Performances

Take Ride of Beloved Musical, Dark Themes on Wick’s Carousel

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel is inarguably a beloved masterpiece musical at the Wick, but if it has been a while since you’ve seen this musical, don’t expect just a happy circus full of love and laughs. Rather, be prepared for inclusion of domestic abuse, robbery, , and the loss of a parent, with some inarguably toe-tapping production numbers thrown in for good measure.

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Laughs and Chills Compete in PPTOPA’s Solid Deathtrap

In Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts’ fine Deathtrap, suspense, conflict, and comedy merge irresistibly in Ira Levin’s Tony Award-winning play, — one of the longest-running plays in Broadway history,

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New City Players’ 1000 Miles a journey of the immigrant experience

  By Oline H. Cogdill The immigrant experience with its promises for a new start wrapped in the frightening reality of the suspicion of strangers, the fear of the unknown and the loss of what has been left behind are …

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“Tickle Your Funny Bone” with The Affections of May At Pigs Do Fly

The Affections of May playing this month by Pigs Do Fly Productions is a wonderful evening out of the house. You’ll laugh, you’ll laugh some more, and if you’re a sentimental sort, you may even find yourself tearing up a time or two before the night is over.

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Enter the world of Moulin Rouge!

By Oline H. Cogdill Moulin Rouge! may be the ultimate mash-up musical. This high-energy production, enjoying rousing performances though March 17 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, certainly qualifies as a jukebox musical with its some 70 songs. …

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Riverside’s Kinky Boots Is Flawless Mind-Opening Success

Kinky Boots is made of such strong stuff that it survives time…and politics. In fact, Riverside Theatre’s winning cast and crew find the heart and fun in its flawless production of the Tony Award-winning musical and rightfully gets its standing ovation.

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Visit the Plaza Hotel Without Leaving Jupiter with Plaza Suite at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

  By Britin Haller Want a good laugh, or a few dozen? Then check into the romantic comedy Plaza Suite at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre through Feb. 25. Room service has never been more satisfying. Producing Artistic Director Andrew Kato …

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LPAC Memphis Remains Vibrant Rousing Thought-Provovoking

Almost 15-and-a-half years after its Broadway debut, the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, Memphis still provides a rousing good time and offers messages that keep the show as fresh as recently baked bread. at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.

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Mid-Life Crisis’ Pied À Terre is “Not Your Usual Love Triangle”

Pied À Terre is billed as “Not your usual love triangle.” They can definitely say that again. Rated R for good reason, it’s chock with enough adult content it should come with a trigger warning,

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Area Stage Presents an Electrifying Take on an Old Classic: Oliver!

Something truly remarkable is offered by Area Stage Company: , a sensational immersive production of the beloved Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, Oliver! reimagined that is experienced with all the senses

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