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Summer Brave has been dubbed as the 'rewritten and final version of the romantic comedy Picnic' and follows the same basic story of its Pulitzer Prize winning counterpart - with a few distinctions, thus making it a separate work that can hold its own. The setting is a small Kansas town

Stephen Temperley's Souvenir is an affectionate salute to the fascinating story of a unique artist who suffered under the delusion that she was a great coloratura soprano. Unfortunately, she had no ear for pitch and those in her circle of friends, mostly out of politeness, would compliment her voice to the point where she decided to hold small recitals for charity. The cult status of her regrettable singing spread through New York, culminating in a smash hit record and a sold-out Carnegie Hall solo concert.

'Hello, Dolly, well hello, Dolly, it's so nice to have you back where you belong.' And where could Dolly belong better than on the stage where composer, lyricist and UM alum Jerry Herman (A.B., '53) got his start? Hello, Dolly! is an ebullient story of the joy of living, glittering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes, brimming with joyous dancing

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks will present lectures on the life story and musical career of Florence Foster Jenkins. This wealthy New York society eccentric of the 30's and 40's and the subject of Stephen Temperley's play with music 'Souvenir,'

Seaside Music Theater reminds us that 'We're All in This Together' with its production of Disney's High School Musical, the successful stage musical based on the Disney Channel original movie.

Ground Up & Rising, a 501(c)3 non-profit company devoted to the growth of the dramatic arts, announced their upcoming production of The Hate U Gave: The Tupac Shakur Story. Starring and written by Miami-based artist Meshaun Labrone Arnold, this original play will be staged at Miami-Dade Community College, Kendall Campus

In early 2007, George Packer published an article in The New Yorker about Iraqi interpreters who jeopardized their lives on behalf of the Americans in Iraq, with little or no U.S. protection or security.

Howard Jones, pop star and singer-songwriter, whose adult contemporary hits include: No One Is To Blame, Everlasting Love and Things Can Only Get Better, and has sold over 8 million albums worldwide, appears live at The Atlantic Theater in Jupiter on July 3rd at 8:00pm. The visit is part of a current tour this year that is bringing Howard all over the world with stops in: Scotland, Italy, Slovakia, Denmark and the US, with a final stop in England

The production is directed by the Artistic Director and Co-founder, Jesus Quintero. Mr. Quintero graduated from the prestigious Teatro Libre de Bogota, Colombia and has worked in Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, New York, Pennsylvania, and now in Miami.

Lake Worth Playhouse and the Florida Ghost Team will conduct another Spend the Night at the Playhouse event, where patrons are invited to conduct a 'hands on' hunt for the supernatural residents of the theatre. The Florida Ghost Team has spent many hours investigating reported phenomena at the Playhouse using infrared cameras, sound recorders, computers and other technological equipment in order to verify 'hot spots' and 'activity' in various areas of the building, and have had confirmed readings and sightings on several occasions

Set at the cusp of the Civil War, In Common Hours tells the story of Louisa May Alcott's unrequited love for Henry David Thoreau and her quest to find her own place in a patriarchal society that does not value female intelligence, years before she wrote Little Women.

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville. The score emerges as a Seussian Gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk.

Broward Cultural Division and the South Florida Regional Planning Council will offer an informational clinic and workshop to assist applicants for the Artist Micro Credit Program on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale

From boat rides, to backstage jaunts, Butterfly World, The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, Chihully at Fairchild Gardens, and the Norton Museum in Palm Beach, they travel together and learn first-hand about the products about which they are informing the public.

Disney's High School Musical is now in session and will be followed up with the ALL NEW Summer intensive (June 23-27), Annie, Jr. (July 7-18), Schoolhouse Rock Live! (July 21-August 1) and Willy Wonka, Jr. (August 4-15).

Broward County Commission's Cultural Division, in partnership with the City of Hallandale Beach, invite artists, arts organizations, and other interested parties, to attend a Cultural Diversity Artists' Forum

McPherson's plays include Rum & Vodka, The Good Thief, This Lime Tree Bower, St. Nicholas, The Weir (Olivier Award, Best Play,) Dublin Carol, Port Authority, and The Seafarer (Tony Award nomination, Best Play.) Shining City received critical acclaim in London and New York and was awarded a Tony Nomination for Best Play.

The 2nd Bi- Annual Urban Theatre & Entertainment Festival/Awards will kick-off with a Celebrity Gala hosted by Melba Moore, and JoMarie Payton. Invited celebrities include Marvin Webster, Gary Guidry, Jecaryous Johnson, Malik Yoba, Ella Joyce, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Obba Babatunde, Dawnn Lewis, Jackee' and many more

The 2008 Miami Improv Festival presented by Just The Funny features headliner, The Groundlings, known best for creating much of the talent seen on TV's popular comedy shows: Saturday Night Live and Mad TV, and imports Los Angeles comic actors to Miami for two MIF 2008 performances. Since 1974, the Groundlings have been one of the most notable improv groups in the nation, boasting alumni such as, Phil Hartman, Will Ferrell, Julia Sweeney, Chris Kattan, Lisa Kudrow, and Michael McDonald.

He has choreographed shows such as A Chorus Line, The King and I, La Cage aux Folles, Sweet Charity, Forever Plaid, The World Goes 'Round and Crazy for You. Dawson was nominated for a Carbonell award for his choreography for the New Vista Theatre's production of Funny Girl.