“In any great adventure, if you don’t want to lose Victory depends upon the people that you choose So listen, Arthur, darling, closely to this news We won’t succeed on Broadway if we don’t have any Jews” From the musical Spamalot Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, Lyrics by Eric Idle
BOCA RATON, FL: From Arlen and Harburg (“Over the Rainbow”), to Bacharach and David (“Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”); from Rodgers and Hammerstein (Carousel) to Jerry Herman (La Cage Aux Folles); or from Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) to Bock and Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), Jewish composers and artists have contributed mightily to the great American Songbook, to Broadway musicals, to pop music, and to theatre and the arts in general. (As Eric Idle and John Du Prez – non-Jews – so humorously rhapsodized in Spamalot).
To Life 6:Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers, Artists, and Comedians to Broadway & Hollywoodwill open in Boca Raton’s Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park on January 16th and run through February 8th.
Once again this popular show will feature amusing anecdotes and fascinating facts about some of America’s most well-known, lauded, and iconic Jewish composers and entertainers who created and performed such musical classics as “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Get Happy,” “Defying Gravity,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “What the World Needs Now,” and many more.
The production, produced by Hy Juter, and written, directed, and hosted by Shari Upbin will feature top-tier South Florida actor/entertainers Kate Delaney, Bruno Faria, Shelley Keelor, and Shane Tanner. Aiden Quintana will serve as the production’s Musical Director, and Nicole Roach is the production’s Stage Manager.
“What an honor to be the director of all the To Life shows including To Life 6, the longest running come back series in Florida!” Upbin says. “Over the years we have featured some of the most talented Carbonell award-winning entertainers in town and highlighted the musical genius of the finest Jewish composers and lyricists of the 19th and 20th and 21st centuries. Our audiences have been to the Borscht Belt, tasted Egg Creams and looked at the most famous comic books, all stemming from the pens of Jewish artists. At this point we could even present an entire evening of Christmas songs as so many were written by Jewish composers!
“To Life 6 honors our Jewish immigrant ancestors from Eastern Europe, who came to America, the ‘golden medina’ the land of opportunity and freedom!” she continues. “Those immigrants whose music have become the greatest influence of American pop culture Broadway and Hollywood in the world! L’Chaim!”
To Life6 will run from January 16 through February 8 at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park. Tickets are $46; group rates (6 or more tickets purchased in one transaction) are $42. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.myboca.us/2647/To-Life-6 or by phone at 561-347-3948. The Willow Theatre is located at 300 South Military Trail, in Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park (33486).
For more information about To Life 6:Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers, Artists, and Comedians to Broadway & Hollywood,to speak with anyone involved in the production, or to arrange to see a performance, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.
In the attached photos: Shari Upbin Hy Juter Photo credits: Hy Juter/Shari Upbin
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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 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 pm All performances will take place at The Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33486
Kate DelanyBruno FariaShelley KeelorShane TannerAiden QuintanaHy JuterShari Upbin
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
Hy Juter presents To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood! Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals At the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park January 17 – February 2, 2025
“The humor of the blues, as Jerry (Leiber) used to say, was akin to Yiddish humor. Like, “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.”” Mike Stoller
BOCA RATON, FL: From George and Ira Gershwin to Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, from Irving Berlin to John Kander and Fred Ebb, or from Jerry Herman to Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, Jewish composers and entertainers have been an integral part of the Broadway and American pop lexicon for well over a century. (And then there’s Barbra Streisand, Carole King, and even Elvis Presley – Elvis’ maternal great-great grandmother, Nancy Burdine, was Jewish. Her daughter gave birth to Doll Mansell who gave birth to Gladys Smith who gave birth to Elvis!).
These, and many more icons of the stage, screen, and recording studio will be celebrated in To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood! Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals. The production will run from January 17th through February 2nd at the Willow Theatre in Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park. The popular series (To Life 1 through 4 each played to sold out houses at almost every performance) was developed by producer Hy Juter and is written by and will be directed and hosted by Shari Upbin.
