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Award-Winning Mosaic Theatre Needs Help for 'Irish' Fundraiser
by Beau Higgins - January 15, 2011
Award-winning Mosaic Theatre is gearing up for its exciting 'A Taste of Ireland' Gala & Auction 2011 event on February 26 and can use assistance in what promises to be a spectacular event.
Tenor Anthony Kearns to Make his U.S. Grand Opera Debut Naples, 1/15-16
by Lauren Wolman - January 15, 2011
World renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will make his official full-scale U.S. operatic debut this weekend as the powerful tenor voice of 'Edgardo' in Lucia di Lammermoor - considered to be Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti's masterpiece.
Tonight Only! Oscar Winner Whoopi Goldberg To Be On View At Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - January 15, 2011
Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly presents the next hilarious installment in the 2010-2011 COMEDY PLANET SERIES. In a rare solo appearance WHOOPI GOLDBERG performs for one show only on January 15, 2011 in the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. Revered across the globe for her tremendous talent, wit, and stage presence, WHOOPI is set to wow Miami audiences.
The O'Jays Come To The Van Wezel 1/15/2011
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2011
THE O'JAYS will perform live at the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL on Saturday, January 15 at 8 p.m.
Florida Renaissance Festival Returns to Miami for Its Second Conquest
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2011
After a year away from pillaging their village, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella rejoice with joy over regaining their kingdom in Miami, as the Florida Renaissance Festival returns for their second conquest at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami.
Jerry Seinfeld-Whoopi Goldberg Headline Arsht Center's 'Comedy Planet'
by Beau Higgins - January 15, 2011
The COMEDY SERIES kicks off with the iconic American comic, JERRY SEINFELD, appearing in two stand up performances on November 6, 2010. In a rare solo appearance, entertainment legend and comedy queen WHOOPI GOLDBERG performs for one night only on January 15, 2011. NPR's award-winning comedy quiz show WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME!, jumps straight off the airwaves and into the Knight Concert Hall February 3 and 4, 2011 for a series of live performances and audio tapings to air on NPR Member Stations. CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, the show where surprise guest stars read from the real and really hilarious memoirs of their celebrity colleagues, takes Miami by storm, April 28-May 8, 2011.
Patti LaBelle Comes To The Van Wezel 2/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2011
PATTI LABELLE will appear at the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL on Tuesday, February 1 at 8 p.m.
The Van Wezel Welcomes REGIS AND JOY PHILBIN 1/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2011
For the first time, the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL invites you to sit down with husband and wife team REGIS AND JOY PHILBIN for a night of talk, song, and good fun on Wednesday, January 26 at 8 p.m.
FST Presents David Mamet's RACE, 1/26-3/13
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2011
Race is a riveting legal drama that will immerse you with lies, sex, guilt, greed, passion, and above all, the subject of race. From David Mamet, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and director of Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo, and Speed-the-Plow, this dynamic and provocative new play will open in Florida Studio Theatre's Keating Theatre on January 26, as part of its contemporary four-play Mainstage series.
Florida Stage Presents 'Divas Under Glass - A Cabaret For The Senses'
by Beau Higgins - January 14, 2011
Florida Stage, now in residence at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, is celebrating leading ladies of the theatre with a gala fundraising event. The evening includes cocktails at sunset, followed by a showcase of South Florida's finest musical talent and culinary delights. Dubbed Divas Under Glass: A Cabaret Feast for the Senses, the event will be held at West Palm Beach's new Lake Pavilion, the beautiful glass structure on Flagler Drive's Waterfront Promenade on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, starting at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $300 per person and include cocktails, a dinner 'by the bite' and a dessert buffet. Proceeds will benefit Florida Stage. Dress is 'glamorous casual.' Tickets and information are available through Florida Stage by calling (561) 515-6350.
Kravis Center Announces Regional Arts Concert Series
by Beau Higgins - January 14, 2011
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2011/2012 Regional Arts MUSIC 'At Eight' and MUSIC 'At Two' Concert Series, featuring many of the world's most celebrated classical artists. The series is again being sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis. 'The 2011/2012 season is very strong with seven symphony orchestras performing 10 of the 15 total concerts in the series, including the first performance in Palm Beach County by the Cleveland Orchestra since starting its residency in Miami five years ago,' said Lee Bell, Senior Director of Programming at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Florida Grand Opera Continues Season With 'The Tales Of Hoffmann'
by Beau Higgins - January 14, 2011
Offenbach's reputation was firmly established by his hugely successful comic operas, but with The Tales of Hoffmann, the composer of the famous 'Can-Can' from Orpheus in the Underworld was determined to achieve recognition as a composer of serious opera as well. Based on several short stories by the writer E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Tales of Hoffmann would soon become a favorite vehicle for many of the world's leading opera singers who relished the opportunity to exploit its limitless dramatic opportunities. Canadian tenor David Pomeroy, who made his 2009 Metropolitan Opera debut in the title role of its new production of The Tales of Hoffmann, will make his FGO debut in the same role.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes To The Van Wezel 2/7-9
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2011
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL on Mon., Tues. & Wed. February 7, 8, & 9 at 7:00 p.m.
'Sex & the City's' Evan Handler Leads ACAPULCO Reading for SoBe Arts
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2011
Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman has announced that SoBe Institute of the Arts (SoBe Arts) will present staged readings of promising new plays, beginning with Acapulco by New York writer Jacquelyn Reingold (HBO's In Treatment, Law and Order, and produced off-Broadway) and featuring L.A.-based Evan Handler ('Sex and the City,' 'Californication,' and films by Ron Howard and Oliver Stone) in addition to local artists.
Ruby's Elixir Club to Open 1/14 in Saint Petersburg
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2011
Downtown Saint Petersburg, also known as 'The Burg' continues to prosper even in a down economy. Ruby's Elixir will be one of the new kids on the block when they open this Friday, January 14th. Ruby's is located on 3rd Street North right off Central Avenue, between Central and First Avenue North on the west end of the Jannus Landing block at 15 -3rd Street North.
THE COLOR PURPLE Comes To The Van Wezel 1/13-14, 2011
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2011
THE COLOR PURPLE: The Musical about Love will make its Sarasota premiere at the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL on Thurs. & Fri. January 13 & 14 at 8 p.m.
Chris MacDonald's Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash Comes to Northwest Fl. State College 1/14
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2011
Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash comes to Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College January 14, 2011.
Local Artists Perform Concerts Honoring Legendary Singer/Songwriters
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2011
The Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street, Winter Garden) presents its first ever Tribute Series celebrating legendary singer/songwriters and the music that made them famous
Gordon Lightfoot Plays Melbourne's King Center, 3/22
by James Miller - January 13, 2011
Dolores Ziff, Patron Of The Arts, Dies At 85
by Beau Higgins - January 13, 2011
Dolores Ziff, wife of Sanford Ziff and beloved philanthropist to many South Florida charities, has died at the age of 85. The mother of four boys, she passed away Tuesday from pneumonia complications at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, surrounded by her family.
Melba Moore In The Gospel Musical 'Crowns' Presented By Arsht Center And M Ensemble Company
by Beau Higgins - January 13, 2011
Two of Miami's most respected performing arts organizations are collaborating to bring the gospel musical CROWNS to South Florida audiences during Black History Month 2011. The M Ensemble Company opens its 2010-2011 season with its debut performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County with the gospel musical CROWNS by Regina Taylor. Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry, CROWNS runs from February 2-6, 2011 in the Adrienne Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater.
Sands Theater Company Presents NOISES OFF, Begins 1/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 13, 2011
Sands Theater Company presents NOISES OFF opening January 21 !!
THE COLOR PURPLE Comes To The Van Wezel 1/13-14, 2011
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2011
THE COLOR PURPLE: The Musical about Love will make its Sarasota premiere at the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL on Thurs. & Fri. January 13 & 14 at 8 p.m.
Gulfshore Playhouse Presents New Comedy 'Unnecessary Farce'
by Beau Higgins - January 12, 2011
While Gulfshore Playhouse generally casts professional actors from New York, the cast of Unnecessary Farce consists of several professional actors from Florida led by Naples resident Zolan Henderson playing Officer Eric. Gulfshore Playhouse audiences may remember Zolan as Dr. Bob in last year's successful run of Beau Jest. Terry Wells, who hails from the St. Petersburg area, will be playing Mayor Meekley, and another Florida resident, Elizabeth Dimon, from Boca Raton, will be playing Mrs. Meekley, the Mayor's wife. Christopher Swan, known for various productions in the Florida area, will make his Gulfshore Playhouse debut as Agent Frank, the Mayor's nefarious security guard. Wendy Bergamini, playing accountant Karen Brown, just finished playing Miss Olsen in the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes. Rounding out the cast are Justin Holcomb as Todd, the mysterious Scottish hit man and Katrina Foy as Officer Billie. Gulfshore Playhouse audiences will remember Katy as Marianne in Tartuffe.
'The Love Of Three Oranges' Returns To The PlayGround Theatre
by Beau Higgins - January 12, 2011
Count Carlo Gozzi's beloved comedy for children, The Love of Three Oranges returns to the stage to delight audiences of all ages, January 12 - February 6, 2011 at The PlayGround Theatre, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami Shores. Artistic Director Stephanie Ansin will again direct her adaptation of The Love of Three Oranges, continuing The PlayGround Theatre's mission to bring the magic and joy of live theater to children of all ages.

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