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Ranking among the top ten most-visited theaters in the world, the Center presents more than 700 performances each year to more than 700,000 patrons. Overlooking the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, this premier performing arts venue hosts Broadway musicals, operas, ballets, concerts, plays, multi-cultural performances, lectures, workshops and educational events; and it offers one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, serving more than 150,000 students annually.News
Broward County African American Research Library And Cultural Center To Present SOULFUL CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025
Broward County’s African American Research Library and Cultural Center will present its annual Soulful Christmas weekend on December 12 and 13, offering two days of performances, arts programming, and family activities.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025
Broward County’s African American Research Library and Cultural Center will present its annual Soulful Christmas weekend on December 12 and 13, offering two days of performances, arts programming, and family activities.
Allan Harris Will Bring A POETRY OF JAZZ To The Amaturo Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Jazz vocalist Allan Harris will return to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on December 3, 2025, where he will perform music from his newest album A Poetry of Jazz alongside a selection of seasonal favorites.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Jazz vocalist Allan Harris will return to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on December 3, 2025, where he will perform music from his newest album A Poetry of Jazz alongside a selection of seasonal favorites.
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.
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.
SILENT NIGHT Opens Florida Grand Opera's 2025"26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Florida Grand Opera will open its 2025–26 season with Silent Night, the Pulitzer Prize–winning opera by composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Florida Grand Opera will open its 2025–26 season with Silent Night, the Pulitzer Prize–winning opera by composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell.
Brévo Theatre To Present 2nd Annual BLACK NATIVITY In Miami-Dade And Broward Counties
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
Brévo Theatre will present the second annual production of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes from December 6–21, 2025, expanding its reach to both Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
Brévo Theatre will present the second annual production of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes from December 6–21, 2025, expanding its reach to both Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
THE HAPPENING: A THEATRICAL MIXTAPE, VOLUME VII Comes to the Broward Center This November
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume VII – Love, Hate, and Everything In Between marks the return of Art Prevails Project’s celebrated multidisciplinary performance series to the Broward Center this fall.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume VII – Love, Hate, and Everything In Between marks the return of Art Prevails Project’s celebrated multidisciplinary performance series to the Broward Center this fall.
Sammy Garcia, Jr. Appointed Managing Director of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Sammy Garcia, Jr. has been named Managing Director of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, where he will oversee business operations, maintenance, client relations, and front-of-house management for the 2,500-seat venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Sammy Garcia, Jr. has been named Managing Director of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, where he will oversee business operations, maintenance, client relations, and front-of-house management for the 2,500-seat venue.
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.
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.
Pioneer Winter Collective to Perform APOLLO at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Pioneer Winter Collective announces Apollo, a queer, intergenerational dance-theater performance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Pioneer Winter Collective announces Apollo, a queer, intergenerational dance-theater performance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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.
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.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Will Launch Gold Coast Jazz Society Season Series
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
The Gold Coast Jazz Society will launch its 2025–2026 concert season with the explosive energy of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, live next month. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
The Gold Coast Jazz Society will launch its 2025–2026 concert season with the explosive energy of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, live next month. Learn more here!
The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Unveils 16th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida has unveiled its Season 16 Mainstage Concert Series, aptly themed 'INVINCIBLE: A Season of Strength, Sizzle & Song.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida has unveiled its Season 16 Mainstage Concert Series, aptly themed 'INVINCIBLE: A Season of Strength, Sizzle & Song.'
The Carbonell Awards Welcome Four New Judges for 2025-2026 Theatre Season
by Team BWW - Sep 23, 2025
The Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s most highly coveted recognition of theatrical production and performance excellence, announced four new judges. They will bring the total number of Carbonell judges to 48, including 18 in Broward County, 11 in Miami-Dade, and 19 in Palm Beach County.
by Team BWW - Sep 23, 2025
The Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s most highly coveted recognition of theatrical production and performance excellence, announced four new judges. They will bring the total number of Carbonell judges to 48, including 18 in Broward County, 11 in Miami-Dade, and 19 in Palm Beach County.
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.
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.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens Slow Burn Theatre Company Season At Broward Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Based on the hit DreamWorks Motion Picture, “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical” opens theSlow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2026 season in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Based on the hit DreamWorks Motion Picture, “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical” opens theSlow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2026 season in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Glass Half Full Theatre to Launch MAEBELLE'S SUITCASE / LA MALETA DE MAEBELLE National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Glass Half Full Theatre is hitting the road for its seventh national tour with the award-winning bilingual play Maebelle’s Suitcase / La Maleta de Maebelle. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Glass Half Full Theatre is hitting the road for its seventh national tour with the award-winning bilingual play Maebelle’s Suitcase / La Maleta de Maebelle. Learn more!
Complete Cast & Route Set For HELL'S KITCHEN Tour; Serena Williams Joins Producing Team
by Joshua Wright - Sep 8, 2025
Complete casting and routing has been announced for the national tour of Hell's Kitche. Serena Williams will join the production as a producer. Performances begin October 10, 2025 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 8, 2025
Complete casting and routing has been announced for the national tour of Hell's Kitche. Serena Williams will join the production as a producer. Performances begin October 10, 2025 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jimmy Awards Winner Fabiola Caraballo Quijada to Lead & JULIET Tour
by Michael Major - Aug 29, 2025
The producers of & Juliet announced today that Fabiola Caraballo Quijada will lead the North American Tour company of the smash hit musical, taking on the role of ‘Juliet’ for its second blockbuster year on the road.
by Michael Major - Aug 29, 2025
The producers of & Juliet announced today that Fabiola Caraballo Quijada will lead the North American Tour company of the smash hit musical, taking on the role of ‘Juliet’ for its second blockbuster year on the road.
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT is Coming to the Broward Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour is coming to the Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour is coming to the Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
Broward Center For The Performing Arts Launches New BROWARD OFF CENTER SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2025
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced the launch of its all-new Broward Off Center Series, a boundary-pushing lineup of immersive comedy experiences in the Abdo New River Room.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2025
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced the launch of its all-new Broward Off Center Series, a boundary-pushing lineup of immersive comedy experiences in the Abdo New River Room.
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