BY ANDREW GANS, MOLLY HIGGINS
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NOVEMBER BRINGS A BOUNTY OF ENTERTAINMENT TO THE BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
FORT LAUDERDALE – There is much to be thankful for this November as the Broward Center for the Performing Arts brings to the stage a bounty of theater, music, variety, holiday traditions and family fun, including Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning “The Cher Show”; funk-rock band Here Come the Mummies and The Toxards; Dove Award-winners Sixpence None the Richer; the return of Black Violin; Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to kick off the holiday season; a multidisciplinary theatrical experience in “The Happening – A Theatrical Mixtape”; everyone’s favorite game show, “Wheel of Fortune Live!”; and plenty of family-friendly entertainment with “The Tales of Custard the Dragon,” “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play,” and “Frozen Jr.”
Jonathan Groff Will Lead Bobby Darin Jukebox Biomusical on Broadway This Season
BY LOGAN CULWELL-BLOCK
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The immersive production, directed by Alex Timbers, will turn the Circle in the Square Theatre into a nightclub with a live big band.
Kravis Center Announces NIKKI GLASER: ALIVE AND UNWELL Tour
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the return of Nikki Glaser on Saturday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available to the public on Friday, October 11, at 10 a.m.
New Leadership at Dreyfoos Musical Theatre Department with The Drowsy Chaperone Premier
Dreyfoos School of the Arts is proud to announce Boca Raton resident Stephanie Nixdorf as the new head of the school’s renowned musical theatre program. Nixdorf brings over 20 years of experience in professional theatre, education, and performance, marking an exciting new chapter for the department. In her debut role, she will direct the upcoming production of The Drowsy Chaperone, running from November 1-9, 2024 in the Meyer Hall Theatre at Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Fort Lauderdale debut at the Broward Center
Producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio, NETworks Presentations and Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Series with presenting Sponsor Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, are thrilled to announce that individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting October 4, 2024.
Sean Astin Will Be Santa Claus in Upcoming Broadway Elf
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Lord of the Rings and Stranger Things star Sean Astin has joined Broadway’s upcoming return holiday engagement of Elf The Musical, co-starring as Santa in his Broadway debut. Performances are set to begin November 9 at the Marquis Theatre with a November 17 opening night. The limited engagement will continue through January 4, 2025.
RENOVATIONS ARE UNDERWAY TO TRANSFORM LIPS FORT LAUDERDALE INTO AQUAPLEX FORT LAUDERDALE
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – Lips Fort Lauderdale is dramatically evolving into Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale with several exciting updates that will be unveiled later this year including new interior design elements and stage show enhancements, a new food and beverage menu and a series of show concepts. Lips Fort Lauderdale remains open with five show nights and weekend brunches, while the new ownership team elevates the entire experience. An official name change celebration will be announced soon.
Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho Are the New Stars of Broadway’s Cabaret
BY LOGAN CULWELL-BLOCK
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