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Monday, July 21, 2025

A Star-Studded Summer Night: Delray Beach Playhouse’s Second Annual DelLago Awards Gala by Samara Smukler

The evening of Saturday, July 19, was cause for celebration at the Delray Beach Playhouse! The special occasion? None other than the Playhouse’s Second Annual DelLago Awards Gala. Original…

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Friday, June 27, 2025

The Kravis Center’s “Ain’t Too Proud”: A Toe-Tapping Tale of The Temptations by Samara Smukler

Growing up in a family with a strong appreciation for music and an enjoyment of songs across genres and decades, I recall loving The Temptations’ music from a young age. Since they’re on…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 07:07AM
Thursday, May 1, 2025

A Game Night Like Never Before: ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ at The Maltz’s Island Theatre by Samara Smukler

I’ll admit it: as I walked into The Island Theatre at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, maybe I was a little afraid of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? After all, I had already heard so much abo…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Travel Through Time with ‘Respect: A Musical Journey of Women’ by Samara Smukler

Every song tells a story. . .and Respect: A Musical Journey of Women, the latest installment in the Pompano Players’ inaugural season, has dozens to share. This toe-tapping yet thought-pro…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 11:19AM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

The Kravis Center’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Shines Bright by Samara Smukler

It’s time to take a trip to a place “where all your dreams come true!” Moulin Rouge! has just started its run at West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center. The sparkling jukebox musical, direc…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 10:31AM
Monday, March 24, 2025

Lucking Out: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre by Samara Smukler

Are you in search of a captivating classic that perfectly blends comedy, romance, and suspense? Are you ready to tap your feet to catchy tunes and immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 07:00AM
Monday, March 10, 2025

Making Pompano Laugh: Carole Montgomery and “Funny Women of a Certain Age” by Samara Smukler

Everyone needs a little laughter in their lives—enter Carole Montgomery, veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide and creator of the hit special Funny Women of a Certain Age. Her sho…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 03:02PM
Monday, February 24, 2025

Finance, Family, and Following the American Dream: ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ at The Maltz by Samara Smukler

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s production of The Lehman Trilogy is nothing short of epic. Spanning several generations, multiple world-altering events, and three acts, the Tony-winning master…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:00AM
Saturday, February 15, 2025

Fly Off to Neverland with ‘Peter Pan’ at the Kravis Center by Samara Smukler

Why not add a little faith, trust, and pixie dust to your latest trip to the theater? Beloved classic Peter Pan has just landed at the Kravis Center, and it was a real joy getting to embrace…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:00AM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Ready For a Vacation? Let’s ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ at the Delray Beach Playhouse by Samara Smukler

Sometimes you just need a getaway—one where you can sink your toes into the sand, sip a frothy drink, and splash around in the ocean for as long as you want to. Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 06:00AM
Friday, January 31, 2025

Hello, Gorgeous!: “Funny Girl” Makes Its Kravis Center Debut by Samara Smukler

This Broadway classic is back! Funny Girl, which embarked on a national tour following its hit Broadway revival, is dazzling audiences at the Kravis Center all week long. Directed by Michae…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 09:30AM

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