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Thinking Cap Theatre Presents LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL – October 18 – November 1

08 Wednesday Oct 2025

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Thinking Cap Theatre Presents
Lizzie: The Musical
Main Stage Production Runs October 18 – November 1, 2025
After 25 years, live theater finally returns to Hollywood

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Pierson Grant Public Relations 
Diana Hanford
dhanford@piersongrant.com
561-309-4136

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

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (October 8, 2025) – – Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) will launch its 15th anniversary season with the riveting rock production Lizzie: The Musical, a theatrical thrill ride that slashes through Victorian repression with unapologetic abandon.

The production opens Saturday, October 18 and runs through Saturday, November 1 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street, in vibrant downtown Hollywood. Eight performances are scheduled with varying start times.

Based on the infamous 1892 case of Lizzie Borden, the production reimagines the story of a dutiful daughter with a dark secret and a thirst for freedom. As tensions rise, Lizzie, her alluring friend Alice, rebellious maid Bridget, and manipulative sister Emma collide in a bloody storm of betrayal, desire, and liberation. Fueled by electric guitars, raw emotion, and a punk-meets-Gothic edge, Lizzie smashes through the prim corset of history with electrifying passion and a killer beat.

A champion of gender equality, Thinking Cap Theatre cast four women in the leading roles – all talented actresses, singers, and dancers who will transfix the audience during this anachronism of a tale, which pairs period costumes with contemporary rock music performed by a live five-piece rock band.

“Launching our 15th anniversary season with Lizzie: The Musical feels both exhilarating and fitting,” said Nicole Stoddard, Ph.D., Producing Artistic Director of Thinking Cap Theatre. “This show is bold, imaginative, and an incredible performance vehicle for actresses. Lizzie is more than a rock musical; it’s a visceral exploration of power, repression, and liberation that will leave audiences thrilled and thinking long after the final note.”

Originally written by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer (music and lyrics), Tim Maner (lyrics, book, and additional music), and Alan Stevens Hewitt (music and additional lyrics), Lizzie: The Musical  has become an off-Broadway cult favorite—and Thinking Cap Theatre brings its own fearless take to the stage.

To get in the spirit, the audience is welcome to dress in period attire. Tickets are $45, plus service fee at https://tinyurl.com/LizzieMusical * Note, this production is rated PG-13 and for mature audiences. Students 21 and Under are FREE with Valid Student ID

Performance Schedule:

  • Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. (Opening Night, post-show cocktail reception in the lobby, price included in ticket)
  • Sunday, October 19 at 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 25 at 3 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 26 at 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
  • Friday, October 31 at 8 p.m. (post-show Halloween party with cash prizes for best costumes, price included in ticket)
  • Saturday, November 1 at 8 p.m. (Closing Night)

“With most theatrical productions, you don’t often get the thrill of a live band sharing the stage with the actors,” said Bree-Anna Obst, Managing Director of Thinking Cap Theatre. “Lizzie amps that experience up to eleven with a five-piece rock band delivering the score in real time. It’s not just theatre—it’s a full-bodied concert-meets-musical experience that makes the story hit harder, louder, and cooler than you’d ever expect.”

Support & Partnerships
Lizzie: The Musical is made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division and The Our Fund Foundation, with additional support from the Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund, August and Melba Urbanek Fund, Huizenga Family Unrestricted Fund, and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward. The production is also presented in partnership with the Art and Culture Center Hollywood.

About Thinking Cap Theatre
Now celebrating its 15th season, Thinking Cap Theatre is a 501(c)(3) professional theatre company founded in 2010. Known for bold, thought-provoking productions, TCT strives to create theatre that explodes with imagination, sparks dialogue, and enriches South Florida’s cultural landscape.

Calendar listing:

What: Thinking Cap Theatre Presents Lizzie: The Musical, a theatrical thrill ride that slashes and rocks through Victorian repression with unapologetic abandon with a live band.

When:  Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. through Saturday, November 1 at 8 p.m.

