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Review: DISENCHANTED! at Straz' Jaeb Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Mar 1, 2025

Every princess delivers powerful notes that could shatter glass, making each number a thrilling experience. Playwrights Dennis Giacino and Fiely Matias' were in the audience, and it was as much fun watching them react to the actors as it was for this reviewer to watch the show and introduce her besties to their magic. Under brilliant direction, Disenchanted! delivers a pitch-perfect balance of satire, storytelling, and stunning performances.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to The Wick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning show, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will grace the stage of The Wick Theatre. This inspiring true story charts Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon.

Slow Burn Theatre Company Brings THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK To Broward Center For Halloween
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

Slow Burn Theatre has announced their production of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK at the Broward Center.

Carbonell Awards Announce 120 Finalists for 2023-2024 Theater Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the top six finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2023-2024 theater season. A total of 89 professional productions at 29 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of more than 40 judges representing all three participating counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach).

Photos: Hugh Panaro Headlines The Wick Theatre Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 1, 2024

 In addition to cocktails in a glamorous setting, another beautiful gourmet dinner, live music, an auction, a raffle and other moments of merriment, there was heart, 'Miles And Miles and Miles of Heart.'

PULP Premieres In South Florida At Island City Stage This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2024

Experience a nostalgic trip to vintage Hollywood in the premiere of PULP at Island City Stage, South Florida from April 11 to May 5.

DISENCHANTED Returns to MNM Theatre Company in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023

   Disenchanted, the fun-loving, subversive, and definitely not-for-the kiddies’ musical revue that proves happily-ever-after can be a ‘royal pain in the ass’, will be presented once again by Marcie Gorman and MNM Theatre Company.

Zoetic Stage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre & More Nominated for Carbonell Awards 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023

Discover the nominees for the prestigious Carbonell Awards 2022-2023 season, including Zoetic Stage and Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming event and the best of South Florida theater.

Photos: First Look at MNM Theatre Company's DISENCHANTED
by Blair Ingenthron - May 13, 2023

Marcie Gorman and MNM Theatre Company are presenting the South Florida premiere of Disenchanted. The show will run in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from through May 27. Check out the production photos here!

MNM Theatre Company's DISENCHANTED Opens Next Week at The Kravis Center
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

Rehearsals are underway for MNM Theatre Company's upcoming production of the South Florida premiere of Disenchanted, an irreverent, clever, funny, and definitely PG-rated reimagining of what happened to all those fairy tale princesses after 'they lived happily ever after.

Marcie Gorman and MNM Theatre Company Present DISENCHANTED in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

Marcie Gorman and MNM Theatre Company will present the South Florida premiere of Disenchanted, a fun-loving, subversive, and definitely 'not-for-the kiddies' musical revue proving that happily-ever-after can be a 'royal pain in the ass!' 

MNM Theatre Company' Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022

MNM Theatre Company will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Willow Theatre December 2 – 18.  This will be the award-winning company’s first production at the popular Boca Raton venue.   

MNM Theatre Company To Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, December 2-18
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2022

​​​​​​​MNM Theatre Company will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Willow Theatre December 2 - 18. 

MNM Theatre Stages GUYS AND DOLLS Now Through April 16th
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022

Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, Sarah Brown, and of course Miss Adelaide… these names are often familiar to Broadway aficionados of all ages. Guys and Dolls, the third joint production to be presented by MNM Theatre Company, the City of Lauderhill, and North End Theater Company will bring these iconic characters (along with Nicely Nicely Johnson, Harry the Horse, Angie the Ox, and others) to life on the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) stage from April 1st through April 16th. 

GUYS AND DOLLS Opens At The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, April 1
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022

Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, Sarah Brown, and of course Miss Adelaide...these are names that are often familiar to Broadway aficionados of all ages.  Guys and Dolls, the third joint production to be presented by MNM Theatre Company, the City of Lauderhill, and North End Theater Company will bring these iconic characters (along with Nicely Nicely Johnson, Harry the Horse, Angie the Ox, and others) to life on the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) stage from April 1st through April 16th. 

GUYS AND DOLLS Opens April 1st at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
by Carol Kassie - Mar 9, 2022

MNM Theatre Company, North End Theatre Company, and the City of Lauderhill present what is often called 'the perfect musical comedy! Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, Guys and Dolls is a classic beloved by theatre goers of all ages.

THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE Announced At Boca Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2021

Boca Stage presents The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe. This one-woman show by Elton Townend Jones has entranced audiences internationally, garnering raves for its insight into the psyche of the most famous movie star in the world.

Slow Burn Theatre Opens Season With SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

Slow Burn Theatre Company returns to open its highly anticipated 2021/2022 season in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts with Songs for a New World from Tuesday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 24. The season is presented by American National Bank, South Florida’s premier community bank.

SWEENEY TODD, GRINDR MOM, and More Win Carbonell Awards in First Virtual Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2020

The Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theatre & Arts Honors, held its 44th awards ceremony-the first virtual one in its history-on August 3.

Actors' Playhouse Announces Complete Cast of Lerner And Loewe's CAMELOT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2020

Actors' Playhouse is proud to announce the complete cast for its production of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot playing March 18 - April 12, 2020 at the Miracle Theatre.