Sometimes you just need a getaway—one where you can sink your toes into the sand, sip a frothy drink, and splash around in the ocean for as long as you want to. Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville has the same effect from the moment audience members walk into the Delray Beach Playhouse, complete with colorful leis and themed drinks (including, of course, margaritas). So if you’re in search of that perfect vacation, look no further! 

Political greed, ruthless ambition, ignoring “facts” to sell a popular story, and always – everywhere and in every age – deep-seated antisemitism lie at the heart of PARADE. This blockbuster, emotionally-charged musical (co-conceived and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince), shook the conscience of our nation in 1999. It went on to win Tony Awards for Best Score (by Jason Robert Brown who also wrote the lyrics), Best Book of a Musical (by Alfred Uhry), along with five Drama Desk Awards (including Outstanding Musical) and The New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.

   For those who long to learn more about the lives of their favorite popular music icons, two South Florida theaters offer what audiences calls “jukebox musicals” this month with “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” running at The Wick Theater in Boca Raton through February 16  and “Jersey Boys”” running at Actors Playhouse in Coral Gables through February 23. 

Written By Mary Damiano

Originally published on artburstmiami.com.

“Jersey Boys” has finally arrived at Actors’ Playhouse in a lively production sure to have audiences on their feet, mouthing the words, and surreptitiously singing along.

It was heartening to see the relatively substantial size of the crowd that had gathered for the opening night performance of As You Like It, at Royal Palm Beach’s Common Park. This charming production, the Shakespearean staple, is a project of the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival, which has now been bringing Palm Beach County audiences accessible outdoor performances of the Bard’s work for over 30 years.