Nothing beats seeing a brand-new show by a brand-new theater company where you haven’t a clue (really) about what to expect and are completely blown away! I was instantly, and repeatedly, delighted and astonished during the entire 90-minute (no intermission) flashy space opera and lifestyle-parody show that’s out-of-this-world (literally and figuratively) creative, futuristic, and riotously funny while keeping satirically grounded in the inanities of contemporary life – especially the youth culture of Gen Z.
The Silver Palm Awards were established to honor outstanding contributions to the South Florida professional theater community. Fashioned after the Obie Awards, the Silver Palms seek to honor new and exciting offerings of talent and skill ranging from performance, to design, to more unique, out of the box concepts and creations of theatrical excellence.
Mel Brooks’ Monster Musical Reanimates at the Colony Theatre, October 10–19, 2025
Back by popular demand, Loxen Entertainment is resurrecting its hit production of Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny musical comedy, for a limited run at the Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road.
Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today announced the recipient of the seventh prestigious Special Award that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 pm at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton 33431.
The two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning theatrical masterpiece, The 39 Steps, is set to delight and dazzle audiences at New City Players with its brilliant blend of noir, adventure, and classical Hollywood romance, all wrapped in the journey of a man navigating an existential crisis.
Arca Images 25th Anniversary season begins with Sergio Blanco’s “KASSANDRA“, plus special performances of “Memento Mori” October 16-26, 2025 at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center.
Sergio Blanco, the award-winning playwright from Uruguay, returns to Miami for two special theatrical events, produced by one of South Florida’s leading Hispanic theater companies, Arca Images. Launching the company’s robust 25th anniversary season during unsettled times, Arca first presents Blanco’s Kassandra for its Miami premiere at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center from October 16 through 19, and October 25 and 26.Produced in partnership with the Center, Roxy Theater Group and Miami-Dade County Auditorium, this is a play that uses broken English and is accessible both English and Spanish-speaking audiences. The second is the U.S. premiere of Blanco’s one-person show, performed by the playwright himself, Memento Mori, also at Westchester, on Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24.
We’ve come a long way since wedding vows always featured an officiant pronouncing the ominous words: “Should anyone present know of any reason that this couple should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace.”
That’s the traditional quote from the marriage liturgy section of TheBook ofCommon Prayer, first published by the Church of England in 1549. Updated variations, which nevertheless always end with “speak now or forever hold your peace,” are rarely used in real life nowadays, but continue to be a popular comedic motif of film and TV. And perhaps, now, plays as well. At least in substance, if not in the specific use of the phrase.
If the title wasn’t enough to prepare you for the setting and subject matter of Bryna Turner’s Atthe Wedding, the set, costumes, and vibe of Island City Stage’spolished production will quickly clue you in. Having enjoyed a brief off-Broadway run in 2022 before emerging on the regional theatre circuit, this sweet-natured comedy here arrives as the closing show of the company’s all around excellent 13th season. And though this play may be far from the meatiest of the bunch, it does hit the spot as an easy-to-swallow summer trifle- or, to put it in on-theme terms, like a slice of cake served after a hearty meal.
The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center kicks off its 15th anniversary season, celebrating a legacy of enriching the vibrant community of Aventura, known as The City of Excellence. During this milestone year, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will continue to elevate the community’s cultural, educational and artistic landscape with a season filled with exciting, unforgettable moments in one of the city’s most cherished spaces.
“We’re incredibly proud to celebrate 15 years of serving South Florida,” said Jeff Kiltie, General Manager of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. “This season is not only a celebration of world-class performances and returning favorites, but also a tribute to the people who have supported us — our audiences, artists, volunteers and staff. We are excited to celebrate another fantastic season of excellence with the community.”
Students and families to discover classical music “as heard on TV” with performance of Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Palm Beach Symphony Music Director Gerard Schwarz will conduct A TV Guide to the Orchestra, the latest installment in the Dale A. McNulty Children’s Concert Series, on Sunday, October 5 at 3 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. This family-friendly production is in collaboration with Young Artists from the Goldner Conservatory at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre.
