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Arts Garage In Jeopardy Due To Cash Flow And Withheld Funds

By Bill Hirschman The future of the Arts Garage in Delray Beach is in serious jeopardy, its executive director said, because of a nearly depleted cash flow, crucial operating funds being withheld by a funder and an impossible-to-meet March 15 …

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Bill Hirschman
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Dinelaris-Estefan Reading At Barry; New FAU Pro Show Sked; Dramaworks Gains Anderman; City Theatre Pubs Book

News items about Palm Beach Dramaworks, Barry University, City Theatre, FAU’s Theatre Project

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Bill Hirschman
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Carbonell Nominations Reflect Epic And Intimate Productions

Three epic productions stretching the resources of their companies are among the musicals vying to collect the most gold in the 40th anniversary edition of the Carbonell Awards recognizing excellence in South Florida theater this spring. Conversely, the leading contenders for best play are intensely focused stories of passion in nominations announced Wednesday .

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Bill Hirschman
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Complete List of Carbonell Awards Nominations For 2015

Complete list of nominations for the 2015 Carbonell Awards and county, theater and show breakdown analysis

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Bill Hirschman
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News Of Arts Radio Network, FAU Theatre Lab, Lost Girls, Island City & City Theatre

Lots of news items about Arts Radio Network, FAU’s Theatre Lab, Island City Stage, New Theatre, South Florida Theatre League, Lost Girls Theatre, and Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. New, Newer, Newest Two new play programs are ongoing this …

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Bill Hirschman
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Irreplaceable Voice of SoFla Theater Christine Dolen Retires From The Herald This Month

If you thought you felt the pillars of the regional theatrical world shake violently this week, you weren’t wrong. Christine Dolen, the nationally-respected theater critic and arts journalist for The Miami Herald, formally announced Wednesday that she is retiring from the newspaper on Dec. 18.

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Bill Hirschman
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SoFla Theatre League Announces Remy Award Recipients At Dec. 7 Gala

Nine people who have changed the face of South Florida culture will receive the South Florida Theatre League’s Remy Awards at the League’s annual holiday celebration on December 7 in Fort Lauderdale – the same event during which the Silver …

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Bill Hirschman
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Cappies’ Student Reviews Of Florida High School Shows Posted Here For Second Year

Publishing student reviews of high school theater is the cornerstone of a service from Florida Theater On Stage and the South Florida Critics and Awards Program, better known as The Cappies.

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Bill Hirschman
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2014-15 Silver Palm Awards Announced For 27 Honorees

Twenty-seven theater artists and organizations will receive the eighth annual South Florida Silver Palm Theatre Awards honoring an outstanding or unique contribution,” the group announced Monday.

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Bill Hirschman
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Dan Kelley Named Artistic Director At Broward Stage Door

Dan Kelley, the tall rubber-faced actor-director who has been a fixture in South Florida musicals for nearly 30 years, has been named artistic director of Broward Stage Door.

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Bill Hirschman
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