Chilling Commentary From History in ‘Camping With Henry and Tom’
Actresses Creat Poignant Memories Despite Hostilities In a Moving ‘Summer, 1976’ at GableStage
The expression “opposites attract” does not always apply in the evolution of relationships. Playwright David Auburn’s drama “Summer, 1976”, running now through April 20 at GableStage in Coral Gables, is a dramatic story of how two women who seem to have nothing in common eventually come to appreciate their differences over a period of close to five decades.
Delray’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Balances Humor and Murder
Currently in its 78th season, the Delray Beach Playhouse just wrapped a production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, which ran March 21st through April 13th, and it brought to life one of Agatha Christie’s most-famous detective novels, of the same name. Featuring local South Florida talent, the company produces classic theater for the Delray community, situated right on the edge of Lake Ida. For those that have not been to one of hidden gem’s performances yet, I highly recommend making an evening out of their final production of the season: The Bridges of Madison County.
‘SOUTH PACIFIC’ at LPAC is a Timeless Classic that Still Enchants and Enlightens
“Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love…” For me that enchanted evening took place at the outdoor Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY. Many, many years ago, when I was 16. And the “true love” that I found was a lifelong passion for live theater (musicals in particular).
ISLAND CITY STAGE, BRÉVO THEATRE AND GABLESTAGE’S SOUTH FLORIDA PREMIERE OF FAT HAM SIZZLES WITH SOLD-OUT OPENING WEEKEND
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.
It’s Opening Night at ‘Smash’ on Broadway April 10
By Logan Culwell-Block
Originally published on playbill.com.
Tech is officially over! Cult favorite TV series Smash officially opens its long-awaited debut as a Broadway stage musical April 10 at the Imperial Theatre, after beginning previews March 11. Five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman is directing with Joshua Bergasse continuing his work from the NBC series as choreographer.
‘THE IMPOSSIBLE TASK OF TODAY’ Tackles Our Brave New World with Friendship, Empathy, and High Drama
If New York Times deputy editor of culture and lifestyle Melissa Kirsch finds herself suffering from “the blues” attributed to too many hours spent scrolling and watching digital screens (aware of the dangers of FOMO, she no longer checks out Facebook friends), where does that leave the rest of us? What Kirsch was watching – even those cute Instagram dog reels – didn’t matter as much as the quantity: her brain was simply overtaxed from constantly “consuming content” at the expense of live human interaction.
Travel Through Time with ‘Respect: A Musical Journey of Women’
Every song tells a story. . .and Respect: A Musical Journey of Women, the latest installment in the Pompano Players’ inaugural season, has dozens to share. This toe-tapping yet thought-provoking revue boasts excerpts of 60 songs by popular women in the music industry. Together, these numbers create a narrative about the journey of women and the ups and downs they have faced throughout history—following their dreams, falling in love, dealing with heartbreak, pursuing their careers, enjoying their independence, and everything in between. The show was created by Dorothy Marcic, a professor at Columbia University, and was originally produced in New York. Since its original run, it has played thousands of performances in over 70 cities (and counting). Now, the production is here in South Florida, directed by Jeremy Quinn (who has also helmed other shows in the Pompano Players’ current season, including hit plays Love, Loss & What I Wore and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change).
THE PARKER BRINGS A MAY-HEM OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH MUSIC, LAUGHTER AND MORE
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.
Javier Torres, Retired-Premier Dancer & Cultural Manager: “It is Crucial to See More Works by Hispanic Choreographers in the US”
Written by Michel Suarez