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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER At The Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - February 10, 2012
Led by Miami native Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's favorite dance companies, returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from February 23 through 26 as part of a 27-city North American Tour. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey's extraordinary dancers will move audiences in two special programs containing a series of premieres and new productions that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history. Ailey's Miami engagement in the Ziff Ballet Opera House, is part of the Knight Masterworks Season, Sanford and Beatrice Ziff Dance Series.
CATS Comes To The Van Wezel 2/10-11
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012
The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Fri. Feb. 10 @ 8 PM, Sat. Feb. 11 @ 8 PM, and NOW JUST ADDED Sat. Feb. 11 @ 2 PM
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to Play the Van Wezel, 2/29
by Kelsey Denette - February 09, 2012
Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Rag Doll," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" are all the rage all over again.
THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Returns to the Van Wezel, 3/2
by Kelsey Denette - February 09, 2012
THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE presents WISH YOU WERE HERE live in its entirety. With a light & video show, quadraphonic sound and six musicians, the show is slated for Fri. March 2, 2012 @ 8:00 PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
LILLIAS WHITE & The Palm Beach Pops Celebrate The GERSHWINS
by Beau Higgins - February 09, 2012
Bob Lappin & The Palm Beach Pops will "Strike Up the Band" and pay tribute to the "Fascinating Rhythm" of the amazing duo whose compositions bridged the worlds of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, Hollywood and symphony halls around the globe. Special guest artist Lillias White, Broadway "Quadruple Crown Winner" whose achievements include Tony, Drama Desk, People's Choice and Outer Critics Awards will join The Palm Beach Pops for a six-night county-wide engagement.
Free Event! The Arsht Center Presents MIAMI MADE FESTIVAL 2012
by Beau Higgins - February 09, 2012
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced MIAMI MADE FESTIVAL 2012 - WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN, the Center's 4th annual showcase of innovative new work created by artists living in Miami and inspired by Miami. Taking place from March 1 - 4 in the Carnival Studio Theater, MIAMI MADE FESTIVAL 2012 will feature the work of 10 artists representing the incredible breadth of work emanating from Miami's ever-evolving artistic scene, including five new interdisciplinary theatrical performances (two of them world premieres!). The 2012 installment of MIAMI MADE FESTIVAL has also expanded to include more genres of the performing arts - with the inclusion, for the first time, of live concerts showcasing new music throughout the weekend and a photo exhibition.
JACK JONES & FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Live At Lynn In February
by Beau Higgins - February 09, 2012
Lynn University to Present Two Audience-Wowing Hit Shows in February FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE - Feb 11-12 JACK JONES GREATEST HITS TOUR - Feb 25-26 At Wold Performing Arts Center/ January 21-22 Performances at Wold Performing Arts Center are Part of Libby Dodson's LIVE AT LYNN Theatre Series
SoBe Arts Presents The World Premiere Of HAMLET Soundtheater/Opera
by Beau Higgins - February 09, 2012
SoBe Institute of the Arts presents the World Premiere of Carson Kievman's HAMLET Soundtheater/Opera in the Little Stage Theater on Miami Beach. This provocative, sophisticated, and radically re-imagined musical setting of Shakespeare's masterpiece was the final commission by legendary producer Joseph Papp ("A Chorus Line," "Hair," etc.) for the New York Shakespeare Festival / Public Theater. Due to Papp's tragic passing soon after the work was completed, HAMLET remained unperformed, until now.
Lyric's Flagler Center to Host KARAOKE KOPS 2nd & 4th Thursdays
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2012
Karaoke Nites is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays frpm 6 pm - 9 pm at the Lyric's Flagler Center. For more information, please call 772-220-1942, Extension 216
Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts to Present THE PRODUCERS, 3/9 - 4/1
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2012
The Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Artsto announce their upcoming production of Mel Brook's THE PRODUCERS, premiering on Friday, March 9th, 2012.
FOREVER TANGO With Anna Trebunskaya Comes to the Van Wezel, 2/9
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2012
Luis Bravo's FOREVER TANGO, featuring Dancing with the Stars favorite Anna Trebunskaya, is the internationally celebrated entertainment event that has played to great acclaim throughout the world and on Broadway. FOREVER TANGO will beguile and ignite the Van Wezel audience Thurs. Feb 9th @ 8 PM.
The Moscow Festival Ballet Dances Classic Swan Lake at the Van Wezel, 2/28
by Kelsey Denette - February 08, 2012
The classic full-length ballet Swan Lake will be performed in four acts by Moscow Festival Ballet at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tues. Feb. 28 @ 8:00 PM. The music for Swan Lake is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikowski and choreography is by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Swan Lake premiered: March 4, 1877 Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, and his since been made infamous. The inspired story has regenerated itself throughout the years in popular culture with films like the animated 1994 children's favorite The Swan Princess and of course the much darker Black Swan, 2010.
DISNEY'S THE LION KING Iconic Musical Smash Plays The Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - February 08, 2012
Disney Theatrical Productions, Broadway Across America and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Saturday, February 11. Tickets will be available for purchase in person at the box office starting at 8 a.m., online at www.arshtcenter.org and by phone at 11 a.m.
