'IN THE HEIGHTS' Tony Winning Slice Of Life MusicalMarch 17, 2010I promise you that I wanted to love IN THE HEIGHTS. A few minutes into the show, I would have settled for just not disliking it. I am here to report that despite winning the Tony Award for Best Musical, IN THE HEIGHTS never reaches the heights it sets out for.
Arsht Center And Mad Cat Theatre Company Present 'Broadsword'March 17, 2010The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Mad Cat Theatre Company join forces for the first time to present BROADSWORD, the raucous and rollicking play that combines myth, magic, and heavy metal on stage April 29 - May 9, 2010 at the Carnival Studio Theater in the Ziff Ballet Opera House. Tickets are $35, and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at (305) 949-6722 or online at www.arshtcenter.org.
'In The Heights' - Tony Winning Best Musical Opens At The Broward Center Tonight!March 16, 2010One of the decade's most important and inspired Broadway musicals, IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, will soon be available to South Florida theater goers when it opens in an exclusive two week run, Tuesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 28 presented by the Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
The Arsht Center Invites South Florida Artists To Submit Proposals For New WorksMarch 15, 2010The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami Dade County's commissioning program MIAMI MADE, which has been supporting the work of local artists since 2005, is calling for new proposals from South Florida artists interested in extending the boundaries of the performing arts by creating, writing, composing, or choreographing a new work that may be supported by and presented as a workshop at the Arsht Center during the 2010-2011 Miami Made Weekend.
'In The Heights' - Tony Winning Best Musical Opens At The Broward CenterMarch 13, 2010One of the decade's most important and inspired Broadway musicals, IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, will soon be available to South Florida theater goers when it opens in an exclusive two week run, Tuesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 28 presented by the Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Gulfshore Playhouse Presents Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House'March 12, 2010Gulfshore Playhouse will follow up their smash hit 'Beau Jest' and close out their triumphant 2009-2010 season with the rich classic 'A Doll's House.' The Victorian-era drama by Henrik Ibsen, with translation by Frank McGuinness, plays March 26th through April 11th.
The Arsht Center Invites South Florida Artists To Submit Proposals For New WorksMarch 11, 2010The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County's commissioning program MIAMI MADE, which has been supporting the work of local artists since 2005, is calling for new proposals from South Florida artists interested in extending the boundaries of the performing arts by creating, writing, composing, or choreographing a new work that may be supported by and presented as a workshop at the Arsht Center during the 2010-2011 Miami Made Weekend.
Pride Week Favorite -- 'Send In The Queens'March 10, 2010The Lake Worth Playhouse is proud to announce the return of Send in the Queens. This annual Pride Week Drag Show Fundraiser is back by popular demand for a third consecutive year with performances on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 8:00 p.m.
American Idol Finalists Perform This Spring At Miramar Cultural CenterMarch 10, 2010The excitement begins on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. with Ramiele Malubay, Season Seven American Idol Finalist, in 'Back to You,' her first hometown performance since touring with the top 10 American Idols throughout the USA and Philippines. Together with Fellow Idol Contestant Danny Noriega, they will wow the audience with their rockin' sweet Big Voices. The show will touch on the importance of giving back to our community such as GK (Gawad Kalinga), a global army against poverty.
'In The Heights' Tony Winning Best Musical Opens At The Broward CenterMarch 9, 2010One of the decade's most important and inspired Broadway musicals, IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, will soon be available to South Florida theater goers when it opens in an exclusive two week run, Tuesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 28 presented by the Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Broadway Across America Announces 2010-2011 Fort Lauderdale SeasonMarch 6, 2010From the theatrical madness of 'Young Frankenstein' that only a Mel Brooks could produce, to the depths of passionate emotion evoked by such legendary musicals as 'Les Misérables' and 'West Side Story,' announced by Broadway Across America for subscription season 2010-2011 are a mix of six (6) musical hits that will also include such current Broadway show-stoppers as 'HAIR,' the dance excitement of 'Burn The Floor,' and the fast-moving '80s rocker 'Rock of Ages' presented by Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
WICKED: This Is the One That Will Run ForeverMarch 5, 2010My mom is residing in an assisted living facility in the Northeast. To this day she often reminds me of a time seemingly implanted on her forever. Her father took her to a movie. He took her to see THE WIZARD OF OZ starring Judy Garland when Mom was nine years old. While sitting in the theater he told her to 'watch, watch now' as Dorothy opened the door to her house, and revealed the Land of Oz A land of colors, at which point the film turned from black and white to color. Mom often wears a ruby slippers pin and has spread her special connection with the film to many, even to folks outside the family. WICKED, of course, has some connections to the MGM film. However, it is based on a novel which dared to actually put a twist on many events portrayed in the classic film.
'Wicked' The Masterful Musical About The Witches of Oz - Opens Tonight! March 3, 2010With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award-winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ('My So Called Life,' 'Once And Again' and 'thirtysomething'), WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues, 9 to 5) and features musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy, How To Succeed...).
The Alliance Theatre Lab Presents Lyle Kessler's 'Orphans'March 1, 2010The Alliance Theatre Lab presents Orphans, Lyle Kessler's contemporary classic about two brothers and the man who tries to fill the role of their father. Originally produced by the famed Steppenwolf Theatre Company, this is the play that helped to launch Mr. Kessler's distinguished playwriting and screenwriting career.
'Wicked' Returns Its Enchantment To The Arsht Center February 28, 2010With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award-winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ('My So Called Life,' 'Once And Again' and 'thirtysomething'), WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues, 9 to 5) and features musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy, How To Succeed...).
'Natural Forces' Exhibition Travels To Coral SpringsFebruary 26, 2010BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - Everyone is invited to the exhibition, Natural Forces: Broward County Public Art & Design, which will run from March 4 - April 24, 2010, at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065. There will be an opening reception on March 4, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The event is $10 for non-members; and free to museum members.
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.