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  • A Different Kind of Self Portrait Front Page

    A nine-and-a-half-feet tall mastodon

    By: Aaron Krause - Sep 16th, 2021

    Jess the Mastodon is puppet artist Jim Hammond's self-portrait -- kind of. Hammond designed Jess for Theatre Lab's production of The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons. The professional company based on Boca Raton's Florida Atlantic University campus is staging the play about dreams coming true.

  • The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons Front Page

    A World Premiere Production by FAU's Theatre Lab

    By: Aaron Krause - Sep 06th, 2021

    The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons is a new play by Rachel Teagle receiving its world premiere production at Florida Atlantic University's Theatre Lab. The professional company's production runs through Sept. 19. Jess the Mastodon seeks to find her place in a world in which she seems out of place. A Mastodon is a large, extinct elephant-like mammal.

  • Angela's Ashes: The Musical Front Page

    An Irish Repertory Theatre Streaming Production

    By: Aaron Krause - Sep 02nd, 2021

    Angela's Ashes: The Musical is a new musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Frank McCourt memoir. The award-winning, Off-Broadway Irish Repertory Theatre will stream the show from Sept. 9 through Sept. 22. The online production follows an in-person, critically-acclaimed run in Ireland in 2017.

  • George M. Cohan Tonight! Front Page

    An Irish Repertory Theatre Streaming Production.

    By: Aaron Krause - Aug 19th, 2021

    The Irish Repertory Theatre (IRT) is streaming a shortened version of George M. Cohan Tonight! through Aug. 29. IRT gave the piece its theatrical debut in 2006. The original IRT production earned award nominations. While reservations are free, IRT suggests a $25 donation for those who can afford it.

  • Maltz Jupiter Theatre Front Page

    The Company's 2021-22 Season

    By: Aaron Krause - Aug 12th, 2021

    Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Southeast Florida will kick off this upcoming season by presenting "Jersey Boys" in a baseball stadium. The season opens on Jan. 11, with Jersey Boys running from Jan. 11-30. Maltz Jupiter Theatre will re-open following a $36 million expansion. Highlights of the theater’s expansion include a new larger stage.

  • Wolf and Badger Front Page

    World Premiere by Miami Lakes' Main Street Players

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 26th, 2021

    Wolf and Badger is a tight and intense drama receiving its world premiere production at Main Street Players in Miami Lakes. The drama by Michael John McGoldrick shows what can happen drug use becomes habitual. The play takes place in 2006 in a working class neighborhood of Syracuse, N.Y. Main Street Players' strong production runs through Aug. 29. People can watch the play virtually if they choose.

  • GableStage's 2021-22 Season Front Page

    The First Under New Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 24th, 2021

    GableStage in Coral Gables will open its 2021-22 season with Arthur Miller's The Price. The nonprofit, professional theater company near Miami had planned to produce Miller's drama last season, however, the pandemic closed theaters. GableStage's 2021-22 season will be the first under new producing artistic director Bari Newport. Newport succeeds Joe Adler, a South Florida theater icon who has died.

  • ATCA New Play Awards Front Page

    Critics Group Announces Honors

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 23rd, 2021

    The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) recently announced awards for authors of new plays.Her Honor, Jayne Byrne received the 2021 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. SHIP, by Douglas Williams, takes home the 2021 M. Elizabeth Osborn Award. Runners-up for the ATCA/Steinberg honor were Khat Knotahaiku for Graveyard Shift as well as Jason Narducy and Brett Neveu for the musical Verboten.

  • Putting It Together Front Page

    Broadway Legends to Discuss New Book

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 21st, 2021

    James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim will talk during a digital event about Lapine's new book, Putting It Together: How Stephen Sondheim and I Created Sunday in the Park With George. This "intimate digital conversation event" will take place on the day of the book's release -- Aug. 3. Tickets are available at www.TheTownHall.org for the 7 p.m. EST, Aug. 3 event. Go to www.TheTownHall.org. Award-winning actress Christine Baranski will moderate the digital conversation.

  • ¡FUÁCATA! Front Page

    Actors' Playhouse at Miracle Theatre

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 17th, 2021

    Award-winning South Florida actress Elena Maria Garcia will mount her hilarious, one-performer show for a third time. ¡FUÁCATA! or A Latina’s Guide to Surviving the Universe features more than 20 characters, mostly Hispanic women. ¡FUÁCATA in English basically means a backhanded slap.

  • Lines in the Dust Front Page

    A New Normal Rep Production

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 08th, 2021

    The online-only theater company New Normal Rep scores another hit with its riveting production of Nikkole Salter's riveting drama, "Lines in the Dust." The production is streaming on demand through Aug. 8. The play centers on a poor, single mother who commits residency fraud in an effort to give her daughter the best possible education. "Lines in the Dust" takes place in New Jersey in 2009-2010.

  • Short New Play Festival Front Page

    New York's Red Bull Theater Company

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 06th, 2021

    Red Bull theater company's 11th Annual Short New Play Festival will take place virtually on Monday, July 12. A recording of the livestream will be available until 7 p.m. ET on Friday, July 16. This year's theme is "Restoration." Red Bull is a professional company in New York City. It “brings rarely seen classic plays to dynamic new life for contemporary audiences.”

