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2011-2012 Season Calendars: Broward Center, Parker Playhouse, Rose ...

Announcing the 2011-2012 Season Calendars for Broward Center for Performing Arts, Parker Playhouse, Rose and Alfred Miniaci Center, Aventura Arts Center and ?Broward Center Presents? at Miramar Center
VENUE ADDRESSES AND BOX OFFICE INFORMATION

Au-Rene Theater ? Amaturo Theater ? Abdo New River Room ? Peck Courtyard ? Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District
Tickets and group discounts are available through the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office at (954) 462-0222 or select your seat on-line at BrowardCenter.org.? Tickets can be purchased at the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. ? 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 N.E. 188th Street in Aventura
Tickets, group discounts and scheduling information are available at (954) 462-0222 or select a seat on-line at AventuraCenter.org.? Tickets can be purchased at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

Parker Playhouse
707 N.E. Eighth Street in Holiday Park, in Fort Lauderdale
Tickets and group discounts are available at (954) 462-0222 or select your seat on-line at ParkerPlayhouse.com.? Tickets can be purchased at the Parker Playhouse box office Tuesday ? Saturday from noon ? 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University Campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard in Davie
Tickets and group discounts are available at (954) 462-0222 or select your seat on-line at Miniacipac.org.
Tickets can be purchased at the Miniaci Performing Arts Center box office an hour and a half prior to each performance.

ON SALE DATES
Please note that not all shows scheduled for the 2011-12 season are currently on sale and additional events will be added throughout the year.

LINKS TO SEASON ARTWORK
Hi-res images of select performances from the upcoming season, representing all genres, may be downloaded at http://piersongrant.com/BrowardCenterSeasonArt/,http://piersongrant.com/AACC-SeasonArt/ and http://piersongrant.com/MiramarCCAP-SeasonArt/. For additional art including those for events not listed above, please contact? Savannah Whaley, (954) 776-1999 ext. 225, swhaley@piersongrant.com; or Rachel Shapiro, (954) 776-1999 ext. 230, rshapiro@piersongrant.com.

GROUP SALES
Group discounts are available for performances through the Broward Center Group Sales department. Benefits to purchasing tickets through Group Sales include discounted tickets, advance ticket purchase opportunities before the general public on sale, timed payment options, personalized service and low processing fees. To order tickets for your group or for more information call (954)462-0222.

SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

BANK OF AMERICA BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA-FORT LAUDERDALE
Bank of America Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale and Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts present the 2011-12 season featuring: RAIN ? A Tribute To The Beatles (Oct. 4-16), Disney?s Beauty And The Beast (Nov. 15-27), Jersey Boys (Jan. 11-29), Billy Elliot The Musical (Feb. 29-March11), Rodgers & Hammerstein?s South Pacific (April 10-22) and La Cage Aux Folles (June 12-24). The series also features a special offer for tickets to Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Dec. 27-Jan. 1).? Season ticket holders receive exclusive benefits including the same seats for all season shows, additional ticket purchase privileges for all season shows and specials before the general public, toll-free VIP phone service including ticket exchanges and replacement ticket insurance for lost tickets. Season tickets for the six-show package range from $145 to $540 and may be renewed or purchased any time at www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or by calling (800) 764.0700 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

BROWARD CENTER 2011-12 CLASSICAL SERIES
The Broward Center 2011-12 Classical Series features violinist Hilary Hahn with pianist Valentina Lisitsa (Nov. 6, 2011); New York Pops, underwritten by Rosemarie and Gary Wendt (Dec. 8, 2011); Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman, principal guest conductor and violin soloist, underwritten by Micki and Bernie Peck (Jan. 3, 2012); Tchaikovsky St. Petersburg State Orchestra (Jan. 31, 2012); Denyce Graves with pianist Louis Salemno (March 16, 2012); and Chanticleer (April 18, 2012).? Ticket prices include pre-show lectures which are offered at all concerts.?? Full series subscriptions are priced at $161.30 ? $339.80 with a three-orchestra series available from $108 ? $216.? All season ticket holders may add ?From Villa-Lobos to Samba? for $20.? Discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more, and students with a valid I.D. receive 50 percent off all price levels.? Tickets are available through the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office at 954/462-0222 and BrowardCenter.org.? Single tickets will go on sale in the fall.? Classical South Florida is a proud supporter of the Broward Center 2011-2012 Classical Series.

BROWARD CENTER 2011-12 OFF-BROADWAY SERIES
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents the 2011-12 Off-Broadway Series featuring: Capitol Steps in Desperate Housemembers (Jan. 12-15); Love, Loss, and What I Wore (Jan. 17-22); Marc Salem?s Mind Games (Jan. 21); Improvised Shakespeare! (Feb. 11); Forbidden Hollywood (March 11) and Seth Rudetsky?s Big Fat 70s Show (April 1). Productions in the series will take place at the Broward Center and the Parker Playhouse, both in Fort Lauderdale.? Flexible subscriptions of any four of the six shows offer a savings of 20 percent on each ticket. Single tickets to individual productions will go on sale throughout the season.? Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office at (954) 462-0222 and BrowardCenter.org.

BROWARD CENTER 2011-12 PRIDE SERIES
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents the 2010-11 Pride Series featuring: Jon and Juan?s Wedding (Oct. 12-23), The Kinsey Sicks? Oy Vey in a Manger (Dec. 3) and Leslie Jordan and Varla Jean Merman (April 7). ?Productions in the series will take place at the Broward Center and the Parker Playhouse, both in Fort Lauderdale. Subscriptions range in price from $114.50 to $123 and, if purchased prior to Oct. 23, offer a savings of 15 percent on each ticket.? Subscribers to the full three-show series also may purchase single tickets prior to public sale to La Cage Aux Folles (June 12-24),? a presentation of the Bank of America Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale and Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Single tickets to individual productions will go on sale throughout the season.? Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office at (954) 462-0222 and BrowardCenter.org.

MELODIES & MEMORIES SERIES
Mazel Musicals, Inc. and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts present the Melodies & Memories Series featuring gold standards of the American Songbook at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.? Conceived and directed by Barry Levitt, former Artistic Director of New York?s 92nd Street Y?s smash Lyrics and Lyricists Series, the spirited celebrations of America?s greatest songs from Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood include How Lucky Can We Get? The Songs of Kander and Ebb (Dec. 14-18); The Song Is You: The Songs of Jerome Kern (Jan. 18-22); At Last: The Songs of Harry Warren (Feb. 8-12) and Thanks for the Memories: the Music of the Paramount Pictures Era (March 7-11). Four show subscriptions are available for $112 offering a $16 savings. ?Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office at (954) 462-0222 or AventuraCenter.org.

THE AVENTURA FOREIGN FILM SERIES
The City of Aventura presents The Aventura Foreign Film Series of four internationally acclaimed films at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center consisting of Kawasaki?s Rose on Tuesday, Jan, 31, The Piano in a Factory on Tuesday, Feb. 28, Revanche on Tuesday, March 27 and My Afternoons With Margueritte on Tuesday, May 1. The series is hosted by Shelly Isaacs who introduces the films and leads post-screening discussions.? Isaacs created the Boca Raton Classic Film Forum, Caf? Cinematheque International, Senses of Cinema, the International Film Series for the Boca Raton Museum of Art and Cinematheque at Sea.? Isaacs has taught at New York University, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University and has extensive national and local film experience.? Subscriptions to the four-film series are $36 and represent a savings of 10 percent on individual tickets. Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office at (954) 462-0222 or AventuraCenter.org.

THE AVENTURA COMEDY SERIES
Low Brow Entertainment Company presents the Aventura Comedy Series at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center consisting of Michele Balan on Saturday, Dec. 3, Cory Kahaney on Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sarge on Saturday Feb. 18.? Subscriptions to the three concert series are $96 and represent a savings of 10 percent on individual tickets. Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office at (954) 462-0222 or AventuraCenter.org.

BROWARD CENTER PRESENTS THE 2011-12 FAMILY FUN SERIES
The Broward Center?s 2011-12 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida offers the ultimate theatergoing experience including pre- and post-show activities paired with performances based on classic children?s literature which introduces young audiences to the arts while strengthening reading skills. The weekend performances feature pre-show arts and crafts presented by Young At Art Museum, complimentary face painting and a post-show snack provided by Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream, proud sponsors of the Family Fun Series.? Individual tickets bought for performances are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance.? All venues offer $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.? Discounts of up to $6 a ticket are offered for the 17-, 10-, six- and four-show subscription series.? Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office at (954) 462-0222 and BrowardCenter.org.

SMART STAGE MATINEES
Smart Stage Matinees are affordably-priced professional school-day performances ?where learning comes to life onstage,? for all students in grades Pre-K through 12.? Each performance covers themes which reinforce classroom learning and directly connect with core curriculum through literature-based shows, science and math-related productions, dramatizations of historical events, and immersion into the music, dance and traditions of different cultures.? Individual tickets range from $6 to $10, tickets for student groups of 10 or more range from $5.50 to $10 each and $3 lap tickets are available for infants 12 months and under.? Free study guides for teachers and educators, which reinforce the lessons and enhance the learning experience for many of the performances, are available at BrowardCenter.org/Education or by calling (954) 468-2689.

ON-SITE HOSPITALITY OPTIONS

INTERMEZZO LOUNGE
Selected events at the Broward Center offer a stellar night on the town when the sophisticated Intermezzo Lounge opens before the show and at intermission.? Rated as offering one of the ?Top 10 Happy Hours? in town by Go Riverwalk magazine, the Intermezzo Lounge treats theater-goers to hors d?oeuvres and an open bar for an additional admission price.? Schedule information is available by calling the Broward Center AutoNation box Office or online at BrowardCenter.org.

SERENADE PRE-SHOW DINING
or select Saturday performances, including Broadway shows, Florida Grand Opera and other feature presentations in the Au-Rene Theater, the Broward Center offers Serenade, a delicious pre-show dinner option in the beautiful Abdo New River Room prepared by its fabulous culinary staff. For only $39, including tax and gratuity, guests enjoy a choice of entrees including beef tenderloin, Chilean sea bass and other mouth-watering dishes, coupled with a signature house salad and chef?s choice dessert, all while being entertained by our talented servers. Appetizers and a full bar will also be available to complete the experience that is only steps from the evening?s performance. Tickets for Serenade pre-show dining are available through the Broward Center Auto Nation Box Office at (954) 462-0222 and at BrowardCenter.org.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE BROWARD CENTER
On the first Sunday of each month, listen to the soulful sounds of the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch while enjoying an amazing spread that includes pancakes, waffles, Eggs Benedict with all the trimmings, a full carving station, shrimp and fresh catch of the day, pastries, fruits, yogurts and more.? Brunch service is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Einstein Room and Peck Courtyard for $25 per person, including tax and your choice of a refreshing Bloody Mary or Mimosa.? No reservations are necessary.

MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ENTOURAGE
Entourage is the Priority Members Program of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation.? Tax-deductible membership levels begin at only $75 and include exclusive benefits at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, as well as the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Parker Playhouse and Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Benefits include access to tickets before the general public, premium seats, pre-show parties and backstage celebrity meet-and-greets as well as advance notice of shows, special savings and much more.?? For more information call (954) 468-2681 or visit www.BrowardCenter.org/support.

CLASSICAL SOCIETY
Premium seats are guaranteed by joining the Classical Society, a group of individuals who are dedicated to preserving classical music programming at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Classical Society benefits include complimentary parking, invitations to special functions, entry into the members? private lounge areas, and public recognition as a Broward Center supporter.? Tax-deductible memberships begin at $1,000. Classical South Florida is a proud supporter of the Broward Center 2011-2012 Classical Series and Classical Society.? For more information about the Classical Society call 954/468-2544 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

GHOST LIGHT SOCIETY
The Ghost Light Society is the group for young professionals between the ages of 21 and 45 who want to take an active role in supporting, promoting and celebrating the performing arts while socializing with others who share their passion.? Membership benefits include access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public, pre-show receptions, unique post-show events and educational workshops. ?Tax-deductible memberships begin at $200 and support the diverse efforts of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts through the Broward Performing Arts Foundation.? For more information call (954) 468-2681.

CORPORATE CIRCLE
Organizations in the Broward Center?s Corporate Circle express their appreciation for the arts and their commitment to the community as they support spectacular performances and educational programming.? Benefits which may be used to reward employees, entertain clients and raise a company?s visibility include premium seats, invitations to meet the artists, access to the Intermezzo Lounge, concession and valet vouchers, employee discounts and recognition on the Broward Center?s web site and in printed materials, among others.? Membership levels begin at $5,000 and may be obtained by calling (954) 468-3331.

THE BROWARD PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION, INC., REGISTRATION NUMBER SC-00882, MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY THE FLORIDA SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 100% OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

Through a unique partnership between the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the School Board of Broward County, more than 175,000 students enjoy free, professional-level performances each year through the Student Enrichment in the Arts (SEAS) program.? An exciting range of educational events, performances and workshops for students, educators and adult learners is also available.? Cultural Adventure Workshops and Teachers? Lounge offer free professional development programs which help educators learn to use the arts more effectively to teach academic subjects.?? Additional support for the innovative educational programs of the Broward Center comes from: A.D. Henderson Foundation, Atkins, BankAtlantic Foundation, School Board of Broward County ? SEAS Trust Fund Grant, Carolina First Foundation/TD Bank, Comcast, Community Foundation of Broward, Florida Marlins Community Foundation, City of Fort Lauderdale, Charles F. and Esther M. Frye Foundation, Funding Arts Broward, Inc., The Hagen Family Foundation, Hudson Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward, Morgan Stanley, Marie E. Morris, Publix, Sun-Sentinel Children?s Fund-a fund of the McCormick Foundation,Target, VSA Arts of Florida, and by Joel & Beverly Altman Education Endowed Fund, Joseph C. Amaturo Family, Albert E. & Birdie W. Einstein Endowed Fund, Alfred and Rose Miniaci Education Endowed Fund, Jim and Jan Moran/JM Family Enterprises Fund, Anita Perlman Family Foundation Endowed Fund, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kenneth Tate and Family Endowed Fund, I. Lorraine Thomas Endowed Fund for Children, and by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. Educational presentations and programs at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.? For more information about educational programming visit BrowardCenter.org/Education or call (954) 468-2689.

SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is one of America?s premier performing arts venues. Presenting more than 700 performances each year to more than 700,000 patrons, the Center showcases a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events, and offers one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, serving more than 175,000 students annually. In 2007, the Broward Center was named the Cultural Embassy of Broward County in recognition of its success in linking cultural activity with the region?s economic development. ?

The Broward Center is a public/private partnership which receives support from Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale, the Downtown Development Authority and the School Board of Broward County with generous support contributed by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. Presentations at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, TAM Airlines and Sun-Sentinel are proud sponsors of the Broward Center.

The Sun-Sentinel is a proud sponsor of the Parker Playhouse.

Vi at Aventura is a proud sponsor of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment Consortium is a cultural partnership between the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the Historic Stranahan House Museum.? It is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

2011-12 SEASON CALENDAR LISTINGS

  • BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
  • ROSE AND ALFRED MINIACI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
  • AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
  • ?BROWARD CENTER PRESENTS? AT MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER/ARTSPARK

OCTOBER 2011

  • Save the Twinz: Live PINK! presents Women Who Jam!, a benefit concert in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Saturday, October 1 at 7 p.m. in the Abdo New River Room as part of the Broward Center?s Arts Access Program.? Hosted by Danielle Knox, the host of The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television, the event will feature groundbreaking female artists and musicians in jazz, R&B, gospel, hip-hop, neo soul, soft rock and spoken word from the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment?s Women Who Jam concert series.? Proceeds will benefit the Lillian S. Wells Women?s Health Center at Broward General Medical Center and the Seventh Avenue Family Health Center. Tickets are $30.
  • Sunday Brunch at the Broward Center and the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch takes place Sunday, October 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Listen to the soulful sounds of jazz while enjoying an amazing spread that includes pancakes, waffles, Eggs Benedict with all the trimmings, a full carving station, shrimp and fresh catch of the day, pastries, fruits, yogurts and more. Enjoy it all in the beautiful Broward Center Peck Courtyard while listening to the best in free jazz along the Riverwalk.? Brunch service is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Einstein Room and Peck Courtyard for $25 per person, including tax and your choice of a refreshing Bloody Mary or Mimosa.? The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers free music on the Peck Courtyard stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Esplanade Stage, the Connie Hoffman Gazebo, and the Las Olas Riverfront.? The monthly event welcomes music fans, picnic partiers and Sunday strollers to the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District.
  • Bank of America Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale and Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts present direct from Broadway RAIN ? A Tribute To The Beatles from Tuesday, October 4 through Sunday, October 16 in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles? discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance in this multi-media concert, that?s as infectious as it is transporting.? From the early hits to later classics (?I Want To Hold Your Hand,? ?Hard Day?s Night,? ?Sgt. Pepper?s Lonely Hearts Club Band,? ?Let It Be,? ?Come Together,? ?Hey Jude? and more) this adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all you needed was love and a little help from your friends! ?Showtimes vary. (Note: the media contact for RAIN ? A Tribute To The Beatles is Charlie Cinnamon; (305) 672-1324; ccinnamon1@aol.com; www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com)
  • Orchestra Miami?s Fifth Anniversary Celebration presents an intimate evening of chamber music on Tuesday, October 4 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.? The program begins with Ravel?s lush and sensuous ?Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and String Quartet,? followed by ?Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 76 for Piano, Violin and Cello by Joaquin Turina and Schubert?s ?Trout? quintet for piano, violin, viola cello and double bass.? The concert is part of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center?s Arts Access Program, which provides technical and marketing support to local community groups enabling them to develop and build their audiences.? Tickets are $20 and $30.
  • A hit with young audiences, families and educators, Stone Soup returns for the fifth year with a performance in the Parker Playhouse on Thursday, October 6 at 10 a.m. This modern musical adaptation of the Eastern European folk tale comes to life when three soldiers embark on a journey to find food and discover a town full of zany soldiers and villagers who refuse to share their food with anyone.? Stone Soup serves up memorable lessons about the power of sharing and the joy it brings to people?s lives.? Tickets for the Smart Stage Matinee are $6 for individual seats, $5.50 for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats for infants 12 months and under.
  • A musical play about social issues, bullying and lessons learned, Sticks and Stones is performed as a Smart Stage Matinee at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Monday, October 10 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. This one-woman musical uses music, poetry and video projection to teach children about the critical effects of bullying based on real life experiences of adolescents. Commissioned by the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and funded by the United States Department of Justice, Sticks and Stones focuses on siblings Scott and Lyn who both experience different problems with bullies, peer pressure and loss of friends. ?Tickets are $10 for individual seats as well as for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats are available for infants 12 months and under.
  • The City of Aventura presents Cups, a play by Joni Sheram Wednesday, October 12 through Saturday, October 22 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. A comedy that traces the milestones in a woman?s life through the bras she has worn, Cups is the wonderful new tale by playwright Joni Sheram that reminds audiences of how this intimate apparel holds our memories too. Performance times are weeknights at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
  • From the multicultural menu of noodle kugel and salad alongside black beans and rice, ropa vieja and plantains to the wedding cake topped by two grooms, Jon and Juan?s Wedding makes interactive comedy hip again as the Broward Center 2011-12 Pride Series opener in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, October 12 through Sunday, October 23 with show times Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6 p.m. Audiences will take part in the ceremony and outrageous reception for Jon Silverman and Juan Rodriguez joining in the fun, mixing and mingling with the couple?s outspoken Jewish and Cuban families, distraught ex-boyfriend and spaced-out best man.? Tickets to the flamboyant, outrageous music, food and dance-filled extravaganza are $59.50 and include the wedding dinner and cake.? This production contains adult language and subject matter.
  • The comic genius behind The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? returns in a new show when Robert Dubac takes the stage in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Free Range Thinking from Thursday, October 13 through Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. In a show billed as ?offensive to some with laughter for all,? Dubac searches for truth in a world that runs on spin and hype drawing on his decades of experience as a writer, actor and stand-up comic.? The Los Angeles area Ovation Awards nominated Free Range Thinking for Best New Work and Best Actor in 2010. Tickets are $35.? This production contains adult language and subject matter.
  • The Embrace Music Foundation presents Rhythms of Africa: Music Around the World on Saturday, October 15 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Parker Playhouse. This musical odyssey of discovery features 60 youths from Lauderdale Lakes Educational Complex?s Smart School Charter Middle and Eagle Charter Academy who find inspiration and confidence working alongside a dozen professional musicians under the direction of Willie Stewart, who played percussion for 23 years with the internationally renowned band Third World.? Stewart?s remarkable percussion sessions with children unite musicians, families and entire communities in the celebration of music. This free event is made possible by a John S. and James L. Knight Foundation?s Knight Arts Challenge Grant and generous support from private community donors. (Note: the media contact for Rhythms of Africa: Music Around the World is LeToya Stairs; (954) 649-6491; LeToya.Stairs@gmail.com.)
  • The Broward Center 2011-2012 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida stages Mufaro?s Beautiful Daughters ? An African Tale based on the Caldecott Award-winning children?s illustrated book on Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark located at 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar.? Featuring African drumming, powerful choreography and the energy of the African land, this modern day Cinderella tale follows two sisters on a journey to be queen as they encounter mysterious situations that test their courage, kindness and strength of spirit.? Children will enjoy pre-show arts and crafts with Young At Art Museum and complimentary face painting.? After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream.? Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.? Tickets and group discounts are available at (954) 462-0222 or select your seat on-line at miramarculturalcenter.org.
  • The Broward Center 2011-2012 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida stages Jigsaw Jones-The Case of the Class Clown at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. In this musical mystery show based on the book by James Preller, Theodore ?Jigsaw? Jones tries to solve the mystery of who slimed one of his classmates in his stickiest case yet.? Brimming with music, charm and humor, ArtsPower?s new production will make audiences laugh and think as they learn the secret codes that Jigsaw must decipher to solve the mystery. Children will enjoy pre-show arts and crafts with Young At Art Museum and complimentary face painting.? After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream.? Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
  • Fushu Daiko returns to the Parker Playhouse as a Smart Stage Matinee presentation on Wednesday, October 26 at 10 a.m. This dynamic performance by a company of Taiko drummers and Japanese dancers uses live narration interspersed with amazing high-energy percussion and dance to teach audiences about the roots of the 2,000 year-old art and its growth throughout the U.S. Tickets are $6 for individual seats, $5.50 for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats for infants 12 months and under.
  • The Broward Center 2011-2012 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida brings classic nursery rhymes to life in Mother Goose: A Pocketful of Rhymes on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. This exciting musical features the First Lady of Rhyme and her friends Little Blue Boy, the Cat and the Fiddle, a high stepping hoe-down Yankee Doodle Dandy and more. ?Children will enjoy pre-show arts and crafts with Young At Art Museum and complimentary face painting.? After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream. Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
  • In an annual fundraiser for Scholarship for South Florida, Inc., beautiful ladies take to the runway in the Miss Broward County Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, October 29 at 7 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Students from around the state will compete for the title of Miss Gold Coast and Miss Gold Coast Outstanding Teen as Broward residents vie for the title of Miss Broward County and Miss Broward County Outstanding Teen. The event, presented as part of the Broward Center?s Arts Access program, features personal interview, talent, evening gown and fitness lifestyle competitions.? Winners advance to the Miss Florida and potentially the Miss America pageants.
  • Cirque de la Symphonie takes the stage on Monday, October 31 at 10 a.m. in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? The Smart Stage Matinee show features award-winning acrobats, dancers, jugglers and strongmen performing to baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary music selections played by the Symphony of the Americas under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese.? Tickets are $6 for individual seats, $5.50 for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats for infants 12 months and under.

Other October events and media contacts

  • HarlequinadeArts Ballet Theatre
    October 1 at 7 p.m. and October 2 at 3 p.m.
    Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
    October 9 at 5 p.m.
    Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
    Media contact: Ruby Issaev;(305) 935-3232; abtpress@bellsouth.net
    www.artsballettheatre.org
  • 21st Century Rat Pack
    Headliner Productions, LLC
    October 29 at 2 and 8 p.m.
    Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
    Media contact: Steven Roberts; (561) 859-9020
    headliners_productions@yahoo.com
  • In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
    Symphony of the Americas
    October 18 at 8:15 p.m.
    Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
    Media contact: Renee LaBonte; (954) 545-0088
    sympamer@aol.com
    www.symphonyoftheamericas.com
  • Trailer Park Boys
    Square Peg/Sherpa Concerts
    October 22 at 8 p.m.
    Parker Playhouse
    Media Contact: Josh Talley; (615) 301-8728
    www.sherpaconcerts.com
  • Miami City Ballet Program I: Square Dance, Afternoon of a Faun, Liturgy, In the Upper Room
    Miami City Ballet
    October 28 at 8 p.m., October 29 at 2 and 8 p.m. and October 30 at 2 p.m.
    Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
    Media contact: Roberto Santiago; (305) 929-7000, ext.; rsantiago@miamicityballet.org
    www.miamicityballet.org

NOVEMBER 2011

  • The City of Aventura presents a free performance by The New World School of the Arts Dance Division on Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. ??An accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance, the NWSA Dance Division has attained national recognition for the exceptionally high technical and artistic level of its dance students, its distinguished professional faculty, the excellent dance curricula, the division?s productive relationship with many local ballet and modern dance companies and the multi-cultural nature of the faculty and student body.? The free tickets are limited to four tickets per person and must be secured in advance online or at the Aventura box office.
  • Laffing Matterz at the Broward Center returns for a third hit season beginning November 3 in the Abdo New River Room Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and selected Sundays throughout the season at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy free belly laughs with every delicious dinner as couples, friends, co-workers, families and groups can once again join together laughing at the absurdities of marriage, South Florida scandals, national politics, current events and everything in between?as a cast of multi-talented performers presents hilarious satire with all original songs while you dine on award-winning fare.? Admission is $65-$69 and includes the show and a dinner with house salad, a choice of entr?e and warm sourdough bread.? Appetizers, desserts and alcoholic beverages are billed separately.
  • The Broward Center presents comedian Kathleen Madigan on Friday, November 4 at 8 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Madigan has been performing for 22 years and hosts a radio program on the Blue Collar Comedy network on Satellite Radio while her Showtime special Gone Madigan is topping the Amazon and iTunes charts.? She has shared the stage with Robin Williams and Lewis Black and has appeared on Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O?Brien and The Late Show with David Letterman. Tickets are $27.50, $37.50 and $47.50.
  • The City of Aventura presents comic actress Ana Gasteyer in a delightful night of music and laughter on Friday, November 4 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.? During six years on Saturday Night Live, Gasteyer created some of the show?s most famous characters as well memorable impressions of Martha Stewart, Celine Dion and Hillary Clinton.? A talented stage actress as well as a comedienne, she made her Broadway debut in The Rocky Horror Show and starred in productions of The Threepenny Opera and The Vagina Monologues.? Tickets are $56.50 and $66.50.
  • For all those who like to slow dance, disco dance or thrill to the music of the 1960s and 70s, The City of Aventura presents Stayin? Alive: Reflections of the Bee Gees on Saturday, November 5 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. ?Recreating the songs and costumes of the disco era, Stayin? Alive has thrilled audiences worldwide with dance hits by the Bee Gees, KC & The Sunshine Band, Wild Cherry, Average White Band, The Commodores, Heatwave and more. Tickets are $34.50 and $39.50.
  • The Broward Center 2011-2012 Classical Series presents the violinist Time magazine called ?America?s best young classical musician,? when Hilary Hahn performs with pianist Valentina Lisitsa on Sunday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Celebrated for her probing interpretations, technical brilliance and spellbinding stage presence, Hahn has been honored with the 2008 Gramophone Magazine Artist of the Year, the ECHO Klassik Artist of the Year and the Cannes Classical Award.? She appears regularly with the world?s elite orchestras and in the most prestigious recital series in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North and South America.? Tickets are $15, $25, $35, $45 and $55 and include admission to the ?A Taste of Music? pre-concert lecture with Lyn Farmer entitled Engaging The Senses: How our Senses Shape our Perception of the World at 6 p.m. in the Abdo New River Room.
  • Sunday Brunch at the Broward Center and the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch take place Sunday, November 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Listen to the soulful sounds of jazz while enjoying an amazing spread that includes pancakes, waffles, Eggs Benedict with all the trimmings, a full carving station, shrimp and fresh catch of the day, pastries, fruits, yogurts and more. Enjoy it all in the beautiful Broward Center Peck Courtyard while listening to the best in free jazz along the Riverwalk.? Brunch service is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Einstein Room and Peck Courtyard for $25 per person, including tax and your choice of a refreshing Bloody Mary or Mimosa.? The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers free music on the Peck Courtyard stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Esplanade Stage, the Connie Hoffman Gazebo, and the Las Olas Riverfront.? The monthly event welcomes music fans, picnic partiers and Sunday strollers to the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District.
  • The Broward Center 2011-2012 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida offers the musical Sylvester and the Magic Pebble on Sunday, November 6 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Sylvester uses magic to his benefit to make the rain stop and to escape a hungry lion; however, he learns magic also can work against him when he doesn?t know how to return home.? The Enchantment Theatre Company uses life-size puppets, masked actors and magical illusions to teach the importance of family and friends and that prove there is no place like home.? Children will enjoy pre-show arts and crafts with Young At Art Museum and complimentary face painting.? After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream.? Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
  • E.B. White?s classic fairy tale Charlotte?s Web comes to life in the Smart Stage Matinee presentation on Wednesday, November 9 at 10 a.m. in the Parker Playhouse.? The Performance Project?s production brings to life the madcap and endearing characters of Charlotte the spider, Wilbur the pig, Templeton the rat and the rest of the farm animals as they learn about bravery, selflessness and the true meaning of friendship. Tickets are $6 for individual seats, $5.50 for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats for infants 12 months and under.
  • Chrystal Hartigan presents Songwriter?s Showcase on Monday, November 14 at 8 p.m. in the intimate setting of the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Musicians from around the world perform in the showcase, while an open mic segment lets hopefuls try out material in front of a welcoming audience.? Return to the days of 1960s Greenwich Village coffeehouses and bring your friends to Songwriter?s Showcase!? Admission is $10 at the door and a cash bar is available.
  • Bank of America Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale and Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and NETworks present Disney?s Beauty and the Beast from Tuesday, November 15 through Sunday November 27. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes and dazzling production numbers including ?Be Our Guest? and the beloved title song.? Showtimes vary. (Note: the media contact for Beauty and the Beast is Charlie Cinnamon; (305) 672-1324; ccinnamon1@aol.com; www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com)
  • Science comes to life with the Smart Stage Matinee performance of Let?s Go Science, sponsored by Atkins on Wednesday, November 16 at 10 a.m. in the Parker Playhouse.? Professor Smart and Dr. Knowitall offer a wacky look at ?how things work? using comedy, light and optical illusions to put scientific principles into action with lessons on matter, gravity, air resistance, pressure and propulsion, gyroscopes, levers and fulcrums, and static electricity.? Tickets are $6 for individual seats, $5.50 for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats for infants 12 months and under.
  • Viridian Productions offers a fresh approach to A Midsummer Night?s Dream to introduce young audiences to William Shakespeare?s comedy set at a time when kings reigned and woodland creatures ruled the earth and lovers cross paths with mischievous fairies.
    • Presented as a Smart Stage Matinees on Thursday, November 17 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 to $10 for individual seats and $5.50 to $10 for groups of 10 or more with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
    • Presented as a Stage Matinee Matinee on Friday, November 18 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 to $10 for individual seats and $5.50 to $10 for groups of 10 or more with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
    • Presented as part of the Broward Center 2011-2012 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida on Saturday, November 19 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Children will enjoy pre-show arts and crafts with Young At Art Museum and complimentary face painting.? After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream.? Individual tickets for the Family Fun Series performances are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
  • Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia?s much-anticipated new production A Brown Bear, a Moon and a Caterpillar: Treasured Stories By Eric Carle comes to the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark located at 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. Featuring evocative music, stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry, the show brings together old favorites and new friends with The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?; and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. ?Tickets and group discounts are available at (954) 462-0222 or select your seat on-line at miramarculturalcenter.org. Check JC comments against rider
    • Presented as a Smart Stage Matinee on Friday, November 18 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $6 for individual seats and $5.50 for groups of 10 or more with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
    • Presented as part of the Broward Center 2011-2012 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida on Saturday, November 19 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children will enjoy pre-show arts and crafts with Young At Art Museum and complimentary face painting.? After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream.? Individual tickets for the Family Fun Series performances are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance with$3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
    • The City of Aventura presents direct from New York?s premier nightclub, Feinstein?s at Loews Regency, Connie James ? Raising The Bar: Love Songs From The Great American Songbook on Saturday, November 19 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.? Along with top musicians from around the country, James presents a magical evening featuring the music of Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Rogers & Hammerstein and also introduces the new standards by Elton John, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Al Green and Carol King among others. Tickets are $29.50.

Other November events and media contacts

  • Cirque de la Symphonie ? The Encore
    Symphony of the Americas
    November 1 at 8:15 p.m.
    Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
    Media contact: Renee LaBonte; (954) 545-0088; sympamer@aol.com
    www.symphonyoftheamericas.com
  • Shelly Berg Trio with Houston Person present A Natural Groove?88 Keys and a Sax
    Gold Coast Jazz Society
    November 11at 7:45 p.m.
    Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
    Media contact: Pam Dearden; (954) 524-0805; gcjazz@bellsouth.net
    www.goldcoastjazz.org
  • An Evening with Lucie Arnaz
    City of Hope
    November 12 at 8 p.m.
    Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
    Media contact: Shari Meehan; (954) 771-1010; smeehan@coh.org

DECEMBER 2011

  • Laffing Matterz at the Broward Center continues in the Abdo New River Room Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and selected Sundays throughout the season at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy free belly laughs with every delicious dinner as couples, friends, co-workers, families and groups can once again join together laughing at the absurdities of marriage, South Florida scandals, national politics, current events and everything in between?as a cast of multi-talented performers presents hilarious satire with all original songs while you dine on award-winning fare.? Admission is $65-$69 and includes the show and a dinner with house salad, a choice of entr?e and warm sourdough bread.? Appetizers, desserts and alcoholic beverages are billed separately.
  • The fun multiplies at the Smart Stage Matinee presentation of Math Rocks!, a brand new educational adventure which fuses mathematics, music and multi-media as the music group, The Primes, take an adventure to the Treasury in Washington, D.C. and soar on a head-bending magic carpet ride through the skies over Egypt. Tickets are $6 for individual seats, $5.50 for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats for infants 12 months and under.
    • Presented on Friday, December 2 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
    • Presented on Wednesday, December 7 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark located at 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. Tickets and group discounts are available at (954) 462-0222 or select your seat on-line at miramarculturalcenter.org.
  • The Broward Center 2011-2012 Pride Series presents America?s favorite dragapella beauty shop quartet The Kinsey Sicks in Oy Vey in a Manger on Saturday, December 3 at 6 and 9 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Combining a cappella singing, over-the-top drag and plenty of Jewish angst, the Kinsey Sicks turns its considerable talents to the global effort to stamp out holiday cheer.? A cross between Capitol Steps and Sex in the City, the performance will feature holiday parodies such as ?Harried Little Christmas,? ?Jews Better Watch Out,? ?Macaroona,?? ?God Bless Ye Femmy Lesbians,? ?A Lay in a Manger,? ?Papirossen? and the new Christmas cuisine standard, ?Soylent Night.?? ?This production contains adult language and subject matter.? Tickets are $35.
  • Sunday Brunch at the Broward Center and the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch take place Sunday, December 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Listen to the soulful sounds of jazz while enjoying an amazing spread that includes pancakes, waffles, Eggs Benedict with all the trimmings, a full carving station, shrimp and fresh catch of the day, pastries, fruits, yogurts and more. Enjoy it all in the beautiful Broward Center Peck Courtyard while listening to the best in free jazz along the Riverwalk.? Brunch service is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Einstein Room and Peck Courtyard for $25 per person, including tax and your choice of a refreshing Bloody Mary or Mimosa.? The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers free music on the Peck Courtyard stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Esplanade Stage, the Connie Hoffman Gazebo, and the Las Olas Riverfront.? The monthly event welcomes music fans, picnic partiers and Sunday strollers to the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District.
  • The Broward Center 2011-2012 Classical Series presents the New York Pops under the baton of musical director and conductor Steven Reineke in A Swingin? Christmas on Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in a concert generously underwritten by Rosemarie and Gary Wendt.? The largest independent symphonic pops orchestra in the country makes its Broward Center debut with special guest artists John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey, who have been described by The New York Times as ?a musical match made in heaven.? The jazz power couple and New York City?s top musicians swing seasonal favorites from the era when Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Rosemary Clooney ruled the airwaves.? Tickets are $45, $55, $65, $75 and $85 and include admission to a pre-concert lecture with Lyn Farmer at 6:30 p.m. in the Waste Management Lobby.
  • The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Performance Project production of A Christmas Carol comes to the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center Friday, December 9 through Sunday, December 11. The antics of Scrooge as he rediscovers the joy of Christmas Day combined with music, dance and awe-inspiring effects accompanying the arrivals of ghosts have made stage adaptations of Charles Dickens? classic the first theater-going experience for thousands of children and an annual family favorite.
    • Presented as Smart Stage Matinees on Friday, December 9 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 for individual seats and $5.50 for groups of 10 or more with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
    • Presented as part of the Broward Center 2011-2012 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida on Saturday, December 10 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children will enjoy pre-show arts and crafts with Young At Art Museum and complimentary face painting.? After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream.? Individual tickets for the Family Fun Series performances are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
    • Additional performances take place Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 11 at 1 and 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $17.50 in advance and $20 when bought the day of the performance, $15 tickets for groups of 10 or more and $5 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
  • One of the most popular children?s TV shows comes to South Florida in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Kia Motors presentation of Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! It?s Time to Dance on Saturday, December 10 at 2 and 5 p.m. and on Sunday, December 11 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? This high-energy production starring DJ Lance Rock, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Plex and Toodee features an energetic mix of music, animation, games, singing and dancing.? Tickets are $25, $35, $45, $65 with a Gabba Party Package ticket available for $151 which includes seating in the first 15 rows, admission to a ?Get the Sillies Out? fun party and photo opportunity.? Lap seats are also available for $10 for infants 12 months and younger.
  • Chrystal Hartigan presents Songwriter?s Showcase on Monday, December 12 at 8 p.m. in the intimate setting of the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.? Musicians from around the world perform in the showcase, while an open mic segment lets hopefuls try out material in front of a welcoming audience.? Return to the days of 1960s Greenwich Village coffeehouses and bring your friends to Songwriter?s Showcase!? Admission is $10 at the door and a cash bar is available.
  • Mazel Musicals, Inc. and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts present How Lucky Can We Get? The Songs of Kander and Ebb on Wednesday, December 14 through Sunday, December 18 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.? Honored in 1998 with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kennedy Center Honors, composer John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote such Broadway blockbusters as Cabaret, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, and the longest running revival in Broadway history, Chicago. This is a presentation in the Melodies & Memories Series, spirited celebrations of America?s greatest songs from Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood, conceived and directed by Barry Levitt, former Artistic Director of New York?s 92nd Street Y?s smash Lyrics and Lyricists Series.? Performances are Wednesday, December 14 through Friday, December 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 17 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 7 p.m.? Tickets are $32.
  • The Broward Center presents the Smart Stage Matinee presentation of Hispanico Ballet Flamenco, a colorful cross-section of traditional Latin American music and dance performed live by talented international artists on Thursday, December 15 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.The performances feature the Mexican jarabe-tapatio, the Colombian cumbia, the Argentine tango and malambo, Caribbean salsa and merengue, the rhythmic bombos and the spectacular magic of boleadores that demonstrate how these musical traditions have been influenced by history, politics and cultural psychology.? Tickets are $10 for individual seats as well as for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats are available for infants 12 months and under.
  • The charm of the holidays is back in the Smart Stage Matinee presentation of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida?s production of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Parker Playhouse.? This production features more than 100 dancers on stage in the story of the holiday toy that comes to life to the spellbinding score by Tchaikovsky which includes ?The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.?? Tickets are $6 for individual seats, $5.50 for groups of 10 or more and $3 lap seats for infants 12 months and under.
  • The holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street takes the Au-Rene Theater stage on Saturday, December 17 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. In a story faithful to the film, Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, goes on trial, Macy?s becomes the friendly store to shop, two lost souls find each other and a little girl discovers her childhood through her belief in miracles.? Tickets are $19.50, $29.50, $39.50, $49.50 and $59.50.
  • The Broward Center 2011-2012 Family Fun Series presented by Coventry Health Care of Florida stages The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus on Saturday, December 17 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center.? Based on the book by L. Frank Baum, who also wrote The Wizard of Oz, this musical is packed with jokes, puppets and enchanting songs for all to sing along as it follows the early life of Santa Claus from his abandonment in a forest to his adoption by wood-nymphs to making and delivering the very first toys. Children will enjoy pre-show arts and crafts with Young At Art Museum and complimentary face painting.? After the show, the entire family can enjoy complimentary snacks from Whole Foods Market and Blue Bell Ice Cream.? Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $16 when bought the day of the performance with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.
  • Bank of America Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale and Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts present Cirque Dreams Holidaze from Tuesday, December 27 through Sunday, January 1 in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is an original new musical extravaganza filled with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Ornaments come to life as costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season and showcase pageantry, ingenuity and breathtaking artistry. An international cast of acrobats, aerialists, singers, dancers and musicians fill this Cirque Dream on stage, in the air and while dangling from a 24-foot tall magical tree in a show that includes gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.? Showtimes vary. (Note: the media contact for Cirque Dreams Holidaze is Charlie Cinnamon; (305) 672-1324; ccinnamon1@aol.com; www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com)
  • Students, ages 11 to 16, can enjoy the magic of the holidays up close and personal at Cirque Dreams Holidaze Winter Mini-Camp on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Broward Center for the Performing ?Arts from 9 a.m ? 5 p.m. The day-long camp includes an exclusive behind- the-scenes costume workshop, one upper orchestra? matinee ticket per camper, lunch and more holiday surprises.? The package is $80 per camper.? For information visit BrowardCenter.org/Education or call (954) 468-2689.

Other December events and media contacts

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