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Pigs Do Fly Productions’ THE LONG WEEKEND Opens at Empire Stage November 1st

07 Monday Oct 2024

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“…just enough sex, just enough smart talk, just enough preposterous plot twists to keep you titillated.”
– Gary Smith, Hamilton Spectator

“Norm Foster scores a bull’s eye with this tickling romp about mismatched spouses.” 
L.A. Times

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

October 7, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL:  Pigs Do Fly Productions will present Canadian Playwright Norm Foster’s The Long Weekend, a comedy of manners filled with numerous plot twists and a hilariously tangled web of truths, deceptions, and surprises. The production will run from November 1- 24 at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.  

“Norm Foster’s plays definitely resonate with our audiences,” says Pigs Do Fly Executive Producer Ellen Wacher.  “This is the third one of his plays we have produced. They are clever, and funny, but they also they examine life and circumstances in ways that ring true – whether he’s analyzing established relationships or observing emerging or fluctuating ones. 

“His characters are often of over the age of 50, which is great for us – that’s our target audience and that ties in perfectly with our mission statement.” She continues.  “But – and this is a wonderful caveat – we have found over the past 8 and a half years that as our audiences have grown, they have diversified; it’s been so great to see younger people at the theatre and enjoying what we’re offering. As I often say, good theatre has no age limit!”  

As The Long Weekend opens Max and Wynn are preparing to show off their beautiful new summer home to their best friends, Roger and Abby. What is meant to be a relaxing holiday weekend turns into a battle of wits as their pasts catch up with them, the gloves come off and old scores are settled in comedic fashion.

The production will be directed by Christopher Michaels:  “The Long Weekend had me in absolute stitches on the subway while I gave it a first read,” Michaels says. “It is hilariously well-written and all I could think was how much it felt like a sitcom: unit set, key cast, set-ups and punchlines, the overall pacing… And there was the challenge of putting a large country home in the intimate space at Empire Stage.”

Michaels is making his Pigs Do Fly directorial debut; this is his second South Florida theatre directing credit, following his acclaimed production of Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story at Wilton Manors’ Island City Stage last season.

The Long Weekend cast consists of 2024 Carbonell Award nominee and Silver Palm Award Winner Karen Stephens as Abby, along with Janice Hamilton as Wynn, Alan Goodman as Roger, and Michael Coppola as Max.  

Norm Foster is considered Canada’s most produced playwright. An extremely prolific writer, frequently referred to as the Canadian Neil Simon, Foster has had more than fifty plays produced on professional stages.  His plays are known for their humor, accessibility, and insight into ‘the everyday tribulations of life.’

The Stage Manager for The Long Weekend is Larry Buzzeo. Dean Landhuis is the show’s Scenic Designer, David Hart will do the Sound Design, and Preston Bircher will create the Lighting Design and serve as Technical Director. Costumes are by Saul Mendoza and MNM Theatre Company will build the sets.  Jessica Kaschube is the Company Manager, and Patrick Vida will handle the Box Office.

Tickets for The Long Weekend are $45 and are available online at www.pigsdoflyproductions.com  or by calling 954-678-1496.  Performances are on Fridays at 8 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 5 pm. All performances will take place at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.

For more information about Pigs Do Fly Productions, please visit www.pigsdoflyproductions.com.  To arrange for interviews, or for photos,  or for requests to see a performance, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.  For more information about Ellen Wacher, please visit www.ellenwacher.com. For more information about Christopher Michaels please visit https://www.christophermichaels.nyc/director.

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The Long Weekend
November 1 – 24
By Norm Foster
Tickets: $45
Tickets:  www.pigsdoflyproductions.com
Or call 954-678-1496
Performances: 
Friday at 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday at 5 pm
All performances will take place at 
Empire Stage1140 N Flagler Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Alan Goodman & Michael Coppola
Alan Goodman & Michael Coppola
Janice Hamilton & Karen Stephens
Michael Coppola, Janice Hamiton, Karen Stephens, & Alan Goodman
Alan Goodman
Janice Hamilton & Karen Stephens

Michael Coppola
Alan Goodman
Janice Hamilton
Karen Stephens
Ellen Wacher
Christopher Michaels
Norm Foster

Delray Beach Playhouse Renames Actors Awards Gala in Honor of Long-Time Artistic Director Randy DelLago

30 Monday Sep 2024

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Delray Beach Playhouse Renames Actors Awards Gala
in Honor of
Long-Time Artistic Director

Randy DelLago

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

September 30, 2024

DELRAY BEACH, FL:  The Delray Beach Playhouse announced today it will rename the theatre’s annual Actors Awards Gala in honor of the Playhouse’s long-time Artistic Director Randolph DelLago.

The newly renamed 2024 DelLago Awards Gala honoring performances from this past season will take place on November 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Delray Beach Playhouse. The event will be attended by Playhouse actors and family. 

DelLago, who served as the Playhouse Artistic Director for 40 years, passed away on July 8th, 2024.

Randy DelLago arrived in Florida via Wilmington, North Carolina in 1982. Beloved by Playhouse staff, board members, and audiences alike, he directed hundreds of plays and musicals over the years and was often characterized as ‘the face of the Playhouse’.  However, DelLago may best be remembered for his “Musical Memories” productions that packed the Delray Beach Playhouse each season. DelLago scripted musical stories about a composer or performer — bringing that composer or performer to life through an ensemble cast singing and dancing while he narrated their biography. 

“The Playhouse family of actors, volunteers, staff and board members are grateful to have worked with Randy over many, many, years and we were all deeply saddened to learn of his passing in July,” says Playhouse Executive Director Kevin Barrett.

“It was important to come up with a way to honor Randy’s legacy here at the Playhouse and renaming the annual Gala The DelLago Awards in his honor, along with establishing a special award that will be given to all the winners in his name, seemed like the perfect way to keep his memory alive year after year moving forward,” Barrett says.