Where: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood, 33020

About: Based on the infamous 1892 case of Lizzie Borden, the show reimagines the story of a dutiful daughter with a dark secret and a thirst for freedom. As tensions rise, Lizzie, her alluring friend Alice, rebellious maid Bridget, and manipulative sister Emma collide in a bloody storm of betrayal, desire, and liberation. Fueled by electric guitars, raw emotion, and a punk-meets-Gothic edge, Lizzie smashes through the prim corset of history with electrifying passion and a killer beat. This production is rated PG-13 and for mature audiences.

Cost: $45 * Note, this production is rated PG-13 and for mature audiences. Students 21 and Under are FREE with Valid Student ID

Tickets https://tinyurl.com/LizzieMusical

For additional info call 310-500-6448 or email nicole@thinkingcaptheatre.org

The Pompano Players’ RESPECT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF WOMEN Opens March 28th

20 Thursday Feb 2025

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The Pompano Players’
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women
Opens March 28th
at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center

“I loved the show. It was the soundtrack of my life. Everyone should go see it!”
~ Patti LaBelle

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

February 20, 2025

POMPANO BEACH, FL:  From Lily Langtree to Cyndi Lauper and Betty Boop to Tina Turner, or from Rosie the Riveter to Britney Spears, female singers and pop stars and their music provide a vivid reflection of how much has changed for women since the beginning of the 20th century. RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women, the fourth production of the Pompano Players’ inaugural season, will open on March 28th at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center and run through April 6th.

RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women which has evolved from a one-woman dissertation by Dr. Dorothy Marcic to an international hit musical revue since its 2004 debut in South Florida,is an entertaining, exuberant, and exhilarating look at the lives of women as reflected in the popular music of the times.  

Featuring an ensemble cast of four (Dalia Aleman, Noelle Nicholas, Heather Simsay, and Anneliese Wolfanger) and a live band, and combining excerpts from 60 songs including “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “I Will Follow Him,” “These Boots are Made for Walking,“”What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and “Bravewith women’s own stories about finding dreams, lost love, relationship issues, entering the workforce, gaining independence, and more, RESPECT has resonated with audiences around the world. Men as well as women have no trouble at all identifying with the messages of encouragement and empowerment that RESPECT portrays.

“RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women is more than just a jukebox musical – it is a celebration of resilience, empowerment, and the evolving role of women through the decades,” says the show’s director, Jeremy Quinn. “Through the powerful lens of music, this production tells the story of struggle, triumph, love, and identity, all woven together by the unforgettable songs that defined generations. 

“As a director, my vision for this production is to honor the spirit of the women who lived these stories while making them deeply personal and relevant for today’s audiences,” he continues. “Each song – from “I Will Survive” to “You Don’t Own Me” – is more than just a melody; it is a testament to the voices that refused to be silenced, to the dreams that refused to fade, and to the ongoing fight for equality and respect. 

“This show is a journey – one that takes us from the innocent love songs of the early 20th century to the powerful anthems of independence that fuel modern movements. My goal is to craft a production that is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, one that sparks conversations and reflections about how far we’ve come and the work that remains,” he says.

“Above all, RESPECT is a celebration of the collective strength of women. It is a reminder that music has the power to inspire, to heal, and to unite. I am honored to bring this journey to life on stage and to share in this tribute to the voices, past and present, that continue to demand—and deserve – respect.” 

The RESPECT team includes Music Director Phil Hinton (Hinton was the original production’s Music Director in 2004), and assistant Music Director Elijah Gee.  Amanda Lopez is the show’s Choreographer, Claudia Smith is the Scenic Designer, and Penny Williams is the Costume Designer.   Director Jeremey Quinn will also serve as the production’s Stage Manager.

RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women will run March 28 – April 6 at Pompano Beach Cultural Center.  The theatre is located at 50 West Atlantic Boulevard, in Pompano Beach (33060)

Tickets for RESPECT range in price from $45 to $65.  Tickets may be purchased online at https://pompanobeachculturalcenter.com or by calling 954-501-1910.

For more information about RESPECT, 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.

