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‘I’m Rooting for the Theatre’: Audra McDonald Sends Well-Wishes to Broadway Ahead of the 2025 Tonys
theAcademy@pbd presents It’s Only Life Music and Lyrics by John Bucchino June 27 – 29
It’s Only Life, a revue featuring the sophisticated, deeply felt music and lyrics of John Bucchino, will be performed by six talented teenagers at Palm Beach Dramaworks from June 27-29. The show is being staged by theAcademy@pbd, a summer program that offers rigorous, professional-level training for both teen actors and stage managers and creates a safe and positive environment for optimal learning. In addition to the performers, two students are working on the production as assistant stage managers.
Sex, Lies, and Hollywood Dreams Collide in Craig Lucas’s Disturbing Shocker, ‘THE DYING GAUL,’ Now Playing at Island City Stage
Compromise your principles for the almighty dollar. Would you do it? How far would you go? What about the repercussions? … For yourself? Your family? Society at large? Nowadays, it feels like we’re confronted with this question daily – especially when it comes to actions taken by our government and industry leaders. Twenty-seven years ago, award-winning playwright and screenwriter/director Craig Lucas (best known for his 1991 Pulitzer-nominated “Prelude to a Kiss”) proposed this quandary, and a whole lot more, in THE DYING GAUL: a groundbreaking psychological thriller set in the high-stakes world of traditional Hollywood and nascent online chat rooms.
New City Players Launches 10th Anniversary Season with Renewed Vision to Create “A Vital Public Square” Through Theatre
Five Productions Celebrate a Decade of Connection, Growth, and Community Building.
As New City Players marks its 10th anniversary, the ensemble-based theatre company unveils an ambitious 2025-2026 season alongside a refined vision that positions the organization as striving to be “a vital public square in Broward County—where stories spark change, artistry shapes understanding, and a diverse ensemble leads the charge toward a more empathetic, curious, and connected society.”
ANTICIPATION OF TERROR ENGAGES AUDIENCE IN ‘THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN’ MYSTERY AT ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE
The Florida premiere of the two act drama “The Girl On The Train” at Actors’ Playhouse in Coral Gables will not disappoint fans of both the 2015 novel by British author Paula Hawkins or the 2016 British film starring actress Emily Blunt with the same title. Running through June 8, the two hour play written by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel proves to be the equal of both the Hawkins novel and the 2016 film. The suspense-filled story centers on Rachel Watson, a troubled woman who is struggling to remember the facts of a murder in Great Britain.
Pompano Players’ ‘I DO! I DO!’ is a Delightful Musical Romp Through a Classic American Marriage
Only in South Florida (I admit I’m biased) are we lucky enough to experience spectacular world premieres, see the best of Broadway and off-Broadway, and also get to enjoy many local-talent revivals of enduring classics. We appear to have a special knack for mounting musical favorites from the distant past … to the delight of senior fans and fresh audiences who might have missed the initial run and want to see what all the fuss is about!
JOE HITE RECREATES BARRY MANILOW MUSIC IN ‘DAYBREAK: The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow’
For the past two years, musician Joe Hite has recreated the music of Barry Manilow with his eight-piece band in a tribute to the famed singer/songwriter in a show titled “Daybreak: The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow” to be performed on Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. at the Boca Black Box Center for the Arts in Boca Raton.
Local Actress and Playwright Rashida Costa brings her groundbreaking play to the stage!
An Actress, Playwright, author and motivational speaker, Rashida Costa is a talented creative with a natural flair for exceptional artistic and innovative domains across the board.
ISLAND CITY STAGE ANNOUNCES 2025-26 SEASON; From Twisted Tales to Touching Human Trials, Celebrate the Power of Surprise through Inventive Storytelling
Get ready for a theatre season that will keep you guessing, grinning, and gasping! Island City Stage, the award-winning theatre committed to sharing stories of universal interest and engaging diverse audiences with entertaining, challenging, and inspiring productions and programs, often exploring the LGBTQ+ culture, is proud to unveil its 2025-26 season – a dynamic lineup of five bold productions, each delivering unexpected twists, inventive storytelling, and unforgettable theatrical moments. Whether a beloved classic or an exciting new work, every show promises a “surprise” that will leave audiences talking long after the final curtain.
Richardson Park is Alive with ‘The Sound of Music’ Thanks to Ronnie Larsen & Friends of POW!
