FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Pigs Do Fly Productions will present Better Late,Larry Gelbart’s (M.A.S.H.) ‘breezy entertainment on serious themes’ (Variety) at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale from November 7 – 30.
A bitingly funny December-December-December romantic triangle, Better Late focuses on former actress Nora, her not-always-faithful husband of 25 years, Lee, and her ex-husband Julian, who needs a place to stay while recovering from a recent illness. Once Julian moves in, the question becomes: how long will Julian have to remain with them? Gelbart’s clever script is filled with one-liners and sharp repartee, yet “explores love, divorce, aging and death with a mature sensibility and in a decidedly comedic tone.” (Variety)
“We are now into our ninth year of operations,” says Pigs Do Fly Productions’ Founder and Executive Producer Ellen Wacher. “When we started, we weren’t sure how our concept of focusing on characters (and employing actors!) over a ‘certain age’ who are living real and interesting lives would resonate with audiences. But we have found that people want good theatre, no matter what their age or demographic – our full houses reflect that.
“It has sometimes been a challenge to find plays that fit our mission,” she continues, “But with both Better Late, and our upcoming March 2026 production, Bonnie and Claire, we know we have chosen pieces that will provide great theatre and fit that mission perfectly!”
“Two husbands. One wife. Under one roof. What could possibly go wrong?” says Better Late director Deborah Kondelik. Gelbart has given us a story that’s funny, sharp, and surprisingly tender. It reminds us that love is never simple. We can love more than one person in different ways, and the past doesn’t always stay neatly in the past.
“Love is rarely tidy,” she continues. “It’s layered with jealousy, guilt, old affections, and unexpected loyalties. But in the end, forgiveness – sometimes grudging, sometimes hard-won- emerges as the saving grace.”
Kondelik has cast Carbonell Award-winner (and current 2024 nominee) Patti Gardner as Nora, Geoff Freitag as Lee, Peter W. Galman as Julian, and Chad Raven as Lee’s son Billy.
The Stage Manager for Better Late is Patrick Vida. 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. Director Kondelik will serve as both production’s the Costume Coordinator and Property Designer, and MNM Theatre Company will build the sets. Jessica Kaschube is the Company Manager, and Luis Roberto Herrera will handle the Box Office.
Tickets for Better Late 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.
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Better Late By Larry Gelbart November 7 – 30 Directed by Deborah Kondelik 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
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Below is a list of the theatre productions currently scheduled for the 2025-2026 season.
Tickets are on sale now for all these productions.
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 theatre companies and/or shows.
2025-2026 THEATRE PRODUCTION SCHEDULES for Entr’Acte Theatrix Upstage Productions Pigs Do Fly Productions Hy Juter Presents Off Glades Theater Company Thinking Cap Theatre My Son the Waiter
ENTR’ACTE THEATRIX The Rocky Horror Show By Richard O’Brien October 10 – 26 The Rocky Horror Show is an outrageous assemblage of – and humorous tribute to – the most stereotypical science fiction and horror movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock ‘n’ roll of every vintage. The play (upon which the classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show is based) has grown from an experimental production originally produced in a small London theatre in June 1973, to a cult phenomenon with fans world-wide. The quintessential audience participation show, the musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple who, when caught in a storm, find refuge in the home of a decidedly unusual scientist who is madly working towards unveiling his latest and greatest creation. Tickets: $50 Premium seating $35 Standard seating $25 Value seating For tickets: https://linktr.ee/entractetheatrix Phone: 561-386-0045 Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm Saturdays at 11 pm Sundays at 7 pm All performances will take place at The Cast Theatre (formerly Standing Ovations) 7429 Military Trail Lake Worth, Florida, 33463
UPSTAGE PRODUCTIONS Deathtrap By Ira Levin October 10 – November 2 In Ira Levin’s Deathtrap, Sidney Bruhl, a writer of thrillers whose recent offerings have been flops, is prepared to go to any length and use any devious machinations to improve his fortunes. Deathtrap is an ingeniously constructed play that offers a rare and skillful blend of gasp-producing thrills and raucous laughter. It provides twists and turns and sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment. Directed by Deborah Kondelik Tickets: $40 For tickets: https://upstageproductions.net Phone: 954-264-1461 Performances: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm Sunday at 5 pm All performances will take place at Empire Stage1140 N Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