For more information about the 2024 DelLago Awards Gala, please contact the Delray Beach Playhouse Box Office at (561) 272-1281.

In the attached photos:  Randy DelLago
Photo credits:  Unknown

Entr’Acte Theatrix to present SWEENEY TODD October 17 – 27

30 Monday Sep 2024

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The musical and dramatic achievements of Stephen Sondheim’s black and bloody Sweeney Todd are so numerous and so clamorous that they trample and jam each other in that invisible but finite doorway that connects a stage and its audience.
Richard Eder ~ The New York Times

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Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

September 30, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, FL:  Entr’Acte Theatrix in collaboration with Theatre of Collaborative Arts is deep into rehearsals for the Stephen Sondheim classic Sweeney Todd ~ The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.  The production will be presented at the William G Skaff Center in West Palm Beach from October 17 – 27. 

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up…

“Sweeney Todd is an obvious choice for the spooky season, but not the only reason we chose it,” says the show’s director Carlo Sabusap. “It is a time honored classic, but one of those shows that you just have to do as a company that establishes your ability to take on something challenging.

“For me personally, it’s a bucket list show as well. I love the works of Stephen Sondheim, and Sweeney Todd has a level of intrigue that just pulls in every audience that sees it. It’s horror, it’s a thriller, it’s a mystery, and a dark comedy wrapped in one, with an unforgettable score and equally memorable characters.

“When the librettos came in, they were twice as thick as those for our previous show, Beauty and the Beast, and the first thought I had was ‘oh boy, we’ve got a lot of work ahead of us!’” he continues.  “Thankfully, our cast is made up of some of the most wonderful, creative, and eager actors we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and I am so proud of all that they are accomplishing with this show. Not only breathing full life into these characters, and absolutely understanding them in depth, but jumping the hurdles that are the very challenging score that Sondheim has presented before us. This show is definitely going to leave a mark, and will leave audiences with a bloody good time!”

Sabusap’s Sweeney Todd casts consists of James Cichewicz as Sweeney Todd, Zoe Kanter as Mrs. Lovett, Greg Halmos as Tobias Ragg, David Taylor as Judge Turpin, Aaron Fantacone as Beadle Bamford,  Heidi Salonia as The Beggar Woman, Austin Gladstone as Anthony Hope, Aurora Jenkins as Johanna, Craig Sherman as Adolfo Pirelli, David Afkham as Ensemble/Sweeney Todd US,  Melissa Gómez as Ensemble/Lovette US, Carl Van Dyke as Ensemble/Judge US, Charles Ponthokkan/Ensemble., Ariel Hodgetts/Ensemble, and Uzel-Ann Arellano-Macapagal/Ensemble.

The Music Director for Sweeney Todd is Aaliyah Hirt, and the production will be choreographed by Sarah Kenny.  Elizabeth Southwell will serve as both Technical Director and Lighting Designer, Sound Design is by Ryan Kivett and Costumes are by Rosseroni Parris. Jason Fisher is the Production Stage Manager.

Sweeney Todd ~ The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will run from October 17 – 27. Ticket prices range from $15 – 35 and are available online at http://www.palmbeachtheater.org   or by calling 877-849-5327.  Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, and Sunday at 2 pm.  All performances will take place at the William G Skaff Center, 500 Spencer Drive, in West Palm Beach (33409)

For more information about Entr’Acte Theatrix and/or Sweeney Todd please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
October 17 – 27
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler From an adaptation by Christopher Bond
Performances:
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 pm
Tickets: $35: (premium seating)
$25: General Admission
$15 Children 12 & under/Seniors/ Groups of 10 or more $15 Student Rush (Any seat purchased 30 minutes before curtain with valid student ID)
For tickets: 
http://www.palmbeachtheater.org
Phone: 877.849.5327
All performances will take place at
William G Skaff Center
500 Spencer Drive
West Palm Beach, Fl 33409

Patrons are asked to arrive 30 minutes before each scheduled performance for seating. All seating is assigned. Concessions will be available, cash only. Unfortunately, alcoholic beverages will not be available for purchase. Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

Sweeney Todd Cast:

Aaron Fantacone
Ariel Hodgetts
Aurora Jenkins
Austin Gladstone
Carl Van Dyke
Charles Ponthokkan
Craig Sherman
David Afkham
David Taylor
Greg Halmos
Heidi Salonia
James Cichewicz
Melissa Gómez
Uzel-Ann Arellano-Macapagal
Zoe Kanter
Carlo Sabusap

YI Love JewishTo Host SUNDAY SCHMOOZE SERIES at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts

26 Thursday Sep 2024

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YILove Jewish
To Host a
Sunday Schmooze Series
at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts
Beginning in October

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

September 26, 2024

CORAL SPRINGS, FL:  YILove Jewish (a division of the Yiddishkayt Initiative) will host a Sunday Schmooze series beginning October 13th at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.  Each event will begin with coffee, bagels, and ‘schmoozing’ (‘talking with someone in a friendly and engaging way!’), followed by lively, educational, and entertaining programming.

 YI Love Jewish, founded by actor/producer/Jewish cultural activist Avi Hoffman and his mother, Miriam Hoffman, world-renowned scholar and professor of Yiddish language at Columbia University, is not-for-profit organization that celebrates and promotes Jewish history, life, and culture and their positive and far-reaching impact on the world. From performing arts, publishing, and education to language, philosophy and literature, YI offers a global clearinghouse of Jewish learning, culture and entertainment.

The Sunday Schmooze Series will offer a wide variety of programming and discussion opportunities and fits neatly into the YILove Jewish goal to utilize the arts to promote Jewish culture and identity both within and outside the Jewish community.

The first four programs to be offered are:

October 13th:  Anne Frank:  A discussion centering on how Anne Frank’s Diary influenced people’s perception of the Holocaust.  There will be a video interview with playwright Ron Elisha and star Alexis Fishman introducing their play Anne Being Frank, which will be presented at various venues in South Florida in November. 

