Hottest Articles on BWW Florida from 4/10/2011 - 4/17/2011

1) Actors' Playhouse Adds NEXT TO NORMAL to 2011-12 Season

Actors' Playhouse announces the fifth production of the 2011 - 2012 Mainstage Season, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal, which will be presented at the Miracle Theatre January 18 - February 12, 2012. (more...)

2) Manatee Players Anounce Audition Dates for the 2011-12 Season

Manatee Players audition dates for the 2011-12 Season are as follows (more...)

3) Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces 2011 - 2012 Season

West Palm Beach's longest residing professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will launch its 12th Anniversary season with Arthur Miller's acclaimed play "All My Sons" on Saturday, November 12th (8PM) at their brand new Clematis Street theatre (201 Clematis Street). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds" by Paul Zindel, "The Pitmen Painters" by Lee Hall, "'Master Harold'...and the boys" by Athol Fugard and "Proof" by David Auburn. (more...)

4) 'The Color Purple' Smash Hit Broadway Musical To Play The Kravis

THE COLOR PURPLE is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous, GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love. (more...)

5) Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory of Performing Arts Presents CATS 5/20-22

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Conservatory of Performing Arts has three exciting student productions coming up in May, June and July: Cats, Footloose and Honk, Jr. (more...)

6) Surfside Presents THE PILLOWMAN

Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach, is proud to present a modern psychological thriller, THE PILLOWMAN, by Martin McDonagh, directed by Janet Bentley-Hallberg. (more...)

7) The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Welcomes Two New Board Members

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is proud to announce the newest additions to its board of directors: Joan L. Bildner and Richard L. Barovick. (more...)

8) ED ASNER As FDR In One Man Show By Dore Schary

In a major coup for the Boca Raton regional theater, Caldwell Theatre Company has successfully booked legendary film and television star Ed Asner to star in a one man show, FDR by Dore Schary. FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II. (more...)

9) ONCERT_20110411" class="hl"> The Waterfront Playhouse Presents TERRI WHITE IN CONCERT

Terri's Broadway appearances have been star-turns in "Chicago," "Finian's Rainbow," "Barnum," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Bubbling Brown Sugar," "Stepping Out At Radio City" (with Liza Minelli) and many others. She's also appeared in such Off-Broadway shows as "Nunsense" and the legendary production of "The Club" directed by Tommy Tune, as well as many regional and stock appearances. (ONCERT_20110411">more...)

10) Joshua Henry In 'Broadway Unplugged' At University Of Miami

The University of Miami announced the return of alumnus Joshua Henry (B.M. ‘06) for an evening of theater songs and backstage stories on Sunday, April 10th at 8 PM in Gusman Hall (1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables). The event called "Broadway Unplugged" is a fundraiser to benefit his N.Y. theater company - Jaradoa Theater. (more...)

11) Surfside Players Presents CITY OF ANGELS, Closes 4/10

Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach, is proud to announce its spring musical, CITY OF ANGELS, Winner of the 1990 Tony Award for Best Musical, with music by Cy Coleman (Sweet Charity), lyrics by David Zippel (The Goodbye Girl), and book by Larry Gelbart (M*A*S*H). (more...)

12) Mod Musical SHOUT! Closes at the Manatee Players 4/10

The Mod Musical SHOUT! closes at the Manatee Players on April 10. (more...)

13) The David Osborne Trio Hits Boca's Lynn University April 12

DAVID OSBORNE TRIO Nationally known as "The Pianist to the Presidents," David Osborne has played for every U.S. President since Jimmy Carter, who once called him "one of the finest pianists in the United States." And, following a White House concert, George W. Bush once gushed, "That boy can play!" (more...)

14) Christine Pedi's GREAT DAMES CABARET Presented By Gulfshore Playhouse & Norris Center

Long time Forbidden Broadway Diva Christine Pedi sings songs about and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond. With comic flair & warm appreciation, she conjures up Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews and more as well as classic tunes first popularized by many a great dame (real or imagined). Christine Pedi's Great Dames has won the 2008 New York NightLife Award, Backstage Bistro Award, Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs nomination and "Top Ten Memorable Theatre Moments of the Year" on BroadwayWorld.com. (more...)

15) New American Theater Continues Cabaret Series At BayWalk

New American Theater (NAT) has announced two new shows in their NAT Cabaret Series. Currently onstage is Songs For A New World, with performances thru April 10th. After that, two great cabaret series shows including the return of "Elvis" and a tribute to Peggy Lee. (more...)

16) Henry, Larsen and Leung to Perform at BROADWAY UNPLUGGED

Performing members of New York City’s Jaradoa Theater are set to participate in BROADWAY UNPLUGGED..., a very special one-night-only event featuring theater songs and backstage stories, this Sunday, April 10th at 8 PM at University of Miami’s Gusman Hall (1314 Miller Drive). (more...)

17) Tony Winner Dame Edna To Grace Arsht Center In 'An Evening With Dame Edna'

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents AN EVENING WITH DAME EDNA. The glittering, effervescent, tirelessly funny DAME EDNA EVERAGE will light up the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall with her purple-hued hair and sassy Aussie wit on April 13 and 14, 2011. The Tony Award-winning dame from Down Under brings her stage show to Miami for two evenings of glitz, glamour, and her signature gladiolas. AN EVENING WITH DAME EDNA is part of the inaugural season of the 2010-2011 Adrienne Arsht Center comedy series, COMEDY PLANET. (more...)

18) Rodgers And Hart's Musical Classic 'Pal Joey' At Jerry Herman Ring Theatre

Rodgers and Hart's Broadway classic Pal Joey comes to the University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre this spring. Running from April 13 - 23, 2011, Pal Joey tells the story of Joey - a nightclub habitué in the habit of loving and leaving women. Despite that, he is also thoroughly lovable. (more...)

19) Dame Edna Cancels Performance At The Van Wezel PAC 4/12/2011

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced today that Dame Edna, scheduled to perform on April 12, 2011, cancelled plans for touring for the foreseeable future. We hope to bring her back in another season. (more...)

20) Terry Lawrence's 'MacBeth Play' SCOTT At The Boca Raton Theatre Guild

The Boca Raton Theatre Guild announced that Terry Lawrence's newest play, 'Scott,' will be presented at this year's annual play reading, April 15th - 17th. The readings will take place at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park.(301 South Military Trail, Boca Raton, 33486) (more...)