THINKING CAP THEATRE Lizzie, The Musical Music and Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer Lyrics, Book, and Additional Music by Tim Maner Music and Additional Lyrics by Alan Stevens Hewitt October 18 – November 1 In October 2025, just in time for Halloween season, TCT will present Lizzie, The Musical, a provocative and pulsating musical exploration of the legendary 1892 trial of Lizzie Borden, who was accused (and ultimately acquitted) of brutally murdering her parents with an axe. Lizzie, The Musical offers up a delicious blend of history and anachronism in its exploration of Lizzie’s oppressive upbringing, troubled relationship with her father, and unapologetic defiance of Victorian norms and courtroom accusations. Fueled by a searing rock score, raw emotion, and dark humor, Lizzie, The Musical is a blistering portrait of one of America’s most infamous figures. Directed by Nicole Stodard Tickets: $45 (plus service charges) For Tickets: https://thinkingcaptheatre.org or Phone: 310-500-6448 Performances: Saturday, October 18 at 8 pm Sunday, October 19 at 6 pm Wednesday, October 22 at 7 pm Saturday, October 25 at 3 pm Sunday, October 26 at 6 pm Wednesday, October 29 at 7 pm Friday, October 31 at 8 pm Saturday, November 1 at 8 pm All performances will take place at The Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood, FL 33020
Cymbeline By William Shakespeare December 5 – 14 In December 2025, TCT will present Cymbeline, which scholars affectionately refer to as Shakespeare’s “kitchen sink” play because of its wildly diverse stylistic elements, from history and romance to tragedy and comedy. Peter Wayne Galman, a veteran actor of TV, film, and the stage as well as the Founding Artistic Director South Florida Shakespeare Troupe, will play the title role. Never liked Shakespeare? Never seen Shakespeare performed live? This anarchic and presciently modern work by the Bard is a great place to start (again). There will be a ‘Talk Back’ after the 6 pm (closing) performance on Sunday, December 14th. Directed by Nicole Stodard Tickets: $45 (plus service charges) For Tickets: https://thinkingcaptheatre.org or Phone: 310-500-6448 Performances: Friday, December 5 at 7 pm Saturday, December 6 at 7 pm Sunday, December 7 at 6 pm Wednesday, December 10 at 7 pm Saturday, December 13 at 7 pm Sunday, December 14 at 7 pm All performances will take place at The Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood, FL 33020
PIGS DO FLY PRODUCTIONS Better Late By Larry Gelbart & Craig Wright November 7 – 30 Reluctant roommates: Julian is forced to move in with his ex-wife Nora and her new husband, composer Lee Baer, in order to recuperate from a sudden illness. With each passing day, the awkward situation spirals further and further out of control. As the laughter builds, the question becomes: how long will Julian have to stay? This bitingly funny December-December-December romance is a breezy entertainment with serious themes as it “explores love, divorce, aging, and death with a mature sensibility and a decidedly comedic tone.” (Variety) Directed by Deborah Kondelik Tickets: $45 For tickets: https://pigsdoflyproductions.com Phone: 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
Bonnie and Claire By Bo Wilson March 13 – April 5, 2026 Bo Wilson’s play tells the story of two estranged sisters now living together 45 years after Claire left home as a teenager to pursue an acting career while leaving Bonnie behind to take care of their parents. With the assistance of their niece, the sisters try to reconcile their differences while dealing with their own issues. Bonnie and Claire is a gentle and humorous journey through the pitfalls of aging, agency, and admitting when we need someone. Directed by Deborah Kondelik Tickets: $45 For tickets: https://pigsdoflyproductions.com Phone: 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
HY JUTER PRESENTS To Life 6 – Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers, Artists, & Comedians to Broadway & Hollywood. Written, directed, and hosted by Shari Upbin. Musical direction by Aidan Quintana January 16 – February 8, 2026 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 such as Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, Stephen Sondheim, Mel Brooks, Barbra Streisand, and many more. Featuring Shelley Keelor, Shane Tanner, Kate Delaney, and Bruno Faria. Tickets: $46 ($42 Group Rate – 6 or more tickets purchased in a single transaction) For tickets & Information: https://www.myboca.us/2647/To-Life-6 Phone: 567-347-3948 Performance days and times: Friday and Saturday at 7 pm Saturday and Sunday at 1 pmAll performances will take place at The Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33486
OFF GLADES THEATER COMPANY [title of show] Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen Book by Hunter Bell February 13 – March 1, 2026 Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi and Larry on the eighty-eights. With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write about. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the festival’s deadline and dream about the show changing their lives. [title of show] — taken from the space on the festival’s application form which asks for the “[title of show]”. Directed by Jodie Langel Tickets: $35 Group rates available For tickets & Information: https://www.myboca.us/2648/Title-of-Show 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
MY SON THE WAITER: A Jewish Tragedy & STILL Not Famous My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy& STILL Not Famous is the continuation of the story of comedian/actor/raconteur Brad Zimmerman’s struggle to fulfill his dream and ‘make it’ as a comedic actor in New York. One-part standup, one-part theatrical, and all parts uproarious, Zimmerman celebrates his 10th year on the road (with his original show, My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy) with this brand-new production – once again detailing his search for success in show business and “the parents who suffered through it”.