November 17:  How are Jews portrayed in the media?  Igor Shteyrenberg, founder of the Miami Jewish Film Festival will discuss how Jewish culture has made its way into mainstream cinema.

December 22:  Chanukah Around the World.  How do Jews around the world celebrate?  Explore the different customs and traditional foods associated with ‘The Festival of Lights’ while enjoying latkes and donuts, and perhaps even playing a round or two of a dreidel game.

January 19:  Rhythm and Schmooze ‘Singalong’.  Join Avi Hoffman and Aaron Kula for a celebration of Jewish music.

For more information about YI Love Jewish and the Sunday Schmooze Series, and/or to purchase tickets, visit the organization’s website at https://yilovejewish.org or contact Sheri Smith – sheris@whyilovejewish.org / 561-254-5494 or Carol Kassie – carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

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Sunday Schmooze Series at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts
October 13/November 17/December 22/January 19
For tickets and Information:  https://yilovejewish.org
Single Schmooze tickets are $18 per person/series tickets are $54
All Schmoozes will take place from
11:30 am (Schmooze) 12 pm – 1:30 pm program at
The Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2885 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Avi & Miriam Hoffman

Boca Stage to present THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO October 24 – November 3, 2024

24 Tuesday Sep 2024

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“Using the manner and technique of boulevard comedy as its backdrop, “Ballyhoo” addresses some weighty issues with… [a] combination of ease and purpose…”
Greg Evans ~ Variety 

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

September 24, 2024

DELRAY BEACH, FL: Boca Stage’s second production of the 2024-2025 season will be The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Pulitzer Prize/Tony Award/and Academy Award-winning playwright Alfred Uhry. The production will run from October 24th to November 3rd in the Cabaret Theatre at the Delray Beach Playhouse.

“The Last Night of Ballyhoo is the second of playwright Alfred Uhry’s ‘Atlanta Trilogy’ which, although it follows Driving Miss Daisy, takes place twenty-five years earlier as World War II is just on the horizon and Gone with the Wind is about to become a movie sensation,” the production’s director Keith Garsson explains.  (The third work in the trilogy, the musical Parade, recently enjoyed a successful revival on Broadway).

“In both Daisy and Ballyhoo, Uhry gives us characters who share a common experience of alienation yet cannot communicate with each other”, Garsson continues.

“Ballyhoo, told on a larger canvas, flips the traditional story of the assimilation of twentieth-century American Jews on its head,” he says. “Instead of the humorous Neil Simon tales of woe, neuroses and insecurities in New York City, Ballyhoo tells a much darker story with more serious themes of identity.

“The German-Jews of this story settled in Atlanta and became successful business folks. Yet, unlike their New York counterparts who continued to embrace their religion, the protagonists of Ballyhoo slowly shed their own backgrounds as they longed for acceptance in the upper crust of Southern society. Although the play may be seen as a search for identity, it is also by turns humorous, touching, and fascinating.

“We’ve all been outsiders at some point in our lives and Ballyhoo masterfully balances the sometimes-painful journey of a family that is forced to finally decide who they want to be.”

Director Garsson’s talented cast includes Hannah Hayley as Lala, Liz DeBeer as Reba, Betty Ann Hunt Strain as Boo, Shane Tanner as Adolph, Alex Bakalarz as Joe, Rachel Whittington as Sunny, and Christian Cooper as Peachy.

The Stage Manager for The Last Night of Ballyhoo is Joseph Long.  The production’s Technical Director is Christian Taylor, Set Design is by Claudia Smith, Lighting Design is by Stevie Bleich, Sound Design is by David Hart, Costume Design is by Timothy Charles Bowman, and Jeff Davis will take care of Set Construction.

Tickets for The Last Night of Ballyhoo are on sale now. They range in price from $59 to $69 and are available online at delraybeachplayhouse.com or by calling 561-272-1281. Performances are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm. All performances will take place at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th Street, Delray Beach (33444)

The Delray Beach Playhouse is located at 950 NW 9th Street, in Delray Beach, 33444. (561-272-1281).  For more information about the Playhouse, visit https://delraybeachplayhouse.com.

For more information about Boca Stage, the Delray Beach Playhouse, and Keith Garsson, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244. 

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The Last Night of Ballyhoo
By Alfred Uhry
October 24 – November 3, 2025
Tickets: $59/$69
For tickets & information:  
https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/off-broadway-series
561-272-1281
All performances will take place at
The Delray Beach Playhouse
950 NW 9th Street
Delray Beach, FL  33444

The Last Night of Ballyhoo Production Photos by Amy Pasquantonio
(Click on each image to enlarge)

Liz DeBeer, Hannah Hayley, Betty Ann Hunt Strain
Betty Ann Hunt Strain, Hannah Hayley
Liz DeBeer, Betty Ann Hunt Strain
Shane Tanner
Rachel Whittington
Christian Cooper, Betty Ann Hunt Strain, Hannah Hayley
Rachel Whittington, Alex Bakalarz

The Delray Beach Playhouse Presents THE FIFTH ANNUAL PLAYHOUSE PLAYWRIGHTS’ PROJECT – October 19th & 20th

18 Wednesday Sep 2024

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The Delray Beach Playhouse Presents
The Fifth Annual Playhouse Playwrights’ Project
Saturday, October 19th & Sunday, October 20th

10 new plays by local playwrights will be showcased over a
two-day period

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

September 18, 2024

DELRAY BEACH, FL: Now in its fifth year of producing one-act plays by local playwrights, the Delray Beach Playhouse’s Festival of New Plays 2024 will be held on October 19th and 20th. Ten one-act plays by local playwrights, helmed by local directors, and read by local actors will showcase the diverse and talented South Florida theatrical community.  The event will take place at the Delray Beach Playhouse.

Festival Director and Co-Founder Marianne Regan continues to build on the Project’s success and offers new and exciting changes for Festival 2024.  “We have three new directors this year,” Regan reveals, “as well as several new playwrights. And some of our returning playwrights have accumulated their own following.”

