Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The US Tour of Broadway’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY announces its Gomez and Morticia!

Douglas Sills, a Tony Award nominee for THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, and Sara Gettelfinger, last seen on Broadway in A FREE MAN OF COLOR and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, will star as Gomez and Morticia in the upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, the new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.

The touring production will begin performances September 15 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans and will continue on to over 30 additional major markets across North America.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY features a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. The production is directed and designed (sets and costumes) by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch with creative consultation by Jerry Zaks and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

The production features lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by ACME Sound Partners and puppetry by Basil Twist. The production also features music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, orchestrations by Larry Hochman, dance arrangements by August Eriksmoen, hair design by Tom Watson, make-up design by Angelina Avallone and special effects design by Greg Meeh.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center in downtown Miami, Florida from October 25-30, 2011 and at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida from November 8 thru 13, 2012.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE heads to South Florida!

From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving 1985 film by Steven Spielberg, comes a soul-stirring new musical and landmark event.

THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world.

Set to a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and celebration of life.

Directed by Gary Griffin, THE COLOR PURPLE is adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray and choreography by Donald Byrd.

THE COLOR PURPLE will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida from October 10 thru 15, 2011.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Bruno Mars & Janelle Monae bring their HOOLIGANS IN WONDALAND Tour to South Florida!

One of the highlights at the recent 2011 Grammy Awards ceremony was, without a doubt, the joint performance from smooth Hawaii-bred crooner Bruno Mars and Georgia space-funk cadet Janelle Monae, who wowed with not just their songs -- but their stage presence. Lucky for us, the duo teamed-up and hit the road this spring, bringing their flair to stages across the country.

The trek, dubbed HOOLIGANS IN WONDALAND -- after Bruno’s new album, “Doo-Wops & Hooligans”, and Monae’s Atlanta crew, the Wondaland Arts Society, and a song from her superb album,”The ArchAndroid”… kicked-off May 4 in New York City and will hit all four corners of the U.S., from Seattle to Florida, Boston to Los Angeles, and in between before closing out in Phoenix on June 15.


Like-minded artists Plan B and Mayer Hawthorne & the Country will come along on select dates to open the show.


Bruno Mars & Janelle Monae will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Wednesday May 11, 2011.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Cirque Eloize iD heads to South Florida this summer!

A spectacular, mind-blowing fusion of new theatrical circus and urban dance!


Created in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil by the great contemporary cirque director, Jeannot Painchaud, Cirque Eloize iD is an astonishing new acrobatic/theatrical spectacle.

iD transports us into the vibrant streets at the heart of a city. The stage comes alive with the boundless energy of acrobats, break dancers, contortionists and a fearless stunt biker who perform against a kaleidoscope of eye-popping video projections drawn from science-fiction films, comic books and graffiti.

An exciting, moving, and unforgettable modern circus blending the daring soundtrack of rock, hip-hop, and electronica with the romantic heart of WEST SIDE STORY, iD showcases the unique talents of a troupe of over 16 international artists: masters of hand-to-hand acrobatics, contortion, in-line skating, hip-hop, modern dance, break dance, and Cyr wheel all leading up to a stunning finale on the one-of-a-kind video trampowall.

"Take everyone you know to see it!" raves Canada's eyeweekly.com


Cirque Eloize iD will be at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami, Florida from July 26 to August 7, 2011.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Matisyahu brings his 2011 Summer Tour to South Florida!

Grammy-nominated reggae artist Matisyahu will be heading out on tour this summer in support of his latest release, “Live at Stubb’s Vol. II”.

With a staggering 54 tour dates this summer, Matisyahu will be zig-zagging his way across the country kicking off his run of dates in Boston on June 25, making a stop at Red Rocks in Colorado opening for Blues Traveler on July 4, and playing special select dates with The Wailers.

“Live at Stubb’s Vol. II” is Matisyahu’s first offering since his 2009 critically acclaimed studio album “Light”, which debuted inside the Billboard Top 20 and whose single “One Day” was chosen as the official theme song for NBC’s 2010 Winter Olympics broadcast. Relix said the new collection is “proof that Matisyahu can naturally straddle the line between pop star and jamband stalwart like few of his peers.”


Five years after creating an indelible mark on the U.S.’ musical consciousness with the release of his groundbreaking original live album, “Live at Stubb’s”, Matisyahu returned to the famed Austin, TX, venue last August (2010) with his band the Dub Trio for an unforgettable live music experience. Showcasing his impressive artistic evolution and incredible vibrancy on stage, this raw and inspiring musical journey was captured in the form of “Live at Stubb’s Vol. II” – a rare and sure-to-be-treasured time capsule for the magic that happened in Austin that night. The collection was released as a DVD/CD and the DVD was premiered at SXSW this year in the city of its origin.

Now, with three critically acclaimed albums, Matisyahu has become one of the most beloved and pioneering artists in music today with “Live at Stubb’s Vol. II” holding a special meaning for him and his devoted fans.

Matisyahu will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Thursday August 25, 2011.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Martin Lawrence brings his DOIN’ TIME COMEDY TOUR to South Florida!

Martin Lawrence returns to his stand-up roots with a one-night only appearance at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami.

Arguably one of the most popular and successful comedians of our time, Martin Lawrence began his career doing stand-up on the Washington, DC circuit, parlaying his act into a 1983 appearance on “Star Search.” He quickly became a household name and a pop culture phenomenon with the introduction of the FOX TV sitcom “Martin” which ran for five seasons from 1992 to 1997.

In addition to establishing an incredible television success, Martin has accumulated an impressive list of motion picture credits, some including Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”, “House Party 1 & 2”, “Boomerang”, “Bad Boys I and II”, “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate”, “Life”, “Blue Streak”, “Big Momma's House 1 & 2”, “National Security”, “Open Season”, “Wild Hogs”, “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins”, and 2010’s “Death at a Funeral”.

We are all DOIN’ TIME in life. The question is how are we all DOIN’ our TIME? Come take a hilarious and outrageous look at Life through the eyes of one of the most brilliant stand-up comedians of our generation on his DOIN’ TIME COMEDY TOUR. Martin Lawrence doesn’t hold anything back as he creates memorable characters, improvs, dances and jokes about his time, your time and how everybody’s DOIN’ TIME in life.

Martin Lawrence will be at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Saturday June 25, 2011.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Kylie Minogue brings her LES FOLIES Tour to South Florida!

Following her ultra-successful first tour of the States in 2009, Kylie Minogue is heading back to the U.S. for her brand new LES FOLIES Tour, in support of last year’s “Aphrodite” album.

Minogue’s LES FOLIES Tour kicked-off February 19th, 2011, in Denmark and will moved on to dates all over Europe, including dates in Finland, Germany, France, and England before moving on to Asia and then to the highly-anticipated North American leg.

She kick-off at Montreal’s Bell Centre on April 28th and will hit cities like New York, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, and Houston before wrapping up in Las Vegas on May 22nd.

She’ll perform some of her biggest hits on what’s expected to be one of the most technologically advanced stage spectacles ever, including her two U.S. #1 dance hits off “Aphrodite,” “All the Lovers” and “Get Outta My Way.”

“The reaction to 'Aphrodite' has been absolutely incredible and has inspired me and my creative team to develop a new show that will take all of us on a euphoric journey of joy, excitement and glamour,” Minogue said about the tour. “I can't wait to get on the road and see all my fans in 2011."

Kylie Minogue will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday May 7, 2011.