Kevin Black News

From Soul to Swing, Kevin Black's recent productions - created exclusively for Stage Door Theatre - have had audiences on their feet and dancing.  The Soul of Motor City, his tribute to the music of Motown, which was extended several times over this past summer, and Swing! Swing! Swing! his lovingly assembled compendium of Jazz and Swing classics were both recommended for Carbonell nominations.  

Kevin Black's recent hit production, The Soul of Motor City, had audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles.  The show received a Carbonell recommendation, and was extended numerous times past its originally scheduled closing date.  It's no wonder then, that Stage Door Theatre's Executive Producer Derelle Bunn has asked Black to develop another brand new show for her ever-popular theatre.

Kevin Black's recent hit production, The Soul of Motor City, had audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles.  The show received a Carbonell recommendation, and was extended numerous times past its originally scheduled closing date.  It's no wonder then, that Stage Door Theatre's Executive Producer Derelle Bunn has asked Black to develop another brand new show for her ever-popular theatre.

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Players' Shakespeare of Gallery Players presents Richard III by William Shakespeare. 

Kevin Black's The Soul of Motor City, which will open at Stage Door Theatre on June 10th and run through July 17th, is the happy realization of a personal goal for the multi-talented director/choreographer.

Stage Door Theatre's production of the multi-award- winning Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical EVITA runs now through April 24th.

'Jan McArt is my muse!,' says award-winning South Florida playwright Tony Finstrom.  'She has such a vivid, commanding, larger-than-life stage presence.  And she's such a terrific singer!  That makes it easy, and a pleasure, for me to write something with her in mind, as there's nobody else quite like her.'

WHATS NEW PUSSYCAT? THE SOUNDTRACK OF AN ERA the popular Michael Leeds/Kevin Black musical compendium of the music of the 1960s will return to Stage Door Theatre beginning tonight, February 19th, and run through March 27th.

WHATS NEW PUSSYCAT? THE SOUNDTRACK OF AN ERA the popular Michael Leeds/Kevin Black musical compendium of the music of the 1960s will return to Stage Door Theatre beginning February 19th, and run through March 27th.

Due to popular demand the world premiere of 'Who Killed Joan Crawford' has been extended through February 21. 'Some performances were sold out even before the production opened' said Artistic Director, Andy Rogow. 'The word of mouth has been terrific and we continue to work on the play to make it even more fun and entertaining'.

Tonight, January 14th, WHO KILLED JOAN CRAWFORD? will begin a month-long world premiere run at Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, featuring a cast that includes Barry Marcus, Kevin Reilley, Andy Rogow, Troy Stanley and Christian Vandepas, under the direction of Leeds. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

A talented son's passion for music versus his deep commitment to his father and his heritage is the heart and soul of the classic story of THE JAZZ SINGER. A musical version of THE JAZZ SINGER, based upon the 1925 play by Samson Raphaelson will run from tonight, January 8th through January 24th at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park.

What do the Everly Brothers, Bobby Darrin, B.B. King, Frank, and Elvis have in common?  Great music... and great hair!  Pompadour, a new musical review by Michael Leeds and Kevin Black features a quintet of 'pompadoured' guys singing and dancing through five decades of unforgettable music.  The production will run at Margate's Stage Door theatre from December 26th, 2015 through January 31st, 2016.

A talented son's passion for music versus his deep commitment to his father and his heritage is the heart and soul of the classic story of THE JAZZ SINGER. A musical version of THE JAZZ SINGER, based upon the 1925 play by Samson Raphaelson will run from January 8th through January 24th at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park.

'I remember reading something about Joan Crawford, which wasn't very flattering, and for some reason I thought of the title 'Who Killed Joan Crawford?' saysCarbonell Award winning, Tony Award nominated playwright-director Michael Leeds. 'I liked it so much, I decided to back it up with a play!'

What do the Everly Brothers, Bobby Darrin, B.B. King, Frank, and Elvis have in common?  Great music... and great hair!  Pompadour, a new musical review by Michael Leeds and Kevin Black features a quintet of 'pompadoured' guys singing and dancing through five decades of unforgettable music.  The production will run at Margate's Stage Door theatre from December 26th, 2015 through January 31st, 2016.

It's Camp, My Dear, When Earnest Goes Disco

Entr'acte Theatrix, whose recent productions of Into the Woods, Avenue Q, Spamalot, and The Rocky Horror Show have consistently filled the Crest Theatre, will present Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein from October 22nd through November 1st at the popular Delray Beach venue.

Promises, Promises, the Burt Bacharach/Hal David/Neil Simon musical was definitely a product of its time when it opened in 1968. And now, with the success of television's Mad Men, and the popularity of all things 'retro', the show is once again a timely piece. Stage Door Theatre will present this multi-award winning musical from September 25th through November 1st.