This year’s Festival playwrights include Jeff Perlman, Jim Bisco, Laura Ratto, Judy Marilyn Goldstein, Sam Leven, Todd Caster, Ambar Colon, Allison Fradkin, Kathryn Ryan and Katherine H. Vellis.

“I truly had no idea that South Florida was so chock-full of incredible talent both on and off the stage,” Regan continues. “Our playwrights are amazing, our actors are extraordinary, and our audience members continue to support us, year-after-year.

“And as we did last year with a ‘sneak peek’ of our stand-alone show, Tell Me A Story, this Festival will also feature two new performers and their personal-story monologues,” Regan says.  “So many people have a story to tell, and this is one way for us to give them that space to tell it.”

Tell Me A Story will launch its own performance day on Thursday, January 29, 2025, as part of the Playhouse lunch-box matinee series, and will feature 6 artists performing personal monologues.

Dan Bellante – art historian and Festival Co-Founder – believes all the exciting changes at the Playhouse are ushering in a new era of artistic accomplishment. Now in its 77th year of continuous operation, the Playhouse continues to expand on its beyond-compare production values and is attracting a new audience of season subscribers who will sustain and ensure the theatre’s future.

David Tressler is the artist winner who designed the feature poster for Festival 2024. A native South Floridian, David was inspired to begin his artistic journey by his daughter, who loves to color. After some time, and many, many pages of coloring, he thought to himself, “this looks pretty good.” David’s infectious enthusiasm exemplifies the Festival’s creative spirit: “opportunities are endless, you just have to walk into them.” 

As the Festival has done in the past, five new plays will be presented on Saturday, October 19th, and five different new plays will be presented on Sunday, October 20th.  Both performances begin at 2 pm. Tickets for each day are $20. In true Festival fashion, a “Festival Pass” which includes both days is available for $30.  Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online (click HERE) or by phone at 561-272-1281.

The ten selected plays are:

Daddy Speaks by Sam Leven
Donald Alden For Hire by Jim Bisco
Ghost and Ghosted by Kathryn Ryan
Heard Mentality by Allison Fradkin
Infomercial by Judy Marilyn Goldstein
Pandora 2.0 by Katherine H. Vellis
The Café on Main by Jeff Perlman
The Family Tree by Laura Ratto
Tale of the Tiger’s Ring by Todd Caster
Wilted Amaryllis by Ambar Colon


All performances will take place at the Delray Beach Playhouse – 950 NW 9th Street, in Delray Beach (33444). For more information, please contact delraybeachplayhouse@gmail.com or Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com.

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Delray Beach Playhouse Playwrights’ Festival of New Plays
Saturday, October 19 at 2 pm
Sunday, October 20 at 2 pm

Tickets:  $20, or $30 for a 2 day Festival Pass
Click HERE for tickets
Or call 561-272-1281
Delray Beach Playhouse
950 NW 9th Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444

The Pompano Players Premiere Production – LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE – Opens October 11 at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center

11 Wednesday Sep 2024

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“Breezy and perfectly enjoyable … it’s like a big bowl of buttered popcorn (but calorie-free!) for the women who can share deeply in the particulars of experience dissected and discussed.”
Charles Isherwood ~ New York Times

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

September 11, 2024

POMPANO BEACH, FL:  Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, Nora and Delia Ephron’s award-winning ensemble piece about women, clothes, and memory, Love, Loss, and What I Wore will be the first production presented by The Pompano Players, the brand-new Pompano Beach Cultural Center resident theatre company. The play will run from October 11th through October 20th.

Love, Loss, and What I Wore won the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience as well as the 2010 Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite New Off-Broadway Play.  It has been produced on six continents and in numerous countries.

“Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a story of women’s roles and the clothes chosen to represent the changes and challenges of every woman,” says the production’s director Jeremy Quinn. “It is, at heart, about being a woman and the bonds made between women through shared experiences. The show encapsulates these moments and uses them to explore what it means to be a mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, girlfriend, wife.

“What excites me most about directing this timely show with all women is the opportunity to shine a bright light on women’s stories through the lens of fashion,” he continues. “The show weaves together the fabric of female empowerment and equality by paying tribute to and uplifting the voices of women at a time when they need to be heard and shown gratitude for the sacrifices they make every single day.

“It’s an opportunity to honor my own mother and grandmother who made their own clothes and kept in line with current fashion trends every step of the way,” Quinn says. “They were wizards of the sewing machine who introduced me to the process of making garments from scratch. Believe it or not, knowledge and experience that I use to this very day. Need a hem? I got you covered!”

Quinn’s cast includes Christine Chavers as Gingy, Francine Birns, as Woman 2, Raven Adams as Woman 3, Rachel Ihasz as Woman 4, and Sarah Romeo as Woman 5.

Director Quinn will perform triple duty as the show’s Production Stage Manager and Sound Designer, and Amanda Lopez and Elizabeth Guerra will serve as Assistant Stage Managers.  Set Design is by Claudia Smith, Lighting Design is by Stevie Bleich, and the Production Manager is Christian Taylor.

Please Note:  This production is a partially staged reading, and runs approximately 2 hours with no intermission.

Tickets for Love, Loss, and What I Wore are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.pompanobeachculturalcenter.com.Tickets range in price from $45 to $65.  The Pompano Beach Cultural Center is located at 50 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach (33060). For more information about the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, visit www.pompanobeachculturalcenter.com. 

For more information about Love, Loss, and What I Wore, to speak with anyone involved in the production, or to arrange for tickets, please contact Carol Kassie at Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244.

