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Darius J. Manuel is a whimsical and ferociously energetic Theater Artist who creates innovative, thought-provoking work in an adventurously quirky and motivationally sassy way. He was most recently seen on the Broadway National Tour of "ELF The Musical". Select Credits include: Kiss Me, Kate (Paul), Marie Christine (Paris). Philadelphia's Main Street Musical Festival. Represented by Luedtke Agency. Darius also enjoys teaching and directing younger performers and has a standing relationship with The Florida Children's Theatre where he has been nomitated for the 2016 BroadwayWorld (Miami) award for "Best Director of a Musical" and "Best Choreographer" for Carrie the Musical and the production was nominated for the BroadwayWorld (Miami) award for "Best Musical". Other directing credits: Snow White, Tom Sawyer, My Son Pinocchio Jr., Aladdin Jr., The Wiz (Florida Children's Theatre); Next To Normal, Pretty Hurts: A Beyoncé Jukebox Musical, Off I Go, Shadowland: A Villainous Disney Revue (The University of the Arts). He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of the Arts. Dream big. Dream Fierce. Stay Relentless. dariusjmanuel.com

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TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Gets Miami Premiere At The Arsht This January

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the Miami premiere of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Exclusive: Watch TINA Tour's Jayna Elise Cover 'Simply the Best' For Tina Turner's Birthday

In honor of what would have been Tina Turner's 85th birthday, watch Tina: the Tina Turner Musical national tour star Jayna Elise's new cover of 'Simply the Best.' The video features Max Caserta on guitar.
TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Vancouver Next Year

The smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will continue its all-new North American Tour in Vancouver March 2025. Broadway Across Canada has announced that tickets for eight performances from March 25 to 30, 2025, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will go on sale October 28, 2024.
TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Edmonton In March

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is set to captivate audiences in Edmonton this March. Find out how to get presale and regular tickets to the show.
TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Calgary In March 2025

The smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical recently kicked off an all-new North American Tour and Broadway Across Canada will bring it to Calgary for eight electrifying performances March 18-23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Exclusive Photos & Video: TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Second National Tour

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical kicked off an all-new North American Tour. Get an exclusive first look at the production with all-new production photos and a video montage here! 
TINA-THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To State Theatre New Jersey In October

State Theatre New Jersey kicks off it’s 2024-25 Broadway series with four performances of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical.
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Makes Its Delaware Premiere in October 2024

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL kicks off the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square from October 11-13, 2024.
Exclusive: Jayna Elise To Lead TINA Second National Tour; Full Cast Announced

Casting has been announced for an all-new North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. The tour will hold technical rehearsals at the State Theatre in Springfield, Ohio and launch at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron, Ohio on September 24, 2024 and go on to visit over 60 cities. Check out who will star in the new tour here!
Slow Burn Theatre Company Invites Audiences To THE PROM

Discover THE PROM, a captivating musical brought to you by Slow Burn Theatre in Miami.
Slow Burn Theatre Company Presents SISTER ACT, February 3- 18

Get ready to laugh with 'SISTER ACT'! Slow Burn Theatre presents this hilarious musical comedy in February.
2022 Remy Award Recipients To Be Honored At Cocktail Reception Next Month

The South Florida Theatre League has announced the Remy Awards and recipients for 2022.
Slow Burn Theatre Company to Stage HEAD OVER HEELS

Slow Burn Theatre Company and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts invite audiences to Head Over Heels, the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening, from June 10-26, 2022. The musical is presented by American National Bank and sponsored by the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation and Funding Arts Broward, Inc. (FAB!).  Set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s and featuring a book by Jeff Whitty and adaptation by James Magruder, this laugh-out-loud love story is directed by Patrick Fitzwater.
HEAD OVER HEELS Comes to the Broward Center in June

 Slow Burn Theatre Company and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts invite audiences to Head Over Heels, the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening, from June 10-26, 2022. The musical is presented by American National Bank and sponsored by the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation and Funding Arts Broward, Inc. (FAB!). 
Slow Burn Theatre Opens Season With SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

Slow Burn Theatre Company returns to open its highly anticipated 2021/2022 season in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts with Songs for a New World from Tuesday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 24. The season is presented by American National Bank, South Florida’s premier community bank.
The Community Foundation of Broward Awards 'Art of Community' Grants

The Community Foundation of Broward, recognizing the importance of the arts in creating safe and open dialogue and unifying populations recently awarded five organizations 'Art of Community' grants to focus on social justice.
Renegade Theatre Company Presents WILD + FREE: A LOST BOY MUSICAL

The 'new-kids-on-the-block' are hitting us with their first official Mainstage production and it is a Movie Musical! Renegade Theatre Company, a new youth theatre company located in Lauderhill, FL is redefining arts education and artistic innovation with the youth of South Florida!
Marilynn Wick Inspires NSAL Scholarship Winners At Star Maker Awards

The National Society of Arts & Letters, Florida East Coast Chapter recently held their Star Maker Awards at Boca West Country Club where local NSAL scholarship recipients performed, and  Marilynn Wick was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Darius J. Manuel to Compete in NSAL National Drama Competition

Darius J. Manuel dazzled the judges at the NSAL Florida East Coast Drama Competition held recently at The Crest Theatre at Old School Square. Darius won the $2,000 first prize and an all-expense paid trip to compete at the NSAL National Drama Competition in Washington, D.C. Manuel lives in Lauderhill and is the Teaching Artist/Director of the Florida Children's Theatre in Fort Lauderdale.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE WIZ At Broward Stage Door Theatre

Stage Door Theatre's third production in their new home is an exuberant journey down the yellow brick road! Based the L. Frank Baum's classic 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', The Wiz is a dazzling mix of rock, gospel, and soul music, and told in the context of African American Culture. The family friendly musical will open at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) on December 7th and run through December 31st.

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