'The Devil's Music: The Life And Blues Of Bessie Smith' April 28, 2011Playing May 6-22 with discounted previews on May 3, 4 and 5, The Devil's Music tells the thrilling life story of one of America's most beloved entertainers, and stars Miche Braden, who originated the role of Bessie Smith Off Broadway.
George Hamilton In LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At The Kravis CenterApril 27, 2011The producers of the Tony Award® winning LA CAGE AUX FOLLES have announced that Palm Beach's favorite son George Hamilton will star in the new production that will run next year at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The show was one of the Great White Way's biggest hit in 2010 and is coming here as part of the 2011-2012 Kravis On Broadway series.
Christine Pedi's GREAT DAMES CABARET Presented By Gulfshore Playhouse & Norris CenterApril 27, 2011Long time Forbidden Broadway Diva Christine Pedi sings songs about and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond. With comic flair & warm appreciation, she conjures up Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews and more as well as classic tunes first popularized by many a great dame (real or imagined). Christine Pedi's Great Dames has won the 2008 New York NightLife Award, Backstage Bistro Award, Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs nomination and 'Top Ten Memorable Theatre Moments of the Year' on BroadwayWorld.com.
'Red, White And Tuna' At The WaterfrontApril 26, 2011The Waterfront Playhouse will conclude their 71st season with the comedy 'Red, White and Tuna' by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. Opening on Thursday, May 5th 'Tuna' runs until May 21 with performances Wednesday to Saturday. Please note that all curtain times are at 8:30. Directed by Cameron Murray, 'Red, White and Tuna' features two of Key West's most versatile actors, David Black and Mark Watson, who will portray the entire cast of over 25 characters. The production is sponsored by Conch Color with the opening night party sponsored by Jeff Johnson and Hy Conrad.
ED ASNER As FDR In One Man Show By Dore ScharyApril 25, 2011In a major coup for the Boca Raton regional theater, Caldwell Theatre Company has successfully booked legendary film and television star Ed Asner to star in a one man show, FDR by Dore Schary. FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.
The Future Of Broadway Training This Summer At Broadway Theatre ProjectApril 25, 2011This July, two hundred apprentices from all over the country (as well as the UK and Canada) will head to the University of South Florida to participate in Broadway Theatre Project, an intense three-week training session in all things musical theatre. The apprentices, who range in age from 16-24, are taught acting, singing and dancing by industry professionals who have appeared on Broadway, in television and in major motion pictures. Tampa Bay-area alums who are now faculty members and will be returning to teach this summer (schedules permitting) include: Kelly King, currently the dance captain of the Radio City Rockettes, Monica Raymund, currently appearing in the TV show Lie to Me on Fox and Patrick Wilson, whose latest film Insidious is currently in theatres nationwide.
TAYE DIGGS Stars At Prelude By Barton GApril 23, 2011TAYE DIGGS, undoubtedly one of the entertainment world's hottest stars, will hit town Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30 when he performs as the big finale of the Prelude By Barton G Presents Spring performance series presented at Prelude By Barton G restaurant/supper club located in the Ziff Ballet Opera House of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard.
Rodgers And Hart's Musical Classic 'Pal Joey' At Jerry Herman Ring TheatreApril 23, 2011Rodgers and Hart's Broadway classic Pal Joey comes to the University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre this spring. Running from April 13 - 23, 2011, Pal Joey tells the story of Joey - a nightclub habitué in the habit of loving and leaving women. Despite that, he is also thoroughly lovable.
Arsht Center Wins 30 Addy Awards In Three YearsApril 21, 2011The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade Country took home 6 ADDY Awards for advertising and marketing excellence at the Advertising Federation of Miami's 2011 award ceremony. The ADDYs are the advertising and marketing industry's most significant awards competition, with more than 60,000 entries annually. The Adrienne Arsht Center's 6 awards recognized marketing efforts and advertising pieces surrounding a number of shows and programs, including the 2010 Jazz Roots series, Babalu, the Center's summer 2010 brochure, and the Adrienne Arsht Center 2010 specialty holiday chocolates package.
2011 Young Playwrights Festival Winners AnnouncedApril 21, 2011Play titles such as 3 Egg-cellent Eggs, Flipper's Fright, Three Mice Save the Day and The Postman That Bit Back! represent the creativity in the minds of the Young Playwrights. Florida Studio Theatre will celebrate the achievements of the winning playwrights with the Young Playwrights Festival Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Over 300 people will travel to Sarasota from as far as Miami and across the seas (Vladimir, Russia, Tel Mond, Israel and Dunfermline, Scotland) to see the plays and receive recognition.
New American Theater Cabaret Series Presents SARA SINGS STREISANDApril 19, 2011If you are looking for something original to do on Mothers Day Weekend, this is the perfect solution.