This all-new 5th chapter in the series will once again feature amusing anecdotes and fascinating facts about some of America’s most well-known, lauded, and popular Jewish composers and entertainers who created and performed in such iconic productions as Mame, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, Milk and Honey, and many more.
The production will feature top-tier South Florida entertainers Jinon Deeb, Bruno Faria, Shelley Keelor, and Shane Tanner. Noted pianist/composer Elliot Weiss will serve as the production’s musical director. Nicole Roach is the production’s Stage Manager.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring another chapter of To Life to the stage!” Shari Upbin says. “This season we have added stories of The Yiddish Theatre to songs of the Brill Building which includes Carole King and songs by Lieber and Stoller, “Hound Dog,” “Chapel of Love”… along with favorites by Gershwin, Berlin, Sheldon Harnick and Sondheim. This one is going to be a dynamic crowd pleaser!”
To Life5 will run from January 17 through February 2 at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park. Tickets are $46; group rates (6 or more tickets purchased in one transaction) are $41. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.myboca.us/2647/To-Life-5 or by phone at 561-347-3948. The Willow Theatre is located at 300 South Military Trail, in Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park (33486).
For more information about To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood! Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals,to speak with anyone involved in the production, or to arrange to see a performance, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.
Photo credits: For Hy Juter: Arlene Juter For Shari Upbin: Michael Thomas Photos
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To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood! Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals January 17 – February 2, 2025 Written and Directed by Shari Upbin Musical Direction by Elliot Weiss Produced and Created by Hy Juter Ticket prices: $46 Group rates: $41 (for groups of 6 or more tickets purchased in a single transaction) For tickets & Information: https://www.myboca.us/2647/To-Life-5 Or call 561-347-3948 Performance days & times: Friday & 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
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.
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!)
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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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BOCA RATON, FL: George Gershwin. Irving Berlin. Johnny Mercer. Harold Arlen. Sheldon Harnick. Jerry Herman. These composers and many more will be highlighted in To Life 3: Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Great Hollywood Musicals. The production will run from January 20ththrough February 5th at The Willow Theatre in Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park. To Life 3 is a follow-up to two previous To Life productions – both of which sold out at the Willow Theatre in 2019 and 2020.
Featuring amusing anecdotes and fascinating historical facts, along with tributes to some of the greatest Jewish performers in Hollywood history, including Eddie Cantor, Danny Kaye, and Barbara Streisand, To Life 3 will be performed by five of South Florida’s award-winning musical theatre artists: Julie Kleiner, Bruno Faria, Michael Materdomini, Amy Tanner, and Shari Upbin.
Hy Juter
Hy Juter (Jupiter Theater Company, LLC) will produce the show: “We’re extremely excited about this iteration of our To Life series,” he says. “This time we’re focusing on Hollywood and the outstanding talents that contributed to those great musicals we all remember. We have an amazing cast – their talent is extraordinary! Our director, Shari Upbin, has also written the show this year. Her background in theatre and her extensive knowledge of the Hollywood musical made her a natural choice to continue our tradition of presenting audiences with a unique combination of history, music, and fun!”
Shari Upbin
Upbin will also direct the production, and Bobby Peaco will serve as music director and pianist.
“To Life 1 and 2 featured the Jewish composers of Broadway,” Upbin says. “But what most people don’t realize is first of all, how many of them transitioned to Hollywood, and secondly, that there were numerous Jewish composers who wrote primarily for ‘the movies’. I had an amazing time writing the script for the show,” she continues. “I learned so much – there are so many fascinating stories involving these amazingly talented individuals I can’t wait to share with our audiences. And of course, I couldn’t leave out some of the greatest Jewish stars who left their indelible marks – Eddie Cantor, Danny Kaye, Barbra Streisand… so many and so memorable.”