My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy By Brad Zimmerman December 6 & 7 Tickets: $45-$65 Phone: 1-561-586-6410 Online: https://www.mysonthewaiter.com Group Rates (12 +): 1–888-264-1788 Showtimes: Saturday at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday at 2 pm The Lake Worth Playhouse 713 Lake Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33460
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Pigs Do Fly Productions will present Painting Churches,Tina Howe’s moving and hilarious portrait of a family of artists falling apart and coming together at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale from April 11th through May 4th. Painting Churches was a finalist for the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Gardner Church (a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet), and his wife, Fanny (a flamboyant aesthete) are aging Bostonian bluebloods in the process of moving out of their Beacon Hill home into their summer cottage on Cape Cod due to the shambles their lives have become. They have invited their daughter, Mags, who is on the verge of artistic celebrity as a portrait painter, to come and help them with the move.
“When Tina Howe’s Painting Churches first premiered, it invited audiences into the intimate, poignant, and often humorously complex world of family dynamics,” says the play’s director, Deborah Kondelik. “Set against the backdrop of a New England home, the play explores the shifting tides of relationships between parents and their adult children, all while subtly examining the process of memory, change, and the inevitable passage of time.
“In Painting Churches Howe captures the bittersweetness of life – how we struggle with the past while simultaneously grappling with the responsibility of the present,” she continues. “The play gives us moments of levity amidst its emotional depths – finding laughter in the confusion, in the mismatched recollections, and in the sometimes outrageous behaviors of its characters. Howe reminds us that even in the face of loss or impending change, there is room for wit and tenderness.”
Kondelik has cast Carbonell Award-winner Laura Turnbull as Fanny, William Mahone as Gardner, and Ana Marie Calise as Mags.
“We are now entering our ninth year of operations,” says Pigs Do Fly Productions’ Founder and Executive Producer Ellen Wacher. “I am so proud of what we have accomplished during these past nine years; we are continuing to grow and to explore the many facets of life over 50. I love the fact that unlike in the past, the actor – and the character over ‘a certain age’ is no longer considered ‘old’. We are totally involved in life – we love, we lose, we work, we play, and we enjoy life.”
The Stage Manager for Painting Churches is Joseph Long. 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. Director Kondelik will serve as both production’s the Costume Coordinator and Property Designer, and MNM Theatre Company will build the sets. Jessica Kaschube is the Company Manager, and Donna Pacheco de Castro will handle the Box Office.
Tickets for Painting Churches 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.
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Painting Churches April 11 – May 4, 2025 By Tina Howe 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
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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.
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
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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 Changehas 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.
Pigs Do Fly Productions to present Norm Foster’s The Affections of May March 8 – 31, 2024
“A delightful, feel-good comedy by Canadian playwright Norm Foster, “The Affections of May” tickles your funny bone and tugs at your heartstrings.” Michigan Live
“Norm Foster creates characters who are so believable that theatergoers see bits of themselves reflected on the stage.” L.A. Daily News
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Pigs Do Fly Productions’ second show of the 2023-2024 season will be The Affections of May, Canadian playwright Norm Foster’s delightful comedy that explores love, loss, and new beginnings. The production will run from March 8th through March 31st at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.