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Love, Loss, and What I Wore
October 11 – 20, 2024

By Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron
Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman
Performance days and times:
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pmSaturdays and Sundays at 2 pm
Individual tickets:  $45/$55/$65
Subscription prices for the entire Pompano Players season begin at $99
For tickets and information:  www.pompanobeachculturalcenter.com
Box Office: 954-501-1910 
All performances will take place at
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL  33060

Jeremy Quinn
Raven Adams
Francine Birns
Christine Chavers
Rachel Ihasz
Sarah Romeo

Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Production photos by
Amy Pasquantonio

SIDEKICKED at Boca Stage – September 19 – 29

06 Tuesday Aug 2024

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“…I’m tired of being second banana. I wanna be first banana. I wanna be more than just Lucy’s sidekick.
I’ve been side-kicked to death.” Vivian Vance in Sidekicked

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Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

August 6, 2024

DELRAY BEACH, FL:  Boca Stage’s first production of the 2024-2025 season will be playwright Kim Powers’ Sidekicked, an illuminating study of one of television’s – and America’s – iconic characters. The production will run from September 19 – 29 in the Cabaret Theatre at the Delray Beach Playhouse.  

It’s the last night on set filming I Love Lucy and America’s favorite housecoat-wearing sidekick, Ethel Mertz, played by Vivian Vance, has a lot to get off her chest.

“I am delighted we are opening our season with a play about this award-winning American television and theatre actress and singer,” says the production’s director Genie Croft.  Vivian Vance was often referred to as TV ‘s most beloved “second banana” and America’s favorite neighbor Ethel Mertz, sidekick to Lucille Ball, on the enormously popular TV show I Love Lucy. Though the role brought Vance fame it took quite a personal toll.

“In this fascinating and in-depth character play, we meet an exciting and vibrant woman who did not at all resemble the frumpy Ethel she made famous.  Long before her television career, Vance was well known as a comedic actress, show girl, and singer who worked with major stars like Ethel Merman, Jimmy Durante and Bob Hope.” Croft explains. “Vivian was plagued by terrible bouts of depression and insecurities and worries about the loss of her own identity. She once said, “When I die, there will be people who send Ethel Mertz flowers.” She was deeply afraid of losing her mind and was one of the first celebrities to speak openly about mental illness. 

“I am so pleased that Irene Adjan will be creating this iconic character,” Croft continues. “Irene has the profound ability to bring to life the many facets of Vivian Vance, and to create the behind- the-scenes stories of the show and its dynamics, feuds, and friendships.”

“Ethel Mertz is a character so many people grew up knowing and loving,” Adjan says, “However, very few people can tell you anything about the wonderful actress who played her – Vivian Vance.  I’ve been surprised at how many people – upon my sharing that I’d be doing this play -couldn’t even recall her real name, which is one of the things that plagued Vivian her entire career post I Love Lucy.  Vivian was an astounding comedian, a really complicated person, and seeing this play will be a great opportunity for people to learn and be surprised by how much they don’t know about someone they feel they know so well!”

Tickets for Sidekicked are on sale now. They range in price from $59 to $69 and are available online at delraybeachplayhouse.com or by calling 561-272-1281. Performances are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm. All performances will take place at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th Street, Delray Beach (33444)

For more information about Boca Stage, to arrange for interviews, or for photos, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

Irene Adjan Photo credit: Bob Lasky

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Sidekicked
September 19-29
By Kim Powers
Directed by Genie Croft
Starring Irene Adjan
Performances:
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 1 pm
Wednesday, September 25 at 12:00 pm (sold out)
Tickets: $59/69
For tickets:  Click HERE /561-272-1281
All performances will take place at
The Delray Beach Playhouse
950 NW 9th Street
Delray Beach, FL  33444

Irene Adjan
Genie Croft


Production Shots/Photo Credit: Amy Pasquantonio

2024-2025 Theatre & Concert Production Schedules

25 Thursday Jul 2024

Posted by Carol Kassie in Boca Stage, Broadway at LPAC, Clients, Delray Beach Playhouse, Empire Stage, Hy Juter, Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, Off-Glades Theater Company, Pigs Do Fly Productions, Pompano Beach Cultural Center, RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women, Shari Upbin, Yiddishkayt Initiative

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Contact:  Carol Kassie
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2024-2025 THEATRE/CONCERT PRODUCTION SCHEDULES
for

Boca Stage
Pigs Do Fly Productions
 Hy Juter Presents
Off Glades Theater Company
Broadway at LPAC
Pompano Players
YI Love Jewish/Yiddishkayt Initiative
Delray Beach Playhouse

Below is a current list of the productions and concerts scheduled for the 2024-2025 season. Please note that this list and these productions are subject to change, and that there will possibly be additions and rescheduling as time goes by!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you need more information about any of these companies and/or shows.
Show graphics can be found below the list.

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BOCA STAGE

Sidekicked
by Kim Powers
September 18 – 29, 2024
It’s the last night on set filming I Love Lucy and America’s favorite housecoat-wearing sidekick, Ethel Mertz, played by Vivian Vance, has a lot to get off her chest.  In her dressing room she issues an SOS to her long-time analyst: “Help me understand who I am before I’m stuck being Ethel forever.”  And she relives it all:  The good, the bad, and the Lucy.
Directed by Genie Croft/Starring Irene Adjan

The Last Night of BallyHoo
By Alfred Uhry
October 24 – November 3, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia, December 1939.  Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere and Hitler is invading Poland. But Adolph Freitag (owner of the Dixie Bedding Company), his sister Boo, and sister-in-law Reba, along with nieces Lala and Sunny – a highly assimilated Jewish family – are looking forward to Ballyhoo, a lavish cotillion ball sponsored by their restrictive country club. Comedy, romance, and revelations all combine as the family finally confronts their identity in this rapidly changing world.
Directed by Keith Garsson

Living on Love
By Joe DiPietro
Based on the play Peccadillo by Garson Kanin
January 16 -26, 2025
When a demanding diva discovers that her larger-than-life maestro husband has become enamored with the lovely young lady hired to ghostwrite his largely fictional autobiography, she hires a handsome young scribe of her own.  Sparks fly, silverware is thrown, and romance blossoms in the most unexpected ways in this delightful and hilarious romantic comedy.
Directed by Keith Garsson

