THE BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS “SEEKING” BY DARIUS V. DAUGHTRY
In 2022, Darius V. Daughtry, one of South Florida’s best-known poets, authors, directors and educators, presented a stage reading of Seeking, where he explored a journey of self-discovery in the midst of an ever-changing world. Now he brings his well-received work to the stage in this new full production with performances on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Single Tickets on Sale July 22 for 2024-25 Season
Palm Beach Dramaworks is pleased to announce that single tickets for the company’s 25th Anniversary Season will be on sale beginning July 22 at 10am at the box office and online at tickets.palmbeachdramaworks.org. In addition to all five productions, tickets will also be available for the popular programs Dramawise and OutStage@pbd, as will subscriptions and single tickets for the Perlberg Festival of New Plays.
Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows
• New World Stages Stage 1
• First Preview: July 1, 2024
• Opening: July 11, 2024
• Book, Music, and Lyrics: Caroline Sherman & Robert Hull
• Director: Cady Huffman
• Cast: Danny Iktomi Bevins, Monique Candelaria, Devin Cortez, Morgan Cowling, Kaitlyn Davidson, Joel Douglas, Joseph Fierberg, Alexandra Frohlinger, Matt Gibson, Albert Guerzon, Julia Louise Hosack, Kiana Kabeary, Howard Kaye, TJ Newton, April Ortiz, Kennedy Perez, Paul Salvatoriello, J Savage, Robbie Serrano, Ethan Saviet
Told through the lens of three generations of dreamers and doers spanning New York City in the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the Bicentennial Year of 1976, this original story shines new light on one of history’s greatest feats of will and desire. With a desperate city pinning its hopes on this seemingly impossible project, only skyscraper-high levels of grit and determination can keep it climbing. Discover the dramatic tales of derring-do through spectacular choreography, foot-tapping music, and colorful, timeless characters. Take the thrilling ride to the sky with the brave Mohawk Skywalkers, industrialist visionaries, and can-do immigrants, all of whom had the guts to go up when everyone else was down. Witness the extraordinary resilience and optimism that built a landmark that still inspires today.
The Playbill Pride Float Joins the NYC Pride Parade June 30
The Playbill Pride Float Joins the NYC Pride Parade June 30. The yearly event serves as the culmination of Playbill’s third annual Pride in Times Square.
Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows
This list is updated regularly. It is organized by start of previews.
2024-2025 SEASON
OH, MARY!
Theatre: Lyceum Theatre
First Preview: June 26, 2024
Opening: July 11, 2024
Starring: Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht
Writer: Cole Escola
Director: Sam Pinkleton
About: The hit Off-Broadway comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln will transfer to Broadway for a 12-week run.
August Happenings at the Parker Playhouse
Fresh off a new album, five-time Grammy®-winning R&B artist PJ Morton brings his soulful sounds to the stage along with rising music sensation That Girl Lay Lay and comedic tour de force Desi Banks at the Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker this August.
Actors’ Equity Puts Future Development Contracts on Pause Amid Stalled Negotiations With Broadway League
Actors’ Equity Puts Future Development Contracts on Pause Amid Stalled Negotiations With Broadway League. The move is the latest in a long struggle over payment structures for plays and musicals in active development.
The Carbonell Awards is Seeking Nominations for 2024 Special Awards
Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, today announced that “South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors” is seeking nominations for up to six Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311. Tickets are only $45 each (including facility fee) and will be available soon for public purchase.
CLASSIC ROCK, COMEDY, MAGIC AND MORE SIZZLE ON STAGE AT THE PARKER THIS JULY
A sizzling slate of stand-up comedy, magic, classic rock and more will enthrall audiences this July at the Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker.
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Outback Presents bring stand-up comedian Tony Hinchcliffe: The Fully Groan Tour to The Parker on Saturday, July 13 at 7 p.m. The host of the popular live podcast Kill Tony, he is based out of The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. In 2020, he began hosting an online course on “Roasting” called RoastMaster Class, drawing from his over decade-long knowledge of writing for eight Comedy Central Roasts and performing on roasts and roast battles. This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.