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GableStage, Slow Burn Theatre Company and More Win '24-25 Carbonell Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

The Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, has revealed the winners in 20 competitive categories for the 2024-2025 theater season. Nearly 550  performers, producers, directors, designers, publicists, and theater fans attended.

Carbonell Awards Add Special Watch Party to Ceremony at FAU’s University Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT.

The Carbonell Awards Add Special Watch Party for Sold Out Ceremony
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025

The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT. The fun, festive, entertainment-packed event is scheduled for Monday November 17, at 7:30 pm.

Carbonell Awards 2025: Tickets Now on Sale for South Florida’s Version of the Tony Awards
by Team BWW - Oct 16, 2025

The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, will be hosting a glittery ceremony at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 pm.

Carbonell Awards Announces Finalists for 2024-2025 Theater Season
by Team BWW - Sep 18, 2025

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, announced the top finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2024-2025 theater season.

Carbonell Awards to Host 48th Annual Ceremony in Boca Raton on November 17
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today confirmed that the 48th annual awards ceremony will be held on November 17 at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton.

Carbonell Awards Names Miami New Drama's Michel Hausmann As Winner Of Vinnette Carroll Award 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025

The Carbonell Awards has revealed the recipients of the second of seven prestigious Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony. Learn more!

Carbonell Awards Now Seeking Nominations For Special Awards 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Carbonell Awards, Inc., South Florida's most distinguished Theater & Arts Honors, is seeking nominations for up to seven Special Awards that will be presented at the 48th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony.

Carbonell Awards Reveal Co-Founders of PB Dramaworks as Winners of 2025 Abbott Award
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, announced the recipients of this year's prestigious George Abbott Award.

Palm Beach Dramaworks to Host DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN 2023 Gala
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2023

​​​​​​​Dust off your cowboy boots, pull on your favorite pair of jeans, entertain visions of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, and high step it over to the West Palm Beach Marriott for a “Downtown Hoedown,” Palm Beach Dramaworks' first Gala since 2020. The Gala takes place on Saturday, March 18, beginning at 6:30pm. Penny Bank is the Chair.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN Extended Through December 29 At Palm Beach Dramaworks
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022

On the strength of rave reviews and nightly standing ovations, Palm Beach Dramaworks is extending the run of Reginald Rose's classic Twelve Angry Men. Three performances have been added, with the possibility of more.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Names Carlton Moody New Board Chair and Welcomes Three New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2022

Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that Carlton Moody is the new Board Chair and that Susan Ellerin, Lisa Koza, and Cynthia Nalley have joined the Board of Directors, effective this season. 

Mauer Family Foundation To Sponsor Palm Beach Dramaworks' NEW YEAR/NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2022

Palm Beach Dramaworks Producing Artistic Director William Hayes and Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl has announced that the Maurer Family Foundation will underwrite the New Year/New Plays Festival for the next three years, with a gift of $90,000. The fifth annual festival is set for January 5-8, 2023. 

Palm Beach Dramaworks Delays Start of 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2021

Out of an abundance of caution and a commitment to the safety and health of its patrons, artists, and staff, Palm Beach Dramaworks is postponing the start of its 2021-2022 season. Originally set to begin performances in October, PBD will now open the season on December 3. The company will perform its full schedule of five plays.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Contemporary Voices Series with Nilo Cruz
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2021

Contemporary Voices, Palm Beach Dramaworks’ free, online series featuring live readings and discussions of plays by a cross-section of some of the finest American playwrights working in theatre today, will resume on April 12 with the spotlight on Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz.

Photo Flash: First Look at Palm Beach Dramaworks/Actors' Playhouse Coproduction of THE BELLE OF AMHERST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2021

For the first time in over a year, Palm Beach Dramaworks is in rehearsal for a production on its mainstage. The play is William Luce’s The Belle of Amherst, a one-woman show based on the life of poet Emily Dickinson, which PBD is co-producing with Actors’ Playhouse.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Casting for Virtual Live Reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2020

A who’s who in the history of Palm Beach Dramaworks is set to participate in a live reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Monday evening, December 21 at 7:30pm. In the tradition of Dickens reading his own work, this presentation will showcase PBD luminaries reading the 1843 novella, with each artist separately performing a portion of the book before handing off to the next actor.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Edith Hall Friedheim as New Board Member
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2020

Palm Beach Dramaworks will welcome philanthropist and former concert pianist Edith Hall Friedheim to its Board of Directors. Edith is the executive director of the Eric Friedheim Foundation, and a founding member of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute at the University of Florida.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Season Update
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2020

Palm Beach Dramaworks Producing Artistic Director William Hayes and Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl announced today that the 2020/21 season, which was scheduled to begin next month, has been postponed.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Carla S. Bryant as Director of Development
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2020

Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that Carla S. Bryant, whose distinguished career spans business, government, education, and the arts, is the companya??s new Director of Development. She joined PBD in early May.