'Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged&Revised)'
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 10 9:00 AM) - Along the way, RSC captured nominations for London's Olivier Award, two Helen Hayes Awards in Washington, D.C., and international appearances at the White House, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and American Repertory Theatre. International tours included stops in Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malta, Belgium, The Netherlands, Singapore, Bermuda and Barbados.

'Cabaret' At Jerry Herman Ring Theatre-Final Performances
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 8 9:48 AM) - "What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play! Come to the Cabaret!" The University of Miami's Department of Theatre Arts launched its 2008-2009 Season with Cabaret, a multiple Tony Award-winning musical and a ground-breaking Broadway show that seamlessly blends together elements of music, comedy, sex and drama.

'Still The River Runs' Southeastern Premiere
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 8 9:26 AM) - Barton Bishop's work has been commissioned by Florida Stage and the Keen Company, and produced in New York, Los Angeles, Montana, and Florida, where he was a three-time winner of the Florida Playwrights Process award. Other recent honors include the Witter Bynner Fellowship with the Abingdon Theatre Company and the Holloway Playwright-In-Residence Fellowship at the University of South Florida . He received his MFA from NYU's Department of Dramatic Writing, where he was the recipient of the Harry Kondeleon Graduate Playwriting Award. He was recently tapped by The Dramatist magazine as "One of 50 To Watch." A contributor to The Brooklyn Rail, he has also written for several childrens' animated television shows including Pokemon, Winx Club, Magical Do Re Mi, and Shaman King.

L.A.'s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Hosts Miami City Ballet
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 8 9:06 AM) - The 2008-2009 season of Dance at the Music Center opens with the return of Miami City Ballet led by Artistic Director Edward Villella, performing the much anticipated West Coast premiere of NIGHTSPOT, a Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello collaboration, October 24-26 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Known for her innovation and creativity, Twyla Tharp has created some of the most memorable dances in modern repertory. Elvis Costello, whose adventurous musical talents make him one of the most revered artists of our time, provides an original musical composition intertwined with various motifs and quotations from existing songs. NIGHTSPOT features costumes designed by famed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi. Also on this program are Christopher Wheeldon's Liturgy and George Balanchine's Tarantella and Symphony in Three Movements.

Auditions - 'The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told'
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 6 9:13 AM) - WHAT IF GOD MADE ADAM AND STEVE, JANE AND MABEL? WE FOLLOW THIS FOURSOME THROUGH CREATION, THROUGH THE ARK AND THROUGH ANCIENT EGYPT AND INTO MODERN TIMES.

New Plays Sought By Waterfront Playhouse
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 6 8:44 AM) - Monroe County playwrights are invited to submit their full-length and one-act plays to the New Plays in May play-reading series at Waterfront Playhouse.

Florida Rep's Babysitting Nights
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 3 8:36 AM) - Parents' first opportunity to take advantage of this unique program is Friday October 10, 2008 with Tennessee Williams autobiographical classic, The Glass Menagerie, and Florida Rep is offering eight such nights throughout the season for each of its eight productions.

Mamet's 'November' - Southeastern Premiere
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 3 8:24 AM) - Set in the Oval Office just days before a presidential election, this new comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Mamet -- which premiered last Season on Broadway -- involves civil marriages, gambling casinos, lesbians, American Indians, presidential libraries, questionable pardons and campaign contributions.

South Florida Locals 'Take The Stage'
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 1 9:02 AM) - All proceeds will go toward operations for the not-for-profit community theatre, which launches its 2008-2009 season on October 24 with the Tony Award-winning musical Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Variety show audience members will be treated to a sneak preview of select musical numbers presented by the cast of Big River.

'Hairspray' Tony Winner Returns To Ft. Lauderdale
by Beau Higgins

(Oct. 1 8:42 AM) - This fun musical, winner of eight 2003 Tony ® Awards including Best Musical, is currently enjoying its 5th year on Broadway. The 2007 West End production of HAIRSPRAY was nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards and nabbed four, including the top category, Best New Musical, and also won Best New Musical in all of Britain's other top awards programs, including the Evening Standard, Critic's Circle, and Whatsonstage Awards.

Three Free Webinars
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 29 8:58 AM) - For the first webinar on October 1, 2008, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., facilitator Greg Sidberry, Reference/Outreach, Instruction, Librarian, will be joined by a group of presenters including: Deepa Gupta, Program Officer General Program, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; Tommer Peterson, Deputy Director for Programs, Grantmakers in the Arts; Loren Renz, Senior Researcher for Special Projects, The Foundation Center; Cheryl Rosario, Director of Philanthropy, American Express; Elizabeth Slater, Senior Vice President, Grant Program, The Judith Rothschild Foundation, and Moderator, David M. Holmes, Regional Training Coordinator, The Foundation Center.

'Alice - Traditionally Twisted'
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 26 9:09 AM) - "Alice - Traditionally Twisted" is a playful adaptation of the children's classic Alice in Wonderland. Young and curious Alice falls through the rabbit hole into Lewis Carroll's delightful world of zany characters, unusual adventures and a land of pleasantly distorted reality.

'The Glass Menagerie' Special Discounted Tix
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 26 8:48 AM) - 'The Glass Menagerie' was Tennessee Williams first critical success, and is an autobiographical portrait of one troubled family struggling to coexist despite inner turmoil in a Depression-wracked and changing America.