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RESPECT:  A Musical Journey of Women
By Dorothy Marcic
March 28 – April 6, 2025
Tickets:  $45 – $65
For tickets:  https://pompanobeachculturalcenter.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=623 or
Call:  954-501-1910
Performances:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm
All performances will take place at
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 West Atlantic Blvd.,
Pompano Beach, FL  33060

Production photos by Amy Pasquantonio.

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Anneliese Wolfanger
Heather Simsay, Dalia Aleman, Anneliese Wofanger
Anneliese Wolfanger, Heather Simsay, Dalia Aleman, Noelle Nicholas
Noelle Nicholas
Dalia Aleman, Noelle Nicholas, Heather Simsay, Anneliese Wolfanger
Heather Simsay
Noelle Nicholas, Anneliese Wolfanger, Dalia Aleman, Heather Simsay

BITTERSUITE: SONGS OF MORE EXPERIENCE at the Levis JCC – March 22nd & 23rd

12 Wednesday Feb 2025

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Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience
at the Levis JCC Sandler Center
March 22nd & 23rd Only

Sheer brilliance… An inspired cabaret presentation with the kind of provocative Broadway songs that draw people back to relish them again and again.”
John S. Wilson – The New York Times

“Riveting, thought-provoking, superb”
Curt Davis – The New York Post

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244 February 11, 2025

February 12, 2025

BOCA RATON, FL: Elliot Weiss and Michael Champagne’s award-winning song cycle, Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience, will run for two performances only at the Levis JCC Sandler Center March 22nd and 23rd.  The production is part of the JCC’s Robert Greenberg Performing Arts Series.

Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience is a extension of the acclaimed revue Bittersuite: Songs of Experience which ran in New York, San Francisco, and for two years in Los Angeles where it was singled out as a “critic’s choice” by the LA Times, LA Weekly, and Daily News. In this edition the cycle continues to explore the American Experience in song, but from a more mature perspective. Bittersuite explores growing old in America, what it feels like, and what it means – how do the issues of love, loneliness, success and failure, change, and accommodation, impact our lives as we age?

“Michael Champagne and I had just completed a workshop of our first musical Casanova – A Musical Romanceand we were having trouble attracting a producer due to the size of the cast,” Bittersuite composer Elliot Weiss recalls. “We decided to scale down and write a song cycle for four singers and piano. We envisioned it to be performed with no props or sets. To let the material speak for itself. But – what should we write about? Seeing as both of us were rapidly approaching middle age, it seemed that how people feel when their youthful expectations collide with their present-day reality could be a fertile field to explore.” 

“Bittersuite grew out of our interest in exploring the realities – both sweet and bitter – of American life,” Michael Champagne says.  We first presented the show in a seedy little Off-Off Broadway theater in New York, where it caught fire and moved into the cabaret theatre scene in a stylish uptown location.  Bittersuite: Songs of Experience has had great success, won many awards, and has been performed many times all over the world.”

“Years went by, and lo and behold Michael and I were now approaching our golden years.” Weiss continues. “It seemed with so much more knowledge, regrets, wisdom, foolhardiness, and everything else that comes with aging it was time to update Bittersuite and call it Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience. This latest version of the show, which has been tailored and updated specifically for South Florida audiences, won the New Jersey Broadway World Best Musical award when we first performed it!”

Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience is a musical ‘selfie’ taken forty years later,” Champagne concludes. “And reflects some of the deeper perspectives time brings with it.”

Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience will be staged by Holly Budney, and Weiss will serve as the show’s Musical Director.  The production will feature Francine Birns, Lisa Fishman, David Hyman, and Shane Tanner.  The four actor/singers will use narrative song, set pieces, humor, and pathos to express the currents flowing through the American psyche to produce an unflinching view of who we are and what we hope as we grow older.

Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience will be performed at the Levis JCC Sandler Center on Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23; both performances will take place at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $35/$40 each and are on sale now.  For tickets and information visit https://levisjcc.org/culture/performingarts/ or call 561-558-2520.