“This is the second Norm Foster play we at Pigs Do Fly have produced,” says Executive Producer Ellen Wacher. “This is the second Norm Foster play we at Pigs Do Fly have produced,” says Executive Producer Ellen Wacher. “We loved doing his The Ladies Foursome so much we decided to see what else he had that fit our misssion – to feature people over ‘a certain age’ whose lives are just as interesting – and messy, and funny, and hopeful, and real ‘now, as they were ‘then.’!
“This is our eighth season,” Wacher continues. “I am so proud of how much we have grown and what we have accomplished these past eight years. We have featured and served a demographic that is often ignored, and I think our patrons are extremely appreciative of that. And… it’s also very gratifying to see not only ‘my’ contemporaries in our audiences, but younger people as well! It proves beyond a doubt that good theatre has no age limit!”
“Norm Foster’s Affections of May is a charming account of a woman who has been dumped by her husband of 29 years and left to fend for herself in a new town at the helm of a struggling business,” the production’s director Mariah Reed explains. “May’s tenacity and ability to overcome challenges is inspirational and her story is one I am delighted to craft as a director. Her ardent suitors, too, have their own personal challenges and with May as a catalyst each learns to overcome their insecurities and embrace an uncertain (and potentially exciting) future.
“Stories of redemption and triumph are a joy to share,” she continues, “And I’m extremely grateful to Executive Producer Ellen Wacher and Artistic Director Deborah Kondelik for allowing me the opportunity to do so with Pigs Do Fly Productions.”
Reed has cast William Mahone as Hank, Brian James McCormack as Brian, Ben Prayz as Quinn, and Deborah Kondelik as May.
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 Affections of May is Patrick Vida. 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. Jessica Kaschube is the Company Manager.
Tickets for The Affections of May 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, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244. For more information about Ellen Wacher, please visit www.ellenwacher.com.
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The Affections of May March 8 – 31, 2024 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
Deborah Kondelik & Ben PrayzDeborah Kondelik & Brian James McCormackDeborah Kondelik & William MahoneDeborah Kondelik, Ellen Wacher, Mariah Reed
Pigs Do Fly Productions to present Carey Crim’s Morning After Grace
October 27 – November 19, 2023
“She’s a witty, subtle but also deeply sensitive playwright. She explores in the real context of this play some serious issues facing older people and she brings true compassion to the questions raised. The play should get produced at many other theaters in the future.” Pulp Arts ~ Ann Arbor
“It is heart-warming that, in these “worst of times,” playwrights like Carey Crim are working quietly to give us a look at new beginnings with humor and tenderness and hope.” The Arts Fuse, Boston
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Pigs Do Fly Productions’ first show of the 2023-2024 season will be Morning After Grace, playwright Carey Crim’s delightful comedy that explores love, loss, and new beginnings. The production will run from October 27th through November 19th at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.
“This lovely play is a perfect example of what we at ‘Pig’s are trying to prove,” says Executive Producer Ellen Wacher. “That people over ‘a certain age’ are as interesting in ‘the now’ as they ever were. Morning After Grace is a funny, profound, and very hopeful example of life in general – no matter what age someone may be.
“This is our eighth season,” Wacher continues. “I am extremely proud of how much we have grown and what we have accomplished these past eight years. We have featured and served a demographic that is often ignored, and I think our patrons are extremely appreciative of that. And… it’s also very gratifying to see not only my contemporaries in our audiences, but younger people as well! It proves beyond a doubt that good theatre has no age limits!”
Angus, Abigail, and Ollie, all residents in a Florida retirement community gather together for the first time in Angus’ apartment the day after a funeral. During the course of the play, each one of them discovers something about themselves – and the others – and that no matter what might occur, there is always a morning after.
“I am very familiar with Carey Crim’s amazing work and was thrilled to learn that Morning After Grace was finally available for production in South Florida,” says the show’s director, Deborah Kondelik. “The play is hilarious yet poignant, timely, and a perfect match for Pigs Do Fly’s mission. I am happy to know that more plays are being written about older yet vibrantly alive people.
“The wonderful thing about theatre is that it has an open-door policy. Everyone is invited to participate. No exceptions,” she continues. “Pigs Do Fly Productions has opened the door wide to showcase the more mature actor. Older actors bring a great deal of life experience to the stage. After all, the most important trait of a good actor is the ability to move others and to truly connect with the character being portrayed. And there is no age limit on that!”
