Although both productions were in the works long before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, a pair of plays – each, coincidentally, with the word “Wicked” in its title – will open this coming weekend at two regional theaters in Miami-Dade County.
There’s a reason why Greek myths, and their gods, continue to resonate and inspire through the ages. Classical deities – depicted as more “human” than their successors – both glorify and condemn all the great passions of human nature. Love, hate, jealousy, ambition, determination, trust and faith. But perhaps more than anything, by the mere act of telling and retelling their stories, we solidify the power and salvation of “the arts.”
“If I had to choose between ageism or sexism, I’d take a pat on the ass any day, since that meant someone noticed me.” Carole Montgomery creator of Funny Women Of A Certain Age
What began as a way to work with her friends has exploded on the comedy scene. When Carole (a veteran of the stand up scene for over 40 years) started, there were very few female comics so one could expect to see one woman on a show. Fast forward to today’s comedy scene and nothing has changed, even thought there are way more women in comedy.
Actress/comedienne Vicki Lawrence, beloved for decades for portraying television’s “Mama Thelma Harpe”’, first on “The Carol Burnett Show” and later in the television situation comedy “Mama’s Family” will be bringing both herself and ‘Mama’ live on stage in “Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Person Show’ on Wednesday, January 10 at 8 pm at The Parker in Ft. Lauderdale.
The Jewish Federation of Broward County, South Florida Symphony, and Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Invite the Broward County community to Enjoy an Unforgettable Evening of Healing Through Music in Support of Israel.
Another hit jukebox musical is currently on at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami with the arrival of The Cher Show, running from January 2nd through the 7th. Cher, the icon, has become an iconic musical, packed with your favorite songs to hum along to. The singer’s entire life was displayed on stage throughout the course of the performance, and it’s quite the presentation; it’s amazing.
AVON PARK, Fla. – Jan. 4, 2024 – The Lampe and Kiefer Hearing Aid Center Tuesday Matinee Series kicks off on Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts on the Highlands Campus of South Florida State College (SFSC). The Matinee Series includes a variety of 10 performances beginning with “Daybreak: The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow.” Featuring accomplished pianist Joe Hite, “Daybreak” brings to life timeless classics like “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana.”
Melanie La Barrie thought she would make it through her last performance of “& Juliet” without succumbing to tears.
She was mistaken — though contributing factors include that it was the end of a nine-show holiday week; that she originated the role of Angélique, Juliet’s nurse, in this British jukebox-musical riff on “Romeo and Juliet” in 2019; and that she made her Broadway debut in it, at 48, in October 2022.
(West Palm Beach, FL) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts invites everyone to start the new year off with award-winning Broadway hits, innovative international productions, touching tributes, leading classical performers and the biggest names in entertainment coming this January as a part of its 2023 – 2024 SEE IT LIVE! Season.