For more information about Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience, to speak with Elliot Weiss, Michael Champagne, or anyone else involved in the production, or to arrange to attend a performance, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

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Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience
Music by Elliot Weiss
Lyrics by Michael Champagne
Written and created by Elliot Weiss and Michael Champagne
Saturday, March 22 & Sunday, March 23 at 7:30 pm
Tickets:  $35/$40
For tickets and/or more information:
https://levisjcc.org/culture/performingarts/ or
Call:  561-558-2520
Both performances will take place at
The Levis JCC Sandler Center
21050 95th Avenue S.
Boca Raton, FL 33428

Rehearsal photos – credit:
Carol Kassie

David Hyman, Lisa Fishman, Shane Tanner, Francine Birns
Francine Birns, Lisa Fishman, David Hyman, Shane Tanner
Elliot Weiss, Lisa Fishman, Shane Tanner, Francine Birns, David Hyman
Francine Birns, Shane Tanner, Lisa Fishman

LINDA PURL & TOVAH FELDSHUH: Two Theatrical Icons at the Delray Beach Playhouse in 2025

09 Monday Dec 2024

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Tovah Feldshuh & Linda Purl:
Two Theatrical Icons to Perform at
The Delray Beach Playhouse in 2025

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

December 9, 2024

DELRAY BEACH, FL: Two entertainment icons are slated to appear at the Delray Beach Playhouse in January and February 2025.  Six-time Tony and Emmy nominee Tovah Feldshuh will bring her show Tovah is Leona! to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center January 3rd & 4th, and then move to the Delray Beach Playhouse from January 6th – 10th where she will perform the show to already sold-out houses. 

And Linda Purl, known to millions from both her Broadway and Off-Broadway performances and her running roles on television series such as Happy Days, The Office, Matlock, and The Bold and the Beautiful will present her new show Linda Purl:  This Could be the Start at the Delray Beach Playhouse from February 10th – 13th.

Tovah is Leona! features highlights from the Broadway-bound musical Queen of Mean based on the New York Times best-selling biography by Piers Ransdell. The Queen of Mean becomes the Queen of Cabaret as Tovah Feldshuh becomes Leona Helmsley, commenting on and singing about everything from her meteoric rise – to her Real Estate rival Donald Trump. 

Linda Purl has enjoyed a robust ongoing theatrical and musical career regionally, on international tours, and in the recording studio. She has paired up with her longtime collaborator and music director Tedd Firth for their fourth album, This Could Be the Start, the basis for this innovative and exciting concert.  The music collectively explores what happens when you stand on the edge and take the leap. Things go right, things go wrong too, love awakens, deepens, is lost and yet is inevitable.

Tickets for Tovah is Leona! and Linda Purl: This Could Be the Start are on sale now. Tickets for Tovah is Leona! are $75. (No availability at the Delray Beach Playhouse; limited availability in Pompano).   Tickets for Linda Purl range in price from $65 to $75 and are available online at delraybeachplayhouse.com or by calling 561-272-1281.  See below for performance dates and times.

The Delray Beach Playhouse is located at 950 NW 9th Street, in Delray Beach, 33444. (561-272-1281).  For more information about the Playhouse, visit https://delraybeachplayhouse.com.
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center is located at 50 W Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL  33060. For more information about the PBCC visit https://pompanobeachculturalcenter.com.

For more information about Tovah Feldshuh and /or Linda Purl, to arrange to speak with either performer, or to attend a performance, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

Websites:
Linda Purl: https://www.lindapurl.com
Tovah Feldshuh: https://www.tovahfeldshuh.com
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Tovah is Leona!
Created by Tovah Feldshuh, James Bassie, & Jeff Harner
Directed by Jeff Harner
Musical Director:  James Bassi
Music by Ron Passaro
Lyrics by David Lee & Alex Lippard
Friday, January 3 at 7 pm & Saturday, January 4 at 2 pm at
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center
Monday, January 6 – Friday, January 10 at
The Delray Beach Playhouse (Sold Out)
Tickets $75
For tickets (Pompano): 
https://pompanobeachculturalcenter.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=636
Or call  954-545-7800
All performances will take place at
The Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 W Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL  33060
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Linda Purl: This Could Be the Start
February 10 – 13, 2025
Tickets:  $65/$75
For tickets:
https://delraybeachplayhouse.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=1245
Performances:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 2 pm
Tuesday & Thursday at 7:30 pm
All performances will take place at
The Delray Beach Playhouse
950 NW 9th Street
Delray Beach, FL  33444

