'Broadway - Let's Twist Again!' At The Waterfront November 8, 2010The Waterfront Playhouse, recently named The Best Professional Theater in Florida, by Florida Monthly Magazine, will kick off their 71st Season with 'Broadway - Let's Twist Again!' This gender-bending musical extravaganza will star over 30 of Key West's best performers. The show features guys doing numbers made famous by Broadway divas, and the gals reciprocating with songs made famous by Broadway dudes.
'The Turn Of The Screw' At Orlando Shakespeare FestivalNovember 7, 2010Described by Stephen King as 'the quintessential ghost story,' The Turn of the Screw was originally published in serialized form and eventually became one of James' most famous works. James added a new spin to the traditional ghost story by writing it entirely from the governess' perspective, leaving the reader to interpret her account's accuracy and truthfulness. More than a century later, critical debate rages on over the nature of the ghosts, the complicity of the children, and the sanity of the governess.
Jerry Seinfeld To Return To Standup At Miami's Arsht CenterNovember 6, 2010Jerry Seinfeld, star of the megahit TV series SEINFELD is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy. Recently hailed as 'the master stand-up comic of his generation' and 'the best comedian of our time' in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, SEINFELD has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. SEINFELD now sets his sights on performing his material across the country in 2010.
Mart Crowley's 'The Boys In The Band' Comes To Rising Action TheatreNovember 5, 2010In 1968, Mart Crowley's viciously funny play 'The Boys in the Band' opened off-Broadway and created a sensation among New York theatre-goers. It stimulated a new awareness of Gay Culture, which became a catalyst for the Stonewall riots a few months later, and we've never been the same since! In 1970, it was a highly successful film directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist), featured the original NY cast and was seen by millions worldwide. A brand new film documentary chronicling the The Making of the Boys and its impact was a hit at the recent Ft. Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
Mart Crowley's 'The Boys In The Band' Comes To Rising Action Theatre, Opens 11/5November 3, 2010In 1968, Mart Crowley's viciously funny play 'The Boys in the Band' opened off-Broadway and created a sensation among New York theatre-goers. It stimulated a new awareness of Gay Culture, which became a catalyst for the Stonewall riots a few months later, and we've never been the same since! In 1970, it was a highly successful film directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist), featured the original NY cast and was seen by millions worldwide. A brand new film documentary chronicling the The Making of the Boys and its impact was a hit at the recent Ft. Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
Arsht Center's 5th Anniversary Season GalaNovember 3, 2010More than 500 of Miami's most influential arts patrons, philanthropists, and business and civic leaders gathered on Thursday, October 28, 2010 as the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County marked its 5th Anniversary Season with a special Gala event starring Broadway performer and four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza. This year's 5th Anniversary Season Gala honored the Center's legacy to date, the evolution of its mission as a ‘world-class, community-based' performing arts center, and its future direction as the Miami community continues to invest in the institution.
'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland' Returns To The PlayGround TheatreNovember 3, 2010Lewis Carroll's classic English fairy tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, adapted and directed by Stephanie Ansin, comes to life with a tropical, South Florida twist on The PlayGround Theatre stage, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, in Miami Shores, November 3rd through December 19th.
'Glengarry Glen Ross' - Auditions At The Waterfront PlayhouseNovember 3, 2010Directed by George Gugleotti, auditions will be held on Wednesday, November 3 at the Waterfront Playhouse, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Anyone arriving before 7:00 will be seen. The play requires experienced actors who are comfortable with the verbal and emotional demands of Mamet's characters. A complete character breakdown can be found on their website: www.WaterfrontPlayhouse.org. Production dates are January 27 to February 12 with rehearsals starting sometime in mid-December. All roles are open. All roles are paid.
'Burn The Floor' To Sizzle Broward Center StageNovember 2, 2010Direct from Broadway, BURN THE FLOOR featuring 'So You Think You Can Dance' alums Anya Garnis, Pasha Kovalev, Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Robbie Kmetoni, Janette Manrara and Karen Hauer will open a limited two week run, Tuesday, November 16 through Sunday, November 28, presented by Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Tickets to the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more
than 30 countries are now on sale at the Broward Center Box Office Monday-Friday 10 A.M.-5.P.M.,
Saturday and Sunday, 12 Noon-5 P.M. and 1½ hours prior to show times., or on-line at
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com, www.browardcenter.oprg; via phones 945-462-0222 Groups of
15 or more are invited to call 800-647-6877 or (954) 462-0222.
Caldwell Finalizes 2010-2011 Season: Hits From Start to FinishNovember 2, 2010Caldwell Theatre Company has put the finishing touches on its 2010-2011 Season. As previously announced, the season opens with bringing back the multiple Carbonnell winning Vices: A Love Story starring Holly Shunkey and choreographed by AC Ciulla, both Carbonnell winners. Vices...is the groundbreaking musical told primarily through dance and features pastiche style music incorporating modern rock, disco, operetta, and R&B.
'The Woman In Black' Brings Thrills And Chills To Atlantic Theater November 1, 2010The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival and the Atlantic Theater are calling all adventurers to cling tight to their loved ones this Season during a special production of The Woman in Black, a gothic ghost story adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book by Susan Hill. The performance ran this past weekend and will go through November 7th with show times Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 6pm and matinee productions Saturday at 3pm at the intimate Atlantic Theater in Jupiter.
Broadway's 'Annie' Andrea McArdle Stars In 'Blood Brothers' At TheatreZoneOctober 31, 2010Today, Danni announced Andrea McArdle, Broadway's all grown up goddaughter, has been cast in the lead role of Mrs. Johnston in the March 2011 production of Blood Brothers. Ms. McArdle is returning to TheaterZone in Naples to collaborate with director Danni for an incomparable third time.
'Steel Magnolias' Now Playing At The Broward Stage Door TheatreOctober 29, 2010Now showing in Theatre 2 at Stage Door Theatre is "Steel Magnolias", the beloved play that was also made into a Blockbuster Film starring Julia Roberts. This production is directed by Michael Leeds, whose recent outings at the Stage Door include hits like last season's "A Little Night Music", and most recently, "Mack and Mabel".
Florida Stage Presents 'Cane' A New MysteryOctober 27, 2010Florida Stage opens its 24th season with the new mystery 'Cane,' written by Andrew Rosendorf. Cane represents the first in a collection of plays being commissioned by Florida Stage about issues central to the state of Florida (The Florida Cycle). This is a deeply human and riveting new play with some extraordinary special effects-that looks at how it is possible that one of the wettest states in the nation has become so dry.
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.