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Since its Broadway premiere in 1889, 'A Doll's House' has been revived twelve times - most recently in 1997 - winning four Tony Awards. Such note-worthy actresses as Janet McTeer, Liv Ullmann, Claire Bloom and Ruth Gordon have all played Ibsen's leading lady, Nora, to critical success.

Damsel was read in the Bridge Theatre Company's new work series, as well as Visiting Hours, which was also a Finalist in the Premiere Stages New Play Festival and a Finalist for the Christopher Wolk Award at the Abingdon Theatre Company. He has had his plays produced at the Samuel Beckett Theatre in New York, the Tamarind Theatre in Los Angeles, Other awards and nominations include The Short Fall (2002 Finalist at the Lark), Love A Nurse (Finalist at the New Harmony Project), and his one-act, feet of clay (Finalist for the Heidemann Award at the Actors' Theatre of Louisville) won the 2004 Samuel French One-Act Competition and is published by Samuel French in its 29th Edition of Festival Plays. His short film, Feet of Clay, directed by True Blood (HBO) actress Carrie Preston, made the rounds of festivals including Miami's Gay and Lesbian Film Festival '07.

Tickets are on sale now for the Miramar Cultural Center's presentation of U Got Me Bent & Twisted Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m. The Gospel stage play speaks to the perpetual cycle of domestic violence while providing an electrifying, spiritual and uplifting comedy. The show stars JoMarie Payton of Family Matters' fame.

Tickets are on sale now for the Miramar Cultural Center's presentation of 'U Got Me Bent & Twisted' Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m. The Gospel stage play speaks to the perpetual cycle of domestic violence while providing an electrifying, spiritual and uplifting comedy. The show stars JoMarie Payton of Family Matters' fame.

Florida Rep Announces its High Flying 12th Season Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its High Flying 12th season, opening Oct. 27 with one of Broadway's hottest comedies, the 2008 Tony-winner Boeing-Boeing.

Get ready for the all new CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION from the creators of the groundbreaking hit and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy. Hailed as, 'Dazzling! A reason to stand up and cheer', by the New York Daily News, CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION has already begun to ignite North America as it launched the National Tour this week at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North Carolina where the Herald-Sun called it 'Bustling!...'oohs' and 'ahhs', from start to finish.'

Already the guest list includes over a hundred of the area's most high profile event planners, social & civic club organizers, members of the SWFL Concierge Association and representatives from hotels and resorts from as far away as Naples and Marco Island.

Revisiting one of the great performances in the history of modern American musical theater, local theater devotees will have the opportunity to once again experience the brilliant TOPOL as he performs his Oscar-nominated role of Tevye in his farewell tour of the multi Tony Award-winning Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Playing Tuesday, October 6 through Sunday, October 18, FIDDLER marks the opening show of the Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale 2009-2010 season which will present six-major musical productions presented by Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Founded in November of 2004, The Jove can best be described as a combination of television's 'Saturday Night Live' and Whose Line Is It Anyway? The group prepares prewritten sketches, takes audience suggestions and creates scenes on the spot and closes every show with an original comedic song. Most recently The Jove was awarded Best in Show and a Gold award at the 2009 ADDY Awards for a series of 7 commercials created for the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to announce its CABARET & COCKTAILS SERIES premiering in the 2009-2010 season with magnificent performances in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater by three of Broadway's most beloved leading ladies - Sherie Rene Scott on October 15-18, Karen Akers on January 21-24, and Christine Andreas on April 22-25. For these engagements, the Carnival Studio Theater will be transformed into the Carnival Studio Cabaret, a cozy jazz club setting with cabaret cocktail tables and food and drinks available for purchase during each performance.

The Wonderful World of Conundrum Stages, Vol. 1: Lights Up! is a live compilation spotlighting seasoned talent in different mediums of performance. It also introduces an organization whose mission is to enlighten audiences by promoting resident talent in an effort to strengthen camaraderie in the performing arts, therefore reaching out to all communities in Southeast Florida.

Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts has been selected as 'Project of the Year' by the Urban Land Institute's Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council. The 'Project of the Year' distinction - widely considered as the land use and development industry's top honor - recognizes the real estate project that best embodies the mission of the Urban Land Institute: ensuring the responsible use of land in an effort to create sustainable, thriving communities around the world.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) announced that Bank Atlantic Center will host the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world famous Rockettes. Presented by Capital One, this beloved holiday show will likely delight the entire family when it hits the stage in Ft. Lauderdale for four shows only December 29 - 30. Group discounts (10% off) are available now for groups of 10 or more by calling 954-835-7209. Single tickets will go on-sale to the public in September.

Set in the summer of 1937, this story draws on Neil Simon's own experiences growing up in a lower-middle-class family in Brighton Beach, New York. Fourteen year-old Eugene Jerome stands in for the author as the play's narrator, a young boy dealing with his own burgeoning sexual awareness while dreaming of playing baseball for his beloved New York Yankees.

The 26th year of one of Miami's most exciting traditions - Festival Miami - is back to kick off the fall season with great and inspiring music. From October 2-30, the Festival will present a diverse roster of recognized musical artists from around the world. Festival Miami audiences will enjoy world-class music and dance programming in four themed weeks including Great Performances, Creative American Music, Music of the Americas, and Jazz and Beyond.

The Boca Raton Theatre Guild (www.brtg.org), located in Palm Beach County, South Florida, is a community theatre and not-for-profit organization led by a group of volunteers dedicated to producing professional quality performances, advancing the art of theatre, and involving the community in all aspects of its activities.

The Jove is a 4 member troupe of professional actors and comedians. Their goal is to provide a professional and unique comedy experience like no other in south Florida. Founded in November of 2004, The Jove can best be described as a combination of television's 'Saturday Night Live' and Whose Line Is It Anyway? The group prepares prewritten sketches, takes audience suggestions and creates scenes on the spot and closes every show with an original comedic song. Most recently The Jove was awarded Best in Show and a Gold award at the 2009 ADDY Awards for a series of 7 commercials created for the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced today that it has named Suzanna Valdez as Vice President of Advancement. Ms. Valdez comes to the Center after serving as Chief of Staff to City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz for the past two years. Prior to her work at City Hall, Ms. Valdez served as Miami Program Director for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony® Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to Miami as part of a six city American tour of limited engagements. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff. 700 Sundays comes to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County for 6 performances only beginning Tuesday, December 8 through Sunday, December 13, 2009 presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center and Broadway Across America - Miami. General tickets range from $45.00 - $85.00 and Premium tickets are $200.00 not including applicable service charges. Broadway Across America Season Ticket Holders and Arsht Center Members will receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets in the near future.