Kondelik has cast Andre Gainey as Ollie, Peter W. Galman as Angus, and Janice Hamilton as Abigail.
The Stage Manager for Morning After Grace is Patrick Vida. 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. Jessica Kaschube is the Company Manager.
Tickets for Morning After Grace are $45 and are available online at www.pigsdoflyproductions.com or by calling 954-678-1496. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, and on Sunday 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, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244. For more information about Ellen Wacher, please visit www.ellenwacher.com. ~
Morning After Grace October 27 – Novembr 19 By Carey Crim Tickets: $45 Tickets: www.pigsdoflyproductions.com Performances: Friday, & Saturday: 8 pm Sunday: 5 pm All performances will take place at Empire Stage 1140 N Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
MNM Theatre Company Pigs Do Fly Productions Boca Stage Hy Juter Presents Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) Delray Beach Playhouse The Secret Comedy of Women
MNM THEATRE COMPANY
Five Guys Named Moe September 8 – 24, 2023 Book by Clarke Peters Music and lyrics by Louis Jordan Performances: Friday & Saturday at 7 pm Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 pm Ticket prices: $45/$50/$55 For tickets: mnmtheatre.org / kravis.org / 561-832-7469 For Group Sales: 561-651-4438 or 561-651-4304. All performances in The Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Legendary Jazz composer Louis Jordan’s hits wrapped into one smooth, jumpin’, jivin’ life lesson for Nomax who’s down on his luck and stuck with the blues, until Five Guys Named Moe: Big Moe, Little Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe, and Four Eyed Moe mysteriously emerge out of nowhere in Nomax’s apartment with dance and songs like “Caldonia,” “Azure Te,” “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” and many more to help him get his life back on track.
Disenchanted January 12 – 21, 2024 Book, Music, and Lyrics:Dennis T. Giacino Developed wit: Fiely Matias Performances: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm Thursday, January 18 at 8 pm Ticket Prices: $50 – $65 For Tickets: mnmtheatre.org All performances in The Studio at Mizner Park 201 Plaza Real, 2nd Floor Boca Raton, FL 33432 Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ‘em? Not Snow White and her posse of Disenchanted princesses in this hilarious not-for-the-kiddies hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades will toss their tiaras into Boca Raton to set the record straight about what ‘happily ever after’ is really all about – and fairy tales will never be the same. ~
PIGS DO FLY PRODUCTIONS
Morning After Grace October 27 – Novembr 19 By Carey Crim Tickets: $45 Tickets: www.pigsdoflyproductions.com Performances: Friday, & Saturday: 8 pm Sunday: 5 pm All performances will take place at Empire Stage 1140 N Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Hilarious and heart-warming, this unconventional new comedy tackles love, loss, and coming to terms with growing older.
The Affections of May
March 8 – 31, 2024 By Norm Foster Tickets: $45 Tickets: www.pigsdoflyproductions.com Performances: Friday, & Saturday: 8 pm Sunday: 5 pm All performances will take place at Empire Stage 1140 N Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 After being deserted by her husband, a woman suddenly finds herself the center of attention in a small resort town.
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BOCA STAGE Wait Until Dark October 27 – November 5, 2023 By Frederick Knott Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher Tickets: $39-$69 For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Forty-seven years after Wait Until Dark premiered on Broadway, Jeffery Hatcher adapted Frederick Knott’s 1966 original, giving it a new setting. In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind but capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. As the climax builds, Susan discovers her blindness just might be the key to her escape. Directed by Keith Garsson
Boeing Boeing
January 19 – 28, 2024 By Marc Camoletti Translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans Tickets: $39-$69 For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 This 1960s French farce features a self-styled Parisian lothario, Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent ‘layovers’. He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and to Bernard’s apartment, at the same time. Directed by Keith Garsson Starring: Angie Radosh
America’s Sexiest Couple April 19 – 28, 2024 By Ken Levine Tickets: $39-$69 For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Two actors, who ‘America’s Sexiest Couple’ on a popular ‘90s sitcom reunite for the first time in 25 years. They face a lifetime of unresolved issues, longings, resentments, and regrets. Plus, the network wants to reboot the show. Career and personal aspirations collide – professionally and personally, where do they go from here? Directed by Genie Croft Starring: Kim Ostrenko and Wayne LeGette ~ HY JUTER PRESENTS
To Life 4: That’s (Jewish) Entertainment! January 20 – February 5, 2023 Written and Directed by Shari Upbin Performances: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm Tickets: $45/Group Rates Available| For tickets: www.sugarsandpark.org/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 This all new 4th chapter in the popular series will once again feature music, amusing anecdotes, and fascinating facts about some of the most well-known, lauded, and popular Jewish entertainers and composers in recent history, including Mel Brooks, Marvin Hamlisch, Burt Bacharach, Claude-Michel Schönberg (Les Mis), Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), Stephen Sondheim, Bette Midler, Neil Diamond, and many more.
