DELRAY BEACH, FL: As its landmark 78th season draws to a close, the Delray Beach Playhouse is thrilled to announce its 2025 – 2026 season and officially open subscriptions for two of its most beloved offerings: the Main Stage Play Series and the Best of Broadway Cabaret Series. As the historic venue enters another season, it continues its mission to entertain, inspire, and bring the community together through live theater.
“Our 78th season was truly unforgettable, with sold-out houses and extraordinary performances,” says Executive Director Kevin Barrett. “We’re grateful for the continued support and look forward to welcoming both new and returning audiences. With two incredible series – from classic comedies to Broadway icons – this will be a season to remember.”
The Playhouse’s 2025 – 2026 Main Stage Plays Season, which kicks off in November and runs through May, will feature four full-scale productions ranging from classic musicals to laugh-out-loud comedies, and edge-of-your-seat thrillers. The season opens with the joyous, dance-filled musical The Pajama Game (Nov. 14 – Dec. 7, 2025), followed by the suspenseful mystery Strictly Murder (Jan. 30 – Feb. 22, 2026). The spring welcomes the Broadway smash Something Rotten! (Mar. 20 – Apr. 12, 2026), and the series concludes with the heartwarming Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy You Can’t Take It With You (May 8 – 24, 2026). Subscriptions for the Main Stage Plays series start at $139.
Meanwhile, the Best of Broadway Cabaret Series returns with five intimate, star-powered performances spotlighting Broadway legends and timeless tunes. The lineup includes: Jeff Harnar with The 1959 Broadway Songbook (Dec. 15–17, 2025), returning Broadway icon Tovah Feldshuh in TOVAH: Out of Her Mind (Jan. 5–9, 2026), KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler in Always: The Love Story of Irving Berlin (Feb. 16–19, 2026), Good Witch / Bad Witch starring former Wicked cast members Alli Mauzey and Dee Roscioli (Mar. 23–25, 2026), and Playhouse favorite Laura Yanez in Let’s Misbehave: The Music of Cole Porter (May 11–13, 2026). Subscriptions for the Best of Broadway Cabaret Series begin at $249.
Both series reflect the Playhouse’s commitment to offering a diverse and high-caliber season filled with music, laughter, heart, and theatrical magic!
Subscriptions for both series are now on sale. Main Stage subscriptions begin at $139. Subscriptions for the Best of Broadway Cabaret Series begin at $249. Subscribers enjoy exclusive perks such as early seat selection, discounted service fees, and first access to the most in-demand shows.
Current subscribers have until June 1, 2025 to renew their seats. Subscriptions are available online, or patrons may submit completed forms (available on the Playhouse’s website) directly to the Playhouse box office.
Individual tickets will go on sale later this year. Ticket prices will vary, and group rates will be available.
More information about all these productions, including show descriptions and logos, is available on the theatre’s website: delraybeachplayhouse.com.
The Delray Beach Playhouse is located at 950 NW 9th Street, in Delray Beach, 33444. The Box Office can be reached at 561-272-1281.
About the Delray Beach Playhouse: Serving South Florida since 1947, the Delray Beach Playhouse is one of the region’s oldest and most cherished cultural institutions. Located on beautiful Lake Ida, the Playhouse produces a full season of theatrical works, concerts, and educational programming, welcoming thousands of patrons annually to experience the joy of live theater.
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 TheBold 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 ~ 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 4at 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 ~ 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
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.
DELRAY BEACH, FL: The Delray Beach Playhouse announced its lineup for the 2024-2025 season today, and once again the beloved venue will offer a wide variety of programming designed to please its long-time patrons, as well as to attract new and diverse audiences to what is often referred to as ‘the gem of a theatre on the shores of Lake Ida.’
“Our historic theater enters its 78th season with a jam-packed lineup of big-name musicals, mysteries and cabaret acts sure to please everyone,” says Playhouse Executive Director Kevin Barrett. “We will host over 250 performances next season in Delray Beach, making us the premier theater destination in this popular city to enjoy the best intimate live performances in music, theater, drama and comedy.”