Dry Powder
By Sarah Burgess
April 24 – May 4, 2025
The same week his private equity firm forced massive layoffs at a national grocery chain, Rick Hannel threw himself an extravagant engagement party, setting off a publicity nightmare.  Fortunately, Seth, one of Rick’s partners, has a dream of a deal to invest in – an American-made luggage company – that will rescue his boss from the PR disaster.  But Jenny, Rick’s other partner, has an entirely different plan: to maximize the returns, no matter the price of success and the real cost of getting the deal done.
Directed by Genie Croft

Tickets: $59/$69
For tickets & information:   
https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/off-broadway-series
561-272-1281
All performances will take place at
The Delray Beach Playhouse
950 NW 9th Street
Delray Beach, FL  33444

PIGS DO FLY PRODUCTIONS

The Long Weekend
By Norm Foster
November 1 – 24, 2024
The truth and lies of a friendship come to the surface during a weekend visit between two couples.  There are plenty of surprises along the way in this biting comedy of manners. 
Directed by Christopher Michaels

Tickets: $45
Tickets:  www.pigsdoflyproductions.com
954-678-1496
Performances: 
Friday, & Saturday: 8 pm
Sunday: 5 pm
All performances will take place at 
Empire Stage1140 N Flagler Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

A second production which will run in March 2025, is to be announced. 

HY JUTER PRESENTS

To Life 5 – Jewish Broadway to Hollywood!
January 17 – February 2, 2025
Written and Directed by Shari Upbin
Musical Direction by Elliot Weiss
Produced and Created by Hy Juter
Stories and music celebrating the contributions of Jewish composers to Broadway and the great Hollywood musicals. The popular series returns to the Willow Theatre with more stories and music celebrating the contributions of Jewish composers and artists to Broadway and the great Hollywood musicals.  Featuring amusing anecdotes, fascinating facts, and stunning performances honoring the composers and entertainers who created and performed in such iconic productions as Singing in the Rain, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, Milk and Honey, and many more. Starring Shelley Keelor, Shane Tanner, Jinon Deeb, and Michael Scott Ross.  Hosted by Shari Upbin

Tickets: $46
Group rates: $41 (for groups of 6 or more tickets purchased in a single transaction)
For tickets & Information:
https://www.myboca.us/2508/Willow-Theatre
561-347-3948
Performance days and times:
Friday and Saturday at 7 pm
Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm
All performances will take place at
The Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park
300 S. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL  33486

OFF GLADES THEATER COMPANY


I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
February 14 – 23, 2025
Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro
Music by Jimmy Roberts
This musical celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as ‘the relationship’!  From dating and waiting to love and marriage… and the agonies and triumphs of in-laws, newborns, trips in the family car, and the pick-up techniques of the older set, this hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, and to those who have dared to ask, “What are you doing on Saturday night?”
Directed by Jodie Langel

Tickets: $35
Group rates available
For tickets & Information:
https://www.myboca.us/2508/Willow-Theatre
561-347-3948
All performances will take place at
The Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park
300 S. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL  33486

BROADWAY AT LPAC SERIES

9 to 5
January 16 – February 2, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the Twentieth Century Fox Film
Set in the late 1970s,  this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.  Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?

Legally Blonde
February 27 – March 16, 2025
Book by Heather Hach
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn Mayer motion picture
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific
April 10 – 27, 2025
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Jushua Logan
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener
On a South Pacific island during World War II, Ensign Nellie Forbush, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with French planter Emile de Becque. When Nellie learns that the mother of Emile’s children was an island native, she refuses Emile’s proposal of marriage, unable to overcome the bias with which she was raised. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable falls in love with a Tonkinese girl named Liat, but he, too, denies himself a future due to the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile accompanies Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe’s life, Nellie chooses to embrace a future with Emile and his children, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.

Tickets: Individual tickets will be on sale September 1st.
Various subscription packages are available now.
For more information:  https://www.lpacfl.com
954-777-2055
All performances will take place at the
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC)
3800 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL  33311

POMPANO PLAYERS

Love, Loss, And What I Wore 
October 11 – October 20, 2024
By Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron
Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman
A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes, and memory covering all the important subjects – mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses, and why we only wear black.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change 
November 8- November 17, 2024
Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro
Music by Jimmy Roberts
A comedic exploration of the complexities of modern relationships, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change has been updated for the 21st century. Act I navigates the journey from dating to marriage, while Act II dives into the joys and challenges of family life, from in-laws to newborns.   This delightful revue celebrates the highs and lows of love, paying homage to those who’ve experienced the ups and downs of romance and dared to ask, “Hey, what are you up to Saturday night?”
Directed by Jeremy Quinn

Jerry’s Girls 
January 10-January 19, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman
An exhilarating two-hour musical extravaganza celebrating glamour, optimism, love, melody, and women! Featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, this Broadway sensation showcases the greatest hits for women from Herman’s timeless musicals such as Mame, Hello Dolly!, Milk and Honey, Mack and Mabel, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, and La Cage Aux Folles.
Directed by Michael Ursua

Respect: A Musical Journey Of Women
March 28-April 6, 2025
By Dorothy Marcic
Based on the book by Dorothy Marcic – “Respect: Women and Popular Music”
A vibrant musical revue that celebrates the resilience and strength of women in America through popular music – from 1900 to today. From the dependency of “I Will Follow Him” to the defiance of “These Boots are Made for Walking” and the empowerment of “Hero,” Respect captures a spectrum of women’s experiences. Featuring excerpts from 60 songs and real-life stories of dreams, love, work, and independence, it’s an exhilarating ride through history. With classics like “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” “I Enjoy Being a Girl,” “I Wanna Be Loved By You,” “As Long As He Needs Me” and “Whatever Lola Wants,” and modern standards like “The Greatest Love of All,” “Where the Boys Are,” “It Must Be Him,” and “Stand by Your Man.”
Directed by Jeremy Quinn

The World Goes ‘Round 
April 25- May 4, 2025

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by Susan Stroman, David Thompson, and Scott Ellis
A dazzling tribute to the legendary Tony award-winning musical duo Kander and Ebb, The World Goes ‘Round (winner of three Drama Desk Awards), takes audiences on a journey filled with humor, romance, drama, and irresistible melodies. Through hits like “Cabaret,” “Chicago,” and “New York, New York,” it celebrates the resilience and vitality of life. Follow five individuals as they navigate love, parenthood, and the daily grind, all set to unforgettable tunes. With gems like “Mr. Cellophane” and “Maybe This Time,” this high-energy musical extravaganza is a harmonious celebration of the enduring spirit of musical theater.

