New Leadership at Dreyfoos Musical Theatre Department with The Drowsy Chaperone Premier

Dreyfoos School of the Arts is proud to announce Boca Raton resident Stephanie Nixdorf as the new head of the school’s renowned musical theatre program. Nixdorf brings over 20 years of experience in professional theatre, education, and performance, marking an exciting new chapter for the department. In her debut role, she will direct the upcoming production of The Drowsy Chaperone, running from November 1-9, 2024 in the Meyer Hall Theatre at Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

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RENOVATIONS ARE UNDERWAY TO TRANSFORM LIPS FORT LAUDERDALE INTO AQUAPLEX FORT LAUDERDALE

OAKLAND PARK, Fla.  Lips Fort Lauderdale is dramatically evolving into Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale with several exciting updates that will be unveiled later this year including new interior design elements and stage show enhancements, a new food and beverage menu and a series of show concepts. Lips Fort Lauderdale remains open with five show nights and weekend brunches, while the new ownership team elevates the entire experience. An official name change celebration will be announced soon.

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Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho Are the New Stars of Broadway’s Cabaret

BY LOGAN CULWELL-BLOCK

Originally published on playbill.com.

The immersive revival of the Kander and Ebb musical continues its run at the Kit Kat Club in the August Wilson Theatre.

Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho join Broadway’s Cabaret as The Emcee and Sally Bowles, respectively, September 16, and new production shots offer a first look at the new stars.

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SLOW BURN THEATRE COMPANY WORKS ITS MAGIC ON AUDIENCES AS “THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK” SPELLS BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS!

FORT LAUDERDALE – Just in time for Halloween, Slow Burn Theatre Company’s 2024/2025 season, presented by American National Bank and Visit Lauderdale, opens with the South Florida premiere of The Witches of Eastwick on Saturday, October 19 – Sunday November 3 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

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Silver Palm Award Honorees 2023-2024 Season

SILVER PALM AWARDS ANNOUNCED!

TO BE PRESENTED AT UNION KITCHEN & BAR IN WILTON MANORS ON OCTOBER 21, 2024!

The Silver Palm Awards will be presented at a new venue this year. Union Kitchen & Bar will host the event on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., when the recipients of this year’s awards will be honored. The Silver Palm Awards were established in 2008, conceived to celebrate the work of theater artists who live in South Florida.

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“JAZZ AT WOLFSON PRESENTS”: A YEARLONG CELEBRATION OF MUSIC AND COMMUNITY

Written By Jonel Juste

Originally published on artburstmiami.com

Miami-Dade College’s Wolfson Campus will once again bring the sounds of jazz to downtown Miami with the 27th season of its “Jazz at Wolfson Presents” concert series. Running from September 11, 2024, to April 16, 2025, the series features ten free performances, offering a mix of jazz professionals and student musicians.

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Alyssa Milano Is Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’

BY ANDREW GANS

Originally published on playbill.com.

TV star Alyssa Milano—of Who’s the Boss? and Charmed fame—made her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago September 16.

Milano stepped into the role of Roxie Hart for a limited engagement through November 10 at the Ambassador Theatre. The evening also welcomed the return of Kimberly Marable, Raymond Bokhour, and NaTasha Yvette Williams to the roles of Velma Kelly, Amos Hart, and Matron “Mama” Morton, respectively.

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Here’s…Vivian! ‘SIDEKICKED’ No More, I Love Lucy Co-Star Vivian Vance (aka Ethel Mertz) Claims the Spotlight at Boca Stage

It ain’t easy being second fiddle. Even for TV’s most famous and beloved “second banana” Ethel Mertz who played Lucille Ball’s frumpy, housecoat-wearing neighbor for nine seasons of “I Love Lucy” and related TV comedies from 1951 through 1965. Everyone loved Vivian Vance’s portrayal of Ethel which won her the first Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in 1953. But when fans begged for her autograph and Vivian signed her real name, they’d ask for a redo as “Ethel.” 

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