This year’s Mainstage Play Series will begin in November with Mel Brooks’ multiple Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Producers. It will be followed, in January, by Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville. Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is on track for March, and the season will conclude in May with the lushly romantic musical, The Bridges of Madison County.
The Best of Broadway Cabaret proved to be a popular addition to the Playhouse lineup last season; the series second season will begin in December with Bachelors of Broadway/Gentlemen of the Theatre. In January, Broadway/television/film star Tovah Feldshuh will return to the Playhouse with her one-person tour-de-force Tovah is Leona!ThisCould Be the Start, starring singer/actress Linda Purl is scheduled for February, John Lloyd Young, Broadway’s Jersey Boy will perform classic hits of the 50’s and 60’s in March, and in May South Florida’s own Michael Ursua will present an all-new musical revue, Sing Me a Showtune.
The nostalgic concert series Feelin’ Groovy will also return to the Playhouse next season. Starring Joan Friedenberg and Bill Bowen, who perform as The PinkSlip Duo, the series will pay tribute to folk icons Peter Paul & Mary, perform pop hits by Jewish artists, and celebrate women singer songwriters of the 60s and 70s.
After a highly successful debut season at the Playhouse Boca Stage will return with four diverse theatrical presentations in the Off Broadway Series; the popular Playhouse Presents lineup of 35 plus concerts, comedy shows, and special engagements will be announced later this summer.
Subscriptions for all series are on sale now. The individual ticket sales date is still to be announced. Ticket prices will vary, and group rates will be available. More information about all these productions, including show descriptions and logos, is available on the theatre’s website: delraybeachplayhouse.com.
The Delray Beach Playhouse is located at 950 NW 9th Street, in Delray Beach, 33444. (561-272-1281).
The Producers – A Mel Brooks Musical November 22 – December 15, 2024 Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Escape to Margaritaville January 31 – February 23, 2025 Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express March 21 – April 13, 2025 Adapted from the book by Agatha Christie by Ken Ludwig
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
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, 2025Celebrating Women Singer-Songwriters of the 60s & 70s April 1 & 2, 2025
MNM Theatre Company Pigs Do Fly Productions Boca Stage Hy Juter Presents Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) Delray Beach Playhouse The Secret Comedy of Women
MNM THEATRE COMPANY
Five Guys Named Moe September 8 – 24, 2023 Book by Clarke Peters Music and lyrics by Louis Jordan Performances: Friday & Saturday at 7 pm Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 pm Ticket prices: $45/$50/$55 For tickets: mnmtheatre.org / kravis.org / 561-832-7469 For Group Sales: 561-651-4438 or 561-651-4304. All performances in The Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Legendary Jazz composer Louis Jordan’s hits wrapped into one smooth, jumpin’, jivin’ life lesson for Nomax who’s down on his luck and stuck with the blues, until Five Guys Named Moe: Big Moe, Little Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe, and Four Eyed Moe mysteriously emerge out of nowhere in Nomax’s apartment with dance and songs like “Caldonia,” “Azure Te,” “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” and many more to help him get his life back on track.
Disenchanted January 12 – 21, 2024 Book, Music, and Lyrics:Dennis T. Giacino Developed wit: Fiely Matias Performances: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm Thursday, January 18 at 8 pm Ticket Prices: $50 – $65 For Tickets: mnmtheatre.org All performances in The Studio at Mizner Park 201 Plaza Real, 2nd Floor Boca Raton, FL 33432 Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ‘em? Not Snow White and her posse of Disenchanted princesses in this hilarious not-for-the-kiddies hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades will toss their tiaras into Boca Raton to set the record straight about what ‘happily ever after’ is really all about – and fairy tales will never be the same. ~
PIGS DO FLY PRODUCTIONS
Morning After Grace October 27 – Novembr 19 By Carey Crim Tickets: $45 Tickets: www.pigsdoflyproductions.com Performances: Friday, & Saturday: 8 pm Sunday: 5 pm All performances will take place at Empire Stage 1140 N Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Hilarious and heart-warming, this unconventional new comedy tackles love, loss, and coming to terms with growing older.
The Affections of May
March 8 – 31, 2024 By Norm Foster Tickets: $45 Tickets: www.pigsdoflyproductions.com Performances: Friday, & Saturday: 8 pm Sunday: 5 pm All performances will take place at Empire Stage 1140 N Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 After being deserted by her husband, a woman suddenly finds herself the center of attention in a small resort town.
