Prepare to be swept away by the musical masterpiece Carousel at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton. This iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein production features a treasure trove of timeless songs including “If I Loved You,” “Carousel Waltz,” “June is Bustin’ Out All Over,” and the anthemic “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Adding to the theatrical presentation, The Wick will have a stunning, 10-seat carousel spinning in the lot outside the theater for guests to enjoy. The show runs February 29-March 24, 2024 with evening shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets start at $79 and are available at www.thewick.org or by calling the box office at 561-995-2333.
Actor Will Dagger is becoming an indie-theatre darling. He’s compelling to watch, imbuing his characters with a quiet earnestness that floats beyond the figurative footlights of the stage. But in his latest role in Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything, there’s something dangerous lying beneath his simple delivery. Something that even Dagger himself finds it difficult to face.
The much-anticipated 18th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is nearly here. The 10-day, 11-event series of lectures, concerts, a classic film with live soundtrack and other forms of entertainment kicks off March 1 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, where all major activities are scheduled.
Among its annual programming, Miami City Ballet is currently showing “Winter Mix,” a medley of four ballets, ranging from contemporary works to a famous Balanchine-choreographed piece, premiering first at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, then the Arsht Center in Miami, with the finale happening this weekend at the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale. With its wide range, “Winter Mix” has a little something for every type of viewer. South Florida Theater Magazine caught the performance at the Kravis Center, and it was a delightful showcase of the form.
Get All Shook Up with the Ultimate Elvis Fan Club Experience! Ever dreamt of being part of Elvis Presley’s inner circle?
Juggerknot Theatre Company is making those dreams come alive with Conjuring The King – an immersive theatrical extravaganza event “that’s all about celebrating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in style and substance, said Juggerknot Theatre Company founder Tanya Bravo. “The immersive experience is ready to rock your world in true Elvis fashion.” This club is exclusive to 15 lucky fans at a time.
The Boca International Jewish Film Festival presents the Southeast premiere of “The Trials of Alan Dershowitz” Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at The Studio at Mizner Park, 201 W. Plaza Real. Dershowitz and director, John Curtin, will attend and be part of a Q&A session following the film.
Actress/singer Judy Kuhn, known for her emotional phrasing of a song, will be singing 15 plus songs from Broadway musicals and films in concert on Sunday,, February 18 at 7 p.m. at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura. The concert is part of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 2024 Broadway Concert Series that continues on March 10 with Broadway singer Melissa Errico.
The middle child is often considered the quiet one, and nothing special in the family. Slow Burn Theatre Company’s mid-season blockbuster hit SISTER ACT – which comes on the heels of earning a Carbonell for programming and a record-breaking season – has turned “middle malaise” upside down by managing, once again, to make their exhilarated audiences feel this is their “best show ever!” Till they see the next one, of course.
FORT LAUDERDALE – Currently enjoying a record-breaking season and the receipt of the Bill von Maurer Award bestowed by the Carbonell Awards for the totality of its programming, Slow Burn Theatre Company announces its 2024/2025 Season. Supported by American National Bank, the season in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts features five musicals with enduring stories that have captivated audiences in movie theaters and on stage: The Witches of Eastwick; Anastasia The Musical; Parade; Something Rotten!; and The Bodyguard The Musical.
While much of Playbill’s editorial focus is on Broadway and London’s West End, we always have an eye turned toward further shores! As spring break season and summer vacation looms, why not make a point of supporting an international theatre company as a part of your appreciation for the culture you travel to?
To get you started on your journey, Playbill has a recommendation for every continent (minus Antarctica—you’ll be the first to know if we discover any tap-dancing penguins!).
