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Carbonell Awards Announce 120 Finalists for 2023-2024 Theater Season

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the top six finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2023-2024 theater season. A total of 89 professional productions at 29 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of more than 40 judges representing all three participating counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach).
GableStage Single Tickets Go on Sale Next Week

GableStage will release single tickets for its 26th Season on Tuesday, August 27th at noon. 
Cast & Directors Set For PlayLab Festival

Florida Repertory Theatre has announced the casts, directors, and stage managers for its 2024 PlayLab Festival. Creative teams and casts, including Florida Rep ensemble members and returning guest artists, alongside others many making their Florida Rep debuts, join five playwrights from New York and Los Angeles, and around the country.
CAROLINE, OR CHANGE To Have South Florida Premiere At Actors' Playhouse At The Miracle Theatre

See the South Florida Premiere of the Broadway musical CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at the Miracle Theatre from March 27 - April 14, 2024.
Slow Burn Theatre Company Opens Season With INTO THE WOODS

Slow Burn Theatre Company will kick off their 2023/2024 season with the production of 'Into the Woods' by Stephen Sondheim. Get ticket and event information here!
Zoetic Stage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre & More Nominated for Carbonell Awards 2022-2023 Season

Discover the nominees for the prestigious Carbonell Awards 2022-2023 season, including Zoetic Stage and Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming event and the best of South Florida theater.
Silver Palm Awards 2022-2023 Honorees Announced!

The Silver Palm Awards for the 2022-2023 season have been announced! The awards will be presented at The Addison of Boca Raton on October 16, 2023. Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of theater artists in South Florida. Tickets are available at silverpalmawards.com.
The Wick Theatre Presents MILK AND HONEY Starring Avi Hoffman

The Wick Theatre's Season Nine opener is five-time Tony Award-nominated Milk and Honey, a sweet and inspirational musical full of romance and comedy. The Wick's lively version stars New York Drama Desk Award-nominated actor and producer Avi Hoffman, who is renowned for his acclaimed performances that celebrate his Jewish heritage.
Silver Palm Award Honorees Announced

The Silver Palm Awards will be returning to The Addison of Boca Raton on October 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., when the recipients of this year's awards will be honored. The Silver Palms Awards were established in 2008, conceived to celebrate the work of theater artists who live in South Florida.
The 4th Annual Yi Love YIDDISHFEST '22 Is Live In South Florida, August 30 - September 4

The 4th Annual YI Love YiddishFest '22 (yiddishfest.org) is a six-day extravaganza of comedy, concerts and plays with contemporary Jewish celebrity headliners such as YidLife Crisis, Kosha Dillz, Avi Hoffman and a concert version of the NY hit musical Stars of David.
GableStage Opens 23rd Season With Arthur Miller's THE PRICE

GableStage opens 23rd Season with Arthur Miller's Classic Drama, The Price  GableStage, the award-winning theatre company located at the iconic Biltmore Hotel, presents the first production of its 23rd season, The Price by Arthur Miller. The Price was the final play being directed by legendary artistic director Joseph Adler before his passing.
New Musical STORY OF A LIFE to be Presented at the Broward Center

A professionally staged workshop of the new musical Story of A Life will come to the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 20 at 2 p.m.
Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Casting for Virtual Live Reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A who’s who in the history of Palm Beach Dramaworks is set to participate in a live reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Monday evening, December 21 at 7:30pm. In the tradition of Dickens reading his own work, this presentation will showcase PBD luminaries reading the 1843 novella, with each artist separately performing a portion of the book before handing off to the next actor.
All-Star Casting Announced For Primal Forces's THE GINGERBREAD LADY

Primal Forces in Boca Raton is proud to present The Gingerbread Lady, a Neil Simon play that explores a darker side of one of the world's favorite playwrights. This moving and entertaining departure from Simon's more light-hearted works is directed by Genie Croft and features Carbonell winner Patti Gardner in the role of Evy Meara. The show runs from March 20 -April 14, 2019. Tickets are available at www.primalforces.com or call 866-811-4111.
BWW Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Palm Beach Dramaworks

Palm Beach Dramaworks does not disappoint with their decision to add a musical to their regular subscription season. "The Spitfire Grill" by James Valcq (Book and Music) ?and Fred Alley (Book and Lyrics) and based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, in short, is a hit. Fitting in perfectly with their mission of 'Theatre To Think About', this realistic and grounded show is so engaging that it's impossible to keep your own emotions in check.
Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Extension Of THE SPITFIRE GRILL

Palm Beach Dramaworks announces One Week Extension of The Spitfire Grill by James Valcq (Book and Music) and Fred Alley (Book and Lyrics) Based on the Film by Lee David Zlotoff Must Close on March 3
Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents THE SPITFIRE GRILL

The Spitfire Grill, a warm and uplifting show by James Valcq (book and music) and Fred Alley (book and lyrics) about starting over and second chances, forgiveness and redemption, becomes the first musical to be produced by Palm Beach Dramaworks as part of its subscription season. This internationally beloved work opens on February 1 and runs through February 24, with specially priced previews on January 30 and 31. Bruce Linser directs.
Levis JCC Sandler Center Presents The World Premiere Of Dan Clancy's AT HOME

Award-winning South Florida Playwright Dan Clancy premieres his latest work, At Home, at the Levis JCC Sandler Center's Theater at the J. Directed by Andy Rogow and featuring actors Michael McKeever and Patti Gardner, all Carbonell Award winners, this new comedy/drama is a moving and inspiring portrait of a family over the span of 50 years. Performances for this World Premiere runs from November 29 - December 16.
BWW Previews: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL - IT'S GETTING HOT at Straz Center For The Performing Arts

Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain - oh my. You can either cry or laugh about it, and Cindy Williams, internationally beloved TV, stage and screen icon is hoping you will choose the latter. Returning to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts on June 27, GFour Productions' Menopause the Musical brings Cindy to the stage as herself to help tell the tale every woman will eventually succumb to - "The Change."
'Jan McArt's New Play Readings' Announces 2018-19 Season

A beautiful young widow refuses to give up an heirloom worth a fortune, given to her by her late husband. A retired fighter pilot is made to rethink what can be truly beautiful when a woman steps into his life. Jazz music is mixed with midlife crises and life's tempting tricks, complicating the search for 'happily ever afters.' A modern take on an old-fashioned romantic farce, where five intertwined lives wind up in a secluded New York cabin. These are the plays that comprise the 2018-19 'Jan McArt New Play Readings' series, to be presented at Boca Raton's Lynn University beginning Monday, October 22nd.

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