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BOCA STAGE Wait Until Dark October 27 – November 5, 2023 By Frederick Knott Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher Tickets: $39-$69 For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Forty-seven years after Wait Until Dark premiered on Broadway, Jeffery Hatcher adapted Frederick Knott’s 1966 original, giving it a new setting. In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind but capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. As the climax builds, Susan discovers her blindness just might be the key to her escape. Directed by Keith Garsson
Boeing Boeing
January 19 – 28, 2024 By Marc Camoletti Translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans Tickets: $39-$69 For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 This 1960s French farce features a self-styled Parisian lothario, Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent ‘layovers’. He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and to Bernard’s apartment, at the same time. Directed by Keith Garsson Starring: Angie Radosh
America’s Sexiest Couple April 19 – 28, 2024 By Ken Levine Tickets: $39-$69 For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Two actors, who ‘America’s Sexiest Couple’ on a popular ‘90s sitcom reunite for the first time in 25 years. They face a lifetime of unresolved issues, longings, resentments, and regrets. Plus, the network wants to reboot the show. Career and personal aspirations collide – professionally and personally, where do they go from here? Directed by Genie Croft Starring: Kim Ostrenko and Wayne LeGette ~ HY JUTER PRESENTS
To Life 4: That’s (Jewish) Entertainment! January 20 – February 5, 2023 Written and Directed by Shari Upbin Performances: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm Tickets: $45/Group Rates Available| For tickets: www.sugarsandpark.org/willow-theatre / 561-347-3948 All performances will take place at The Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33486 This all new 4th chapter in the popular series will once again feature music, amusing anecdotes, and fascinating facts about some of the most well-known, lauded, and popular Jewish entertainers and composers in recent history, including Mel Brooks, Marvin Hamlisch, Burt Bacharach, Claude-Michel Schönberg (Les Mis), Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), Stephen Sondheim, Bette Midler, Neil Diamond, and many more.
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At the Pompano Beach Cultural Center
The Secret Comedy of Women March 13 – April 14, 2024 By Barbara Gehring & Linda Klein Tickets: $45 – $65 For tickets: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/cc All performances will take place at The Pompano Beach Cultural Center 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 The Secret Comedy of Women celebrates the joys of the journey from girlhood to womanhood. An immersive theatrical experience that rejoices in the challenges of being a woman – from boys to bras and pantyhose to menopause – this two-woman show explores the universal female experience through a rollicking spectacle of sweetly-sharp comedy, songs, dances, stories, and spontaneous moments of discovery that all women share. (And men love it too!)
~ LAUDERHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (LPAC) BROADWAY AT LPAC SERIES:
A Chorus Line January 11 – January 28, 2024 Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Tickets: $45-$65 For tickets: https://www.lpacfl.com / 954-777- 2055 All performances will take place at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311 Winner of 9 Tony Awards, A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another, including “What I Did for Love”, “One”, “I Can Do That”, “At The Ballet”, “The Music and the Mirror”, and “I Hope I Get It”.
Memphis February 15 – March 3, 2024 Musicand Lyrics by David Bryan Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Tickets: $45-$65 For tickets: https://www.lpacfl.com / 954-777- 2055 All performances will take place at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311 From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the famous musical that burst off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love! Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards.
Hello, Dolly! April 4 – April 21, 2024 Book by Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Tickets: $45-$65 For tickets: https://www.lpacfl.com / 954-777- 2055 All performances will take place at The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311 This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow and also a professional meddler, but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is for herself. Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Hello, Dolly! is boisterous and charming from start to finish. Winner of 10 Tony Awards.
THE DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE
She Loves Me November 24 – December 10, 2023 Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Brock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Set in a 1930s European perfumery, shop clerks Amalia and Georg more often than not don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they begin to live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remain unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves… and all the twists and turns along the way!
Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile December 11 – 14, 2023 Written and performed by Ann Talman For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Ann Talman has been a successful actress on stage and on screen for over forty years. In 1981, she was cast to play Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter in Lillian Hellman’s Broadway hit The Little Foxes, and the result was a close friendship between Talman and Taylor that endured until the iconic actress died in 2011. With “The Shadow of Her Smile,” Talman explores her relationship with Taylor in a critically acclaimed solo show that combines story and song to tell the stories that only Talman can tell . Tevye In New York December 21 – January 7, 2023 Written and performed by Tom Dugan $44 ($54 with lunch) For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Based on the beloved characters of Sholem Aleichem, actor/playwright Tom Dugan’s (Wiesenthal) newest play Tevye in New York! asks what happened to Tevye, his wife Golde and his daughters after the curtain came down in Fiddler on the RoofTevye in New York! finally answers those decades-old questions. Follow Tevye as he fights for his piece of the American dream in 1914—from his journey with his daughters across the Atlantic Ocean, through Ellis Island, past “the big green lady,” and into the crowded streets of Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Aging is Optional (cause G_d I hope it is!) January 8 – 10, 2023 Created and performed by Tovah Feldshuh Got tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 As multiple Tony and Emmy Award nominee and three-time Drama Desk Award-winner Tovah Feldshuh puts it, “Some people call them decades, I call them my collected works. It’s an hour of Restylane for the soul, a booster for the heart, and a probiotic of laughter …and exercise!” Grumpy Old Men February 2 – 25, 2024 Book by Dan Remmes Music by Neil Berg Lyrics by Nick Meglin For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Neighbors Max and John have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor across the street, the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel, they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their fifty-year fight.
Merrily We Roll Along March 22 – April 7, 2024 Book by George Furth Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Merrily We Roll Along begins in the present and moves backwards, tracing the lives of wealthy, jaded composer, Franklin Shepard, and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one’s ideals.
The Lost Virginity Tour May 3 – 19, 2024 By Cricket Daniel For tickets: www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281 All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 Happy Trails Senior Resort Living in Surprise, AZ is where the ladies of the Happy Trails Baking Club meet weekly, swapping desserts and recipes. But when these four friends start swapping stories about their “first time”, one of them bakes up an idea- to take a road trip across the country, revisiting each location where they lost their virginities.
Best of Broadway Cabaret Series:
February 19 – 22, 2024 From Broadway With Love: From Funny Girl & 42nd Street to Miss Saigon & Phantom of the Opera
March 25 – 28, 2024 It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harner Sings Cole Porter
May 13 – 16, 2024 Something Wonderful: Laura Yanez Sings Rogers & Hammerstein
Nostalgic Concert Series: Feelin’ Groovy: December 6, 2023 A Time for Peace: The Life and Song of Pete Seeger February 7, 2024 Imagine: The Life and Song of John Lennon and the Beatles
April 3, 2024 60s Pop Chart Hits You Didn’t Know Came from Canada
All performances will take place at The Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 www.delraybeachplayhouse.com / 561-272-1281
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DELRAY BEACH, FL: The Delray Beach Playhouse has announced its lineup for 2023-2024, and once again, the venerable venue promises a season of exciting, eclectic, and engaging programming sure to entertain its long-time patrons, and to attract new audiences to what has often been called the ‘gem of a theatre on the shores of Lake Ida’.
The Playhouse, which first opened its doors in 1947, has become a beloved fixture in South Florida theatrical community, and boasts large, strong, and supportive membership composed of year-round and seasonal patrons, an excellent roster of local talent both backstage and front of house, and an enthusiastic and committed team of volunteers.
This year’s Mainstage Play Series will begin with She Loves Me, the award-winning musical by Jerry Brock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof). The Playhouse’ next production Grumpy Old Men, the successful musical adaptation of the 1993 hit film of the same name, will be followed by Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. The Lost Virginity Tour will round out what promises to be an extremely enjoyable season.
After his successful run at the Playhouse with his award-winning show Wiesenthal last season, playwright/actor/director Tom Dugan will perform in the regional premiere of his play, Tevye in New York.
The Best of Broadway Cabaret Series, which will replace the Musical Memories Concert Series, will be headlined by internationally known Broadway, television, and film star Tovah Feldshuh in her newest show Aging is Optional. Other concerts in the Broadway series includeAnn Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of her Smile, From Broadway With Love (From Funny Girl & 42nd Street to Miss Saigon & Phantom of the Opera), It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harner Sings Cole Porter, and Something Wonderful: Laura YanezSingsRogers & Hammerstein.
