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The Lake Worth Playhouse, together with W4CY Internet Radio, will host a special live music concert performance, Tribute to Journey - Odyssey Road, on Friday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. with an opening performance by Andrew Bayuk. The concert takes place at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth.

Belting out their hits 'People Get Ready,' 'Choice of Colors,' and 'Keep On Pushin' to sold out audiences is the true grit of the songs penned by the late Curtis Mayfield that has created the longevity of the group, and keeps them performing throughout the world.

Veteran theatrical producer Vicki Halmos, founder of the Palm Beach Principal Players, today announced the formation of a new theatrical production company, Entr'Acte Theatrix, and its debut presentation - the tribal rock musical HAIR.

Jeffrey Solomon's award-winning play Mother/Son was inspired by his Jewish mother's poignant, and often hilarious, journey out of the closet as the parent of a gay son. The story traces her evolution from grief stricken mother turning up at a support group for parents of gays, to marching with her son in a pride parade.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher announced full casting for the Fort Lauderdale engagement of MARY POPPINS. Fort Lauderdale's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, June 9th for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, June 27th. The opening night is Friday, June 11 at 8:00pm.

Once again the quirky, edgy creativity of Miami artists shines in works of art made of, or based on trash, debris and found materials recycled into Divine Debris & Glorious Trash for the annual exhibit at Miami Beach Botanical Garden during the week of June 14 through 17.

The University of Miami's Department of Theatre Arts presents its 2010-2011 Season which kicks off on September 29, 2010 with Urinetown, a Tony award winning musical comedy. Other season highlights include Big Love and Carousel for a total of five plays that highlight the talent of UM's performing students.

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will present 'The Gin Game' - the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by D.L. Coburn - as their summer offering, opening on Friday, July 16th (8PM) for a strictly limited engagement at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). Special priced preview performances are slated for July 14th & 15th (8PM) and the production will play through August 15th.

A season full of entertainment and cultural enrichment for the entire family will be presented by South Florida's award-winning theatre for young audiences. In its 2010-2011 season, Actors' Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents a unique line-up of shows related to classic children's literary works.

A Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, filmmaker, actor, model and activist, Leo has long ago surpassed the boundary of accomplished musician. He is as comfortable incorporating Latin and Middle Eastern melodies into his music as he is performing in his well known, sultry smooth jazz style.

'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' will be directed by Danny Weathers with musical direction by Michael Fauss and choreography by Penny Leto. The musical has a book by Jeffrey Lane with music and lyrics by David Yazbek. The musical is based on the movie of the same name starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin. It ran on Broadway for almost 2 years and was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami Dade County proudly announced the special engagement of BABALU, a loving tribute celebrating the musical legacy of Desi Arnaz. Created, directed, and hosted by Lucie Arnaz, BABALU's engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center will feature multiple Tony Award-nominee and Miami native Raúl Esparza, Broadway's Tony-nominated diva of dance Valarie Pettiford and in a rare, special guest appearance, Desi Arnaz, Jr. playing percussion on his father's classic hits.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' will inspire, enlighten and entertain from May 20-23 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in the finale of a 20-city U.S. Tour honoring 2009 TIME 100 Honoree Judith Jamison on her 20th year as artistic director.

GableStage at the Biltmore presents a special engagement of Charla, a Chat with José Marti, written and performed by Chaz Mena, presented in the Hialeah High School Auditorium on Friday, May 28th and Saturday, May 29th at 8pm and on Sunday, May 30th at 2pm. Admission is free of charge.

Commemorating 2 years of incorporation, Conundrum Stages invites the Southeast Florida community to partake in a celebration of promoting resident artists and entertainers in their variety performance events.

'Going Again' by Bob Bowersox and 'Fortune Cookie' by Mike Tomes will appear May 19 and 'Poof' by Josh Kaplan will appear May 26. Readings start at 8 p.m., with time for audience feedback to playwright, director and cast after each reading.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher announced full casting for the Fort Lauderdale engagement of MARY POPPINS. Fort Lauderdale's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, June 9th for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, June 27th. The opening night is Friday, June 11 at 8:00pm.

After the universal acclaim that accompanied Caldwell Theatre's 2009 Summer season, (Vices: A Love Story, The Whipping Man) Artistic Director Clive Cholerton, has chosen again to counter program against traditional summer fare, and will produce a World premiere in Joel Gross's highly emotional romantic drama, The Comfort of Darkness, preceded by the Southeastern premiere of Bob Clyman's successful comedic thriller, Secret Order.

Broward County Cultural Division announced Neil Jenkins, music teacher, J.P. Taravella High School, as the 25th annual Broward County Arts Teacher of the Year (ATOY). A ceremony to recognize this award will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 6:00 p.m., at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Camp Florida Rep 2010 will open with a one-week intensive, A Fairy Tale Fiasco (June 14-18), where campers will put on a musical showcase featuring the best of 'Fairy Tales'. Combining pieces of the classic musicals such as Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and Once Upon a Mattress with new fantasy hits like Into the Woods and Wicked, it is sure to be a week full of ogres, distressed damsels, one-shoed women, sleeping beauties and maybe even a few princes in disguise.