Fort Lauderdale Theatre Newsroom

Beginning Monday, May 24, 2021, masks will be strongly encouraged, but not required at the Thrasher-Horne Center. Please check the individual event page for the current safety protocols of that event.

A professionally staged workshop of the new musical Story of A Life will come to the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 20 at 2 p.m.

MNM Theatre Company, Inc. announces auditions for Grease and Guys and Dolls

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, East Fort Lauderdale's boutique Indian restaurant offering a contemporary dining experience, will host philanthropic diners who wish to give back to Slow Burn Theatre Company during its “Dine & Give” evening on Tuesday, June 1, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Island City Stage presents hit Off-Broadway comedy Bright Colors And Bold Patterns. Previews begin June 4.

Brian Clowdus, who after stepping down as the artistic director of Georgia's Serenbe Playhouse in 2019 was later met with allegations of racist and abusive behavior has announced a run for political office in Florida.

In 2016, Miami-based artist Christopher Carter developed an elaborate plan for a highly personal home, studio and exhibition space. The ecologically-sensitive environment would serve as a living laboratory for all his design and artistic projects.

Gold Coast Jazz Society brings Award-winning Jazz Singer Nicole Henry to Broward County on May 12th, Henry is sure to magnetize excitement and attraction in this beloved venue after a year of theater closure. 

The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum has rebranded the organization with a new visual logo, brand colors, and supporting iconography. The new brand identity, developed in partnership with the nationally recognized branding firm, Merit Mile, will serve as the visual foundation and catalyst for positioning the organization for decades to come.

Pollstar has nominated the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for the “Theatre of the Decade Award.” Voting is open to the general public now through May 14 at 32nd Annual Pollstar Awards Fan Voting Ballot Survey.

Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, today announced that the nonprofit organization is hosting its first public event in more than a year: SUNSET SIPPING Through Napa at Farmer's Market in Boca Raton, May 12.

Close to 100 of South Florida's business, government, arts and health leaders attended the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center's benefit opening reception for Through the White Door, a documentary HIV/AIDS photo project and exhibit at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale.

Students from Atlantic Community High School and Spanish River Community High School will be featured in 2 new spring exhibits in the newly named Marshall Family Foundation Gallery at the Arts Garage.

Pompano Beach Arts will present the exhibition B.A.S.E. (Broward Art and Soul Experience) at Ali Cultural Arts Center in Pompano Beach through May 13, 2021, by appointment. 

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts will play host to THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE stage show on Friday, October 29, at 8 pm. THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to 'Come On Down' and play classic games from television's most popular game show.

Island City Stage is reaching a milestone in its upcoming 2021-2022 season as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary. The new season begins with a revival of the very first play they produced and continues their tradition of presenting a combination of new work and classics, hilarious comedy and cathartic drama.  

The Wick Theatre will bring back A Chorus Line, the iconic celebration of the Broadway’s unsung heroes. The groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning show made its debut 45 years ago setting a new standard on Broadway.

Dedicated to supporting, sustaining and enriching the arts in our community, FAB creates captivating programming, entertainment and events for its members and the public that spotlights our region's unique cultural offerings. This is the eighth installment of the FAB Presents virtual pop-up series. Previous programs are available on FAB's YouTube channel.

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining which was established more than 30 years ago before there was RuPaul's Drag Race, is back and more bodacious than ever! Lips is announcing its newest cast members – Tiffany Fantasia, Adriana Le Glam, Asheeria Pryce, Aaliyah Jae, Crystal Famouz and Karma Sutra.

Jeremy Jordan returns to BroadwayWorld Events next month with his show, Carry On, recorded at 54 Below! Tickets are now on sale.

Race, history and power clash in a riveting, provocative confrontation between a brilliant black student and her professor. In this taut drama by Eleanor Burgess, as 'The Niceties' are stripped away, you'll find it harder to choose a side - and wondering if winning is really an option.

On Wednesday, April 14, one of todays' leading jazz clarinetist, Ken Pelplowski, will perform at the Broward Center's Backlot Live at 7:30pm.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts (@browardcenter) and Right Angle Entertainment have announced Art Heist Experience (@artheistexperience), an interactive, socially-distanced theater experience which takes audiences in small groups on a quest in and around the Broward Center's Downtown Fort Lauderdale campus to gather clues to solve a real-life art heist March 16 – April 4. 

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is putting out the welcome mat to all newcomers with its Find Your Place in the Sun campaign. The initiative is especially appealing to realtors and developers who are capitalizing on the program as a successful tool in attracting and serving their clients.  

Race, history and power clash in a riveting, provocative confrontation between a brilliant black student and her professor. In this taut drama by Eleanor Burgess, as 'The Niceties' are stripped away, you'll find it harder to choose a side - and wondering if winning is really an option. The play opens April 2 at Island City Stage and will be made available to stream on April 16