The PinkSlip Duo returns to the Playhouse with new concerts for the Feelin’ Groovy Series: A Time for Peace: The Life and Song of Pete Seeger, Imagine: The Life and Song of John Lennon, and 60s Pop Chart Hits You Didn’t Know Came From Canada.
Subscriptions for all three series are on sale now. Individual tickets will be available beginning September 5th. Ticket prices will vary, and group rates will be available. More information about all these productions, including show descriptions and logos, is available on the theatre’s website: delraybeachplayhouse.com.
The Delray Beach Playhouse is located at 950 NW 9th Street, in Delray Beach, 33444. (561-272-1281).
November 24 – December 10, 2023 She Loves Me Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Brock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves… and all the twists and turns along the way!
December 21 – January 7, 2023 Tevye In New York By Tom Dugan
Based on the beloved characters of Sholem Aleichem and from Tom Dugan, the writer and star of Wiesenthal, comes the World Premiere of his newest play Tevye in New York! Ever wonder what happened to Tevye, wife Golde and his daughters after the curtain came down in Fiddler on the Roof? Tevye 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. Tevye In New York! is a magical tale filled with laughter, heartbreak, and joy, as Tevye tries to balance tradition with what it means to be an American Jew.
February 2 – 25, 2024 Grumpy Old Men Book by Dan Remmes Music by Neil Berg Lyrics by Nick Meglin
Grumpy Old Men is the story of two aging men, Max and John, neighbors who 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 long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone.
March 22 – April 7, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along Book by George Furth Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
The authors of the landmark Company reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise and the high price of success. 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.
May 3 – 19, 2024 The Lost Virginity Tour By Cricket Daniel
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. Tears, laughter, memories and secrets are all revealed as each lady shares the details about their first time. Will revisiting the past alter their futures? The Lost Virginity Tour is about friendship, heartache, regrets and first loves.
Best of Broadway Cabaret Series:
December 11 – 14, 2023 Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of her Smile
Award-winning, four-time Broadway veteran, Ann Talman makes her debut at The Playhouse with a special and personal performance, Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of her Smile. Talman portrayed Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter on Broadway in The Little Foxes, beginning their lifelong friendship that lasted for the rest of Taylor’s life. The Shadow of Her Smile is an evening of story and song about Ann and Elizabeth’s amazing bond, filled with hilarious and touching stories that only Ann can tell, and woven with classic Broadway and Great American Songbook gems. “Ann‘s imitation of Elizabeth is so spot on, if you close your eyes, you’ll swear they’re together again!”
January 8 – 10, 2024 Tovah Feldshuh – Aging is Optional
Agingi s Optional is an age-defying romp. As Tovah puts it, “some people call them decades, I all them my collecte works. It’s an hour of Resylane for the soul, a booster for the heart, and a probiotic of laughter… and exercise.” Feldshuh is a six-time Emmy and Tony Award nominee, and has been awarded three honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters. She is currently starring in the Broadway production of Funny Girl.
February 19 – 22, 2024 From Broadway With Love: From Funny Girl & 42nd Street to Miss Saigon & Phantom of the Opera
Starring some of South Florida’s finest singers and musicians, this show will feature more than 15 classic Broadway love songs.
March 25 – 28, 2024 It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harner Sings Cole Porter
A celebration of the words and music of the beloved composer. Jeff Harner is an award-winning cabaret, concert, and recording artist; his Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centenial Galas.
May 13 – 16, 2024 Something Wonderful: Laura Yanez Sings Rogers & Hammerstein
Credited for starting the ‘Golden Age’ of musical theatre, Rogers and Hammerstein wrote some of the most memorable and lasting Broadway music of the 20th Century. Soprano Laura Yanez is the former lead singer of the international phenomenon Riverdance.