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At the Pompano Beach Cultural Center
The Secret Comedy of Women March 13 – April 14, 2024 By Barbara Gehring & Linda Klein Tickets: $45 – $65 For tickets: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/cc All performances will take place at The Pompano Beach Cultural Center 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 The Secret Comedy of Women celebrates the joys of the journey from girlhood to womanhood. An immersive theatrical experience that rejoices in the challenges of being a woman – from boys to bras and pantyhose to menopause – this two-woman show explores the universal female experience through a rollicking spectacle of sweetly-sharp comedy, songs, dances, stories, and spontaneous moments of discovery that all women share. (And men love it too!)
~ LAUDERHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (LPAC) BROADWAY AT LPAC SERIES:
A Chorus Line January 11 – January 28, 2024 Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Tickets: $45-$65 For tickets: https://www.lpacfl.com / 954-777- 2055 All performances will take place at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311 Winner of 9 Tony Awards, A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another, including “What I Did for Love”, “One”, “I Can Do That”, “At The Ballet”, “The Music and the Mirror”, and “I Hope I Get It”.
Memphis February 15 – March 3, 2024 Musicand Lyrics by David Bryan Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Tickets: $45-$65 For tickets: https://www.lpacfl.com / 954-777- 2055 All performances will take place at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311 From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the famous musical that burst off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love! Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards.
Hello, Dolly! April 4 – April 21, 2024 Book by Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Tickets: $45-$65 For tickets: https://www.lpacfl.com / 954-777- 2055 All performances will take place at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311 This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow and also a professional meddler, but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is for herself. Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Hello, Dolly! is boisterous and charming from start to finish. Winner of 10 Tony Awards.
THE DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE
She Loves Me November 24 – December 10, 2023 Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Brock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Set in a 1930s European perfumery, shop clerks Amalia and Georg more often than not don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they begin to live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remain unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves… and all the twists and turns along the way!
Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile December 11 – 14, 2023 Written and performed by Ann Talman For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Ann Talman has been a successful actress on stage and on screen for over forty years. In 1981, she was cast to play Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter in Lillian Hellman’s Broadway hit The Little Foxes, and the result was a close friendship between Talman and Taylor that endured until the iconic actress died in 2011. With “The Shadow of Her Smile,” Talman explores her relationship with Taylor in a critically acclaimed solo show that combines story and song to tell the stories that only Talman can tell . Tevye In New York December 21 – January 7, 2023 Written and performed by Tom Dugan $44 ($54 with lunch) For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Based on the beloved characters of Sholem Aleichem, actor/playwright Tom Dugan’s (Wiesenthal) newest play Tevye in New York! asks what happened to Tevye, his wife Golde and his daughters after the curtain came down in Fiddler on the RoofTevye in New York! finally answers those decades-old questions. Follow Tevye as he fights for his piece of the American dream in 1914—from his journey with his daughters across the Atlantic Ocean, through Ellis Island, past “the big green lady,” and into the crowded streets of Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Aging is Optional (cause G_d I hope it is!) January 8 – 10, 2023 Created and performed by Tovah Feldshuh Got tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 As multiple Tony and Emmy Award nominee and three-time Drama Desk Award-winner Tovah Feldshuh puts it, “Some people call them decades, I call them my collected works. It’s an hour of Restylane for the soul, a booster for the heart, and a probiotic of laughter …and exercise!” Grumpy Old Men February 2 – 25, 2024 Book by Dan Remmes Music by Neil Berg Lyrics by Nick Meglin For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Neighbors Max and John have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor across the street, the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel, they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their fifty-year fight.
Merrily We Roll Along March 22 – April 7, 2024 Book by George Furth Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer, Franklin Shepard, and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one’s ideals.
