Amplify Arts Brings South Florida’s Local Artists to the Broward Center Stages
Published: Oct 10, 2025
South Florida’s homegrown talent takes center stage as the Broward Center for the Performing Arts launches Amplify Arts, a new initiative presenting performances that reflect the voices, rhythms and artistic excellence of the region. From violin-driven reggae to immersive theater and Afro-Brazilian dance, the inaugural lineup showcases the diversity and creativity that make South Florida’s arts community so vibrant.
“Amplify Arts invests in the creativity that thrives in South Florida and invites local artists to perform on the Broward Center stages,” said Jan Goodheart, Vice President of External Affairs at the Broward Center. “Through this initiative we are providing professional resources that support artists at every stage of their careers while giving our patrons access to outstanding performances from both celebrated and emerging talent.”
Made possible by the support of Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, Baptist Health and TD Charitable Foundation, Amplify Arts will present a multidisciplinary lineup of music, theater, dance and more, offering audiences performances that span genres and reflect the breadth of South Florida talent.
The Amplify Arts initiative launches in November with performances continuing throughout the season. The performance series kicks off Saturday, November 1, at 8 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater with Sons of Mystro and Alexander Star & the Golden People. Raised in South Florida and mentored by Black Violin, brothers Malcom and Umoja of Sons of Mystro fuse reggae classics, American pop hits and original works with the sound of their violins. Winners of the International Reggae and World Music Award for Emerging Artist Under 21, the duo is building international recognition with their debut album Reggae Strings. Alexander Star, an Emmy-nominated songwriter, performs with his five-piece band, The Golden People. Known for blending originals with inventive takes on global hits, the group has shared stages with Earth, Wind & Fire, Koffee and Black Violin.
Performances continue November 8–15 in the Abdo New River Room when Art Prevails Project and founder Darius V. Daughtry return to the Broward Center with The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume VII: Love and Hate (and Everything in Between). This multidisciplinary experience combines drama, music and poetry to explore relationships, identity and connection, followed by post-show conversations with the artists.
As part of the initiative's programming, audiences can also look forward to the fourth annual Rhythm by the River Celebration on February 22, 2026 — a free, open-to-the-public showcase of local artists returning to downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park. This year’s performances feature The Ladies of Simone paying tribute to Nina Simone, the rock ‘n’ roll and Motown energy of The Swayzees, the jazz, Latin, funk and contemporary sounds of the Luigi Arredondo Sextet and reggae icons Inner Circle, known as the Bad Boys of Reggae. The event is presented by Baptist Health and JM Family Enterprises, Inc., with additional support from Funding Arts Broward and TD Charitable Foundation.
Tickets and details on performances in the Amplify Arts lineup are available at BrowardCenter.org/AmplifyArts. Information about the River by the River Celebration can be found at BrowardCenter.org. For more information contact amplifyarts@browardcenter.org.
The inaugural Amplify Arts Fall 2025 lineup includes:
November 1 Sons of Mystro and Alexander Star & the Golden People
November 8 - 15 The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape, Volume VII: Love and Hate (and Everything in Between)
November 8 Gafieira Rio Miami with special guest Tony Succar
November 21 - 23 Pioneer Winter Collective – Apollo
December 18 - 21 Brevo Theatre Presents: Black Nativity
Additional shows will be announced for 2026.
All tickets are available for purchase on BrowardCenter.org, Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 954.462.0222, or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service for the Broward Center and The Parker.
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.
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The Broward Center 2025/2026 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.
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