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BLUNDERLAND Comes to South Florida 11/19-22
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2014
Fort Lauderdale will be only the second city in the country to receive the production How I Stepped Out as a Transvestite from BLUNDERLAND by Rufus Cadigan, performing November 19-22. Blunderland received its world premiere in June, 2013 during the annual Columbus Pride Celebration. Blunderland is a true story based on the life of Rev. William Carlson (1935-2012). Mr. Cadigan and Mr. Carlson became friends around 1994 when they were both parishioners at St. Chad's Episcopal Church in Loves Park, Illinois. Mr. Cadigan remembers him as a kind, warm gentleman filled with joy and humor.
Broward Cultural Division to Host Creative Investment Program Workshop for Broward-Based Artists, 9/9
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014
Broward Cultural Division invites interested Broward-based artists to a grant workshop for the Creative Investment Program (CIP), offered on Tuesday, September 9 at 5:30 PM in the Broward County Main Library, Cybrary Computer Lab, 7th Floor, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
Photo Flash: Stunning New Images from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Broward Centre
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014
Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the most successful musical of all time, will go on sale September 12, 2014 at 10a.m. for the Fort Lauderdale engagement at Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Mat Cat Theatre Kicks Off BANNED/NEW Play Series with AUDIENCE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
Mad Cat Theatre Company's BANNED/NEW will play at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables starting next month tonight, August 27th at 8:00 pm.
Pigs Do Fly Productions to Present FIFTY PLUS - A NEW ATTITUDE! at Empire Stage, 9/11-21
by Carol Kassie - August 26, 2014
Audience response to Pigs Do Fly Productions' first outing, Fifty Plus -- A Celebration of Life... As We Know It confirmed what the company's producer and artistic director, Ellen Wacher already knew - that the short, humorous plays she and her production team chose to present last May in Ft. Lauderdale would resonate with theatre patrons of all ages. The show sold out at Empire Stage, and sold even more tickets than anticipated when it ran for eight 'encore' performances in Boca Raton in August. The company's newest production Fifty Plus -- A New Attitude! will run at Empire Stage from September 11th through September 21st.
#KeepArtsAlive With YoungArts Awareness Day on September 8
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2014
The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), the non-profit organization that contributes to the cultural vitality of the nation by supporting the artistic development of talented young artists, today announces YoungArts Awareness Day, a nationwide initiative to "keep arts alive" on Monday, September 8. Encouraging everyone who has a creative instinct to take part, YoungArts Awareness Day will feature pop-up performances and events in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City and invites artists across the country to create and share their own work, or their artistic experiences at museums and concerts via social media with the tags #keepartsalive, #youngarts and #youngartsawarenessday.
Janet Dacal Performs Tonight at Havana 1957
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2014
After much success in Los Angeles, Janet Dacal brings her intimate evening of American Songbook classics infused with Cuban rhythms to Miami's Havana 1957 Restaurant's Brickell location tonight, August 23rd at 11pm.
Sunday School Brings the Underground to ELECTRIC ZOO Labor Day Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2014
Electric Zoo is less than a week away and the excitement continues to build for the Labor Day Weekend dance music extravaganza to be held onAugust 29, 30, and 31 at Randall's Island Park. The sixth installment of Electric Zoo sees an expansion of the Sunday School brand known for championing the techno and underground house music heroes of the dance music sphere by adding a second stage, Vinyl Only.
Evening Star Productions Presents THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, Now thru 8/31
by Carol Kassie - August 22, 2014
Evening Star Productions' August production has just about everything any theatre-goer would want to see on stage: comedy, romance, suspense, adventure, several cases of mistaken identity, and a happy ending. William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors might have been written in 1594, but it's as funny and witty and sharp in 2014 as it was 420 years ago.
Estelle Parsons and More to Appear in Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2014
Palm Beach Dramaworks is pleased to announce that Estelle Parsons, Tim Altmeyer, Jim Ballard, Cliff Burgess, Elizabeth Dimon, Rob Donohoe, Patti Gardner, Kate Hampton, Kenneth Kay, Margery Lowe, Colin McPhillamy, Angelica Page, and Angie Radosh are among the outstanding actors scheduled to appear during its upcoming fifteenth anniversary season.
