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Aaron Krause

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  • The Actors Front Page

    Renowned Playwright Ronnie Larsen's Latest Work.

    By: Aaron Krause - Sep 13th, 2022

    Renowned playwright Ronnie Larsen's latest play, The Actors, is wholesome enough for most ages. Many people know Larsen for his gay-themed, risque pieces. A fine production of The Actors is playing through Oct. 2 in an intimate theater in Southeast Florida, near Ft. Lauderdale.

  • Bent Front Page

    Co-production of Controversial Play in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Sep 06th, 2022

    The historical drama, "Bent" has stirred controversy for suggesting that Jewish people received less harsh treatment than homosexuals at the Dachau concentration camp. A solid co-production between Empire Stage and ArtBuzz Theatrics is playing in South Florida.

  • One in Two Front Page

    An Island City Stage production

    By: Aaron Krause - Aug 17th, 2022

    "One in Two" is an absurdist comedy-drama about an HIV-positive person. A touching and funny production runs through Sept. 4 at Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, near Ft. Lauderdale.

  • Educating Asher Front Page

    World Premiere Production by Empire Stage

    By: Aaron Krause - Aug 09th, 2022

    Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale is giving the new comedy-drama "Educating Asher" a solid world premiere production. The play is about, among other things, coming to terms with loss.

  • Rubenology: The Making of An American Legend Front Page

    World Premiere by GableStage and Abre Camino Collective

    By: Aaron Krause - Aug 01st, 2022

    Rubenology: The Making of An American Legend focuses on 84-year-old actor Ruben Rabasa. The one-act play recently experienced its world premiere as a co-production between South Florida-based GableStage and Abre Camino Collective. Playwright Vanessa Garcia and Rabasa co-wrote the piece.

  • Hank Williams: Lost Highway Front Page

    Actors' Playhouse Miracle Theatre

    By: Aaron Krause - Jul 29th, 2022

    The bio-musical "Hank Williams: Lost Cowboy" is receiving a commendable production by Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. The production runs through July 31. The show tells the story of Williams's life in flashback.

  • The Mystery of Irma Vep Front Page

    At Island City Stage near Ft. Lauderdale

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 26th, 2022

    The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam is a spoof of genres such as Gothic melodrama and horror. Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, near Ft. Lauderdale, has mounted a consistently entertaining production. The play is purely escapist entertainment.

  • The Year of Magical Thinking Front Page

    A Production by GableStage Near Miami

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 21st, 2022

    A powerful production of "The Year of Magical Thinking" is running through June 26 at GableStage in Coral Gables (suburban Miami). In "The Year of Magical Thinking," author and journalist Joan Didion recounts the year following her husband's sudden death. The basis for the play adaptation of "The Year of Magical Thinking" is the award-winning memoir by Joan Didion.

  • Fefu & Her Friends Front Page

    A Thinking Cap Theatre production

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 10th, 2022

    Thinking Cap Theatre, based in South Florida, has mounted a strong production of the classic play, Fefu & Her Friends by Maria Irene Fornes. The mostly plotless play is an absurdist piece featuring eight female characters. Fefu & Her Friends touches on themes such as female relationships, insanity, and gender roles.

  • Jesus Christ Superstar Front Page

    50th Anniversary Rouring Production

    By: Aaron Krause - Jun 02nd, 2022

    The Olivier Award-winning 50th anniversary production of Jesus Christ Superstar is playing in Miami. The production originated at London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. At the center of the production is a very human Jesus.

  • The Belle of Amherst Front Page

    A Remount by Palm Beach Dramaworks

    By: Aaron Krause - May 25th, 2022

    More than a year after co-producing a filmed production of "The Belle of Amherst," Palm Beach Dramaworks in South Florida presents the show live. The Belle of Amherst is a one-performer show about the life of Emily Dickinson. Dickinson, a world-famous poetess, lived from 1830-1886 in Amherst, Mass.

  • Water by the Spoonful Front Page

    A New City Players Production in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - May 16th, 2022

    Water by the Spoonful is a powerfully symbolic play about moving on from emotional pain and addiction. New City Players' strong production ended on Sunday, May 15.

  • The Belle of Amherst Front Page

    This Time in Front of a Live Audience.

    By: Aaron Krause - May 09th, 2022

    Palm Beach Dramaworks, which co-produced 'The Belle of Amherst' last year, will remount the production in front of a live audience. Last year, the pandemic prevented audience members and performers from being in the same space. The remount will run from May 20-June 5.