The Lost Virginity Tour May 3 – 19, 2024 By Cricket Daniel For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Happy Trails Senior Resort Living in Surprise, AZ is where the ladies of the Happy Trails Baking Club meet weekly, swapping desserts and recipes. But when these four friends start swapping stories about their “first time”, one of them bakes up an idea- to take a road trip across the country, revisiting each location where they lost their virginities.
Best of Broadway Cabaret Series:
February 19 – 22, 2024 From Broadway With Love: From Funny Girl & 42nd Street to Miss Saigon & Phantom of the Opera
March 25 – 28, 2024 It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harner Sings Cole Porter
May 13 – 16, 2024 Something Wonderful: Laura Yanez Sings Rogers & Hammerstein
Nostalgic Concert Series: Feelin’ Groovy: December 6, 2023 A Time for Peace: The Life and Song of Pete Seeger February 7, 2024 Imagine: The Life and Song of John Lennon and the Beatles
April 3, 2024 60s Pop Chart Hits You Didn’t Know Came from Canada
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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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Rehearsals will begin shortly for Pigs Do Fly Productions’ production of playwright/actor Tom Dugan’s Cemetery Pub. This will be only the second time the play has been produced – the first time was in May 2022 in Dugan’s own Backyard Theatre in California. Cemetery Pub will run from March 3rd through March 19th at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.
Set in the old-time and slightly run-down O’Brien’s Tavern (also known as the Cemetery Pub) across from St. Gertrude’s Catholic Cemetery as well as from the railroad tracks, Cemetery Pub is a dark comedy, and features a trio of fascinating characters: Dixie, the young owner of the bar, Ken O’Brien, Dixie’s uncle, and Danny, Dixie’s long-lost cousin.
Tom Dugan
This three-character play is somewhat of a departure for playwright Tom Dugan, who is well known to South Florida audiences for his award-winning play (and performances in) Wiesenthal, and several other one-person shows: “I grew up in a big Irish Catholic family, I had over 60 first cousins, aunts and uncles,” he explains. “As the second youngest of the clan, no one sat me down to explain, who was who and what was what. I was on my own to figure out my family history – I cobbled together a family narrative, based largely on half pieces of information, fortified by my own imagination. My older siblings have pointed out to me recently that most of my assumptions are wrong, but they also pointed out that my version was much more entertaining. This got me thinking about writing a play based not on the facts of my family story but rather the rumors and embellishments I came up with.”
“How I feel about this play is ‘Wow’”, says Pig’s Do Fly’s Executive Producer Ellen Wacher. “It’s definitely a departure from many of the shows we’ve done in the past. But it’s superbly written – I can visualize each scene – and it has a great deal of humor integrated with its serious subject matter and the characters’ lives.”
“To me, Cemetery Pub defies classification,” says the production’s director, Deborah ‘DK’ Kondelik. “It is deadly funny, full of mystery and suspense, and at times even farcical. The characters and relationships are distinctively off-beat and captivating; there is an edginess to the play, a tongue-in-cheek kind of humor that will titillate audiences.”
Kondelik has cast Caroline Dopson as Dixie, David Corey as Ken, and Todd Bruno as Dan.
Cemetery Pub’s Stage Manager is Joseph Long, Dean Landhuis is the show’s Scenic Designer, David Hart will do the Sound Design, Preston Bircher will create the Lighting Design and serve as Technical Director, Jameelah Bailey will handle props, and Director Deborah Kondelik will coordinate Costumes. Jessica Kaschube is the Company Manager.
Tickets for Cemetery Pub are $39 and are available online at www.pigsdoflyproductions.com or by calling 954-678-1496. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, and on Sunday 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. For more information about Ellen Wacher, please visit www.ellenwacher.com. To arrange for interviews, or for photos, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.
