Star Studded CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At The Arsht CenterMay 5, 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
'The Devil's Music: The Life And Blues Of Bessie Smith' May 5, 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.
BECCA MCCOY In The Cabaret 'The Pearl In The Hogwaller'May 4, 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 4, 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.
Playing At The Kravis Center In May And JuneMay 3, 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
Karen Oberlin 'A Savior Of The Great American Songbook' At The ColonyMay 2, 2011One of the most most sought-after and celebrated singers in the world of cabaret, multi-award-winner Karen Oberlin was hand-picked by The New York Times as one of the 'Saviors of the Great American Songbook.' Winner of this year's New York Nightlife Award, Oberlin brings the heart and humor of many of the most beloved songs from the Great American Songbook, with thrilling highlights taken from her critically-acclaimed shows at the Algonquin's Oak Room, Feinstein's, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Town Hall, among others. Oberlin has performed at major clubs and theatres around the country, has starred in more than 100 Off-Broadway performances of the smash-hit show Our Sinatra, and has appeared on All My Children among other television and film credits. Her recordings include the highly lauded 'My Standards', and the award-winning 'Secret Love: The Music of Doris Day,' and the brand-new, critically-acclaimed live CD of her most recent engagement at the legendary Algonquin Hotel Oak Room (which she brought to the Royal Room) of the songs of Frank Loesser. As David Kenney reported on New York's WBAI radio, 'She dazzles me from the moment she steps on stage!'
'Two Boys In A Bed On A Cold Winter's Night'May 2, 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.
'In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play' Southeastern PremiereApril 29, 2011A comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity.
At the dawn of the electrical age, a new medical device is developed to pacify 'hysterical' women, but it produces a shockingly different result. Nominated for the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The NY Times called the play 'a sex comedy for adults with open hearts and minds.'
Star Studded CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At The Arsht CenterApril 28, 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
'The Devil's Music: The Life And Blues Of Bessie Smith' April 28, 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.
George Hamilton In LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At The Kravis CenterApril 27, 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.
Christine Pedi's GREAT DAMES CABARET Presented By Gulfshore Playhouse & Norris CenterApril 27, 2011Long time Forbidden Broadway Diva Christine Pedi sings songs about and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond. With comic flair & warm appreciation, she conjures up Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews and more as well as classic tunes first popularized by many a great dame (real or imagined). Christine Pedi's Great Dames has won the 2008 New York NightLife Award, Backstage Bistro Award, Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs nomination and 'Top Ten Memorable Theatre Moments of the Year' on BroadwayWorld.com.
'Red, White And Tuna' At The WaterfrontApril 26, 2011The Waterfront Playhouse will conclude their 71st season with the comedy 'Red, White and Tuna' by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. Opening on Thursday, May 5th 'Tuna' runs until May 21 with performances Wednesday to Saturday. Please note that all curtain times are at 8:30. Directed by Cameron Murray, 'Red, White and Tuna' features two of Key West's most versatile actors, David Black and Mark Watson, who will portray the entire cast of over 25 characters. The production is sponsored by Conch Color with the opening night party sponsored by Jeff Johnson and Hy Conrad.
ED ASNER As FDR In One Man Show By Dore ScharyApril 25, 2011In a major coup for the Boca Raton regional theater, Caldwell Theatre Company has successfully booked legendary film and television star Ed Asner to star in a one man show, FDR by Dore Schary. FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.
The Future Of Broadway Training This Summer At Broadway Theatre ProjectApril 25, 2011This July, two hundred apprentices from all over the country (as well as the UK and Canada) will head to the University of South Florida to participate in Broadway Theatre Project, an intense three-week training session in all things musical theatre. The apprentices, who range in age from 16-24, are taught acting, singing and dancing by industry professionals who have appeared on Broadway, in television and in major motion pictures. Tampa Bay-area alums who are now faculty members and will be returning to teach this summer (schedules permitting) include: Kelly King, currently the dance captain of the Radio City Rockettes, Monica Raymund, currently appearing in the TV show Lie to Me on Fox and Patrick Wilson, whose latest film Insidious is currently in theatres nationwide.
TAYE DIGGS Stars At Prelude By Barton GApril 23, 2011TAYE DIGGS, undoubtedly one of the entertainment world's hottest stars, will hit town Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30 when he performs as the big finale of the Prelude By Barton G Presents Spring performance series presented at Prelude By Barton G restaurant/supper club located in the Ziff Ballet Opera House of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard.
Rodgers And Hart's Musical Classic 'Pal Joey' At Jerry Herman Ring TheatreApril 23, 2011Rodgers and Hart's Broadway classic Pal Joey comes to the University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre this spring. Running from April 13 - 23, 2011, Pal Joey tells the story of Joey - a nightclub habitué in the habit of loving and leaving women. Despite that, he is also thoroughly lovable.
Arsht Center Wins 30 Addy Awards In Three YearsApril 21, 2011The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade Country took home 6 ADDY Awards for advertising and marketing excellence at the Advertising Federation of Miami's 2011 award ceremony. The ADDYs are the advertising and marketing industry's most significant awards competition, with more than 60,000 entries annually. The Adrienne Arsht Center's 6 awards recognized marketing efforts and advertising pieces surrounding a number of shows and programs, including the 2010 Jazz Roots series, Babalu, the Center's summer 2010 brochure, and the Adrienne Arsht Center 2010 specialty holiday chocolates package.
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.