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A musical about a war-time romance and a controversial play that took audiences to the depths of humanity top the list of nominees for the 35th annual Carbonell Awards, celebrating the best shows and performances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

A musical about a war-time romance and a controversial play that took audiences to the depths of humanity top the list of nominees for the 35th annual Carbonell Awards, celebrating the best shows and performances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

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.

Dating back to 1981, the Evil Dead films combined to make one of the most beloved cult franchises in the history of cinema. Directed by Sam Raimi (Spiderman), and starring cult icon Bruce Campbell (Burn Notice), these movies used comedy, gore, slapstick, blood, one-liners, and some of the most creative camera techniques ever seen to revolutionize the horror genre.

Dating back to 1981, the Evil Dead films combined to make one of the most beloved cult franchises in the history of cinema. Directed by Sam Raimi (Spiderman), and starring cult icon Bruce Campbell (Burn Notice), these movies used comedy, gore, slapstick, blood, one-liners, and some of the most creative camera techniques ever seen to revolutionize the horror genre.

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents a hysterical summer musical that takes a fresh, contemporary look at the typical and not-so-typical American family. Are We There Yet?, which runs July 7 - August 15, 2010, is a musical revue that allows audience member's to 'Enjoy the Ride' as a cast of four covers nearly all possible family plights.

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents a hysterical summer musical that takes a fresh, contemporary look at the typical and not-so-typical American family. Are We There Yet?, which runs July 7 - August 15, 2010, is a musical revue that allows audience member's to 'Enjoy the Ride' as a cast of four covers nearly all possible family plights.

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents a hysterical summer musical that takes a fresh, contemporary look at the typical and not-so-typical American family. Are We There Yet?, which runs July 7 - August 15, 2010, is a musical revue that allows audience member's to 'Enjoy the Ride' as a cast of four covers nearly all possible family plights.

Dating back to 1981, the Evil Dead films combined to make one of the most beloved cult franchises in the history of cinema. Directed by Sam Raimi (Spiderman), and starring cult icon Bruce Campbell (Burn Notice), these movies used comedy, gore, slapstick, blood, one-liners, and some of the most creative camera techniques ever seen to revolutionize the horror genre.

The Walnut Street Theatre will close its production of Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS on May 2nd. Champagne, romance and laughter are on the menu in this prime example of English comedy. The production will feature performances from Susan Riley Stevens, Karen Peakes, Bill Van Horn, Greg Wood, Dan Olmstead and Jennie Eisenhower.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly announces the premiere of ROCK ODYSSEY, a spectacular theatrical production that will be seen by every fifth-grader in the Miami-Dade County Public School System. In total, more than 26,000 fifth graders will participate in the pilot program, which was created by the Adrienne Arsht Center in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The show will afford young people the opportunity to experience live theater in Miami's premier performing arts center, at no cost to them or their schools. ROCK ODYSSEY will run from April 27 - May 8, 2010 in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. This arts education program is made possible with the generous support of Miami-Dade County and additional funding from Funding Arts Network.

The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 201st season with Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS.

The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 201st season with Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS.

The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 201st season with Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS.

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is coming to Coral Gables in a riotous fashion this January at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre from January 15 to February 7.

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is coming to Coral Gables in a riotous fashion this January at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre from January 15 to February 7.

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is coming to Coral Gables in a riotous fashion this January at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre from January 15 to February 7.

The New York Times raved that Farragut North is 'Fast-paced! Has the topical thrill of an insider's tour of recent events!' and Variety declared 'not since The Best Man has the theater enjoyed such a heady thriller on presidential politicking.' The L.A. Times said Farragut North 'captures the frenzied scheming and counter-scheming of would-be Washington kingmakers! The play has a fresh accuracy that suggests the playwright, who worked for both Sen. Charles E. Schumer of New York and Howard Dean, the former governor of Vermont, was taking juicy notes on the campaign trail!'

Neil LaBute's Tony nominated REASONS TO BE PRETTY will make its Southeastern debut presented by GableStage and performed at the Biltmore in Miami. The cast features Amy Elane Anderson, Todd Allen Durkin, Erin Joy Schmidt, and Ricky Waugh. REASONS TO BE PRETTY opens on October 24th and runs though November 22nd.

Neil LaBute's Tony nominated REASONS TO BE PRETTY will make its Southeastern debut presented by GableStage and performed at the Biltmore in Miami. The cast features Amy Elane Anderson, Todd Allen Durkin, Erin Joy Schmidt, and Ricky Waugh. REASONS TO BE PRETTY opens on October 24th and runs though November 22nd.