Neil Simon’s Masterpiece, ‘LOST IN YONKERS,’ Finds Laughter and Hope for a New Generation
Palm Beach Dramaworks (PBD) – our multi-award-winning jewel of a professional theatre – took the unprecedented step of extending the run of the first play of their 25th Anniversary Season days before opening night. Due to enormous popular demand, LOST IN YONKERS by Neil Simon is now running through November 23.
Area Stage’s Award-Winning Beauty and the Beast Makes Its Final Spellbinding Encore
Get Enchanted One Last Time!
A tale as old as time with a fresh twist! After two wildly successful sold-out runs at the Adrienne Arsht Center, Area Stage Company is thrilled to present the grand finale of its immersive Beauty and the Beast. This critically acclaimed production—winner of four Carbonell Awards, including “Best Production of a Musical,” and a Silver Palm Award for “Outstanding Direction”—is back for one final encore from November 14th through December 21st at Sunset Place.
Comedy and Drama Collide in Delray Beach Playhouse’s ‘The Last Night of Ballyhoo’
The holiday season is drawing near, and for many of us, that’s cause for excitement. The lights! The parties! The food! And of course, the much-needed quality time spent with our loved ones. However, these wintery months can also bring a sense of seriousness and reflection, giving us the chance to think about ourselves, the year we’ve had, and the year ahead. These two conflicting states of celebration and contemplation are beautifully depicted in Delray Beach Playhouse’s production of The Last Night of Ballyhoo, directed by Keith Garsson.
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Magic in West Palm Beach
It’s the best time of the year: theater season-opening time. On Tuesday, October 29, the Kravis Center began its 2024-2025 season of Kravis on Broadway with the hilarious musical adaptation of “Mrs. Doubtfire.” The beloved role of Robin Williams takes the theatrical stage with new characters, a litany of songs, and removes the layer of transphobia present in the movie’s side characters. It expands on the plot, providing more context while modernizing things with hidden caller ID on cell phones and emails, and what is left is an incredible piece of art retelling one of your favorite childhood movies.
MJ the Musical Celebrates Halloween With International ‘Thriller’ Performances October 31
BY LOGAN CULWELL-BLOCK, ANDREW GANS
Originally published on playbill.com.
MJ The Musical is set to revive its beloved annual Halloween tradition on October 31, featuring a spectacular finale performance of Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller.” This event promises an unforgettable experience with the original choreography from the legendary music video, enhanced by unique one-night-only costumes, stunning lighting, and captivating projections.
Theatre Lab’s ‘THE LAST YIDDISH SPEAKER’ Paints a Chilling Dystopian Future as Close as Today
Forget about Halloween Fright Nights. Nothing can compete with scary reality. Last night my Holocaust survivor parents (deceased for over two decades) suddenly appeared in my dreams. Not all that surprising as I’d just returned from FAU Theatre Lab’s opening of THE LAST YIDDISH SPEAKER by Deborah Zoe Laufer. The last time I’d heard so much Yiddish – my first/only language till the age of 3 – was when they were still alive. My father also often quoted an Aramaic saying from the Talmud (we are a people schooled in many tongues), “Girsa de-yankuta girsa,” which basically translates to “Lessons learned as a young child are lessons learned for life.”
ZOETIC STAGE’S ‘THE PILLOWMAN’ SHOCKINGLY GOOD
Written By Michelle F. Solomon
Originally published on artburstmiami.com