Music

Florida Grand Opera’s Rigoletto continues through March
Through Apr 2, 2022

A beloved staple in the operatic repertoire, Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto is a timeless story of betrayal, dashed dreams, and mistaken identity, worthy of the best cinematic thriller. Rigoletto follows the conquests of the rakish Duke, who survives revenge plots and schemes along the way. Gilda, whom he has betrayed and abandoned, saves him in the final scene of the opera by sacrificing … +

Music

Symphony of the Americas: Stravinsky & Rachmaninov at the Broward Center
Tue, Mar 15, 2022 - 7:45 PM

Stravinsky and Rachmaninov – two masters of symphonic composition, discover diverging musical styles, and whose days end reunited in America. A demonstration of the power of music and its prominence to transcend on a global scale. Program: Pulcinella Suite, Igor StravinskySymphony No. 2, Sergei RachmaninovPablo Mielgo, Conductor Pre-concert informational lecture 30 mins prior to the performance. This performance is on sale at … +

Dance

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida give life to Coppelia this March
From March 5 - 13, 2022

Arts Ballet will bring its own version of “Coppelia” in March of 2022 with music by Leo Delibes and choreography by Vladimir Issaev based on such of Arthur Saint-Leon. Coppelia is a timeless ballet, favorite of dancers and audiences alike about the love story of a young girl Swanilda and her boyfriend Frantz. They believe a doll named “Coppelia” is a real … +

Dance

Men Who Dance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Sat, Nov 27, 2021 - 8:00 PM - Sun, Nov 28, 2021 - 3:00 PM

MEN WHO DANCE returns to the stage with an expanded cast and repertoire of dance companies and invited artists, sure to thrill audiences! An explosion of artistic expression meant to explore, deconstruct, and re-define some of the concepts and notions of masculinity. Join us for a memorable event with some of the finest local, regional, and global dance talent! Presented by the … +

Dance

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida closes its season with its Spring Gala this weekend
Sun, Apr 25, 2021 - 5:00 PM

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev concludes its season with an eclectic and demanding repertoire that only high-quality dancers can perform. Excerpts of La Bayadere, Flower Festival, Donizetti Variations by Vladimir Issaev and a new contemporary work “Corpus” by novel choreographer Lusian Hernandez to the Rondo à la Krakowiak in F major, Op. 14 of … +

Performing Arts

Itzhak Perlman with Rohan de Silva at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Sun Mar 22, 2020

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm, humanity and remarkable artistry, he is treasured by audiences globally for his irrepressible joy for making music. A cultural icon in classical music, he has performed with every major orchestra and at venerable concert halls around the world. His exceptional contributions … +

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Symphony of the Americas: Four Pianos/Four Concertos at Amaturo Theater
Tue Apr 7, 2020

Featuring Salani Piano Duo of Italy, and pianists Irena Kofman and Renée LaBonte! Highlights include the Salani Piano Duo of Italy, joined by Russian pianist Irena Kofman in the Mozart Triple Piano Concerto and Renée LaBonte in the J. S. Bach Concerto for 4 Pianos, plus additional works. Experience first-hand the growth of sound through orchestral integration and performance impact with two … +

Performing Arts

Slow Burn Theatre Co: Groundhog Day The Musical
Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2020

2017’s Olivier Award Winner for Best Musical and critically acclaimed on both the West End and Broadway, Goundhog Day The Musical revels in one man’s journey of self-discovery, day after day. Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day features a book by original co-screenwriter Dan Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award-winner Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical). Karma … +

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Florida Grand Opera presents Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at Broward Center
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2020

A love affair goes horribly wrong in a fateful collision of East and West. Set in 1890’s Japan, Puccini’s exotic opera is a heartbreaking story of betrayal, abandonment, and sacrifice. Starring internationally acclaimed soprano Sandra Lopez as Cio-Cio-San who has toured with Andrea Bocelli, and proclaimed “gifted young tenor” by the New York Times, Grammy Award-winner Joshua Guerrero as Lt. Pinkerton. This devastating saga is one of … +