Join Sara and Michael as they celebrate the diva songstress, Barbra Streisand. Chock full of your favorite Streisand tunes, and plenty of tidbits for you to share at cocktail parties!
CHINATOWN MIAMI As PlayGround Theatre Premieres 'The Red Thread'April 17, 2011On Sunday, April 17th from 12 pm to 6 pm, everyone is invited to join The PlayGround Theatre's celebration of this newest production by attending CHINATOWN Miami in Miami Shores. CHINATOWN Miami is a Chinese street festival that will fill Miami Shores with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the diverse cultures of China. Six blocks of downtown Miami Shores, NE 2nd Avenue from 94th to 100th streets, will be closed off for CHINATOWN Miami. The Chinese street festival is free and open to the public, and includes a green market, food, arts and crafts vendors, musicians, and shows for children that include magicians and dragons. The 2pm performance of The Red Thread will be followed by a traditional Chinese dragon parade featuring actors from the production, in addition to a post-performance VIP Chinese dining experience next to the theatre (tickets will be required).
ED ASNER As FDR In One Man Show By Dore ScharyApril 17, 2011In a major coup for the Boca Raton regional theater, Caldwell Theatre Company has successfully booked legendary film and television star Ed Asner to star in a one man show, FDR by Dore Schary. FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.
The Waterfront Playhouse Presents TERRI WHITE IN CONCERTApril 16, 2011Terri's Broadway appearances have been star-turns in 'Chicago,' 'Finian's Rainbow,' 'Barnum,' 'Ain't Misbehavin',' 'Bubbling Brown Sugar,' 'Stepping Out At Radio City' (with Liza Minelli) and many others. She's also appeared in such Off-Broadway shows as 'Nunsense' and the legendary production of 'The Club' directed by Tommy Tune, as well as many regional and stock appearances.
Christine Pedi's GREAT DAMES CABARET Presented By Gulfshore Playhouse & Norris CenterApril 15, 2011Long time Forbidden Broadway Diva Christine Pedi sings songs about and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond. With comic flair & warm appreciation, she conjures up Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews and more as well as classic tunes first popularized by many a great dame (real or imagined). Christine Pedi's Great Dames has won the 2008 New York NightLife Award, Backstage Bistro Award, Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs nomination and 'Top Ten Memorable Theatre Moments of the Year' on BroadwayWorld.com.
Terry Lawrence's 'MacBeth Play' SCOTT At The Boca Raton Theatre Guild April 15, 2011The Boca Raton Theatre Guild announced that Terry Lawrence's newest play, 'Scott,' will be presented at this year's annual play reading, April 15th - 17th. The readings will take place at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park.(301 South Military Trail, Boca Raton, 33486)
Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces 2011 - 2012 SeasonApril 13, 2011West Palm Beach's longest residing professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will launch its 12th Anniversary season with Arthur Miller's acclaimed play 'All My Sons' on Saturday, November 12th (8PM) at their brand new Clematis Street theatre (201 Clematis Street). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including 'The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds' by Paul Zindel, 'The Pitmen Painters' by Lee Hall, 'Master Harold'...and the boys' by Athol Fugard and 'Proof' by David Auburn.
Rodgers And Hart's Musical Classic 'Pal Joey' At Jerry Herman Ring TheatreApril 18, 2011Rodgers and Hart's Broadway classic Pal Joey comes to the University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre this spring. Running from April 13 - 23, 2011, Pal Joey tells the story of Joey - a nightclub habitué in the habit of loving and leaving women. Despite that, he is also thoroughly lovable.
Currently spending his time between New York and Florida, Beau was born to a theatrical family in Brooklyn. He studied drama at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and at HB Studios. He studied theater singing with Julia Sperratore and Helen Gallagher. Beau later taught drama at the Lincoln Center Square for the Arts. It was at this time Beau began working with the Theater Development Fund and helped found New York's famed HALF PRICE TICKET BOOTH. Early in his career, Beau was screen tested and contracted for Warner Brothers. He co-hosted, an early cable variety series on Manhattan's Teleprompter channel. At this time he directed the Johnny Specca musical, SEX IS..? at the Lincoln Center Library Theater. Beau has performed Off-Broadway in FAT FELL DOWN, The Comic Strip Theater's LITTLE LULU AND THE INVISIBLE INK and WILL THE REAL ZOOPERMAN PLEASE STAND UP. Around the country he has delighted audiences with his performances in ANYTHING GOES, THE APPLE TREE, GUYS & DOLLS, and HELLZAPOPPIN! He sang for New York audiences at such cabarets as The Duplex and Upstairs at the Downstairs. He has had numerous television appearances but is most proud to have been a winning contestant on the game shows JACKPOT and THE $20,000 PYRAMID.