It seems that South Florida audiences never tire of either seeing the jukebox musical “Jersey Boys” or hearing the songs of Frankie Valli, the famed singer whose life was portrayed in “Jersey Boys”.
AVENTURA, Fla. – The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center showcases a diverse lineup of performances this May, featuring Marco Flores’ flamenco creation Rayuela, Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute, the contemporary choreography of Dance NOW! and acclaimed Belgian pianist Julien Libeer. Audiences won’t want to miss an eclectic mix of music and dance that brings a vibrant cultural experience to South Florida.
Miami Beach, FL – Area Stage is thrilled to announce its return to Miami Beach with Broadway in the Botanical, an enchanting evening of live performances set against the lush backdrop of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This special event marks a homecoming for Area Stage, a company that has played a pivotal role in shaping Miami Beach’s arts scene since its founding in 1989 by John and Maria Rodaz on Lincoln Road.
The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra under the direction of Lorraine Marks-Field is preparing for its Sunday, March 23 performance, Harmony Across Generations, showcasing the noteworthy collaboration of musicians of all ages.
Everyone needs a little laughter in their lives—enter Carole Montgomery, veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide and creator of the hit special Funny Women of a Certain Age. Her show has been brought to both stage and screen countless times, and this weekend, it’s headed to Pompano Beach Cultural Center for the next stop on its national tour. South Florida Theater Magazine caught up with this iconic comic to get all the details on the show and on Carole Montgomery’s remarkable career as a woman in comedy.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Brévo Theatre in Pompano Beach and GableStage in Coral Gables will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. This first-time historic partnership among three of South Florida’s leading theatre companies, made possible by a generous $250,000 grant from The Warten Foundation, will bring this imaginative and witty reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that tackles identity, belonging and generational issues, to both Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Fat Ham will premiere at Island City Stage from April 3 – May 4 and will move to GableStage from May 16 – June 15, 2025.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra will perform 18th century composer Austrian Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Requiem in D Minor” and “Symphony No. 40 in G Minor” in two concerts to take place at 7:30 p.m.on Tuesday, March 11 at New World Center in Miami Beach and on Wednesday, March 12 at The Parker in Ft. Lauderdale.
At 71, comedienne Rita Rudner could easily settle into retirement, especially because she has been headlining over 2,000 shows in Las Vegas at The Venetian for a record twelve plus years to over one million fans.
The 2025 Festival of the Arts BOCA – the 19th edition of what has become an iconic and much anticipated annual event – invites this year’s patrons to embark on a captivating journey through time with a lineup that celebrates Boca Raton’s 100th anniversary as well as the evolution of art through the decades.
The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton is proud to bring the iconic baritone voice of Norm Lewis to our stage. In his one-man show, Lewis will present a revue of songs hand-picked from his impressive resumé of leading man roles and will lend his unique and insightful vocal versatility to selections ranging from jazz and blues, to soul, pop, and classic American favorites. Renowned for his acting work on stage and screen, this SAG, Grammy and Tony-Award nominated star, made history as the first African American Phantom on Broadway and was recently seen in the groundbreaking FX series Pose. Join us for this extraordinary show, Norm Lewis-with His Broadway Magic on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30pm with prices $75-95 and Sunday, March 2 at 2pm with prices $100-$125. Learn more at www.thewick.org or call the box office at 561-995-2333.