To Life3 will run from January 20 through February 5 at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park. Tickets are $43; group rates (6 or more tickets purchased in one transaction) are $38. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sugarsandpark.org/life-3 or by phone at 561-347-3948. The Willow Theatre is located at 300 South Military Trail, in Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park (33486).
For more information about To Life 3: Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Great Hollywood Musicals please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.
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Hy Juter (Jupiter Theater Company, LLC) presents To Life 3: Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Great Hollywood Musicals January 20 – February 5, 2023 Written and Directed by Shari Upbin Tickets: $43 / $38 for groups of 6 or more tickets purchased in one transaction For tickets: 561-347-3948 or https://www.sugarsandpark.org/life-3 Showtimes: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm Saturday, & Sunday at 2 pm All performances take place in The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486
About The Willow Theatre: The Willow Theatre, opened in 1998, is a beautiful 155-seat proscenium theater, located inside Sugar Sand Park Community Center and allows for a unique experience for theatre patrons. Before or after a show, you may wander the nature trails, visit the Children’s Science Explorium, look at the art exhibit on display, or picnic at one of our pavilions.
BOCA RATON, FL: The B’nai Torah Cultural Arts Series 2020 theatrical presentation, The Interview will be presented for one performance only on February 26th at 7:30 pm in the Eleanor and Paul Weiner Cultural Center at B’nai Torah Congregation.
Faye Sholiton’s deeply moving memory play about the legacy of human suffering, courage and humanity, mothers and daughters, and forgiving and being forgiven, The Interview is at once a powerful documentation of a horrific historical event and one artist’s deeply felt response to it. Written with clarity and feeling, it resonates on all levels. The Interview will be directed by Shari Upbin.
Fifty years after her liberation from the Nazi death camps, Bracha Weissman still suffers the aftermath of her old trauma. When she allows Ann Meshenberg, the child of other survivors, into her suburban Cleveland home to take testimony for an archival videotaping project, Bracha reviews the legacy she has left her own daughter. The Interview is a story about mothers, daughters and memory. It is about forgiving and being forgiven.
Shari Upbin
“I chose this play for B’nai Torah Cultural Arts Series especially for this commemorative 75th year of the liberation of Auschwitz,” Upbin explains. “This story must be told and seen by all audiences. In keeping with the theme of mothers and daughters and forgiveness – a theme running through most of the plays I have presented for the past four years – this one perhaps is the most poignant,” she continues. It is told with pathos, pain, and humor, which is our Jewish heritage. The theme of The Interview will resonate with all of us who must remember and honor our past, as we look to forward to the future of our next generation.”
Fern Katz will play Bracha Weissman, who has transformed herself into an emotional recluse – her identity defined by the loss of her family in the Nazi death camps she miraculously survived.
Peggy Linker will take on the role of Ann Meshenberg, who arrives one day to record Bracha’s testimony for a video archive. Ann, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, has her own agenda: the need to ask a stranger what she could not ask her parents.
Nancy Turetsky will play Bracha’s estranged daughter Rifka, and Jason Pierre will take on the role of videographer Chris MacDonald.
Playwright Faye Sholiton developed her work in the Cleveland Play House Playwrights’ Unit from 1996-2011 and is a charter member of Dobama Theatre’s Playwrights’ Gym. Her full-length works have been read or produced in more than four dozen venues worldwide and have won more than 20 national honors. She is a four-time winner of Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts Council. Her work has been published by Applause, ArtAge, Meriwether, Smith & Kraus, Speert Publishing and the International Centre for Women Playwrights (ICWP). Prior to writing plays, she was an award-winning journalist for local, regional and national publications. She teaches writers of every description, including high school and college students, community groups and cruise ship guests. Professional affiliations include the Dramatists Guild, which she served as Regional Representative for Northern Ohio 2009-2016; the Alliance for Jewish Theatre; and ICWP. She is Founding Artistic Director of Interplay Jewish Theatre, a company that produces staged readings of Jewish themed works. Most recently, she has written a screenplay based on the life of Howard Mechanic, the last prisoner of the Vietnam War.
