FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and GableStage’s collaborative production of Fat Ham sizzles with a sold-out opening weekend! Audiences are eating up tickets for this smokin’ hot, imaginative and witty reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that tackles identity, belonging and generational issues. Fat Ham runs through May 4 at Island City Stage in Wilton Manors and moves to GableStage in Coral Gables from May 16 – June 15, 2025. This first-time historic partnership among three of South Florida’s leading theatre companies was made possible by a generous $250,000 grant from The Warten Foundation.
FORT LAUDERDALE – This May, The Parker’s Lillian S. Wells Hall brings an electrifying lineup of music, comedy and family entertainment. From the soulful reggae of Tarrus Riley to the iconic harmonies of Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and the laughter-inducing wit of Paula Poundstone and Margaret Cho, there’s something for every taste. Families can embark on an adventure with Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live! while rock fans relive the legendary sound of Queen. With show-stopping performances spanning every genre, The Parker is the place to be this May.
Pianist Catherine Lan will perform “Piano Concerto No. 3” by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev to highlight the final concert of the 27th season of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra season taking place on Wednesday, April 9 at The Parker in Ft. Lauderdale and Thursday, April 10 at New World Center in Miami Beach. The SFSO will also perform 19th century Austrian composer Anton Bruckner’s “Symphony No. 4” in the April concerts that begin at 7:30 p.m. at both venues.
Miami, FL – Miami Music Project, a leader in using music as a vehicle for social change, will be awarded the 2025 Arts and Education Inspiration Award at the upcoming Serving the Arts Awards Ceremony on April 21, 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights innovative and impactful educational arts initiatives that empower children and families.
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.