Delray Beach Playhouse Individual Performances:
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
BOCA RATON, FL: Six-time Tony and Emmy nominee Tovah Feldshuh will return to Boca Raton’s Mizner Park Cultural Center on SaturdayOctober 16thand Sunday October 17th for three performances of her acclaimed one woman show Tovah is LEONA! The show, in which Feldshuh assumes the persona of real estate mogul and hotelier Leona Helmsley, played to sold-out houses in January 2019.
As Helmsley, the disgraced doyenne comments and sings about anything and everything – from her meteoric rise from office temp to trophy wife, from wheeler-dealer to hotel magnate, to her relationship with real estate rival Donald Trump.
Created by Feldshuh, Director Jeff Harnar, and Musical Director James Bassi (and based on the New York Times best-seller by Randell Pierson), Leona Helmsley is given one hour up from Purgatory to SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT!!… and sing a few show tunes. She fulfills her dream to star in her own cabaret show as she sings for her innocence in a long-awaited RE-trial with the audience as her jury. So “HARRY on Down!” for an evening of fun, frolic & foreclosure! If you’re indicted, you’re invited!!
“Dear Ones, I am overjoyed to be returning to South Florida with Tovah is LEONA!, home of such fabulous audiences.” Feldshuh enthuses. “Needless to say Leona will want everything “Helmsley perfect,” and as such, she insists “No Vaccination, No Entry.” So please, let’s avoid her wrath and abide by this request. Hell hath no fury like Leona scorned!”
Tovah is LEONA! features original music by Ron Passaro, lyrics by David Lee, and a book by Alex Lippard and David Lee. The show is directed by Jeff Harnar, and Musical Director James Bassi provided the musical arrangements and additional lyrics.
Tovah Feldshuh is a six-time Emmy & Tony nominee and has been awarded three honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters. Additionally, for her theatre work, she has won four Drama Desks, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, three Dramalogues, the Obie, the Theatre World, and the Helen Hayes and Lucille Lortel Awards for Best Actress.
Tovah Feldshuh
Feldshuh has appeared on Broadway (Yentl, Cyrano, Rodgers & Hart, Dreyfus in Rehearsal, Sarava!, Lend Me a Tenor, Golda’s Balcony,Irena’s Vow, and as the show stopping trapeze-swinging Berthe in Pippin), Off-Broadway, and in dozens of productions around the country. Her numerous television roles include Deanna Monroeon “The Walking Dead”, Danielle Melnickon “Law & Order”, POTUS Pauline Mackenzie on “Salvation”, and Naomi Bunch, on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” where Feldshuh can be seen singing the dignified showstopper: “Where’s the Bathroom!?” Her film credits include Kissing Jessica Stein, (Golden Satellite Award), A Walk on the Moon, Brewster’s Millions, Just My Luck, Daniel, The Idolmaker, and Paramount’s soon-to-be released Clifford. Recently Ms. Feldshuh’s award-winning performance as Prime Minister Golda Meir in Golda’s Balcony was made into a film entitled Golda’s Balcony The Film which won 20 out of 20 Audience Choice Awards. She is about to star as Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer in Becoming Dr. Ruth by Mark St. Germain, opening December 4th in New York City at the state-of-the-art Safra Hall in the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Her first memoir, LILYVILLE: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles I’ve Played, has been chosen as a “Must Read” by Good Morning America and was immediately ranked the Number One New Release in Parent and Adult Child Relationships on Amazon. Follow Tovah’s travels around the world on Instagram @tovahfeld and her future engagements on her website: www.tovahfeldshuh.com.
Tickets for Tovah is LEONA! are on sale now and range in price from $39 – $59. Tickets can be purchased online at http://miznerparkculturalcenter.com or by phone at 844-672-2849. The Mizner Park Cultural Center is located at 201 Plaza Real in Boca Raton (33432).
Masks must be worn in order to attend. All patrons must be vaccinated.
For more information about Tovah is LEONA!, to arrange for tickets, or to speak with someone involved in the production, please contact Carol Kassie at Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244.
