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TO LIFE 6 Will Run at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park (Nov 21, 2025)
Photos: TO LIFE FIVE At The Willow Theatre (Jan 18, 2025)
NSAL Florida Unveils New Season of Scholarships and Competitions (Dec 16, 2024)
TO LIFE 6 Will Run at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park (Nov 21, 2025)
Photos: TO LIFE FIVE At The Willow Theatre (Jan 18, 2025)
NSAL Florida Unveils New Season of Scholarships and Competitions (Dec 16, 2024)
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TO LIFE 6 Will Run at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
To Life 6: Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers, Artists, and Comedians to Broadway & Hollywood will open in Boca Raton’s Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
To Life 6: Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers, Artists, and Comedians to Broadway & Hollywood will open in Boca Raton’s Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park.
Photos: TO LIFE FIVE At The Willow Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025
See photos from To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood - Stories & Music Celebrating 561the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025
See photos from To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood - Stories & Music Celebrating 561the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals.
NSAL Florida Unveils New Season of Scholarships and Competitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
The National Society of Arts and Letters has revealed its exciting new season of scholarships and competitions, empowering young artists across the state. Learn how to apply now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
The National Society of Arts and Letters has revealed its exciting new season of scholarships and competitions, empowering young artists across the state. Learn how to apply now!
TO LIFE 5 Opens at the Willow Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Jewish icons of the stage, screen, and recording studio will be celebrated in To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood! Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Jewish icons of the stage, screen, and recording studio will be celebrated in To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood! Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals.
Remembering Our Friend Sandi Durell
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 25, 2024
Services for Sandi Durell and a celebration of life will occur this Sunday, October 27, at twelve noon at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel located at 630 Amsterdam Avenue.
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 25, 2024
Services for Sandi Durell and a celebration of life will occur this Sunday, October 27, at twelve noon at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel located at 630 Amsterdam Avenue.
Legendary Singer Connie Francis Presents Renowned Artist Yaacov Heller with Award
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024
The National Society of Arts and Letters of Florida (NSAL) bestowed internationally renowned artist Yaacov Heller with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent NSAL’s Star Maker Awards Gala at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024
The National Society of Arts and Letters of Florida (NSAL) bestowed internationally renowned artist Yaacov Heller with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent NSAL’s Star Maker Awards Gala at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton.
TO LIFE 4: THAT'S (JEWISH) ENTERTAINMENT Comes to The Willow Theatre In Boca Raton in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023
To Life 4, That's Jewish Entertainment! Stories & Music Celebrating Some of the Greatest Jewish Entertainers the popular series developed by producer Hy Juter will run from January 19th through February 4th at The Willow Theatre in Boca Raton's Sugar Sand Park.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023
To Life 4, That's Jewish Entertainment! Stories & Music Celebrating Some of the Greatest Jewish Entertainers the popular series developed by producer Hy Juter will run from January 19th through February 4th at The Willow Theatre in Boca Raton's Sugar Sand Park.
NSAL of Florida Seeks Young Artists For Scholarships and Competitions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2022
National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) of Florida, based in Boca Raton, recently announced their 2023 scholarships and competitions.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2022
National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) of Florida, based in Boca Raton, recently announced their 2023 scholarships and competitions.
TO LIFE 3: Stories & Music Celebrating The Contributions Of Jewish Composers To The Great Hollywood Musicals Comes To The Willow Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022
George Gershwin. Irving Berlin. Johnny Mercer. Harold Arlen. Sheldon Harnick. Jerry Herman. These composers and many more will be highlighted in To Life 3: Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Great Hollywood Musicals.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022
George Gershwin. Irving Berlin. Johnny Mercer. Harold Arlen. Sheldon Harnick. Jerry Herman. These composers and many more will be highlighted in To Life 3: Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Great Hollywood Musicals.
Broadway's Avery Sommers and Piano Virtuoso Lisa Leonard Honored at Star Maker Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022
The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum was “Alive with the Sound of Music!” A dazzling event recently hosted by the National Society of Arts & Letters of Florida and raising over $47,000 to support the Boca Raton-based nonprofit's mission of supporting local emerging performing and visual artists.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022
The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum was “Alive with the Sound of Music!” A dazzling event recently hosted by the National Society of Arts & Letters of Florida and raising over $47,000 to support the Boca Raton-based nonprofit's mission of supporting local emerging performing and visual artists.
Avery Sommers and Lisa Leonard to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at 4th Annual Star Maker Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022
The National Society of Arts & Letters Florida has announced their 4th Annual Star Maker Awards will be held at The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum in Boca Raton on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022
The National Society of Arts & Letters Florida has announced their 4th Annual Star Maker Awards will be held at The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum in Boca Raton on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm.
NSAL Florida Honors Boca Ballet And Young Artists At Star Maker Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021
The National Society of Arts & Letters of Florida recently celebrated 40 years of supporting the dreams of young local artists through scholarships and competitions with a dazzling event at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021
The National Society of Arts & Letters of Florida recently celebrated 40 years of supporting the dreams of young local artists through scholarships and competitions with a dazzling event at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton.
Gabriella Garbarini Wins NSAL Local Ballet Competition, Advances to Nationals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2021
The National Society of Arts & Letters Florida East Coast Chapter recently held their ballet competition at Boca Ballet Theatre. The competition showcased the talents of an array of young dancers from South Florida, who were judged by an esteemed panel including Clarence Brooks, Shimon Ito and Colleen Smith.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2021
The National Society of Arts & Letters Florida East Coast Chapter recently held their ballet competition at Boca Ballet Theatre. The competition showcased the talents of an array of young dancers from South Florida, who were judged by an esteemed panel including Clarence Brooks, Shimon Ito and Colleen Smith.