The Arsht Center Presents Legendary Comic Star LILY TOMLIN
by Beau Higgins - February 08, 2012
Tony, Emmy and Grammy award-winning actress and comedienne LILY TOMLIN will perform at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on April 15, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. As an exciting new addition to the Center's 2011-2012 Comedy Planet Series, LILY TOMLIN's performance is poised to be an unforgettable night of fun and sidesplitting laughter.
Kravis Center Offers Sweet Selection Of Superior Entertainment This February 2012
by Beau Higgins - February 08, 2012
+ Unique Comedy with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, The Improvised Shakespeare Company and Capitol Steps + Hit Shows Like DAMN YANKEES, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & FOREVER TANGO + Classic Music from the Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Haochen Zhang & Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio + Legendary Artists Bernadette Peters, Patti LaBelle and Arlene Dahl + Tributes to Sinatra, the Blues Brothers and John Lennon + ArtSmart Lecture Series, Family Fare and more.
THE PITMEN PAINTERS At Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Beau Higgins - February 08, 2012
From the writer of Billy Elliot comes the triumphant true story of a group of British miners who discover a new way to express themselves and unexpectedly become art-world sensations. On a quest for self-improvement, five underground working men enroll in an art appreciation course; soon they find their talents being recognized by the press and wealthy patrons alike, creating questions of social, economic, political and personal struggles in 1930s England. "The Pitmen Painters" take the audience on an unforgettable journey where individual expression flourishes and the collective spirit prevails. "The Pitmen Painters" debuted in London to sold out audiences before transferring to Broadway in 2010.
Multi Chamber of Commerce Event to Be Held at the Conrad, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2012
The Chambers of Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile,Greater Doral, Dominican Republic,Downtown Miami & Brickell,Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, United Kingdom along with Brickell Rotary Club, Casa de Madrid and Little Havana Merchant Alliance invite you to celebrate the monthly multi chamber of commerce networking event.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue Plays the Van Wezel, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2012
Dan Aykroyd and the Belushi Estate hand-picked this Jake and Elwood for The Official Blues Brothers Revue, bursting onto the Van Wezel stage Wed. Feb. 8 @ 8 PM for a one-of-a-kind stage show that faithfully recreates the magic of the Blues Brothers including the music, comic antics and affectionate character quirks that made blues fans out of millions of rockers in the 1970s and ‘80s.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL - Smash Hit Tony Winner Leaps To Broward Center
by Beau Higgins - February 07, 2012
In addition to the Tony Award for Best Musical, Billy Elliot the Musical received the award for Best Direction of a Musical (Stephen Daldry); Best Book of a Musical (Lee Hall); Best Choreography (Peter Darling); Best Orchestrations (Martin Koch); Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Ian MacNeil); Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Rick Fisher); Best Sound Design of a Musical (Paul Arditti); Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical (David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish); Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical (Gregory Jbara).
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Announces 2012/13 Season Of Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2012
The 2012/13 season brings with it a major milestone: the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's Tenth Anniversary Season Celebration.
Paulo Szot, Chita Rivera, et al. to Give Palm Beach Concerts
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2012
Palm Beach's Colony Hotel has announced the concerts set to play its Royal Room. Paulo Szot will receive a February 7-18 engagment; James Naughton from February 28 to March 3; Melba Moore from March 6 to 17; and Chita Rivera from March 20 through the 31st.
The Lyric Theatre Welcomes Keb' Mo', Julie Budd, and 42FIVE
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2012
The Lyric Theater has announced their upcoming musical performances, kicking off with Keb' Mo' on Thursday, February 2nd ~ 6pm & 8:30pm.
THE GIPSY KINGS In Concert At The Kravis Center
by Beau Higgins - February 06, 2012
This world famous musical group is made up of two groups of brothers: Nicolas and Andre Reyes, the sons of renowned flamenco artist Jose Reyes, and their cousins, Jacques, Maurice and Tonino Baliardo. They are the offspring of Spanish gypsy families that fled to France in the 1930s to escape Spain's Civil War. In 1987, The Gipsy Kings released their debut album which introduced the world to "rumba Gitano" - the sound of South American rhythm married to flamenco guitars. The Gipsy Kings have had a series of international hits, starting with the song "Bamboleo," but at heart they remain gypsies, the proud descendants of an ancient people who seduced the world with music and dance.
MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN THERAPY! Starring Playwright Steve Solomon
by Beau Higgins - February 06, 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.
TOP GUN! THE MUSICAL - South Florida Premiere
by Beau Higgins - February 06, 2012
Writer Billy Palmer is about to crash and burn! His musical adaptation of Top Gun is going off the rails and Billy really needs a hit. Instead he is saddled with a quarrelling cast, a shady ex-Navy Seal producer, and a bit of bad luck. Now if everyone would only stop singing. Top Gun! The Musical was the most successful show in the history of the Toronto Fringe Festival, playing to sell out crowds and unanimously good reviews.

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