“Tovah Is a Life Force!” Theater Pizazz
“Fast, funny and vastly entertaining.” Cabaret Scenes
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Tovah is LEONA! Saturday, October 16 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday, October 17 at 2 pm Created by: Tovah Feldshuh, James Bassi, & Jeff Harnar Directed by Jeff Harnar Musical Director: James Bassi Music by Ron Passaro Lyrics by David Lee & Alex Lippard Tickets: $39 – $59 For tickets: http://miznerparkculturalcenter.com 844-672-2849 All performances take place at The Mizner Park Cultural Center 201 Plaza Real, 2nd Floor Boca Raton, FL 33432 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiznerParkCulturalCenter
March & April at
Mizner Park Cultural Center: Festival of Classics: A Night of Short Performances
& Artist Conversations – March 16 Tovah is Leona – March 28 & 29 Wiesenthal – April 3-5 Hank Williams and My Honky Tonk Heroes – April 8 Judy Carmichael: Swing Time! A Celebration of the Great American Song Book – April 17 Harrison Greenbaum: What Just Happened? A Comedy + Magic Show – April 25
BOCA RATON, FL: Mizner Park Cultural Center will once again host a wide variety of entertainment and events over the coming weeks. Comedy, music, magic, and live theatre are all on the popular venue’s schedule during March and April.
On March 16th, the award-winning actor Avi Hoffman will host Festival of Classics: A Night of Short Performances and Artist Conversations. The show, presented by Joseph Papp Yiddish Theatre, Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida, Grace Arts, New City Players, and Thinking Cap Theatre with Emily Ricca Dance Collective, will showcase local South Florida companies performing the Classics. Hoffman, who will be joined by special guest Susan Papp, will take on the persona of Joseph Papp, the American theatrical producer and founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Public Theatre.
Tovah Feldshuh
Six-time Tony and Emmy nominated star Tovah Feldshuh returns to the theatre on March 28th and 29th for four encore performances 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. In the production, which sold out in January, Feldshuh, as the disgraced doyenne, comments and sings about anything and everything – from her meteoric rise from office temp to trophy wife, from wheeler-dealer to hotel magnate, to her relationship with real estate rival Donald Trump.
Tom Dugan as Simon Wiesenthal
Wiesenthal, the story of ‘an ordinary man who did extraordinary things’, will run for four performances only, from April 3rd – 5th. Written by and starring Tom Dugan, Wiesenthal is the riveting true story of Simon Wiesenthal. Nicknamed ‘The Jewish James Bond’, he devoted his life to bringing more than 1,100 Nazi war criminals to justice. Intelligent, funny, flawed, and noble, Wiesenthal was a universal hero.
Jason Petty will bring his acclaimed musical review, Hank Williams and my Honky Tonk Heroes, to the Cultural Center on April 8th. Petty a masterful singer, actor, and historian, whose musicianship and songwriting abilities have won him numerous performances at The Grand Ole Opry, will recreate the magic that Williams and his ‘honky tonk heroes’ – the giants of country music – created.
Grammy-nominated pianist, vocalist, and songwriter Judy Carmichael will celebrate the music of swing piano greats with an evening of classics from the Great American Songbook in her show Swing Time! A Celebration of the Great American Song Book on April 17th. From the Gershwins to Cole Porter to Fats Waller and Peggy Lee, Carmichael’s mastery of the piano style popularized by Count Basie and James P. Johnson among others, has been lauded all over the world.
Harrison Greenbaum
Harrison Greenbaum will return to the Mizner Park Cultural Center with What Just Happened? A Comedy + Magic Show on April 25th. The award-winning magician and comedian, who has been featured on “America’s Got Talent”, NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, and National Geographic’s “Brain Games”, has created a unique blend of comedy and magic, jaw-dropping cutting edge illusions, mind reading, and legerdemain, much of it invented specifically for this performance, and never seen before.
BOCA RATON, FL: Six-time Tony and Emmy nominee Tovah Feldshuh will return to the Mizner Park Cultural Center on March 28th and 29th for a limited engagement with her Broadway-bound musical Tovah is LEONA! The show, in which Feldshuh assumes the persona of real estate mogul and hotelier Leona Helmsley, played to sold-out houses in early January.
As Helmsley, the disgraced doyenne comments and sings about anything and everything – from her meteoric rise from office temp to trophy wife, from wheeler-dealer to hotel magnate, to her real estate rival Donald Trump.