I Do! I Do! 
May 23-June 1, 2025
Book by Tom Jones
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics by Tom Jones
I Do! I Do! is an intimate musical that chronicles the ups and downs of one couple’s fifty-year journey through love and marriage.  From wedding night nerves to raising a family, facing midlife crises, and overcoming infidelity, the couple’s bond is tested time and again. Yet, through it all, they rediscover the depth of their love and commitment to each other. As they bid farewell to their home after five decades together, their story leaves a lasting impression on the next generation of newlyweds.

Pompano Players Inaugural Season
October 2024 – June 2025
Individual tickets:  $45/$55/$65
Subscription prices begin at $99
Performance days and times:
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm
For tickets and information: 
www.pompanobeachculturalcenter.com
All performances will take place at
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL  33060

YI LOVE JEWISH (A Division of the Yiddishkayt Initiative)

The Wheel:  Songs from the Road – Featuring the Zisl Slepovitch Klezmer Trio
Thursday, October 17 at 8 pm
Tickets: $45 and up
Musicologist, singer and composer D. Zisl Slepovitch presents a collection of rare, beautiful and sometimes revelational songs and instrumental pieces that he recorded from mostly elderly Jewish people and/or discovered in the archives together with his mentor, Dr. Nina Stepanskaya in Easter Europe.  Slepovitch is an internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist (clarinet, saxophone, flute, keyboards, vocal), conductor, composer, translator, arranger, and music and Yiddish educator.

Yiddish Tangos
Saturday, October 19 at 8 pm
Tickets: $50 and up
Aaron Kula and his Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra created Yiddish Tangos, fusing Yiddish melodies with tango rhythms, producing a unique and sensuous sound embracing two distinct cultures.    During World War II tango was the rave on both sides of the Atlantic, and Jewish composers added their voices to this popular genre.  The program will also feature Avi Hoffman, and live dancers. 

Anne Being Frank
A New Play by Ron Elisha
Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm
Tickets:  $52 and up
A total reimagining of the story of Anne Frank, the play poses the basic question:  Had Anne known precisely what was in store for her and her family at the hands of the Nazis, would she still have written the famous line: “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
This one-woman show starring Alexis Fishman was performed Off-Broadway in 2023.

Fiddlers on the Roof – A YI Love Jewish Sing-A-Long
Saturday, April 5, at 8 pm

Tickets:  $45 and up
Join us for a magical sing-along evening celebrating one of the most beloved musicals of all time! Belt out songs like “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Sunrise, Sunset” with lyrics provided on screen. Live musicians will accompany the audience as we sing along to this timeless story of family, faith, and finding your place in the ever-changing world. Don’t miss this unforgettable interactive experience!
All performances will take place at the
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street
Aventura, FL  33180
For tickets and information:
https://www.aventuracenter.org
877-311-7469 / 954-462-0222

Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville
January 31 – February 23, 2025
Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley
Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (“Survivor’s Remorse,” “Shameless”), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!

DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE

Mainstage Productions:

The Producers – A Mel Brooks Musical

November 22 – December 15, 2024
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. A down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, scamming their investors, (all ‘little old ladies’) out of millions of dollars. Only one problem: the show is a smash hit! Follow Max and Leo as they fecklessly maneuver finding a show, hiring a director, raising the money and eventually going to prison for their misdeeds. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
March 21 – April 13, 2025
Adapted from the book by Agatha Christie by Ken Ludwig
Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue, and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor added to quicken the pace.

The Bridges of Madison County
May 9 – May 25, 2025
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Adapted from the book by Robert James Waller
Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World) and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman, The Bridges of Madison County captures the lyrical expanse of America’s heartland along with the yearning entangled in the eternal question, “What if.
Francesca Johnson, a beautiful Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-ravaged Italy, looks forward to a rare four days alone on her Iowa farm when her family heads to the 1965 State Fair. When ruggedly handsome, National Geographic photographer, Robert Kincaid, pulls into her driveway seeking directions, though, what happens in those four days may very well alter the course of Francesca’s life.

All performances will take place at
The Delray Beach Playhouse
950 NW 9th Street
Delray Beach, FL  33444
Tickets will be on sale soon
For tickets and Information:
https://delraybeachplayhouse.com
561-272-1281

Best of Broadway Cabaret Series: 

Bachelors of Broadway/Gentlemen of the Theatre
December 16 – 18, 2024

Tovah is Leona! – Starring Tovah Feldshuh
January 6 – 10, 2025

This Could Be the Start
– Starring Linda Purl
February 10 – 13, 2025

Broadway’s Jersey Boy
– Starring John Lloyd Young
March 24 – 27, 2025

Sing Me a Showtune
– Created by Michael Ursua
May 12 – 15, 2025

Nostalgic Concert Series: Feelin’ Groovy:

The Story and Songs of Peter, Paul & Mary
December 3 & 4, 2024

Pop Hits by Jewish Artists
February 4 & 5, 2025

Celebrating Women Singer-Songwriters of the 60s & 70s
April 1 & 2, 2025

All performances will take place at
The Delray Beach Playhouse
950 NW 9th Street
Delray Beach, FL  33444
www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281

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For more information about this schedule or any of the productions listed, please don’t hesitate to contact me at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

Show Graphics: (Click on each image to expand).

