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FIT TO BE TIED Plays Rising Action Theatre 9/24-10/24 by BWW
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- October 24, 2010 Boyd may be the great love of Arloc's life. When Boyd readies to leave, Arloc fears his last chance for happiness may leave him... so he ties him up. Wouldn't you?
'Steel Magnolias' Now Playing At The Broward Stage Door Theatre by Beau Higgins
- October 23, 2010 Now showing in Theatre 2 at Stage Door Theatre is "Steel Magnolias", the beloved play that was also made into a Blockbuster Film starring Julia Roberts. This production is directed by Michael Leeds, whose recent outings at the Stage Door include hits like last season's "A Little Night Music", and most recently, "Mack and Mabel".
Bach Festival Society Commissions New Work by Jaron Lanier 10/23-24 by BWW
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- October 23, 2010 The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park in partnership with the Winter Park Institute, Rollins College, has commissioned internationally renowned computer scientist, author, and musician Jaron Lanier to write a new work for choir, orchestra, and vocal soloists. This work, Symphony for Amelia, will have its world premiere on October 23 and 24, 2010.
'A Behanding In Spokane' Starring Dennis Creaghan At GableStage by BWW
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- October 22, 2010 Take a man searching for his missing hand, two con artists out to make a few hundred bucks, an overly curious hotel clerk, and the rest is up for grabs. This hilarious new black comedy is by the author of two previous Best Play Carbonell winners at GableStage ~ The Pillowman (2006) and The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2007).
Christopher Peterson's 'EYECONS, Las Vegas Or Bust' At The Waterfront by BWW
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- October 22, 2010 Legendary impressionist, Christopher Peterson brings his stage extravaganza 'EYECONS, Las Vegas or Bust' to the Waterfront Playhouse for three nights only, playing October 23, 24 and 25 at 8 pm. This official Fantasy Fest event will mark Christopher's final Key West appearances before relocating to Las Vegas. His all-live, no lip-sync show features hilarious parodies of all the great female stars, plus four dancers, over-the-top costumes and Vegas-style sets. The Waterfront, as one of Fantasy Fest's premier sponsors, is thrilled that Christopher chose the Playhouse as the venue for his Key West performing swan song.
Mummenschanz Brings Playful Theatre To Van Wezel Performing Arts Center by Gabrielle Sierra
- October 22, 2010 Legendary Swiss performance troupe Mummenschanz is coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota, FL for a performance at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3rd. The performance is part of the troupe's first U.S. tour since 2003. Tickets are $35-55 and the theatre is located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail. These exclusive, Alden Theatre performances will be Mummenschanz's only performance in the Florida region during this tour.
Palm Beach Dramaworks' Annual Theatre Guild Event by Beau Higgins
- October 22, 2010 It will be a night to remember at Palm Beach Dramaworks' Annual Theatre Guild Member Event - an evening of dinner and discussion on Thursday, November 18th (5:30PM) to benefit and celebrate West Palm Beach's longest residing professional theater company, Palm Beach Dramaworks at Leila Restaurant (120 South Dixie Highway). Chaired by Priscilla Leslie, the evening will feature a celebratory program to honor one of Palm Beach's leading theatre lecturers, Mark C. Perlberg, Chief Executive Officer of Oasis Outsourcing and presiding Palm Beach Dramaworks Chairman of the Board.
Boys II Men Play The Lyric Theater 10/29, 10/30 by Gabrielle Sierra
- October 22, 2010 The Lyric welcomes Boyz II Men on Friday, October 29 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 30 - 8:00 p.m.
FUNNY MONEY Plays The Surfide Players 11/5-21 by Abigail Arnold
- October 22, 2010 Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach, is proud to announce Funny Money, by the master of British farce, Ray Cooney.
Caldwell Finalizes 2010-2011 Season: Hits From Start to Finish by Beau Higgins
- October 21, 2010 Caldwell Theatre Company has put the finishing touches on its 2010-2011 Season. As previously announced, the season opens with bringing back the multiple Carbonnell winning Vices: A Love Story starring Holly Shunkey and choreographed by AC Ciulla, both Carbonnell winners. Vices...is the groundbreaking musical told primarily through dance and features pastiche style music incorporating modern rock, disco, operetta, and R&B.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater Brings Mouse Lilly To The Stage by Beau Higgins
- October 21, 2010 The play, for ages 5 and up, follows the story lines of three of Henkes' much loved books, Chester's Way, Julius, Baby of the World, and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. 'Lilly and her friends are charismatic personalities, and kids can easily relate to those characters and the events that occur throughout the play,' says Anne Hering, Orlando Shakes Director of Education. 'Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse focuses on lessons about family, friendship, behavior, responsibility, forgiveness, learning from mistakes, and it celebrates the power of imagination.'
The King Center Presents STYX, 10/21 by BWW
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- October 21, 2010 The King Center Presents an Outback and AEG Live Production, AN EVENING WITH STYX, at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, October 21, 7:30 pm. Individual Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 20, 10 am. Tickets starting at $39.50.
USO Liberty Bells Rescheduled at the Van Wezel by Gabrielle Sierra
- October 20, 2010 the USO Liberty Bells, originally scheduled to play the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL on Thursday, November 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., will be rescheduled for a future season.
ASTC Presents "After Hours" and HOTP Playreading Events This November by Sophie Schulman
- October 20, 2010 American Stage Theatre Company's 'After Hours' Series and Hot Off The Press Playreading Series of new works in the Raymond James Theatre continue with nine productions in November: ODD MAN OUT, 321, JOURNEYMEN, CHICKEN OR THE EGG?, THE ROOM, TRIP TO THE BALLPARK, DEAR AUNT GERTRUDE, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES and LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!
DREAMGIRLS An Unforgettable Electrifying Musical Masterpiece by Beau Higgins
- October 20, 2010 DREAMGIRLS is why show business was born. Let's not mince words. It you don't have tickets to see DREAMGIRLS at the Arsht Center, stop reading this review and get your tickets now. I forgive you. There are words that can't be found to describe the abundance of gifts from the theatrical gods that is DREAMGIRLS.
String Quartet Brooklyn Rider Takes Part in Central Florida Residency by Gabrielle Sierra
- October 20, 2010 The Bach Festival Society is pleased to bring renowned string quartet Brooklyn Rider to Central Florida for a residency in partnership with A Gift for Music and Orange County Public Schools' All-County Orchestra program, followed by a public performance in Tiedtke Concert Hall.
Actors' Playhouse Presents Family Musicals For 2010 2011 Season by Beau Higgins
- October 20, 2010 A season full of entertainment and cultural enrichment for the entire family will be presented by South Florida's award-winning theatre for young audiences. In its 2010-2011 season, Actors' Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents a unique line-up of shows related to classic children's literary works.
'Dreamgirls' Legendary Musical Opens Tonight! by Beau Higgins
- October 19, 2010 The national tour of the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS makes its Miami premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami Dade County for a one week limited engagement, Tuesday, October 19 through Sunday, October 24 as the first presentation of the BROADWAY IN MIAMI 2010 2011 season, presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center, Broadway Across America-Miami and presenting sponsor Bank of America.
'A Behanding In Spokane' Starring Dennis Creaghan At GableStage by Beau Higgins
- October 18, 2010 Take a man searching for his missing hand, two con artists out to make a few hundred bucks, an overly curious hotel clerk, and the rest is up for grabs. This hilarious new black comedy is by the author of two previous Best Play Carbonell winners at GableStage ~ The Pillowman (2006) and The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2007).
Florida Rep Opens Season with the 'Funniest Farce Ever Written' by Beau Higgins
- October 17, 2010 'The New York Post was right,' said Producing Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo, 'this really is the most brilliant and most well constructed farce ever written. This play was Florida Rep's inaugural production in 1998 for a reason. Because it truly is a love letter to the theatre, and because our audiences love to laugh.'
Mummenschanz Brings Playful Theatre To Van Wezel Performing Arts Center by Beau Higgins
- October 16, 2010 Legendary Swiss performance troupe Mummenschanz is coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota, FL for a performance at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3rd. The performance is part of the troupe's first U.S. tour since 2003. Tickets are $35-55 and the theatre is located at 777 N. Tamiami Trail. These exclusive, Alden Theatre performances will be Mummenschanz's only performance in the Florida region during this tour.