Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Over 300 people will travel to Sarasota from as far as Miami and across the seas (Vladimir, Russia, Tel Mond, Israel and Dunfermline, Scotland) to see the plays and receive recognition.
Orlando Shakes Announces Tony Winning RED And GOD OF CARNAGEMay 13, 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.
BECCA MCCOY In The Cabaret 'The Pearl In The Hogwaller'May 13, 2011'THE PEARL IN THE HOGWALLER,' a new cabaret featuring popular local performer Becca McCoy, announces two performances at the New American Theater Center, Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th at 8pm.
The sixty-minute show features an eclectic array of music, from Stephen Sondheim to CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, Indigo Girls to PIPPIN, all sung in Becca's inimitable style.
Miami Native Brett Ratner Honored By Miami World Cinema Center - Talk Back FollowsMay 13, 2011The homage will be centered on Ratner's filmmaking career and early days growing up in Miami Beach. 'Shooter Series: Volume 1' will be used as a visual guide, highlighting clips from his lesser known works including home movies, student films, music videos and commercials. Features directed by Ratner include, among others, the 'Rush Hour' franchise, 'Red Dragon,' and
'X-Men: The Last Stand.' Soon to be released by Universal Pictures will be his latest directorial effort, 'Tower Heist,' starring Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller.
THE SECRET GARDEN In Concert At The CaldwellMay 11, 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.
Kravis Center For The Performing Arts Announces Five Hot Shows May 11, 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)
HOW TO SUCCEED....'Tries' Boca RatonMay 11, 2011From its first Broadway production with Robert Morse in 1961 to the current version starring Daniel Radcliffe, the Frank Loesser/Abe Burrows musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING has been a real audience favorite, winning multiple Tony Awards and even a Pulitzer Prize.
The Smash Broadway Revival Of HAIR Comes To South FloridaMay 10, 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.
'Two Boys In A Bed On A Cold Winter's Night'May 8, 2011The steamy, sexy and sultry Two Boys in Bed on a Cold Winter's Night comes to Rising Action Theatre in an all new production. James Edwin Parker's play has been critically acclaimed in the US and on the International stage. Set in New York City in 1987, this play explores the sexual etiquette of one-night stands and is peppered with poignant, humorous and sly observations as it's two boys yearn for a carefree time of days gone by.
Star Studded CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At The Arsht CenterMay 8, 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
TheatreZone Season 7 To 'Light The Lights'May 7, 2011'In the theatre, we ignite the power of the arts to tell stories we all want and need to hear. Next season at TheatreZone, we are going to do just that,' promises Mark Danni, founder and artistic director of TheatreZone, the not-for-profit, professional theatre known for its tradition of bringing the 'lost treasures of Broadway' to Southwest Florida.
Florida Stage's Groundbreaking 'Gen Z Takes The Stage'May 6, 2011Florida Stage's groundbreaking international educational collaborative, Children of Conflict has been transformed into a broader artistic initiative called Gen-Z Global Stage. The theatre, along with the Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach and theatre directors and students in Singapore, the Philippines and Chile has created a completely unique global educational opportunity.
'The Devil's Music: The Life And Blues Of Bessie Smith' May 6, 2011Playing May 6-22 with discounted previews on May 3, 4 and 5, The Devil's Music tells the thrilling life story of one of America's most beloved entertainers, and stars Miche Braden, who originated the role of Bessie Smith Off Broadway.
Arsht Center And U Of M Partner For Aspiring Theater ProfessionalsMay 5, 2011THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA will have a three-week run at the Carnival Studio Theater from October 13-30, 2011 as part of the Adrienne Arsht Center's Theater Up Close 2011-2012 season in the Carnival Studio Theater as well as the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre 2011-2012 Season.
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.