Zisl Slepovitch

Carol Kassie
Theatrical Marketing & Public Relations
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P.O. Box 811207
Boca Raton, FL 33481-1207
561-445-9244
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The Curtain Rises on the POMPANO PLAYERS

22 Monday Jul 2024

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I Do! I Do!, I Love You You're Perfect Now Change, Jeremy Quinn, Jerry's Girls, Love Loss and What I wore, Michael Ursua, Pompano Beach Cultural Center

A New Theatre Company Takes Center Stage at
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

July 22, 2024

POMPANO BEACH, FL:  Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce the arrival of the Pompano Players, a brand-new resident professional theater company at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Debuting this fall, Pompano Players promises an exciting six-show inaugural season (show list below) featuring a delightful mix of great comedies and high-energy musicals. Each production will have a limited run of eight performances.

“We are so proud to be joining the South Florida theatre community,” says Ty Tabing, Director of the Pompano Cultural Affairs Department.  “We successfully partnered with theatre veteran Kevin Barrett on a few programs last year, and now we are excited to expand our offerings with a carefully curated theatre season.” 

ACM Theatricals, part of Arts Center Management (ACM), will produce all six shows at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center this season, as well as their acclaimed Broadway at LPAC Series at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, Florida. Kevin Barrett, the Founder and CEO of ACM, is a veteran theatre executive with 32 years of experience running venues in Massachusetts and Florida, and is the long-time Executive Director of the historic Delray Beach Playhouse in Delray Beach and the former General Manager of the Coral Springs Center for the Arts (1999-2016).

“When crafting Pompano Beach’s inaugural season we selected engaging shows that both our actors and audience members will embrace,” Barrett explains. “Get ready for a delightful blend of humor, song, and heartwarming nostalgia!”

Subscriptions as well as individual tickets for the entire season are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.pompanobeachculturalcenter.com. Subscription prices start at $99 and individual tickets range in price from $45 to $65.  Performance days and times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. The Pompano Beach Cultural Center is located at 50 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach (33060). 

For more information about the Pompano Players, or any of the productions listed below, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244. 

Pompano Players 2024-2025 Season:

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE 
October 11 – October 20, 2024
By Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron
Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman

A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes, and memory covering all the important subjects – mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses, and why we only wear black.

I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE 
November 8- November 17, 2024
Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro
Music by Jimmy Roberts

A comedic exploration of the complexities of modern relationships, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change has been updated for the 21st century. Act I navigates the journey from dating to marriage, while Act II dives into the joys and challenges of family life, from in-laws to newborns.   This delightful revue celebrates the highs and lows of love, paying homage to those who’ve experienced the ups and downs of romance and dared to ask, “Hey, what are you up to Saturday night?”
Directed by Jeremy Quinn

JERRY’S GIRLS 
January 10-January 19, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman

An exhilarating two-hour musical extravaganza celebrating glamour, optimism, love, melody, and women! Featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, this Broadway sensation showcases the greatest hits for women from Herman’s timeless musicals such as Mame, Hello, Dolly!, Milk and Honey, Mack and Mabel, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, and La Cage Aux Folles.
Directed by Michael Ursua

RESPECT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF WOMEN
March 28-April 6, 2025
By Dorothy Marcic
Based on the book by Dorothy Marcic – “Respect: Women and Popular Music”

A vibrant musical revue that celebrates the resilience and strength of women in America through popular music – from 1900 to today. From the dependency of “I Will Follow Him” to the defiance of “These Boots are Made for Walking” and the empowerment of “Hero,” Respect captures a spectrum of women’s experiences. Featuring excerpts from 60 songs and real-life stories of dreams, love, work, and independence, it’s an exhilarating ride through history. With classics like “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” “I Enjoy Being a Girl,” “I Wanna Be Loved By You,” “As Long As He Needs Me” and “Whatever Lola Wants,” and modern standards like “The Greatest Love of All,” “Where the Boys Are,” “It Must Be Him,” and “Stand by Your Man.”
Directed by Jeremy Quinn

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND 
April 25- May 4, 2025

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by Susan Stroman, David Thompson, and Scott Ellis

A dazzling tribute to the legendary Tony award-winning musical duo Kander and Ebb, The World Goes ‘Round (winner of three Drama Desk Awards), takes audiences on a journey filled with humor, romance, drama, and irresistible melodies. Through hits like “Cabaret,” “Chicago,” and “New York, New York,” it celebrates the resilience and vitality of life. Follow five individuals as they navigate love, parenthood, and the daily grind, all set to unforgettable tunes. With gems like “Mr. Cellophane” and “Maybe This Time,” this high-energy musical extravaganza is a harmonious celebration of the enduring spirit of musical theater.
Directed by Jeremy Quinn

I DO! I DO! 
May 23-June 1, 2025
Book by Tom Jones
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics by Tom Jones

I Do! I Do! is an intimate musical that chronicles the ups and downs of one couple’s fifty-year journey through love and marriage.  From wedding night nerves to raising a family, facing midlife crises, and overcoming infidelity, the couple’s bond is tested time and again. Yet, through it all, they rediscover the depth of their love and commitment to each other. As they bid farewell to their home after five decades together, their story leaves a lasting impression on the next generation of newlyweds.
Directed by Jeremy Quinn

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Pompano Players Inaugural Season
October 2024 – June 2025Individual tickets:  $45/$55/$65
Subscription prices begin at $99
Performance days and times:Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm
For tickets and information:  www.pompanobeachculturalcenter.com
All performances will take place at
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL  33060

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About the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department

The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department is to provide cultural programming that includes visual arts, digital media, music, film, theater, dance and public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. The department programs and manages the City’s premiere cultural arts venues, including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City’s Public Art Program and the Artist in Residence (AiR) initiative.

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