The Interview will be performed on February 26th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased on line at www.btcboca.org or by phone at 561-392-8566. Tickets $36 ($25 for B’nai Torah congregants). B’nai Torah Congregation is located at 6261 SW 18th Street, in Boca Raton (33433).
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The Interview
By Faye Sholiton
Directed by Shari Upbin February 26, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $36 ($25 for B’nai Torah Congregants)
For tickets: 561-392-8566 / www.btcboca.org
The performance will take place at
B’nai Torah Congregation
6261 SW 18th Street
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Hy Juter PresentsTo Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to The Golden Age of Broadway At the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park January 10 – February 2, 2020
“My whole thing is not just to play music for people, but to make them part of the evening.”~ Marvin Hamlisch
“I guess I think of a musical as something in which the music is sort of like the engine of the piece – whether it is in the theatre or in film.” ~ John Kander
“A song must move the story ahead. A song must take the place of dialogue. If a song halts the show, pushes it back, stalls it, the audience won’t buy it; they’ll be unhappy.” ~ Dorothy Fields
BOCA RATON, FL: A sold-out run in January 2019, and consistent “when will you do this again?” questions have led to the creation of To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to the Golden Age of Broadway. This second iteration of last year’s audience favorite will pick up where the previous show left off, with more songs, anecdotes, and stories, and will highlight the works of Marvin Hamlisch, Kander & Ebb, Dorothy Fields, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, and many more. To Life 2 will run in the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park from January 10th through February 2nd.
Hy Juter (Jupiter Theater Company, LLC) will produce the show: “This is the first Willow Theatre production I have taken on myself since my partner Jerry Seltzer suddenly passed away this summer,” Juter says. “We produced three wonderfully successful shows together (The Jazz Singer, Danny Kaye and Sylvia, and To Life) and we were working on To Life 2 literally until the day he died. Jerry was a friend, a mensch, and one of the most decent people I have ever worked with, and we are dedicating this production to him.”
To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to The Golden Age of Broadway will be performed by five of South Florida’s award-winning musical theatre artists: Jeffrey Bruce, Wayne LeGette, Michael McKenzie, Amy Miller Brennan, and Mallory Newbrough.
Shari Upbin will once again helm the production, and Paul Reekie will be music director and pianist.
Shari Upbin
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to direct Part 2 of To Life,” Upbin says. “These Jewish composers and stars of Broadway have shaped the form of Musical Theatre from the outset. Our audiences will be thrilled to hear South Florida’s best performing some of Broadway’s most popular songs live on stage.
“Jewish contribution to the Broadway musical has been phenomenal,” Upbin continues. “In fact, Jewish composers and lyricists created the Broadway musical. Children of immigrants, called outsiders – people who struggled for acceptance in mainstream society – created the greatest American shows in history. Show Boat, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Gypsy… and scores (pun intended!) more!”
To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to The Golden Age of Broadway was once again created and written by Scott Siegel. Siegel is a well-known pop culture critic who covers film, theatre, and cabaret with his wife, Barbara, writing “The Siegel Column” for TheatreMania.com, and “The Two of Clubs” column for Talkin’Broadway.com. He has created more than 400 major concerts that have been performed worldwide, written/produced/directed concerts for Michael Feinstein, and has created scores of nightclub acts that have played at major clubs around the globe. He is well known for being the creator/writer/director/host of New York City’s Town Hall Theatre’s signature series, Broadway by the Year®and Broadway Unplugged.
To Life2 will run from January 10 through February 2 at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park. Tickets are $40; group rates (6 or more tickets purchased in one transaction) are $35. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sugarsandpark.org/life-2 or by phone at 561-347-3948. The Willow Theatre is located at 300 South Military Trail, in Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park (33486).