Tom Dugan: Dubbed by critics “A National Treasure,” for the past twenty years Tom Dugan’s one-man plays have thrilled audiences from Beverly Hills, to 42nd street, and have been the subject of many PBS programs throughout North America. His play Wiesenthal, (Produced by Daryl Roth) honored with multiple awards and nominations (N.Y. Drama Desk, N.Y. Outer Critics Circle, L.A. Ovation, L.A. Drama Critics Circle), has enjoyed productions in Israel, India, Australia, Italy, and Mexico. A feature film of Wiesenthal is planned for 2024. Mr. Dugan’s one person plays include The Civil War Trilogy, Robert E. Lee – Shades of Gray (100% Sweet -Bitter Lemons), Frederick Douglass In The Shadow Of Slavery (“the best history lesson ever!” – Peninsula News) and The Ghosts of Mary Lincoln (Spellbinding – LA Times), The twentieth century trilogy; Tevye In New York! (“Delightful” – Broadway World) Wiesenthal (“Masterful”- Backstage), Tell Him It’s Jackie. (“Brilliant”- Curtain Up). Tevye In New York will have its Florida premiere at The Delray Beach Playhouse in December 2023. For more information contact; Tom.dugan@outlook.com
“…the perfect show for these times – many of us have faced uncertainty, loss, and the struggle of rediscovering who we are and who we want to be – difficulties the characters in this show face with much humor and grace.” Andrea Stephenson – Broadwayworld.com
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Rehearsals will begin shortly for Pigs Do Fly Productions’ production of the Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy, The Savannah Sipping Society. The show will run from November 4th through November 20th at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.
Filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, The Savannah Sipping Society focuses on four unique Southern women, initially strangers, as they successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their lives. Together they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment – and most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends.
“This play is absolutely perfect for us,” says Pigs Do Fly’s Executive Producer Ellen Wacher. “It completely fulfills our mission to produce plays that highlight actors – and characters – over the age of fifty, who are doing interesting things with their lives. And these four women are certainly doing that! We have assembled an amazing cast, who will bring these four women to life with humor, grace… and perfect timing. And I can’t wait to see it!”
Ellen Wacher
Deborah Kondelik
“Everyone needs purpose, self-affirmation, and connection,” says the show’s director and Pigs Do Fly Productions’ Artistic Dirctor, Deborah Kondelik. “The Savannah Sipping Society is about four women of a certain age, being accepted for who they are and realizing that there is more to life than they can imagine. It is through friendships and influences that the women in the play relearn how to have fun, make discoveries, and flourish. After all, ‘girls just wanna have fun!’”
Kondelik has cast Dalia Alemán as Randa, Barbara Bonilla as Marlafaye, Janice Hamilton as Jinx, Carol Sussman as Dot,and Donna Pacheco de Castro as Cordelia.
The Savannah Sipping Society’s Stage Manager is Joseph Long; David Hart will do the Sound Design; Preston Bircher will create the Lighting Design; director Deborah Kondelik will provide Costumes and Props, and MNM Theatre Company’s Jordon Armstrong and Johnbarry Green will Design and Construct the Set. Jessica Kaschube is the Company Manager.
Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, collectively known as “Jones Hope Wooten”, enjoy the reputation of being three of the most popular and widely produced playwrights in the United States. They specialize in writing laugh-out-loud comedies and creating vivid strong roles for women. Between them, they’ve written classic television, hit movies, and Off-Broadway comedy.
Tickets for The Savannah Sipping Society are $39 and are available online at www.pigsdoflyproductions.com or by calling 954-678-1496. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, and on Sunday 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. For more information about Ellen Wacher, please visit www.ellenwacher.com. To arrange for interviews, or for photos, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.
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The Savannah Sipping Society By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten (Jones, Hope, Wooten) November 4 – 20, 2022 Directed by Deborah Kondelik Performances: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm Sunday at 5 pm Tickets: $39 For tickets: www.pigsdoflyproductions.com / 954-678-1496 All performances will take place at Empire Stage 1140 N. Flagler Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 www.pigsdoflyproductions.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PigsDoFlyProductions/
Deborah Kondelik
Ellen Wacher
Barbara Bonilla
Carol Sussman
Janice Hamilton
Dalia Aleman
Dalia Aleman, Barbara Bonilla, Carol Sussman, Janice Hamilton, Donna Pacheco de Castro
Barbara Bonilla, Carol Sussman, Dalia Aleman, Janice Hamilton
Janice Hamilton, Barbara Bonilla, Dalia Aleman, Carol Sussman
Deborah Kondelik (Director) & Ellen Wacher (Executive Producer)
Dalia Aleman, Ellen Wacher, Barbara Bonilla, Carol Sussman, Joseph Long, Janice Hamilton, Deborah Kondelik, Donna Pacheco de Castro
Carol Kassie 