Latest News
Jul 8
The Carbonell Awards Announces Winners of Four Special Awards: Kelley Shanley, Palm Beach Dramaworks, Barbara Bradshaw, and The Amparo Experience
Virtual Awards Ceremony on August 3 Available for Viewing on YouTube Donald R. Walters, Esq., board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced the recipients of four Special Awards that will be presented at the 44th awards ceremony that will now be virtual. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts graciously offered to host the broadcast through their YouTube Channel.
Jun 29
RAISE A GLASS TO FREEDOM!
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with the ultimate revolutionary musical commemorating one of the most influential figures in American history.
Jun 29
JM FAMILY ENTERPRISES MAKES SUMMER CAMP POSSIBLE FOR STUDENTS IN NEED
Thanks to the generosity of JM Family Enterprises, more than 20 students will receive scholarships to attend summer camp sessions this year. With a variety of options including virtual Summer Theater Camp and virtual Broadway Intensives, the JM Family Scholarship Program for Summer Theater Camp is providing these children a welcome experience during a uniquely challenging year.
Jun 29
SPOTLIGHTS SING... IN A VIRTUAL CABARET
When it became clear that the live performance could not take place as planned, the Broward Center Spotlights performed a virtual cabaret of songs in an exclusive livestream Facebook concert for the residents of John Knox Village, a Pompano-based senior residential community. The Spotlights, our talented teen vocal ensemble, delighted these audience members with Broadway show tunes and standards from the American Songbook.
Jun 29
SUPPORTERS OF BROWARD LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO JUMPSTART ECONOMY
With a virtual campaign launch from several locations including the Broward Center, this community-wide initiative encourages everyone in the community to support local businesses. Led by Six Pillars Broward, an initiative of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, the goal of this playful campaign is to kickstart the economy safely by encouraging everyone to eat, drink and shop locally.
Jun 29
WE NEED YOUR HELP ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
The road to recovery will be an uphill climb. Every day that we walk into empty theaters, we face the reality that with no shows, there’s no revenue.
Jun 1
HELP US SET A NEW STAGE
Our theaters may be dark right now, but we are busy behind the scenes. Many programs and events have moved online and although you can’t come in our doors, you can come ...
Jun 1
A TIME TO SHARE: LUNCH IS SERVED TO THOSE IN NEED
Our staff took the show on the road donating nearly 400 hearty lunch boxes with turkey sandwiches, snacks, and sweet treats often enjoyed by theatergoers to ...
Jun 1
TEEN AMBASSADORS TAKE A CURTAIN CALL AND SALUTE THE CLASS OF 2020
Our Teen Ambassadors went virtual for their last two meetings of the season, celebrating their achievements and sharing their accomplishments by Zoom ...
Jun 1
SLOW BURN GOES BEHIND THE SCENES: “IN THE GREEN ROOM LIVE!”
Get to know your favorite actors and musicians with an insider’s peek behind the scenes as Slow Burn Theatre Co.’s co-founders Patrick Fitzwater and Matt Korinko host ...
Jun 1
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER CAMP! VIRTUALLY SPEAKING
Your kids will be singing, dancing and acting while learning from experienced theater instructors who have mastered the Zoom teaching environment ...
Jun 1
CONNECTING FOR CULTURE: A GALA OF VIRTUAL TABLES
More than 300 guests attended our first-ever virtual gala, presented by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation in conjunction with a nation-wide initiative ...
May 8
MEAN GIRLS Cast Member Wishing Her Mom a Happy Mother's Day
"My mom Michele has been my number one support since I can remember!"
Mar 26
Guests Rock and Roll to Raise Money
Guests were rocking and rolling at the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s Annual Celebration starring rock superstar John Fogerty in February.
Mar 13
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PAUSES PERFORMANCES SCHEDULED AT BROWARD CENTER AND PARKER PLAYHOUSE THROUGH APRIL 12, 2020
With the best interests of the South Florida community in mind, all public performances at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Parker Playhouse will be postponed or cancelled effective today through April 12, 2020.
Mar 13