'Master Playwright Series' At Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 24 9:35 AM) - Celebrated playwrights Eugene O'Neill, Eugene Ionesco, and Anton Chekhov will be the focus of Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2nd annual 'Master Playwright Series,' beginning October 27th (7PM) and running through June 2nd at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard.) Sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker, 'The Master Playwright Series' is scheduled in three segments and will devote several evenings to each playwright. Scenes from the author's plays as well as full staged readings will be presented including: 'The Hairy Ape' by Eugene O'Neill, 'The Bald Soprano' by Eugene Ionesco and 'Uncle Vanya' by Anton Chekhov. In addition to the readings, the evenings will invite audience participation, discussion and an overview of the work and themes.

Florida's Caldwell Holds Equity Principal Auditions in NY
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 24 8:53 AM) - Seeking the following roles only (all others have been cast): FROST/NIXON by Peter Morgan. Director: Michael Hall (at EPA.) Richard Nixon: 64. David Frost: Late 30s. British talk-show host, playboy. Col. Jack Brennan: 50s. Nixon's former Chief of Staff. Nixon loyalist.

The Art Of Jonathan Green - Four Day Festival Announced
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 22 8:56 AM) - In 1978 he began his formal study of drawing and painting at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, IL earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1982, and then pursued independent study abroad to supplement his formal education. While traveling and visiting museums, Green realized that "the best artists are those who create from what they know best." It took a trip to Switzerland and Mexico to return him to Gardens Corner and begin his body of work ‘Gullah Life reflections.'

World Premiere Thriller 'The Rant'
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 22 8:26 AM) - New Theatre presents its first World Premiere of the season with Andrew Case's thriller, The Rant making its World debut on October 2, 2008. An investigator assigned to the murder case of a 16 year old African American boy shot and killed by an NYPD police officer must wade through prejudice, deceit, and a volley of anonymous threats to find out where culpability and truth really lies.

'The Wizard Of Oz' National Tour Auditions
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 19 7:37 AM) - This celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow South Floridians away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports audiences to a an art deco Oz, complete with Munchkins and flying monkeys as audiences are invited to travel "Over the Rainbow" and experience THE WIZARD OF OZ on stage.

O'Neill's 'A Moon for the Misbegotten'
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 19 7:18 AM) - 'A Moon for the Misbegotten,' written between 1941-1943 was performed for the first time in Columbus, Ohio in 1947. The play premiered on Broadway in 1957 and has been revived four times, winning multiple Tony Awards. The most recent production starring Kevin Spacey and Eve Best in 2007 came to Broadway after its run at the Old Vic Theatre in London.

New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 17 9:20 AM) - Sept 25: Kick-off party w/ Thom Chambers Duo; 26: Ben Prestage, Harold Blanchard Trio, Johnny Mag Sax w/ Jillian Rockafort, Legendary JC's; 27:The Joe Oddo Orchette, featuring Gwen Gray, Mark Hodgson & Joe King, Toni & Joes, The Legends of Jazz & Blues w/ Bernie Lee, Bob Rose, Bill White & Barry James; NSB HS Jazz Band, Brazilian Breeze, Victor Wainwright & Rev. Billy Wirtz, Sybil Gage & Friends, Toni Bishop and the Pat D'aguanno Trio, Ray Guiser & Rob Dionne w/ the Cool Jams Rhythm Section, The Cook Trio, Thom Chambers, Debra Rider Quartet, Seth Rye, Joe Caruso Blues, Cook Trio; 28: Gus Simms, Stetson U. Big Band & Sid Blair.

Tennessee Williams' Classic 'The Glass Menagerie'
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 17 9:00 AM) - "'The Glass Menagerie' is one of our greatest works of drama, and we feel it is a play that the our community should see," said Producing Artistic Director, Robert Cacioppo. "It is a uniquely American story that gives us an important look at Tennessee Williams' first major work and at a very dark period of our country's history."

The Jove Presents 'Scary Noises' At The Atlantic Theater
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 15 8:56 AM) - Their goal is to provide a professional comedy experience like no other in South Florida. Founded in November of 2004, this improv and sketch comedy troupe can best be described as a combination of "Saturday Night Live" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" The group prepares prewritten sketches, takes audience suggestions and creates scenes on the spot and closes every show with an original comedic song.

Arts Grant Application Workshop
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 15 8:35 AM) - Eligible applicants include Broward County public entities - municipalities, Native American Nations, Broward County not-for-profit cultural organizations, and qualified individual artists from Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, or Monroe counties.

Broward County Arts Teacher Of The Year - Nicole M. Greggs
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 12 9:29 AM) - A Coral Springs resident, Greggs holds a bachelor of music, magna cum laude, in music education from the University of Miami, 1999, and a masters of arts in education, from Florida Atlantic University, 1997. She has also studied abroad in vocal performance and German studies at Salzburg College, Austria, in 1990.

Kander & Ebb's 'Cabaret' At The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre
by Beau Higgins

(Sep. 12 8:44 AM) - Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood CABARET is set against the dark backdrop of pre-World-War-II Berlin. The action takes place in the seedy Kit Kat Klub where pimps, prostitutes and brash showgirls would rather drink, party and dance than face up to the growing menace around them. The show's score, by John Kander and Fred Ebb (who also wrote the score for Chicago,) was lauded by the N.Y. Times as one of the few Broadway scores "with the kind of lingering power that comes from pungent musicality tied to memorable emotions."