Funding Arts Broward Announces FAB/Knight 'New Work' Project Winners
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2014
The South Florida arts and cultural scene is enhanced with talent through three innovative, high quality art projects this Season, provided by Funding Arts Broward's FAB/Knight New Work Award. The three winners are The Coral Springs Museum of Art ($50,000) for a CSMART Digital Art Lab and Symposium; The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood ($20,000) for the exhibition Dave Muller: Too Old to Rock 'n Roll with Three Day Weekend; and NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale ($20,000) for the exhibition, Research and Development: Concerning Belonging.
BWW Seeks Editors in South Florida
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami.
SPRING AWAKENING to Run 9/26-10/12 at Main Street Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2014
Based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 play, SPRING AWAKENING is a story of teenage self-discovery and sexuality under the repressive, provincial backdrop of late 19th century Germany. Hailed as "the best new musical in a generation' by The New York Observer, SPRING AWAKENING is an 8-time Tony Award winning musical, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Teens Produce, Perform THE CRUCIBLE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2014
You may have read Arthur Miller's landmark 1953 play The Crucible. But seeing it produced and performed entirely by local students is an entirely different experience -- and one that you won't soon forget.
The Youth Players Summer Musical Presents ANNIE JR This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
The Youth Players Summer Musical presents ANNIE, Junior Edition, directed by Eva Knowles, this weekend, August 15-17, Friday 7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm. Tickets $10.00.
Mad Cat Theatre Presents Superbolt's CENTRALIA, Now thru 8/31
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
Mad Cat Theatre Company will present Centralia written by Superbolt Theatre. Mad Cat's Artistic Director, Paul Tei first became aware of Superbolt Theatre in the summer of 2012 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival when Mad Cat's production of Going Green the Wong Way, by Kristina Wong was also being presented.
The Playgroup LLC to Showcase Local Playwright with LITTLE PIGGIES, Jan 2-18, 2015
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
The Playgroup LLC continues to present the best work by local playwrights with nine exciting performances of Todd Caster's LITTLE PIGGIES. Directed by Joyce Sweeney.
Florida Native Issie Swickle to Star in ANNIE National Tour; Show Comes to Broward Center, 10/7-19
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
Troika Entertainment, LLC has announced that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will launch September 26, 2014 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, MI. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 18th time, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.
Janet Dacal to Perform at Havana 1957, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
After much success in Los Angeles, Janet Dacal brings her intimate evening of American Songbook classics infused with Cuban rhythms to Miami's Havana 1957 Restaurant's Brickell location on Saturday, August 23rd at 11pm.
Sol Children Theatre to Partner with Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Theatre Classes
by Carol Kassie - August 13, 2014
This fall Sol Children Theatre of Boca Raton will partner with the Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development to offer students classes in Creative Drama and Movement and Musical Theatre Performance Experience. The Center, located on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University is affiliated with the College of Education.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory to Kick Off Fall 2014 Classes, 8/18
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2014
What's the best part about having a professional theatre in your backyard? The chance to experience dance, singing, acting and more in exciting fall classes at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts.
Single Tickets for Maltz Jupiter Theatre's 2014-15 Season Go on Sale 8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2014
Let the Maltz Jupiter Theatre spark your imagination! Single tickets for the Theatre's 2014/15 season will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25. For the first time, patrons may purchase both season tickets and single tickets for premium club level seats, accessible through the Theatre's new space: The Green Room Club Level Lounge.
Broward Stage Door Theatre to Present WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT? THE SOUNDTRACK OF AN ERA, 8/22-9/28
by Carol Kassie - August 12, 2014
When Broward Stage Door Theatre's artistic director Derelle Bunn mentioned to director Michael Leeds and choreographer Kevin Black that she had an open time slot for a show, and asked them if they'd be interested in 'doing something', they jumped at the chance. "Kevin and I have wanted to work together for a while, and this was a terrific opportunity," says Leeds. "And then, of course, the question became - what should we do?!"
Conundrum Stages Presents CAFE CONUNDRUM at Sunrise Civic Center Tonight
by Carol Kassie - August 08, 2014
After 6 years of variety showcases, Conundrum Stages will present its first ever production at the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre at 8 pm tonight, August 8th. The production will feature a wide variety of exciting talent from across the tri-county spectrum.
City Theatre and Island City Stage to Present Shorts Gone Wild 2, Starting Today
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2014
City Theatre and Island City Stage present the return of Shorts Gone Wild 2, South Florida's hottest short play festival that celebrates the LGBT and Progressive communities, from today, August 7 - September 7 at Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale.

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