Created by Feldshuh with Director Jeff Harnar and Musical Director James Bassi (and based on the New York Times best-seller by Ransdell Pierson) Leona Helmsley is given one hour up from Purgatory to “set the record straight!!” …..and sing a few show tunes. She fulfills her dream to star in her own cabaret show as she sings for her innocence in a long awaited RE-trial with the audience as her jury.
Tovah is LEONA! features original music by Ron Passaro, lyrics by David Lee, and a book by Alex Lippard and David Lee. The show is directed by Jeff Harner, and Musical Director James Bassi provided the musical arrangements and additional lyrics.
Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh is a six-time Emmy & Tony nominee and has been awarded three honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters. Additionally, for her theatre work, she has won four Drama Desks, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, three Dramalogues, the Obie, the Theatre World, and the Helen Hayes and Lucille Lortel Awards for Best Actress.
On Broadway: Yentl, Cyrano, Rodgers & Hart, Dreyfus in Rehearsal, Sarava!, Lend Me a Tenor, Golda’s BalconyIrena’s Vow, and the show stopping trapeze-swinging Berthe in Pippin. Off-Broadway and around the country: Dozens of productions playing everything from three queens of Henry VIII and Tallulah Bankhead to Yussel “The Muscle” Jacobs, nine Jews from birth to death in Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! and most recently Holocaust Denier Brenda Goodsen opposite Ed Asner in The Soap Myth. This summer she starred in the world premiere of Wade Dooley’s The Prompter directed by Scott Schwartz, where she played Irene Young, a legendary diva making her Broadway comeback after a 40-year absence. Immediately on the heels of The Prompter, she filmed Clifford for Paramount Pictures, went to the Sing-Sing in New Guinea, and flew from there to Los Angeles to star as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the LA Premiere of Jonathan Shapiro’s Sisters-In-Law. She has just completed filming Edith Hagigi’s BLEECKER with Ben Stiller.
On TV: Deanna Monroe on “The Walking Dead”, Danielle Melnick on “Law & Order”, POTUS Pauline Mackenzie on “Salvation”, and Naomi Bunch, on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” where Feldshuh can be seen singing the dignified showstopper: “Where’s the Bathroom!” Films include: Kissing Jessica Stein, (Golden Satellite Award), A Walk on the Moon, Brewster’s Millions, Just My Luck, Daniel, The Idolmaker, and most recently, Ms. Feldshuh’s award-winning performance as Prime Minister Golda Meir in Golda’s Balcony has been made into a film entitled Golda’s Balcony The Film which has won 20 out of 20 Audience Choice Awards. Her one-woman show “Tovah is LEONA!” enjoyed sold-out engagements at 54 Below in New York and at Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco. Feldshuh is thrilled to bring the infamous Leona Helmsley direct from Purgatory to sunny Florida where Leona was once a resident in Palm Beach. Follow Tovah’s travels around the world on Instagram @tovahfeld. www.tovahfeldshuh.com/
Tickets for Tovah is LEONA! are on sale now and range in price from $39 – $59. Tickets can be purchased online at http://miznerparkculturalcenter.com or by phone at 844-672-2849. Group rates are available. The Mizner Park Cultural Center is located at 201 Plaza Real in Boca Raton (33432).
For more information about Tovah is LEONA! to arrange for tickets, or to speak with someone involved in the production, please contact Carol Kassie at Carol@CarolKassie.com / 561-445-9244.
“Tovah Is a Life Force!” Theater Pizazz
“Fast, funny and vastly entertaining.” Cabaret Scenes
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Tovah is LEONA! Saturday, March 28 at 3 pm & 8 pm
Sunday, March 29 at 2 pm & 7 pm Created by: Tovah Feldshuh, James Bassi, & Jeff Harner
Directed by Jeff Harner
Musical Director: James Bassi
Music by Ron Passaro
Lyrics by David Lee & Alex Lippard
Tickets: $39 – $59
Group rates: $10 off for groups of 12 or more.
For tickets: http://miznerparkculturalcenter.com/ 844-672-2849
All performances take place at
The Mizner Park Cultural Center
201 Plaza Real, 2nd Floor
Boca Raton, FL 33432 Like us on Facebook!
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
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 Like us on Facebook!
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
Carol Kassie 