Barbara Bradshaw News

The Carbonell Awards recognize Florida's best stage productions and those behind them. This year, the awards' 35th, the Actors' Playhouse production of MISS SAIGON leads the pack with 11 nominations, followed by 7 nominations for the controversial play BLASTED, the Miami Herald reports.

The Silver Palm Awards committee, founded three years ago to honor theatrical excellence in South Florida, has announced this years's 16 recipients, which include for the first time a husband and wife acting duo: Avi Hoffman and Laura Turnbull.

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks will kick off its 11th Anniversary season with George Bernard Shaw's play 'Candida' on Friday, October 8th (8PM) at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including the southeast premiere of 'Freud's Last Session' by Mark St. Germain, 'Dinner With Friends' by Donald Margulies and 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' by Martin McDonagh.

The Silver Palm Awards committee, founded three years ago to honor theatrical excellence in South Florida, has announced this years's 16 recipients, which include for the first time a husband and wife acting duo: Avi Hoffman and Laura Turnbull.

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks will kick off its 11th Anniversary season with George Bernard Shaw's play 'Candida' on Friday, October 8th (8PM) at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). The season will continue with a distinguished roster of plays including the southeast premiere of 'Freud's Last Session' by Mark St. Germain, 'Dinner With Friends' by Donald Margulies and 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' by Martin McDonagh.

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will present 'The Gin Game' - the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by D.L. Coburn - as their summer offering, opening on Friday, July 16th (8PM) for a strictly limited engagement at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). Special priced preview performances are slated for July 14th & 15th (8PM) and the production will play through August 15th.

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will present 'The Gin Game' - the Pulitzer Prize winning play by D.L. Coburn, as their summer offering, opening on Friday, July 16th (8PM) for a strictly limited engagement at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). Special priced preview performances are slated for July 14th & 15th (8PM) and the production will play through August 15th.

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will present 'The Gin Game' - the Pulitzer Prize winning play by D.L. Coburn, as their summer offering, opening on Friday, July 16th (8PM) for a strictly limited engagement at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). Special priced preview performances are slated for July 14th & 15th (8PM) and the production will play through August 15th.

West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, will present 'The Gin Game' - the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by D.L. Coburn - as their summer offering, opening on Friday, July 16th (8PM) for a strictly limited engagement at their intimate downtown theatre (322 Banyan Boulevard). Special priced preview performances are slated for July 14th & 15th (8PM) and the production will play through August 15th.

After a successful nine week run at Florida Studio Theatre, Shear Madness will close on Sunday, April 18, 2010. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. 'That was hysterical,' 'That was tremendous fun,' and 'Dynamite' are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed 'Crazy fun,' reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 'Great fun,' remarked Sarasota Magazine and 'Howling with Laughter,' exclaimed the Pelican Press. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy

The 34th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida's oldest and most prestigious arts honors, were bestowed in a ceremony at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in a benefit performance which raises scholarships for South Florida arts students.

After a successful nine week run at Florida Studio Theatre, Shear Madness will close on Sunday, April 18, 2010. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. 'That was hysterical,' 'That was tremendous fun,' and 'Dynamite' are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed 'Crazy fun,' reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 'Great fun,' remarked Sarasota Magazine and 'Howling with Laughter,' exclaimed the Pelican Press. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy

Florida Studio Theatre adds performances through the end of March for the hit Shear Madness and one must-see performance! A line-up of special guest stars will be incorporated into the Wednesday, March 17th evening performance.

Florida Studio Theatre adds performances through the end of March for the hit Shear Madness and one must-see performance! A line-up of special guest stars will be incorporated into the Wednesday, March 17th evening performance.

Florida Studio Theatre adds seven additional performances to the hit Shear Madness. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. "That was hysterical," "That was tremendous fun," and "Dynamite" are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed "Crazy fun," reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and "Great fun," remarked Sarasota Magazine. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy. Shear Madness will now run through March 21, 2010.

Florida Studio Theatre adds performances through the end of March for the hit Shear Madness and one must-see performance! A line-up of special guest stars will be incorporated into the Wednesday, March 17th evening performance.

Florida Studio Theatre opens a special event in the Gompertz Theatre February 18, 2010. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy.

Florida Studio Theatre adds seven additional performances to the hit Shear Madness. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. "That was hysterical," "That was tremendous fun," and "Dynamite" are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed "Crazy fun," reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and "Great fun," remarked Sarasota Magazine. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy. Shear Madness will now run through March 21, 2010.

Florida Studio Theatre opens a special event in the Gompertz Theatre February 18, 2010. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy.

Les Miserables at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables led the pack with a dozen nominations. Broadsword at Miami's Mad Cat Theatre Company and Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them at Plantation's Mosaic Theatre tied with five nods each as the most recognized plays for the annual honors to be held on Monday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale.