HOT NIGHTS, COOL ACTS ARE IN SUMMER FORECAST THIS JULY AND AUGUST AT THE PARKER
Published: Jun 18, 2025
Featuring unforgettable nights, Grammy®-nominated talent and Florida-born flair, from rock icon Ryan Adams and country chart-topper Brian Kelley to the legendary Chris Isaak, Fox News’ Emily Compagno and comedy sensation Zachariah Porter, The Parker’s Lillian S. Wells Hall is the place to beat the heat this July and August.
The Broward Center and Live Nation present the Ryan Adams Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series on Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. Praised as one of rock's most talented singer-songwriters, Adams has seven Grammy® nominations to his name. As the former frontman for rock-Americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams connects with audiences across a variety of different mediums.
Diamond-selling superstar Brian Kelley brings his Sunshine State of Mind Tour to The Parker on Friday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. Kelley launches the next chapter of his record-breaking career with his self-written sophomore album, “Ed &Mary Margaret's Son,” out via Big Machine Records.
Following “Tennessee Truth,” Kelley continues his rise with a sold-out run of headline shows and “Surf Post Sessions” series. The Ormond Beach native and his wife, Brittney, co-own Tribe Kelley and Papa Surf Burger Bar, and partner with Real American Beer. First known as half of Grammy®-nominated Florida Georgia Line, the ACM Breakout Artist of the Decade helped secure 19 #1s, more than 17 billion streams and the only two Diamond singles in country history with "Cruise" and "Meant to Be."
Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak, presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents, comes to The Parker on Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series. Over the course of his 40-year career, the Platinum-selling artist has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with his longtime band, Silvertone. His music and film credits include 13 critically acclaimed studio albums, 12 chart-topping singles, along with several motion pictures, such as “The Silence of the Lambs” and “That Thing You Do!” He has created music for multiple film soundtracks, including “Eyes Wide Shut,” “True Romance,” “Wild at Heart” and “Blue Velvet.” Isaak has starred in his own critically acclaimed television series, “The Chris Isaak Show,” on Showtime, has previously served as a judge on “The X Factor Australia,” and hosted music talk show “The Chris Isaak Hour” on BIO. Last year marked the 35th anniversary of Isaak’s beloved “Heart-Shaped World” album, which includes breakthrough classic “Wicked Game.” Isaak was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance by the Americana Honors.
Fans know her from Fox News, but there are things Emily Compagno can only tell in person when the Broward Center and Gate52 present Emily Compagno: Under His Wings on Sunday, August 10 at 3 p.m. Fox News' Compagno brings a special show of faith, hope and inspiration to audiences as she shares untold stories from her New York Times best-selling book, “Under His Wings,” and more. A little bit angel and a little bit outlaw, Compagno shares her message of faith, love and humor in a chaotic world, leaving audiences warmed and inspired.
It's a night of laughter audiences won’t want to miss when the Truist Comedy Series continues with Zachariah Porter: The Florida Shows, presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. With more than five million followers, Porter is back on the road performing a brand-new show and is ready to party with audiences in the Sunshine State alongside Jonathan Carson. Featuring stand-up comedy, personal stories, Porter’s iconic characters and lots of wigs, this show will have fans ready to grab their friends, family and the woman they met in line two weeks ago at the post office who they keep thinking they could have really hit it off with as friends had they met in a more social setting. It’s time to talk a little sh*t and fill that room with laughter. This event contains adult language or content and is recommended for audiences 18 years and older.
Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; and in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker is located in Holiday Park at 707 N.E. Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. The Parker is an affiliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility.
The Broward Center 2024/2025 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
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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.
About The Parker
The Parker is Fort Lauderdale’s iconic, heritage theater presenting concerts, comedy, dance, family fare and more. Beautifully renovated in 2021, The Parker offers audiences enhanced entertainment and hospitality experiences. The neo-classical Lillian S. Wells Hall features outstanding acoustics, unobstructed sightlines, wide rows and continental seating. The grand S. Donald Sussman Lobby, Bernie Peck’s Bar, the intimate Haller Club, and the private members’ lounge, The Place To Be, provide ample opportunities for audiences to enjoy culture, cocktails and conversation with every visit to the theater. For more information, visit ParkerPlayhouse.com
Complete July/August Schedule at The Parker
July 26 Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour
Aug. 1 Brian Kelley: Sunshine State of Mind Tour
Aug. 2 Chris Isaak
Aug. 10 Emily Compagno
Aug. 21 Zachariah Porter: The Florida Shows