Tovah Feldshuh
Linda Purl

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

26 Thursday Sep 2024

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

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

September 26, 2024

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

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

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

The first four programs to be offered are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avi & Miriam Hoffman

Spanish River Concerts’ MINDS OF THE MASTERS to Showcase two Musical Virtuosos

28 Wednesday Feb 2024

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Israeli pianist Natalie Tenenbaum and violinist Filip Pogády
to perform at the Spanish River Church March 4th & 5th.

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

February 28, 2024

BOCA RATON, FL:  Spanish River Concerts, the popular and lauded concert series that has enriched the South Florida music scene for over 20 years, will present a special event concert for two nights only on March 4th and 5th at the Spanish River Church.   Minds of the Masters will feature Israeli pianist Natalie Tenenbaum and violinist Filip Pogády.  These two master musicians will be joined by vocalists Daniel Montenegro and Maria Valdes, all accompanied by the Spanish River Orchestra under the direction of world-renowned conductor Tomer Adaddi.

“The genius of Natalie Tenenbaum defies simple description,” says Spanish River Concerts Executive Director Jeff Morgenstern. “While most artists choose a lane and stay within those lines, Natalie is like a force of nature, a musician’s musician, who can’t be pigeon-holed into any single style.  She’s a world class jazz, pop, and classical musician who blurs the lines between all of these and more.  Her technical proficiency and musicality are other-worldly.”

Critically acclaimed composer, pianist, music producer/director and singer-songwriter Natalie Tenenbaum is a graduate of the Juilliard School.  She has appeared as a soloist and with orchestras in Israel, Europe, Asia, and the United States, performing in such venues as the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Korea’s National Theater, Jerusalem Music Center, Berlin’s Konzerthaus, Madison Square Garden, and the Apollo Theatre.  She has performed her original compositions at Carnegie Hall, Harvard University, Merkin Hall, The National Arts Gallery (NY) and Juilliard’s Paul Hall.  A short video of Tenenbaum’s Michael Jackson ‘Mashup’ can be found here:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhDTLXtrRCg

Violinist Filip Pogády has been praised by the press for the “beauty of his tone”, “lightning-like virtuosity” (Russkoe Slovo) and his “commanding performances” (The New York Times). He has performed in some of the most renowned concert venues in the world including Lincoln Center (New York), Rudolphinum (Prague), Konzerthaus (Vienna), Tel Aviv Opera House, Kamakura Arts Center (Kamakura), Natori Arts Center (Tokyo), Lotte Hall (Seoul), and Seoul Arts Center.

“These are going to be two unforgettable concerts,” Morgenstern says, “with musical styles ranging from Gershwin to Michael Jackson.”

Tickets for both evenings are on sale now; ticket prices range from $48 to $94.   For more information, and/or to purchase tickets visit www.SpanishRiverConcerts.org or call the Spanish River Concerts box office at 800-716-6975.  To speak with anyone involved with Minds of the Masters, for more photos, or to arrange to see a performance, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

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Minds of the Masters
March 4 & 5
Performances begin at 8 pm
Tickets $48-$94 (Group rates available)
For tickets:  www.spanishriverconcerts.org or
Call 800-716-6975
All performances take place at
Spanish River Church
2400 Yamato Road,
Boca Raton, FL 

December & January at MIZNER PARK CULTURAL CENTER

19 Thursday Dec 2019

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December and January at
Mizner Park Cultural Center:

Franco Corso & Murat Turan: A Night of Passion
Aces & Knaves: A Film About Bridge
Tovah is Leona
Jeff Norris
The Secret Comedy of Women 

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

December 19, 2019

BOCA RATON, FL:  Mizner Park Cultural Center is quickly becoming one of South Florida’s ‘go to’ spots for an exciting and eclectic mix of theatre, music, comedy, and even film. The venue, well-located in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park, will play host a wide variety of entertainment in December and January, hosting Broadway’s Tovah Feldshuh in a brand new Broadway-bound musical, comedian Jeff Norris, a film about bridge, an evening of romantic music, and the delightful interactive Secret Comedy of Women.  Numerous other performances will take place as well.

