Tag Archives: Broward Center for the Performing Arts
‘Something Rotten’ Isn’t; It’s Hilarious For Musical Fans
In one of the most hilarious production numbers in recent musical comedy written specifically for musical fans, imagine: alternating lyrics among Shakespearean quotes, ribald puns and a chorus line holding up A Chorus Line’s resume photos.Slow Burn’s Something Rotten careens at Mach speed with the exuberant energy.
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. …
Kelley Shanley’s Legacy After 25 Years Leading Broward Center
An array of arts crossing genres, ethnicities and expectations at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts is the result of an unprecedentedly smooth integration of culture and society which has elevated the quality of life in Broward County. And at the vortex of those challenging flows is Kelley Shanley, CEO, president and former general manager who steps down this month after 25 years.
Hadestown at Broward Center
By Oline H. Cogdill Can a musical that is on the surface highly entertaining, clicks all the buttons with strong acting, singing and dancing, with an innovative set enhanced by solid lighting, yet still lacks that extra punch that is …
Don’t Wait Until Tomorrow To See Annie at Broward Center
By Oline H. Cogdill Theater is timeless, ever evolving, ever expanding. Themes that playwrights explored a thousand years ago are—with a bit of updating—still relevant. There’s a reason why audiences never tire of Shakespeare as producers find fresh …
‘Mean Girls’ Sweetly Revisits Anxiety-Ridden Teen Years
Is it possible to call the musical Mean Girls sweet, despite the tropes of teenage anxieties, insecurities, cliques and general high school malaise, not to mention the meanest of mean girls whose name has entered the lexicon of villains? Yet, sweet certainly captures the entertaining touring production of Mean Girls, now at the Broward Center through May 7.
More Titles for 23-24: Moulin Rouge, Funny Girl, Ragtime, Rent, Pinter and Sartre
In the early spring, flowers bloom and South Florida theaters announce 2023-24 seasons. Broadway In Fort Lauderdale will have Funny Girl and Moulin Rouge; Lake Worth Playhouse’s season includes Ragtime , Rent, Jean-Paul Sartre and Harold Pinter.
Slow Burn’s Go-Gos Musical Comedy Perfect for Pride Month
In the charming, big-hearted Broadway musical, Head Over Heels, Slow Burn Theatre Company delivers a visually striking, lively, and credible production.
You Still Can Have A Jellicle Ball at Strong Cats Tour In Broward
There is still a lot of life in these Cats as the Broadway Across America tour at the Broward Center still manages to charm and, oddly, seem fresh as the various lithe, limber dancer fill the stage. Cats only requires its audiences to just enjoy the moment.
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