SOMETHING ROTTEN!, CABARET & More Will Play Broadway in Fort Lauderdale's 2016-17 Season!
By: Nicole Rosky Jul. 25, 2016
The 2016 / 2017 Broadway Across America - Fort Lauderdale show lineup is as follows:
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
December 13 - 25, 2016
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love-the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more-plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible" and "Ten Minutes Ago," in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who's ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.
* Tickets are $35-$75 with $120 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
For tickets visit www.browardcenter.org; by phone 954.462.0222
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.browardcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance schedules.
Roundabout Theatre Company's
CABARET
January 10 - 22, 2017
Direct from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece returns to South Florida! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall'S (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning production of CABARET.
Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd--and to leave their troubles outside. As life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including "Cabaret," "Willkommen" and "Maybe This Time." Life is beautiful at CABARET, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff's Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.
* Tickets are $35-$85 with $130 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
For tickets visit www.browardcenter.org; by phone 954.462.0222
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.browardcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance schedules.
5th Avenue Theatre Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
February 22 - March 5, 2017
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, we meet Ariel, the little mermaid who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian, Ariel's crabby sidekick; Ursula, the evil sea witch; Triton, King of the Sea and the handsome and human Prince Eric. Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical, the show features all the songs you love, as well as new songs with music by Oscar-winning Disney composer Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glen Slater. The Little Mermaid will thrill audiences of all ages, so dive on in!
* Tickets are $35-$85 with $130 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
For tickets visit www.browardcenter.org; by phone 954.462.0222
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.browardcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance schedules.
Something Rotten!
March 21 - April 2, 2017
SOMETHING ROTTEN! is "Broadway's big, fat hit!" (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is "The Producers + The Book of Mormon x The Drowsy Chaperone. Squared!" (New York Magazine).
* Tickets are $35-$85 with $130 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
For tickets visit www.browardcenter.org; by phone 954.462.0222
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.browardcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance schedules.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
April 25 - May 7, 2017
TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards®, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway, in London's West End, and in Sydney, Australia. The Wall Street Journal says, "The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible - triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun."
* Tickets are $33-$85 with $128 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
For tickets visit www.browardcenter.org; by phone 954.462.0222
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.browardcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance schedules.
FINDING NEVERLAND
June 13 - 25, 2017
FINDING NEVERLAND is Broadway's biggest new hit and the winner of Broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for BEST MUSICAL! This breathtaking smash "captures the kid-at-heart" (Time Magazine). Vogue cheers, "it's a must-see you'll remember for years to come!"
Directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four Young Brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys' enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie's classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FINDING NEVERLAND is "far and away the best musical of the year!" (NPR).
* Tickets are $40.25-$90.25 with $135.25 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
For tickets visit www.browardcenter.org; by phone 954.462.0222
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.browardcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance schedules.
SEASON OPTIONS:
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour
October 7 - 9, 2016
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway... and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson's RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer® Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters-love.
* Tickets are $35-$75 with $120 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
For tickets visit www.browardcenter.org; by phone 954.462.0222
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.browardcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance schedules.
MAMMA MIA!
May 19 - 21, 2017
MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it's your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA!.
* Tickets are $35-$75 with $120 LATAM Airlines Club Level seating
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
For tickets visit www.browardcenter.org; by phone 954.462.0222
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.browardcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance schedules.
The Broadway in Fort Lauderdale 2016 / 2017 subscription season is made possible with the generous support of Bank of America and is presented by Florida Theatrical Association at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
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