On December 28th Italian tenor Franco Corso will team up with Gypsy Flamenco Guitarist Murat Turan to perform in A Night of Passion – From Bocelli to The Gypsy Kings, showcasing a fusion of Lakatos’ flamenco and Spanish guitar styles with Corso’s versatile voice that ranges from baritone to tenor.

Aces & Knaves – A Film About Bridge will be screened for one night only, on December 29th.  A fascinating documentary about the game of bridge, directed by Jackie Paré, the film zooms in on the players, the scandals, and the intense competition inside the world of bridge.  Featuring interviews with some of the world’s best players, including aspiring ace Bill Gates.

From January 8th – 10th, six-time Tony and Emmy nominated star Tovah Feldshuh will star in the South Florida premiere of Tovah is Leona, a musical production featuring highlights from the new Broadway-bound musical Queen of Mean, based on Piers Ransdell’s New York Times best-selling biography of Leona Helmsley.  (Please note, this show is completely sold out.)

Las Vegas and Atlantic City favorite, comedian Jeff Norris (January 24th) has been called one of the most quick-witted acts working today.  Hardly pausing for breath, he tears through his material – keeping audiences alert and in stitches from beginning to end.

The Secret Comedy of Women will run from January 15th through February 23rd.  A laugh-out-loud immersive theatrical celebration that exuberantly triumphs over the challenges of womanhood, this two-woman show liberates the female experience through a rollicking spectacle of sweetly sharp comedy, songs, dances, and stories.  From boys to bras, and pantyhose to menopause, The Secret Comedy of Women “inspires many laughs and ‘ahhs’ of recognition” (Charlotte Observer).

Tickets to each of these performances, as well as many other Mizner Park Cultural Center performances are on sale now and can be purchased online at http://miznerparkculturalcenter.com or by phone at 844-672-2849. Ticket details are below.

The Mizner Park Cultural Center is located at
201 Plaza Real,
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Website:  miznerparkculturalcenter.com
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For more information about the Mizner Park Cultural Center, and any of these shows, please contact Carol Kassie at Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244.

Ticket prices and performance times are below.

Franco Corso & Murat Turan: A Night of Passion
Saturday, December 28, at 7:30 pm
Tickets:  $35

Aces & Knaves: A Film About Bridge
Sunday, December 29 at 7: pm
Tickets: $20

Tovah is Leona – January 8 – 10
Sold Out

Jeff Norris
Friday, January 24 at 7:30
Tickets:  $34 – $39

The Secret Comedy of Women – January 15 – February 23
January 15 – February 23
Tickets: $45-$65
(Group rates – 12 or more – are also available –  call 888-264-1788)
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday at 2:30 pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm

For tickets to all shows, and more information:  http://miznerparkculturalcenter.com/

 

Kevin Black presents AN EVENING WITH MIMI J at The Township Center for the Performing Arts – June 25th

13 Monday May 2019

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Kevin Black and Mimi J
Team Up Once Again to Create
An Evening With Mimi J
At the Township Performing Arts Center
June 25th Only

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

May 14, 2019

COCONUT CREEK, FL:  Kevin Black, one of South Florida’s best-known producer/director/choreographers, is once again collaborating with award-winning vocalist Mimi J to create a concert program that will appeal to audiences of all ages. The two have worked together several times developing shows that achieved great success – most notably On the Radio: Sounds of the 70s, which debuted at Stage Door Theatre in 2014, and eventually morphed into I Will Survive.  That show went on to play several other area venues.

An Evening with Mimi J will debut on Tuesday, June 25th at 8 pm at The Township Center for the Performing Arts.