  • ATCA New Play Awards Front Page

    Critics Organization Announces Winners

    By: Aaron Krause - Apr 20th, 2022

    The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) recently announced the winners of new play awards for 2021. The Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award went to "Poor Clare" by Chiara Atik. The M. Elizabeth Osborn Award went to Makasha Copeland for their play, "Extreme Home Makeover."

  • Broadway Across America Front Page

    2022-23 Season for Miami and Ft. Lauderdale

    By: Aaron Krause - Apr 14th, 2022

    Broadway Across America has announced the 2022-23 line-ups for Broadway in Miami and Broadway in Ft. Lauderdale. Among the shows, audiences will be able to see "Hamilton" again in Ft. Lauderdale, and "Wicked" in Miami. Perhaps the hottest show on Broadway, "Six" will play in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.

  • Cats Front Page

    Non-equity, National Touring Production

    By: Aaron Krause - Apr 10th, 2022

    A quality national, non-equity production of Cats is touring the country. The production's most recent stop was the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale. Cats delivers emotionally.

  • Guys and Dolls Front Page

    South Florida's MNM Theatre Company

    By: Aaron Krause - Apr 09th, 2022

    MNM Theatre Company achieves mixed results with its current production of "Guys and Dolls." The production at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center runs through April 16. MNM Theatre Company is an award-winning, not-for-profit, professional group.

  • Suddenly Last Summer Front Page

    At Island City Stage

    By: Aaron Krause - Apr 05th, 2022

    South Florida theater fans have a chance to see a production of an infrequently-staged Tennessee Williams play titled "Suddenly Last Summer." The production runs through April 17. Some may recall the story from the 1959 film with the same title, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift.

  • Intimate Apparel Front Page

    A Palm Beach Dramaworks Production

    By: Aaron Krause - Apr 04th, 2022

    Lynn Nottage's drama, Intimate Apparel is a fine fit at Palm Beach Dramaworks (PBD). The professional, nonprofit company's production runs through April 17. PBD's production, fittingly, takes place in the company's intimate Don & Ann Brown Theatre.

  • Ben Butler Front Page

    Boca Stage in Boca Raton

    By: Aaron Krause - Mar 28th, 2022

    "Ben Butler" is a comedy that takes place at the beginning of the Civil War. The play, by Richard Strand, is part comedy, part historical drama, and part biography. Boca Stage is presenting the play through April 10.

  • Anastasia Front Page

    Non-equity National Touring Production

    By: Aaron Krause - Mar 24th, 2022

    A non-equity national touring production of Anastasia is traveling the country. The production has included a stop at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. This production is a visual delight, and also delivers emotionally. For information about touring stops, go to https://anastasiathemusical.com/tour.

  • Intimate Apparel Front Page

    Palm Beach Dramaworks to Present Lynn Nottage play

    By: Aaron Krause - Mar 21st, 2022

    Palm Beach Dramaworks in South Florida will present Lynn Nottage's "Intimate Apparel" from April 1-17. South Florida actress Rita Cole will portray Esther Mills, one of her "bucket list" roles. Palm Beach Dramaworks is a professional, nonprofit company located at 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach.

  • Stage Musical Adaptation of Frozen Front Page

    National Equity Production in Ft. Lauderdale

    By: Aaron Krause - Mar 12th, 2022

    An equity national touring production of Frozen is playing in Ft. Lauderdale through March 20. Performances are at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. There are visual delights galore, but they do not overshadow a story with heart. The stage adaptation is darker than the film.

  • Sister Act Front Page

    A co-production in South Florida

    By: Aaron Krause - Feb 27th, 2022

    A co-production of Sister Act is a divine treat in South Florida. MNM Theatre Company, along with North End Theater Company, and the City of Lauderhill are the presenters. "Sister Act," the stage musical, is faithful to the film while offering something fresh and new. The co-production runs through March 6.

  • The Duration Front Page

    World Premiere at Palm Beach Dramaworks

    By: Aaron Krause - Feb 21st, 2022

    Bruce Graham's new play, The Duration, is about, among other things, how different people deal with grief. The world premiere production is running through March 6 at Palm Beach Dramaworks in South Florida. The Duration is a layered, engrossing piece of live theater.

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