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Thursday, May 29, 2025

ANTICIPATION OF TERROR ENGAGES AUDIENCE IN ‘THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN’ MYSTERY AT ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE by Marvin Glassman

The Florida premiere of the two act drama “The Girl On The Train” at Actors’ Playhouse in Coral Gables will not disappoint fans of both the 2015 novel by British author Paula Hawkins o…

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

‘50 VOICES IN CONCERT’ FEATURE SPIRITED SINGING IN ENGLISH, HEBREW AND SPANISH ON THURSDAY MAY 22 AT AVENTURA-TURNBERRY JEWISH CENTER IN AVENTURA by Marvin Glassman

The Argentina based vocal group Shirei Darom will join with Argentinian Cantor Diego Rubinsztein and Aventura-Turnberry Jewish Center Cantors Roger Rosenthal and Geniene Shelley in a 90-minu…

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Friday, May 9, 2025

‘TERRA MIA/MY LAND’ ABOUT ITALY HIGHLIGHT THIS WEEKEND’S DANCE NOW MIAMI PROGRAM ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY by Marvin Glassman

Italy has been the focal point of the world over the last few weeks with the death of Pope Francis and the election of American Pope Leo.XIV. Although not planned with the Papacy in mind, au…

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

New Musical Director Luke Frazier Ushers in a New Era for Symphony of the Americas with All-Male Broadway Concert by Marvin Glassman

When Symphony of the Americas new musical director Luke Frazier was hired recently by the orchestra, he stated that there will be more innovative programs and that the orchestra will reach o…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 12:38PM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

A MISGUIDED LOVE STORY SET IN PARIS BRINGS OUT LAUGHS IN FAMILY COMEDY AT THE MICHAEL-ANN RUSSELL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER by Marvin Glassman

Playwright Norman Shabel, a retired attorney known more for his dramatic plays and novels, has a flair for comedy. His one act play “Are The Lights Still On In Paris?”, written in 2006 a…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 11:48AM
Thursday, May 1, 2025

‘BEETLEJUICE’ CAPTURES FUN OF COMIC HORROR FRANCHISE WITH VIVID COSTUMES, SCENERY AND CATCHY MUSIC by Marvin Glassman

  Thousands of fans of ‘Beetlejuice’ came to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami on opening night dressed in attire resembling their favorite characters…

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Singer Tali Lubie Brings Joyful Spirit to Israel’s 77th Birthday Gala at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center by Marvin Glassman

 Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center in Aventura  will be leading a number of South Florida organizations celebrating Israel Day (in Hebrew Yom Haatzmaut) in grand style on Thursday, May 1 at…

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

CANTOR NELSON UPCOMING CONCERT ON SUNDAY HISTORICAL AS TEMPLE ISRAEL MIAMI TO CLOSE AT ITS LOCATION AFTER 103 YEARS by Marvin Glassman

   Temple Israel of Greater Miami Cantor Rachelle Nelson will showcase the best of Jewish liturgical music and Broadway songs in her upcoming 90 minute concert titled “A Legacy in Melod…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 11:23AM
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Actresses Creat Poignant Memories Despite Hostilities In a Moving ‘Summer, 1976’ at GableStage by Marvin Glassman

The expression “opposites attract” does not always apply in the evolution of relationships. Playwright David Auburn’s drama “Summer, 1976”, running now through April 20 at GableSta…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 10:44AM
Thursday, April 3, 2025

Catherine Lan’s Upcoming Performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with South Florida Symphony Orchestra by Marvin Glassman

 Pianist Catherine Lan will perform “Piano Concerto No. 3” by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev to highlight the final concert of the 27th season of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 12:10PM
Monday, March 31, 2025

Unique Intimate Zoetic Stage ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Both an Artistic and Box Office Success by Marvin Glassman

The 1964 Broadway production of the Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical “Fiddler On The Roof” has been performed thousands of times on the stage, but Zoetic Stage Artistic Director Stuart…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 12:00PM
Friday, March 28, 2025

Singer John Lloyd Young Belting Out ‘Jersey Boys’ Tunes and More at the Delray Beach Playhouse and Aventura Center by Marvin Glassman

It seems that South Florida audiences never tire of either seeing the jukebox musical “Jersey Boys” or hearing the songs of Frankie Valli, the famed singer whose life was portrayed in �…

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

“PROPAGANDA MACHINE: PRECEDENTED TIMES” BRINGS 14 COMEDIANS & 18 SIDE-SPLITTING SKETCHES TO VILLAIN THEATER THIS MONTH! by Marvin Glassman

“Propaganda Machine”, an annual sketch comedy show, is proving to be an ideal showcase for a cast of 14 comedians who have the flair and energy to perform in 20 hilarious sketches over 9…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 07:00AM
Friday, March 7, 2025

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ & ‘Symphony No. 40’ – March 11 & 12 by Marvin Glassman

   South Florida Symphony Orchestra will perform 18th century composer Austrian Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Requiem in D Minor” and “Symphony No. 40 in G Minor” in two concerts t…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:00AM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

COMEDIENNE RUDNER MAKES SOUTH FLORIDA HOMECOMING WITH THREE SHOWS AT BOCA BLACK BOX CENTER by Marvin Glassman

 At 71, comedienne Rita Rudner could easily settle into retirement, especially because she has been headlining over 2,000 shows in Las Vegas at The Venetian for a record twelve plus years t…

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Presents ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and ‘Bolero’ in a Stunning Showcase of Prokofiev and Ravel at Aventura and Browar by Marvin Glassman

Arts Ballet of Florida Theatre showcases the famed ballets “Romeo & Juliet” by Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev and “Bolero” by French composer Maurice Ravel as highlights to th…

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Friday, February 21, 2025

NEW ‘MAMMA MIA’ STILL FUN, UPBEAT AFTER 25 YEARS by Marvin Glassman

After debuting on Broadway in 2001, “Mamma Mia” is still showing plenty of excitement with a sold out opening night performance at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downto…

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

“APPROPRIATE”: A Gripping but Overlong Drama of Family and Racism in the South by Marvin Glassman

Family dynamics in the American South and a decaying once beautiful plantation set the stage for the two act drama “Appropriate”, running now through February 23 at GableStage in Coral G…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:00AM
Monday, February 17, 2025

‘L’CHAIM: A TOAST TO THE JEWISH LEGACY OF BROADWAY’ MUSICAL REVIEW AT FOUR SOUTH FLORIDA VENUES FEBRUARY 18-21 by Marvin Glassman

  For over a century, The Great American Songbook of musical theater shows was dominated by Jewish songwriters through 2025. Four New York based singers and actors (who are also Jewish) wi…

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

South Florida Symphony Orchestra to Perform Don Juan and More in Valentine’s Day Concerts on Feb. 12 & 15 by Marvin Glassman

      South Florida Symphony Orchestra will perform “Don Juan” by Richard Strauss as the featured attraction in addition to three other compositions for their upcoming Valentine’…

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Monday, February 10, 2025

‘JERSEY BOYS’ SHOWS STAYING POWER AS JUKEBOX MUSICALS ARE SUPREME IN SOUTH FLORIDA THEATERS by Marvin Glassman

   For those who long to learn more about the lives of their favorite popular music icons, two South Florida theaters offer what audiences calls “jukebox musicals” this month with “…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre