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Steve Solomon's New Show Changes Date at the Van Wezel 3/19/2012
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2012
Steve Solomon's My Mother's Italian My Father's Jewish I'm still in Therapy! The chaos continues… has changed the date of its Sarasota Premiere (from March 25 @ 7PM) to Mon. March 19, 2012 @ 8 PM!
BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA Miami Series 2012-2013
by Beau Higgins - March 18, 2012
South Florida theater fans are in for an array of Broadway hits as the awesomely cool, ROCK OF AGES, opens the all musical Broadway in Miami 2012 - 2013 season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami Dade County. Scheduled to launch the season with a bang, from October 9-14, ROCK OF AGES will be followed by the high-stepping Broadway Musical for the entire family, MARY POPPINS, set to bring in the New Year, January 1-6; the return of the world's greatest musical, LES MISÉRABLES, in a brand new 25th anniversary production, February 26 - March 3; the outlandishly colorful PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT will keep audiences on their feet with its parade of dance-floor favorites, April 2-7; and Best Musical Tony Winner of 2010 MEMPHIS will make its triumphant Miami debut with its explosive dancing and powerhouse songs, May 7-12.
City Theatre & Orlando Rep Theatre's THE BRAND NEW KID From Katie Couric's Book
by Beau Higgins - March 18, 2012
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is announced the addition of THE BRAND NEW KID to the June performance schedule. Tickets for the eight performances in the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse are on sale now.
CATHY RIGBY As PETER PAN Flies To The Kravis Center
by Beau Higgins - March 18, 2012
Audiences are invited to discover the magic all over again of the two-time Emmy Award winning, and two-time Tony® Award-nominated production: Cathy Rigby as PETER PAN. Families and fans alike have their chance to "fly" into the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for this magical production running August 1st-5th, 2012. Tickets are available now to Kravis Center donors only. Become a Donor now by calling the Kravis Center donor services Hotline at 561-651-4320 or via the Kravis Center website at www.Kravis.org/Membership.
Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents MASTER HAROLD...and the boys
by Beau Higgins - March 18, 2012
Based on Anthol Fugard's early life in South Africa, 'MASTER HAROLD'...and the boys tells the story of Willie and Sam, two black waiters who work in the St. George's Park Tea Room, and Hally, the tea room owner's son. Hally has known Willie and Sam all his life, and is very fond of them both; however, on one rainy day in 1950 their wide-ranging discussions illustrate all that unites us and the gulf that still divides us. Considered to be one of Fugard's greatest pieces, '"Master Harold"…and the boys" tells the universal story of human relationships that are put to the test by societal and personal forces.
36th Annual Carbonell Awards Set for 4/2
by Jennie Mamary - March 18, 2012
The South Florida community is invited to celebrate the achievements of the talented theater professionals in the region at the 36th Annual Carbonell Awards on Monday, April 2, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets in advance are $25 with $20 tickets available for groups of 10 or more, $35 at the door. Tickets are available at the Broward Center's box office or by emailing carbexec@aol.com or visiting www.browardcenter.org. This award ceremony will feature performances from each of the productions nominated for Best Musical in 2011.
Jennifer Hope Wills, David Schmittou Star in Riverside Theatre's THE MUSIC MAN, Thru 3/18
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2012
Riverside Theatre will present Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" through March 18 at its Stark Mainstage theater. With direction and choreography by Vince Pesce, the production's cast includes Broadway stars Jennifer Hope Wills (Marian Paroo), Beth McVey (Eulalie Shinn), and J.B. Adams (Mayor Shinn). The musical also stars David Schmittou as Professor Harold Hill.
TRU Capote Comes To Life At Florida Rep Closes Today
by Beau Higgins - March 17, 2012
Florida Repertory Theatre announced the opening of Tru in the Florida Rep Studio Theatre, a devastatingly funny glimpse into the mind of America's icon, Truman Capote. Playing Feb. 22-Mar 17, Tru is a fascinating one-man tour-de-force starring Florida Rep favorite, Mark Chambers, as the controversial author of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'In Cold Blood.'
Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, et al. Headline 'Jazz in the Gardens' Festival, 3/17 & 18
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2012
The lucky 7th year of the two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival returns to Miami Gardens with an incredible line-up sure to put the audience at Sun Life Stadium on their feet on March 17 and 18, 2012.
CHITA RIVERA Broadway Legend Debuts At The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
by Beau Higgins - March 16, 2012
CHITA RIVERA March 20-24 & 27-31 Two Time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera will perform songs from her legendary Broadway career with an intimate evening of music in Chita Rivera: My Broadway. Accompanied by her longtime musical trio, led by musical director Michael Croiter, Ms. Rivera will perform selections from her most celebrated musicals, including numbers from West Side Story ("America"), Sweet Charity ("Where Am I Going?" and "Big Spender"), Chicago ("All That Jazz" and "Nowadays"), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Bye, Bye, Birdie and The Rink, and featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein, John Kander & Fred Ebb, Charles Strouse, Stephen Sondheim and Cy Coleman among others.
PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS Announces 2012-13 Season
by Beau Higgins - March 16, 2012
West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will launch its 13th Anniversary Season with Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play "Talley's Folly" on Friday, October 12th (8PM) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including "A Delicate Balance" by Edward Albee, "A Raisin in the Sun"by Lorraine Hansberry, "Exit the King" by Eugene Ionesco and "Dancing at Lughnasa" by Brian Friel.
Stuart Meltzer's BETTER THAN DAMN GOOD Premiere Reading At Mizner Park
by Beau Higgins - March 16, 2012
Parade Productions, Boca Raton's newest theatre company, will follow up their wildly successful debut production of Donald Margulies Brooklyn Boy with a premiere reading of South Florida playwright Stuart Meltzer's comedy, Better Than Damn Good. The reading will take place on April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., at the Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Celebrates Golden Hits From The Silver Screen
by Beau Higgins - March 15, 2012
In 1929, Paramount won the only Best Picture Oscar given to a silent movie for Wings. Once the studio added sound, it was the songs in its films that soared. Thanks for the Memories: The Music of the Paramount Pictures Era comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Thursday April 12-Sunday April 15. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at the Kravis Center Box Office 701 Okeechobee Blvd, in West Palm Beach, by visiting www.kravis.org or by calling the Box Office (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.
New Theatre Offers FREE STUDENT TIX For Opening Weekend Of PROPERTY LINE
by Beau Higgins - March 15, 2012
New Theatre is offering its "25 under 25 Free Student Tickets" program once again for the opening weekend of Property Line. From March 23-25, 2012 the first 25 students (under 25, with a valid student ID) to come to the box office, a half hour before curtain get in free. Students who come after the free tickets are gone can still get $5 off the regular student ticket price by purchasing a ticket for $10. This promotion is only valid for opening weekend and is subject to availability. The playwright, Juan C. Sanchez, will be in attendance on opening weekend and, as an added bonus, students will be able to meet him and participate in the post play discussion after the Sunday matinee performance.
Fun Filled Fabulous April At The Kravis Center
by Beau Higgins - March 15, 2012
Kravis Center is Offering a Fun Filled April with a Great Roster of Headliners + Solo Showstoppers Patti LuPone & Yanni + Musical Milestones Pink Martini, Sergio Mendez with John Secada, Chanteur with Lee Lessack & a Song Filled Tribute to Paramount Pictures + Hit Shows Fiddler on the Roof, South Pacific & Stomp + New Plays Incognito & Life in a Marital Institution Plus the African-American Film Festival, Gospel Gala and 19th Annual Reach for the Stars Ballroom Dance Competition
THOMAS EDISON FIRE OF GENIUS At Florida Rep's Lunchbox Theatre Series
by Beau Higgins - March 15, 2012
Commissioned specially for Florida Rep in 2006 by renowned children's theatre author, Kathryn Schultz Miller, Thomas Edison: Fire of Genius examines landmark events in the great inventor's life and shows us how he became a legend. Edison himself takes the audience on an inspirational journey through his childhood full of woes, the invention of the light bulb, and even chronicles his years spent in Southwest Florida on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. A fast-paced and zany look at Edison and life at the turn of the 20th century, Fire of Genius gives audiences a rare glimpse into the life and times of 'The Wizard of Menlo Park.' Edison's journey teaches children that 'genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.'
Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce to Hold 3/15 Lunchoen
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
On Thursday, March 15, the Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce 'Goes for the GREEN."
StarStruck Theatre Presents FOREVER PLAID, 3/15-18
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
The 1950s revue FOREVER PLAID is set to open March 15 at the new StarStruck Theatre in Stuart, Florida. This limited engagement will play for one weekend only, March 15-18.
New Theatre's World Premiere Of PROPERTY LINE
by Beau Higgins - March 14, 2012
New Theatre's World Premiere of Property Line, by local Carbonell nominated playwright Juan C. Sanchez, running March 23 - April 8, 2012 stars Florida International University Alumnus Evelyn Perez, New World School of the Arts & Barry University Professor Scott Douglas Wilson, retired City of Miami police Lt. Bill Schwartz, University Center for the Performing Arts Director of Dance Barbara Sloan, and acting apprentice and student of Coral Reef Senior High Javier "Javi" Cabrera. In this relevant and funny play, two long-time friends and neighbors, portrayed by Ms. Perez and Ms. Sloan, are at war over 15 feet of green grass on waterfront property.
LEA SALONGA & DAVID BURNHAM Celebrate Broadway & Disney With THE PALM BEACH POPS
by Beau Higgins - March 14, 2012
The sixth and final concert series in The Palm Beach Pops' 20th Anniversary Season, The Magic of Broadway and Disney Favorites will feature Broadway stars Lea Salonga, Tony and Drama Desk Winner, best known as the singing voice in Disney movies and for her leading roles in Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, and 2007 Helen Hayes Award winner David Burnham of Wicked. Six concerts are scheduled beginning March 29, 30 & 31 at The Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at FAU, Boca Raton, April 1 at the Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens and April 2 & 3 at the Kravis Center, West Palm Beach.
THE FANTASTICKS Beloved Musical To Play Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Beau Higgins - March 14, 2012
West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will present "The Fantasticks" - known around the globe as the world's longest running musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt - as their summer offering, opening Friday, July 13th (8PM) for a strictly limited engagement at the new Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street). Special priced preview performances are slated for July 11th & 12th with regularly scheduled curtain times through August 5th.
MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN THERAPY! Starring Playwright Steve Solomon
by Beau Higgins - March 14, 2012
Described as "One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts Prozac," you don't have to be Jewish or Italian to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache! MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY! played for two years in New York City and has toured internationally in more than 100 cities.
Tommy Tune Comes to the Van Wezel, 3/14
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2012
Nine-time Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune will perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wed. March 14, 2012 @ 8 PM withSteps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance.
Tony Winner MELBA MOORE At The Royal Room Colony Hotel Palm Beach
by Beau Higgins - March 13, 2012
Ever since she replaced Diane Keaton in Hair, becoming the first African-American woman to replace a white actress on Broadway, Melba Moore has been a star. From her Tony Award-winning performance in Purlie to co-starring with Eartha Kitt in Timbuktu to playing Fantine in Les Miserables, she has been an audience favorite along the Great White Way. A regular on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Ms. Moore headlined her own variety show on CBS, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist, was the first female pop artist to do a non-operatic solo concert at New York City's Metropolitan Opera House and even had two #1 hit singles on Billboard.
Tony Winning Best Play RED Opens At Florida Rep
by Beau Higgins - March 13, 2012
Florida Repertory Theatre announced the opening of Red, 2010's electrifying and Tony-Winning BEST PLAY from the Oscar-nominated author of The Aviator, Gladiator and Hugo. Red is a provocative portrait of an angry and briliant man, expressionist painter, Mark Rothko. Playing March 6-25.

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