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Building on the huge success of last summer's record-breaking lineup, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly announces its blockbuster SUMMER SEASON 2010, featuring three dynamic Miami premieres plus the return of audience favorites for a summer of fun that offers something for everyone! In a world premiere, CAMP KAPPAWANNA brings the adventures of camp straight to the stage for families to enjoy together, with a score by Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb and book by local rising star Marco Ramirez. From Australia, TAP DOGS is a high energy, fresh take on tap dance, featuring nine male dancers taking over the stage with raw energy and dynamic talent. Originally created in Israel, the Miami premiere of THE ALUMINUM SHOW is the summer's not-to-be-missed grand finale! Aluminum in all forms is transformed and brought to life in surprising, delightful, and humorous ways in this wildly inventive work of dance, theater, and magic. All of South Florida is sure to be captivated by this stunning visual collage of mind over metal.

New Theatre presents its final production of the 2009-2010 season: Raised in Captivity by Nicky Silver, running April 23 through May 16, 2010. This Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominated dark comedy starts with estranged twin siblings who are attending their mother's funeral, after she was killed by her broken, flying shower head. Add in a husband, a ghost, a convicted murderer, a male escort and a therapist and what you get is a whacky, absurdist comedy about serious family values, relationships and self discovery.

Adding considerable heat to an already solid season of theatrical hits earlier announced, 'Wicked,' 'Cats,' and 'Mamma Mia!,' a trio of certifiable Broadway blockbusters, will join an impressive line-up of such fun shows as 'Young Frankenstein,' and 'Rock of Ages,' a major production of the legendary 'Hair,' the emotion-packed 'Les Misérables' and 'West Side Story,' plus the passion of the current Broadway record-breaking dance musical, 'Burn The Floor,' presented by Broadway Across America as season 'specials' of the 2010-2011 subscription series presented by Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award®-winner in years is coming to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Spring Awakening, the 8-time Tony Award® winning Broadway musical, will open on May 11, 2010 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and play for eight performances through May 16th. Spring Awakening is presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center and Broadway Across America-Miami.

The Cultural Foundation of Broward County will host a series of arts inspired events at Barnes & Noble, 2051 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, from Thursday, April 22 through Saturday, April 24, 2010, culminating with the announcement of the Broward County 2010 Arts Teacher of the Year Winner, on Saturday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m.

Terri's other Broadway appearances have been star-turns in '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.

The play, likened to ALL ABOUT EVE meets THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, tells of life in the early 1970s at a Manhattan entertainment magazine known for publishing photos of celebrities in the buff. Mostly male.

Director Ed Howard, best known for his play 'Greater Tuna' is at the Stage Door Theatre in Coral Springs currently directing the world premiere of 'Full Circle,' a new musical about famed Broadway producer, Arthur Whitelaw. Mr. Howard is not only directing, he also co-wrote the book for the musical, along with Whitelaw.

Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its Lucky 13th Season of Award-Winning theatre that the Wall Street Journal called 'Profoundly Satisfying!' Florida Rep's 13th season includes some of the hottest titles in America, two plays in the NEW Studio, a revival of the company's inaugural production, and boasts subscription packages that make theatre more affordable than ever.

Caldwell Theatre Company completes their season with the timely production of Lisa Loomer's 'Distracted.' Fresh from its triumphant production at Roundabout Theatre in New York, 'Distracted' is a comedic look at the Cara family, coping with their nine year old son diagnosed with ADHD.

The Lake Worth Playhouse is one of a handful of Palm Beach County theatres hosting the 2010 Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF). The festival runs from April 22?26, 2010 and features full-length, short and documentary films from the U.S. and around the world. This is the second consecutive year the Lake Worth Playhouse is participating as a host venue for PBIFF screenings, which will be presented in the Stonzek Studio Theatre.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly announces the premiere of ROCK ODYSSEY, a spectacular theatrical production that will be seen by every fifth-grader in the Miami-Dade County Public School System. In total, more than 26,000 fifth graders will participate in the pilot program, which was created by the Adrienne Arsht Center in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The show will afford young people the opportunity to experience live theater in Miami's premier performing arts center, at no cost to them or their schools. ROCK ODYSSEY will run from April 27 - May 8, 2010 in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. This arts education program is made possible with the generous support of Miami-Dade County and additional funding from Funding Arts Network.

The Stage Door Theatre in Coral Springs is rehearsing 'Suds...The Rockin' Sixties Musical'. Starring Emily Senn as Cindy, Marissa Rosen and Rebecca Cesario as her guardian angels, and Justin Michael Lore as the Everyman in their lives, Suds is the musical comedy that the Los Angeles Times called 'Solid Gold Nostalgia.'

In their youth they were dearest of friends. Then they became bitterest of enemies. Now, they are Holocaust survivors who have lost everything. When they meet by chance years later, one has remained a deeply religious Jew, while the other has turned his back on God. They engage in a fierce battle of wits that tests their friendship, faith and tolerance.

Two-Time Tony Award winner CHITA RIVERA will perform songs from her legendary Broadway career in her own concert CHITA RIVERA: MY BROADWAY coming to the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on Monday, April 19th at 8pm for one show only! Tickets will be available on LiveNation.com.

Originally written more than forty years ago as a 30-minute pop cantata for performance in schools, Joseph was one of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's first collaborations. Fueled by early praise and a desire to expand the show, Rice and Webber modified the script, and Joseph was professionally staged as a full-scale musical in 1972. It achieved worldwide acclaim on professional stages and tours, and quickly became a regular fixture on amateur stages and in church performances. Jason Donovan, Donny Osmond, Phillip Schofield, Gareth Gates and Lee Mead have all played the title role of Joseph in major productions.

Playing for over 12 years, Rent went on to become one of the longest running shows in Broadway history and has become a global phenomenon, packing theatres in England, Japan, Australia, Germany and countless other countries. Rent was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Obie Award, the New York Drama Critics Award, four Tony Awards, and three Drama Desk Awards.

Based on Ms. Walker's novel and the masterful Steven Spielberg film, 'The Color Purple' has been turned into a glorious musical that will likely have anyone cheering near the beginning and crying and cheering at the end. Certainly not a musical designed for children, the heart of the story is Celie's separation from her sister Nettie and the brutality Celie suffers from her forced husband known as Mister

The producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Fort Lauderdale will host the national touring production of the acclaimed production for sixteen performances, opening Tuesday, April 6 through Sunday, April 18, presented by the Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. I saw the national tour when it played Miami. Suffice is to say, I headlined my review 'Halelujah, I Loved It'

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, continues its 10th Anniversary season with 'Three Tall Women,' the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Edward Albee, on Friday, April 23rd (8PM) at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). Special priced preview performances are slated for April 21st & 22nd (8PM) and the production will play through June 13th.