For more information about To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to The Golden Age of Broadway please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.
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Hy Juter (Jupiter Theater Company, LLC) presents To Life 2: More Stories & Music Celebrating the Contributions of Jewish Composers to The Golden Age of Broadway January 10 – February 2, 2020 Created and Written by Scott Siegel Directed by Shari Upbin Tickets: $40 / $35 for groups of 6 or more For tickets: 561-347-3948 or https://sugarsandpark.org/life-2 Showtimes: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday at 2 pm All performances take place in The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486 https://sugarsandpark.org/life-2
About The Willow Theatre: The Willow Theatre, opened in 1998, is a beautiful 155-seat proscenium theater, located inside Sugar Sand Park Community Center and allows for a unique experience for theatre patrons. Before or after a show, you may wander the nature trails, visit the Children’s Science Explorium, look at the art exhibit on display, or picnic at one of our pavilions.
Direct from The New York City Fringe Festival Empire Stage Theater Presents the South Florida Premiere of Clemenza & Tessio Are Dead August 15 – September 8
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Empire Stage will present a limited 13 performance run of Clemenza & Tessio Are Dead by Gregg Greenberg from August 15 – September 8. The play – a clever and humorous parody of the classic 1972 movie “The Godfather” (based on the novel by Mario Puzo), was originally produced as part of the 2009 New York City Fringe Festival.
Shari Upbin
Shari Upbin will direct the production, which will star Troy Stanley, Christopher Dreeson, and Aaron Bravo.
Clemenza & Tessio Are Dead takes a look at two little-noticed cogs in the Mafia machine and shows how those wise guys who are often overlooked can actually have the most fascinating stories of all.
Peter Clemenza and Salvatore Tessio are two longtime foot soldiers of the Corleone crime family, but after more than 40 years of service, upper management changes in the organization, and a perceived lack of respect from the incoming generation leads them to wonder if they’re being put out to pasture (or under it). But with the handwriting already on the wall, is it possible to change what fate has already decreed? Well, yes – but only if someone is cunning enough to radically change the script.
Clemenza & Tessio Are Dead will run at Empire Stage Theater form August 15 – September 8. Empire Stage Theater is located at 1140 North Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $35 ($20 for Aug 15 preview performance). Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased on line at www.empirestage.com or by calling 954-678-1496.
For more information about this production, please contact Carol Kassie at Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244.
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Clemenza & Tessio are Dead August 15 – September 8
By Gregg Greenberg
Based on the movie The Godfather (1972), screenplay by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by Mario Puzo
Tickets: $35 ($20 for August 15 preview)
Performances:
Friday & Saturday at 8 pm
Sunday at 5 pm
To purchase tickets: www.empirestage.com or 954-678-1496
All performances will take place at
Empire Stage
1140 North Flagler Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
MNM Theatre Company
White Ibis Productions
Sol Children Theatre
Pigs Do Fly Productions
Playhouse Productions
Black Box Booking
Shari Upbin/B’nai Torah Broadway in Broward Spanish River Concerts
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MNM THEATRE COMPANY
Man of La Mancha September 13 – 29 Book by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion
For tickets: www.kravis.org / 561-832-7469 Tickets: $65
Performances:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 pm
All performances at
The Rinker Playhouse at
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 mnmtheatre.org Like Us on Facebook!
Miguel de Cervantes, aging and an utter failure in his varied careers as playwright, poet and tax collector, sits in a Seville dungeon with his manservant, awaiting trial by the Spanish Inquisition for an offense against the Church. The other prisoners set up a mock trial: if Cervantes is found guilty, he will hand over all his possessions. Cervantes agrees to do so and offers his defense in the form of a play. Producing a makeup kit, he transforms himself into an old man who calls himself Don Quixote de La Mancha and with his ‘squire’ Sancho Panza, sets out to find adventure to restore the age of chivalry, to battle evil, and to right all wrongs.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum November 22 – December 8 Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
For tickets: www.kravis.org / 561-832-7469
Performances:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 pm (no Thanksgiving night performance)
Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 pm
Tickets: $39 – $55
All performances in
Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 mnmtheatre.org Like Us on Facebook!