Music

Ottmar Liebert’ LUNA NEGRA at Amaturo Theater
Fri Jan 17, 2020

Twice named “New Ave Artist of the Year” by Billboard magazine, five-time Grammy Award Nominee and nouveau flamenco guitarist, Ottmar Liebert, brings his richly textured and sensuous musical style described as “poetic sunshine at midnight” to the Amaturo Theater. Considered one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past two decades, Liebert has released 25 albums and earned 38 Gold and … +

Performing Arts

The Addams Family, a new musical at Abdo New River Room
Dec 17-18, 2019

The Addams Family is the smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. With an infectious and unforgettable score, this musical as performed by talented students, aged 10-16 is sure to entertain. Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICEMusic and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPABased … +

Music

Christmas with Oscar de León at Au Rene Theater
Dec 14, 2019

Celebrate the holidays with Latin music icon Oscar D’León! A Venezuelan musician who achieved international acclaim for his salsa music, his most famous song is perhaps “Llorarás,” which he recorded in 1975 with his group La Dimensión Latina. In Spanish, he is known as El Diablo de la Salsa (“The Devil of Salsa”), El Sonero del Mundo (“the Son Singer of the … +

Performing Arts

Multi-awarded "Annie, The Performance Project" at Amaturo Theater
Dec 5-7, 2019

The Performance Project’s production of the Tony Award winning Best Musical, Annie, highlights the talents of both teens and the adult actors who mentor them.Leapin’ Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York … +

Music

The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays at Parker Playhouse

The Ten Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful touring entertainment groups of all time, with more than 90 million people worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal power. Following 16 years of sell-out performances across the globe, including more than 2000 of their own headline concerts, they have cemented their place as one of the worlds most loved classically … +

Performing Arts

Symphony of The Americas: Cirque Holidays at Amaturo Theater
Dec 3-8, 2019

The acrobatic stars of Cirque de la Symphonie, accompanied by the full Symphony of the Americas, where each artist’s performance is professionally choreographed to Christmas and holiday favorites in collaboration with the Maestro! An experience for all audiences, tt introduces children of all ages to classical music while the whole family enjoys the amazing visual artistry of these incredible performers. They swing … +

Performing Arts

Lecture "Rasputin: the Man who would not die" at Broward Center for The Performing Arts
Dec 2, 2019

The Russian mystic Rasputin was a larger-than-life phenomenon at the court of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. But what is the truth behind the life and death of this charismatic and controversial figure? Do we now know his real killer —or will we ever? The presentation will focus first on the fascinating tale of how a semi-literate peasant from Siberia was able … +

Performing Arts

Slow Burn Theatre Co: A Christmas Story, The Musical at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Dec 13-14, 2019

From the songwriting team behind the smash-hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the Academy Award-winning film La La Land, A Christmas Story, The Musical brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Following a successful Broadway run garnering three 2013 Tony Award nominations including BEST MUSICAL, BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL (Joseph Robinette) and BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Benj … +

Visual Arts

Artist as Neuroscientists: A Visuo-cognitive Safari at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 23-Nov 13, 2019

In 2013, Russell D. Hamer, PhD a visual neuroscientist who studies how the eye and brain process light information to create our rich visual world, took an audio tour of an exhibition of Rene Magritte’s art at MOMA in NYC. The tour’s descriptions were interesting, full of historical context, but missing any basic understanding of the visual perception “tricks” that Magritte so … +

Music

Arthur Hanlon: Gringo en La Habana at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 11, 2019

American pianist, songwriter and arranger Arthur Hanlon is widely regarded as the best-known instrumentalist in the Latin music realm. Born to Irish- American parents, he hails from Detroit, Michigan, but found his calling in Latin music and has received widespread recognition in that realm, becoming the first pianist to reach the Billboard Latin airplay charts in more than a decade and the … +