Bruce Linser News

Photos: WHO KILLED JOAN CRAWFORD? Extended at Island City Stage

by A.A. Cristi — October 15, 2026

Michael Leeds' campy murder mystery comedy sold out its first three weekends at Island City Stage in Fort Lauderdale and has been extended through November 1.

WHO KILLED JOAN CRAWFORD? to Open Island City Stage's 15th Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 17, 2026

Island City Stage will revive Michael Leeds' comedy about five men dressed as Joan Crawford at a surprise birthday party that turns deadly.

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and Two World Premieres Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks Reveals 2026-27 Season

by A.A. Cristi — August 11, 2026

Palm Beach Dramaworks will open its upcoming season with two world premieres, a Hershey Felder limited engagement, and its first musical since 2018-19.

EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL HAPPENS AT NIGHT Extends at Island City Stage

by Stephi Wild — April 14, 2026

Island City Stage’s East Coast premiere of Everything Beautiful Happens at Night, a new play written by Ted Malawer (Red, White, & Royal Blue), and directed by Bruce Linser, has extended.

Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE to be Presented at Palm Beach Dramaworks This April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 27, 2026

The Crucible comes to Palm Beach Dramaworks this April in a gripping new production led by Producing Artistic Director William Hayes.

Island City Stage To Present EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL HAPPENS AT NIGHT East Coast Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — February 27, 2026

Island City Stage will present the East Coast premiere of EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL HAPPENS AT NIGHT April 2–26 in Wilton Manors.

DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere is Coming to Palm Beach Dramaworks

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2025

Palm Beach Dramaworks will close out its 25th anniversary season with the world premiere of Gina Montet's gripping Dangerous Instruments.

Island City Stage Reveals 2025-26 Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild — April 18, 2025

Island City Stage has announced its 2025-26 season - a lineup of five productions delivering unexpected twists, inventive storytelling, and unforgettable theatrical moments.

Plays Of Wilton to Present Dan Clancy's THE TIMEKEEPERS

by A.A. Cristi — March 27, 2025

Plays of Wilton(POW!) reunites with Wilton Manors playwright Dan Clancy and director Bruce Linser for the South Florida revival of Clancy's award winning The Timekeepers.

NO, NO, NANETTE to be Presented at The Wick Theatre This Spring

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 18, 2025

The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton will present beloved musical comedy, No, No, Nanette.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to The Wick Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 10, 2025

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning show, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will grace the stage of The Wick Theatre.

Carbonell Awards Announce 120 Finalists for 2023-2024 Theater Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 16, 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.

Hugh Panaro and More Set For the Wick Theatre's 10th Anniversary Gala

by Stephi Wild — February 28, 2024

The Wick Theatre is hosting a fundraiser gala on Saturday, March 30, 2024, to celebrate ten years of bringing the best in musical theatre and cabaret to South Florida.

World Premiere Of THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN By Christopher Demos-Brown Opens February 2

by A.A. Cristi — January 11, 2024

The world premiere of 'The Cancellation of Lauren Fein' by Christopher Demos-Brown opens on February 2 at Palm Beach Dramaworks.

Palm Beach Dramaworks to Present THE PERLBERG FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 25, 2023

Palm Beach Dramaworks presents the Perlberg Festival of New Plays, featuring a lineup of exciting new works.

LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Kicks Off Island City Stage's 12th Season

by Stephi Wild — September 7, 2023

Love! Valour! Compassion! - Terrence McNally's most honored and celebrated play about eight gay friends who spend the holidays over one summer at one's beautiful hundred-year-old house in upstate New York, kicks off Island City Stage’s 12th season.

Eleanor Reissa's THE LAST SURVIVOR Play Reading To Explore Post-Holocaust, Modern Jewish Life

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 6, 2023

'The Last Survivor,' a play reading from the anthology by Tony Award-nominated director, playwright, and actress Eleanor Reissa, is set to take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Levis JCC Boca Raton and on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Alper JCC Miami.