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LPAC’s Cast of ‘Memphis’ Gets a Surprise Visit from Original Scriptwriter, Joe DiPietro
Written by Samara Smukler
ACM Company Manager, Suzanne Dunn, added to this story and provided the photos.
From February 15 to March 3, theatergoers at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) got a show-stopping glimpse into the “soul of rock ‘n’ roll.” Memphis, the award-winning musical that dazzled audiences for years on Broadway before moving on to a national tour and West End run, is back for its third showing in South Florida. Third time is certainly the charm for this phenomenal production, as its cast received a special surprise—a visit from Joe DiPietro, who wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics for Memphis (with Bon Jovi legend David Bryan).
What’s Currently Playing on Broadway
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Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Season
West Palm Beach, Fla. – Twenty-fifth anniversaries are traditionally commemorated with a gift of silver. But when Palm Beach Dramaworks marks its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25, what the company has in store for its audience is pure gold. PBD will celebrate this milestone occasion with a stimulating roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.”
Angie Radosh Stars as Dolly in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
HELLO, DOLLY! – Part of the 2024 LPAC Broadway Series. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
‘I Grew Up Obsessed’: Remembering Chita Rivera
I want to dedicate this week to Chita Rivera! There is no way I can cover all the incredible aspects of her in one column, so I’m just going to give a soupçon of her remarkable life and add stories in future columns.
A ‘Carousel’ Ride Back in Time
I always loved carousels as a child (one of my earliest photos, and memories, took place on a carousel in Coney Island). So of course I hopped right onto the horse for a short, fun spin on the colorful carousel (complete with barker) stationed at the entrance of The Wick Theatre to promote their latest show.
Winning Plays of the Seventh Annual Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Contest Read Onstage at Palm Beach Dramaworks
West Palm Beach, Fla. – One of Palm Beach Dramaworks’ most inspiring evenings, the presentation of the winning plays of the Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Contest (YPC), took place at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre on Wednesday, February 28. The 10 winning plays received staged readings by professional actors in front of an enthusiastic audience.
Refuge or Rejection? The ‘1000 Miles’ Experience
Every day that goes by confirms we are now living in a dystopian future projected by sci-fi writers of the past. George Orwell’s iconic 1984 appears to resonate in our year of 2024 the most. The job of the book’s protagonist is to erase and rewrite history – daily. He works for the “Ministry of Truth” where facts are basically made up and no one can escape “Big Brother” surveillance. Everyone’s interior living and outdoor space is surrounded by screens that both see them and constantly broadcast fake news while regularly scheduled rallies rev up emotions for revenge upon the day’s perceived enemy. Sound familiar?
Carousel at Wick Combines Excellent Music, Dance with Extraordinary Tale of Divine Redemptive Power