  • Hounds by Hirschfeld Front Page

    Online Exhibit Runs Through Aug. 15

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 29th, 2021

    The Al Hirschfeld Foundation's latest online exhibition focuses on canines. The show features drawings of some of the most famous dogs in 20th century media. The drawings of Al Hirschfeld stand as one of the most innovative efforts in establishing the visual language of modern art through caricature in the 20th century.

  • Cowboy by Layon Gray Front Page

    Bass Reeves First Black U.S. Deputy Marshall

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 22nd, 2021

    Layon Gray's historical drama "Cowboy" tells the tale of the first black U.S. Deputy Marshal. The play is Off-Broadway-bound. The world premiere production at the National Black Theatre Festival in 2019 sold out its run in a few hours. The current Miami production is nearing its closing weekend, and has been selling out .

  • A Different Approach to Annie Front Page

    Area Stage Company's Immersive Production

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 14th, 2021

    Area Stage mounts 'Annie' with eight actors, all of them adults. The production takes place inside a speakeasy. This immersive 'Annie' is yet another triumph for visionary theater artist Giancarlo Rodaz. The production runs through July 4.

  • Bright Colors and Bold Patterns Front Page

    An Island City Stage production

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 07th, 2021

    Southeast Florida's Island City Stage presents a delightfully comic 'Bright Colors and Bold Patterns." The Drew Droege one-man comedy is onstage through June 29. The production will also include a period during which people can virtually watch the show. 'Bright Colors and Bold Patterns' completes Island City Stage's 9th season.

  • Festival of Classics Front Page

    A Livestream Event from South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 02nd, 2021

    South Florida groups to present "Festival of Classics." The livestream event is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST on Saturday, June 5. Expect to see selections from Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, The Diary of Anne Frank, and more.

  • An 'Annie' for Today Front Page

    Miami's Area Stage Company's Fresh Production

    By: Aaron Krause - May 26th, 2021

    They promise an 'Annie' like you've never seen. Area Stage Company in Miami will mount the much-loved musical on weekends from June 11-July 4. This 'in-the-round' production will feature an all-adult cast of eight actors.

  • Seven Deadly Sins Wins Drama League Award Front Page

    Production is New York-bound

    By: Aaron Krause - May 23rd, 2021

    Miami New Drama's production of Seven Deadly Sins won a Drama League Award on Friday. The Drama League Awards have recognized outstanding achievements on and off Broadway since 1935. Seven Deadly Sins won in a new category -- “Outstanding Interactive or Socially-Distanced Theater.”

  • Two Sisters and a Piano Front Page

    By New Normal Rep

    By: Aaron Krause - May 10th, 2021

    In Two Sisters and a Piano, two sisters in 1991 Cuba “escape” their time under house arrest through music and by hearing and speaking heartfelt words. This play, by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Nilo Cruz, is streaming through May 23 at NewNormalRep.org. New Normal Rep was founded during the pandemic. The company aims to digitally present new and lesser-known plays from diverse perspectives.

  • Finalists Named for New Play Award Front Page

    ATCA Annually Administers Honor

    By: Aaron Krause - May 07th, 2021

    Five finalists are vying for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. The annual honor recognizes playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during the previous year. At $40,000, Steinberg/ATCA is the largest national new play award program of its kind.

  • Take a Deep Breath Campaign Front Page

    For COVID-related Safety Measures at Palm Beach Dramaworks

    By: Aaron Krause - May 03rd, 2021

    Palm Beach Dramaworks (PBD) is seeking donations for an almost $1 million effort to implement COVID-safety measures. The Southeast Florida nonprofit, professional theater company will fund the work almost entirely through donations. The work includes installing a new HVAC system to ensure proper filtration. The project will precede PBD's 2021-22 season, which starts on Oct. 5.

  • A Bronx Tale Front Page

    At Ft. Myers' Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

    By: Aaron Krause - Apr 25th, 2021

    A Bronx Tale is a crowd-pleasing, familiar tale. A production of the stage musical is docked at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The production, which runs through May 22, features strong acting.

  • The Niceties Front Page

    At Southeast Florida's Island City Stage

    By: Aaron Krause - Apr 12th, 2021

    The Niceties is an explosive drama that asks us how we might be contributing to systemic racism. The Eleanor Burgess drama takes place on a prestigious university in the Northeast. Island City Stage in suburban Ft. Lauderdale is presenting the show in person and online. In-person performances continue through April 18. Streaming will be available from April 16-25.

  • Jericho Front Page

    New Normal Rep's inaugural production

    By: Aaron Krause - Mar 15th, 2021

    New Normal Rep.'s inaugural production is the dramedy Jericho, by the company's artistic director, Jack Canfora. The new online theater company's debut production features strong acting, quality direction. Jericho is streaming through April 4 at NewNormalRep.org. The play is touching and funny, but not particularly original.

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