“This will be a ‘one time only’ concert – at least for now,” Black said recently. “We’re still in the tweaking stages, but we really wanted to see how audiences respond to our program, and we decided the best way to do that was to… yes… perform for a live audience! So… we’re only charging $10 per ticket!

“We’ve divided the program into two sections – On the Radio – A 70s Celebration and Color My Soul, and devised playlists appropriate for each title,” Black continued. And we’ve hired some of South Florida’s very best musicians for the evening.”

Just a few of the songs Mimi will perform during the Color my Soul portion of the program are Tina Turner’s “River Deep”, Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman”, Gladys Knight’s “Midnight Train to Georgia”, and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk”. Color My Soul will also feature a tribute to Aretha Franklin.  On the Radio numbers will include an ABBA medley, Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock & Roll”, Freda Payne’s “Band of Gold”, and a Donna Summer medley.

Caryl Fantel will serve as conductor/pianist for the evening; the band includes Wes Anthony on Sax, Doug Michels on trumpet, Greg Minnick on guitar, Rupert Ziawinski on bass, and Roy Fantel on drums.”

Mimi J

Mimi J. was born and raised in Miami. She is a professional singer currently performing in the South Florida tri-county area and has been the recipient of numerous awards in vocal performance.  She received her degrees in Musical Theater from the University of Central Florida Conservatory Theater in Orlando, where she attended on the Walt Disney Scholarship. Mimi has been a member of the gospel recording group, Revelation S.E.E.D. founded and led by Margaret Reynolds of KC and the Sunshine Band, and has sung background for a number of award-winning artists including Gloria Estefan, Bobby McFerrin, Betty Wright, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill of the R&B group New Edition, and Quan Howell of the gospel group Sounds of Blackness. Some of her regional theatre and Broadway National and International Tour credits include Ain’t Misbehavin’, Smokey Joe’s Café, Fame, Nunsense, and Rent. Mimi was the first woman to play Teen Angel in the classic 70’s hit, Grease during the show’s Pan-Asian tour.  Mimi recently starred in WaistWatchers the Musical at Actor’s Playhouse in Coral Gables.

Kevin Black

Kevin Black is the owner and artistic director of Kevin Black Productions. His expertise, experience, and creativity in directing and choreography, as well as in set, costume, and lighting design have built him a solid reputation as one of the top ‘go-to guys’ in South Florida.  Just a few of his directing credits include including La Cage Aux Folles, The Jazz Singer, Smokey Joe’s Café, Funny Girl, Victor/Victoria, Cabaret, Dreamgirls, Spamalot, Tommy, and The Rocky Horror Show.  Corporate clients of Kevin Black Productions include HP, Motorola, Muvico & Giorgio Armani; tours include original works – Cirque style shows, as well as musical theater productions. And for the past two years Kevin has been the producer/director of the Carbonell Awards, the South Florida equivalent of Broadway’s Tony Awards.

Tickets for An Evening with Mimi J are $10 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Township Center for the Performing Arts at 954-970-0606.

For more information about An Evening with Mimi J and/or Mimi J and Kevin Black, please contact Carol Kassie (Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244).

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An Evening with Mimi J
Tuesday, June 25th at 8 pm
Co-conceived and written by Kevin Black and Mimi J.
Tickets: $10
For tickets: 954-970-0606
The Township Center for the Performing Arts
2452 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL  33063

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Rome Saladino Salutes Michael Bublé in FEELIN’ GOOD – April 20th at the Boca Black Box Center for the Arts

03 Tuesday Apr 2018

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Rome Saladino Salutes
Michael Bublé in
Feelin’ Good
at
The Boca Black Box Center for the Arts
Friday, April 20

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

April 3, 2018

BOCA RATON, FL:  Multi-talented singer/dancer/actor/choreographer Rome Saladino will celebrate the stylings of Grammy and Juno Award-winner Michael Bublé when he brings his newest production Feelin’ Good – A Tribute to Michael Bublé to the Boca Black Box Center for the Arts on April 20th at 8 pm.

Saladino will sing the songs that made the popular singer-songwriter a world-renowned phenomenon.  He will be accompanied by a seven-piece band, several talented dancers, and special guest star Sarah Amanguel.