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forumis a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two. This irreverent and witty musical takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from the time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.
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ENTR’ACTE THEATRIX
The Rocky Horror Show By Richard O’Brien September 13 – 22
Tickets: $40 Box Office: 561-243-7922
Performances: (Schedule varies) The Field House at Old School Square
51 N. Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach 33444 http://entractetheatrix.com/ Like Us on Facebook!
Halloween is just around the corner, and who better to celebrate with than the denizens of Dr. Frank N. Furter’s home-sweet-castle in Richard O’Brien’s beloved cult classic. 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 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.
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WHITE IBIS PRODUCTIONS
Boca Bound: A New Musical September 19 – 22 Book by Bonnie Logan
Music and Lyrics by Richard Peshkin
Tickets: $50 – $55
Performances:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday at 7:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm
To purchase tickets: www.thewick.org or www.bocaboundmusical.com
Or call 561-995-2333
All performances will take place at
The Wick Theatre
7901 North Federal Highway,
Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.bocaboundmusical.com Like Us on Facebook!
A trip to Boca Raton, reconnections with family and friends, and new experiences and acquaintances, all lead to a journey of discovery – about the choices one makes and those one can still make in order to find fulfillment and happiness.
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SOL CHILDREN THEATRE
Little Shop of Horrors October 4 – 20 Book by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
For tickets:www.solchildren.org / 561-447-8829 Tickets: $20 /$15 for juniors (11 & under)
Performances:
Friday at 7 & Saturday at 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm All performances will take place at Sol Theatre 3333 N Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.solchildren.org Like Us on Facebook!
Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!
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PIGS DO FLY PRODUCTIONS
The Lost Virginity Tour Preview Performance: Thursday, October 31 Runs from November 1 – November 24, 2019 By Cricket Daniel Tickets: $39 Tickets: 866-811-4111 / 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 www.pigsdoflyproductions.com Like Us on Facebook!
The Lost Virginity Tour is a funny, profound, and provocative play about four women in their golden years – not talking about their grandkids or their knitting circles, but talking about sex and love, and recalling their ‘first time’ with often hilarious but sometimes harrowing detail. This humorous and adventurous road trip conjures up the choices we make that shape our lives forever, and the friendships that hold us up when we can’t walk on our own.
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PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTIONS
The Secret Comedy of Women – Girls Only January 15 – February 23, 2020 By Barbara Gehring & Linda Klein Tickets: $45 – $65For Tickets: 844-672-2849 / http://playhouseinfo.com/miznerpark Group Sales: 1-888-264-1788 Performances: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 3 pm All performances will take place at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center 201 Plaza Real (2nd Floor) Boca Raton, FL 33432 http://playhouseinfo.com/miznerpark
Girls Only is an original comedy that celebrates the honor, truth, humor, and silliness of being female. Born out of the earnest and sweetly ridiculous writings the two authors discovered in their girlhood diaries, the show is a unique examination of all things girly. A delightful mix of sketch comedy, improvisation, audience participation, and hilarious songs and videos. Warning: This show contains feminine subject matter, including teenage diaries, breast feeding, tampons, shadow puppets, pantyhose, menstrual cycles, slumber parties, menopause, and maxi pads.
My Son the Waiter – A Jewish Tragedy December 19, 2019 – January 12, 2020 Written & Performed by Brad Zimmerman Tickets: $45 – $65 Tickets: 1-855-448-7469 /www.mysonthewaiter.com Performances: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 7:30 Saturday & Sunday: 2 pm Michael-Ann Russell JCC Alan and Diane Lieberman Theatre 18900 NE 25th Avenue Miami, FL 33180 www.mysonthewaiter.com Like Us on Facebook!