The B'nai Torah Cultural Arts Series Presents Faye Sholiton's THE INTERVIEW
by Carol Kassie - Feb 4, 2020
The B'nai Torah Cultural Arts Series 2020 theatrical presentation, The Interview will be presented for one performance only on February 26th at 7:30 pm in the Eleanor and Paul Weiner Cultural Center at B'nai Torah Congregation.
by Carol Kassie - Feb 4, 2020
The B'nai Torah Cultural Arts Series 2020 theatrical presentation, The Interview will be presented for one performance only on February 26th at 7:30 pm in the Eleanor and Paul Weiner Cultural Center at B'nai Torah Congregation.
NSAL Has Announced Musical Theatre Competition Applications
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2020
The National Society of Arts and Letters Florida East Coast Chapter recently unveiled their new website (www.nsalfloridaeast.org) featuring the 2020 competition and scholarship applications. This year's key National competition is in musical theatre and local applicants can apply now for a chance to win $2,000 plus an all-expense paid trip to Chicago to compete for a $15,000 first prize. Additionally, applications are now open for a Piano and Strings Duo competition along with the Naomi Rabb Winston 2-D Art Scholarship and the Shirley Rabb Winston Classical Voice scholarship. All criteria, rules and application deadlines are on the website.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2020
The National Society of Arts and Letters Florida East Coast Chapter recently unveiled their new website (www.nsalfloridaeast.org) featuring the 2020 competition and scholarship applications. This year's key National competition is in musical theatre and local applicants can apply now for a chance to win $2,000 plus an all-expense paid trip to Chicago to compete for a $15,000 first prize. Additionally, applications are now open for a Piano and Strings Duo competition along with the Naomi Rabb Winston 2-D Art Scholarship and the Shirley Rabb Winston Classical Voice scholarship. All criteria, rules and application deadlines are on the website.
Photo Flash: First Look At TO LIFE 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating The Contributions Of Jewish Composers To The Golden Age Of Broadway
by Carol Kassie - Jan 13, 2020
Get a first look at photos of the cast, director, and music director of To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Golden Age of Broadway. The production will run through February 2nd at the Willow Theatre in Boca Raton.
by Carol Kassie - Jan 13, 2020
Get a first look at photos of the cast, director, and music director of To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Golden Age of Broadway. The production will run through February 2nd at the Willow Theatre in Boca Raton.
TO LIFE 2: Stories & Music Celebrating Jewish Composers & The Golden Age Of Broadway Announced At Willow Theatre
by Carol Kassie - Jan 7, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??A sold-out run in January 2019, and consistent a?oewhen will you do this again?a?? questions have led to the creation of To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Golden Age of Broadway. This second iteration of last year's audience favorite will pick up where the previous show left off, with more songs, anecdotes, and stories, and will highlight the works of Marvin Hamlisch, Kander & Ebb, Dorothy Fields, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, and many more. To Life 2 will run in the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park from January 10th through February 2nd.
by Carol Kassie - Jan 7, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??A sold-out run in January 2019, and consistent a?oewhen will you do this again?a?? questions have led to the creation of To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Golden Age of Broadway. This second iteration of last year's audience favorite will pick up where the previous show left off, with more songs, anecdotes, and stories, and will highlight the works of Marvin Hamlisch, Kander & Ebb, Dorothy Fields, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, and many more. To Life 2 will run in the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park from January 10th through February 2nd.
TO LIFE Celebrates Jewish Composers in the Golden Age of Broadway at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park
by Carol Kassie - Dec 24, 2019
A sold-out run in January 2019, and consistent a?oewhen will you do this again?a?? questions have led to the creation of To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Golden Age of Broadway. This second iteration of last year's audience favorite will pick up where the previous show left off, with more songs, anecdotes, and stories, and will highlight the works of Marvin Hamlisch, Kander & Ebb, Dorothy Fields, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, and many more. To Life 2 will run in the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park from January 10th through February 2nd.
by Carol Kassie - Dec 24, 2019
A sold-out run in January 2019, and consistent a?oewhen will you do this again?a?? questions have led to the creation of To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Golden Age of Broadway. This second iteration of last year's audience favorite will pick up where the previous show left off, with more songs, anecdotes, and stories, and will highlight the works of Marvin Hamlisch, Kander & Ebb, Dorothy Fields, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, and many more. To Life 2 will run in the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park from January 10th through February 2nd.
BROADWAY LIVE! Features All-Star Cast At Pompano Beach Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2019
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center is proud to host a dazzling evening of entertainment to benefit Insight for the Blind. Broadway Live! directed by Shari Upbin, features an all-star cast performing beloved tunes from the Great White Way.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2019
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center is proud to host a dazzling evening of entertainment to benefit Insight for the Blind. Broadway Live! directed by Shari Upbin, features an all-star cast performing beloved tunes from the Great White Way.
Empire Stage Presents The South Florida Premiere Of CLEMENZA & TESSIO ARE DEAD
by Carol Kassie - Aug 13, 2019
Empire Stage will present a limited 13 performance run of Clemenza & Tessio Are Dead by Gregg Greenberg from August 15 a?' September 8. The play - a clever and humorous parody of the classic 1972 movie a?oeThe Godfathera?? (based on the novel by Mario Puzo), was originally produced as part of the 2009 New York City Fringe Festival.
by Carol Kassie - Aug 13, 2019
Empire Stage will present a limited 13 performance run of Clemenza & Tessio Are Dead by Gregg Greenberg from August 15 a?' September 8. The play - a clever and humorous parody of the classic 1972 movie a?oeThe Godfathera?? (based on the novel by Mario Puzo), was originally produced as part of the 2009 New York City Fringe Festival.
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