Inspired by Bublé’s Jazzy Big Band style, Saladino will perform the hits that put the Canadian superstar on the charts –“Haven’t Met You Yet”, “Everything”, and “Home”, and will channel ‘Frank, Dean, Ray, and Ella’ with classics such as “Feeling Good”, “Come Fly With Me”, “Cry Me a River”, and “Sway. The evening will also include covers of The Beatles, The Eagles, Otis Redding, and Queen.  “It will,” says Saladino, “be an evening of some of the greatest music ever written, with the coolest new arrangements!”

Rome Saladino was born and raised in Miami, Florida.  His extensive theatrical career – he has a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Florida Atlantic University –  has included such roles as Curly in Oklahoma, John the Baptist in Godspell, Caleb in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Charles Dalrymple in Brigadoon.  He has also appeared in Annie, A Chorus Line, Camelot, Fiddler on the Roof, and West Side Story, and he was one of the leads in Encore!  The American Theatre in Tokyo Disney, Japan.  During his ballet career he performed with the Sacramento Ballet, Icelandic Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre.  Rome appeared on the Discovery Channel during Shark Week playing the role of Ian in an Australian shark attack reenactment, and in the film, “Catch Me If You Can”, where he played an FBI Agent next to Tom Hanks. He recently self-produced, directed and starred in Singin’ and Dancin’ in the Rain, a song and dance revue honoring the career highlights of Hollywood legend Gene Kelly, and Gotta Dance, a celebration of the Great American Songbook and the Hollywood movie musical.

Sarah Amengual began performing at age 5.  After she was bitten by the theatre bug she began performing professionally in theatre, film, voice over, and commercials.  She received her BFA from the University of Miami and moved directly from university to New York City to take over the role of Maria in the Broadway production of West Side Story.  She has worked alongside such legends as Meryl Streep, James Earl Jones, Annette Benning, Alec Baldwin and Brian Dennehy.

Tickets for Feelin’ Good – A Tribute to Michael Bublé are $40 (VIP) or $30, and on sale now and can be purchased by phone at 561-483-9036, or click HERE to purchase tickets on line.  The Boca Black Box Center for the Arts is located at 8221 Glades Road (#10), in Boca Raton (33434).

For more information about Rome Saladino and/or Feelin’ Good – A Tribute to Michael Bublé please contact Carol Kassie at Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244.

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Feelin’ Good – A Tribute to Michael Bublé
Created, directed, and choreographed by Rome Saladino
April 20, 2018 at 8 pm
Tickets: $30 and $40 (VIP)
For tickets:  561-483-9036 / www.bocablackbox.com/
Boca Black Box Center for the Arts
8221 Glades Road, #10
Boca Raton, FL  33434
www.bocablackbox.com
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The DELRAY BEACH CHORALE Announces Auditions for their 2014 – 2014 Season

03 Sunday Aug 2014

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DBC New logoThe Delray Beach Chorale, in its 33rd season now under the artistic direction of Patricia P. Fleitas, DMA, announces openings for all voice parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) for the upcoming 2014 – 2015 season. Audition dates are August 12, 21, and 22 at the First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason Street, Delray Beach, FL 33483.

  • Tuesday, August 12, 2014        5:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 21, 2014       5:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Friday, August 22, 2014            3:00 – 6:30 pm

To schedule an audition appointment or for further information contact Dr. Fleitas at conductordbc@gmail.com
Audition criteria:
I. Two Options for Musical Presentation
a) Sing “America the Beautiful” (a cappella) in two different keys
b) Perform a couple of pieces representative of western art music (“classical”).
Submission of previously recorded solo performances as part of the audition is not accepted.
* A pianist will be on site to assist.

2. Other components include:
a) A short sight reading exercise will be provided.  Ability to sight read is not a determining factor for admission but is highly welcomed.
b) Pitch and rhythmic retention evaluation.
c) Evaluation of vocal range.

For information about the Delray Beach Chorale, refer to our website at
http://www.delraybeachchorale.org.
1-800-984-7282

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