My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy is the story of Brad Zimmerman’s struggle to fulfill his dream and ‘make it’ as a comedic actor in New York, He spent 29 years “temporarily” waiting tables in New York, all the while chasing a career in acting and comedy. Brad tells of his pursuit, along with stories about his childhood, family, and misbegotten love life with warmth, wit, self-deprecating humor, and wicked charm, and combines his years of training as an actor with his innate comedic talent.
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BLACK BOX BOOKING & HY JUTER
To Life 2 – More Stories and Music of the Golden Age of Broadway January 10 – February 2, 2020 By Scott Siegel Tickets: $40 / $35 for groups of 6 or more Tickets: 561-347-3948 / www.willowtheatre.org Showtimes: Friday, & Saturday at 8:00 pm, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm All performances take place at The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33486 www.willowtheatre.org
A brand new and exciting follow-up to the 2019 sold out concert event, once again highlighting the contributions of Jewish composers and stars to Broadway. Directed by Shari Upbin.
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CULTURALTHEATRE ARTS SERIES AT B’NAI TORAH
PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY SHARI UPBIN
The Interview February 26, 2020
7:30 pm By Fay Sholiton Tickets: $36 / $25 congregational members (group rates) Tickets: 561-392-8566 Performances take place at B’nai Torah Congregation 6261 SW 18th Street Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bnai-torah.org
Faye Sholiton’s deeply moving memory play about the legacy of human suffering, courage and humanity, mothers and daughters, and forgiving and being forgiven. The Interview is at once a powerful documentation of a horrific historical event and one artist’s deeply felt response to it. Written with clarity and feeling, it resonates on all levels.
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BROADWAY IN BROWARD
Group and Subscriber Discounts are available for these productions
West Side Story November 14 – December 1, 2019 Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Tickets: 954-777-2055 / https://lpacfl.com/ Performances: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 pm Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm Tickets: $35 – $55 (Single tickets on sale August 5th/Subscriptions are on sale now) All performances at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) 3800 NW 11th Place Lauderhill, FL 33311 https://lpacfl.com/ Like Us on Facebook!
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments.
Once December 5 – 22, 2019 Book by Enda Walsh
Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
Based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney
Tickets: 954-777-2055 / https://lpacfl.com/ Performances: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm
Tickets: $35 – $55 (Single tickets on sale August 5th/Subscriptions are on sale now)
All performances at
The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC)
3800 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311 https://lpacfl.com/ Like Us on Facebook!
This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award: On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music.
Kinky Boots
January 23 – February 9, 2020 Book by Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper Based on the Miramax film of the same name, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth Tickets: 954-777-2055 / https://lpacfl.com/ Performances: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 pm Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm Tickets: $35 – $55 (Single tickets on sale August 5th/Subscriptions are on sale now) All performances at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) 3800 NW 11th Place Lauderhill, FL 33311 https://lpacfl.com/ Like Us on Facebook!
Based on a true story, this heartwarming story tells of Charlie, a factory owner struggling to save his business, and Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. The two have nothing in common, but with a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unlikely duo learns to embrace their differences and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
February 20 – March 8, 2020 Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book by Linda Wooverton Tickets: 954-777-2055 / https://lpacfl.com/ Performances: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 pm Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm Tickets: $35 – $55 (Single tickets on sale August 5th/Subscriptions are on sale now) All performances at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) 3800 NW 11th Place Lauderhill, FL 33311 https://lpacfl.com/ Like Us on Facebook!
The classic ‘tale as old as time’ of Belle, a young woman in a small town, and a Beast who is really a prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out, and if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
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SPANISH RIVER CONCERTS
Concerts take place at Spanish River Church (2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, 33431) and Kings Point Theatre (7000 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33446). For tickets, and venue information: https://spanishriverconcerts.com/ or 800-716-6975.
Carol Kassie 