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Photo Flash: Winners of the 41st Annual Carbonell Awards Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2017


Me and My Girl, a splashy musical about a British bloke who discovers he's nobility, and The Royale, a powerful play by Miami native Marco Ramirez, based on the first black boxing champion, took their respective places in South Florida theatrical history as Best Musical and Best Play on Monday, April 3rd  when the winners of the 41st annual Carbonell Awards were announced. The lavish ceremony was held at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, and   featured performances from each show nominated for Best Musical.

BWW Reviews: Slow Burn's BIG RIVER is A Joyous Musical Ride
by Trevor Durham - Mar 19, 2017


Fitzwater has finally gotten his chance to deliver Big River, a production dazzling in its music and performances, showcasing a wild range of talents that give this American musical the most American feel a show could hope for.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with LOVE & OTHER UNNATURAL ACTS at Lynn University
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017


Would you care to spend Valentine's Day with your husband and an old college sweetheart you've just bumped into at a class reunion?

Jan McArt to Present 'LOVE AND OTHER UNNATURAL ACTS' at Lynn University
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017


We first meet Jan and Ed Hubble early in their marriage, when Ed has just had his head turned by another woman. Five vignettes allow us to follow the couple through various stages of intimacy and conflict as they shift into a cautious respect, all while gently growing old together.

MNM Productions Announces the Casts for SPAMALOT, COMPANY and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017


Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, one of South Florida's hottest new theatre companies, today announced the leading cast members and production teams for its first three productions in 2017, each of which will be presented at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse.

BWW Review: Slow Burn's TITANIC a Haunting, Soulful Dirge
by Trevor Durham - Jan 28, 2017


Director Patrick Fitzwater has grasped the drama of the cold, dark tale to present an almost operatic tragedy and a roaring score only he could wrestle onto the stage.

Slow Burn Theatre Company Charts New Waters with Tony Winning TITANIC: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2017


Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score, Titanic: The Musical comes to the Amaturo Theater for a striking production by Slow Burn Theatre Company from Today, January 19 - Sunday, February 5.

Maltz Jupiter's ME AND MY GIRL, Zoetic Stage's AFTER and More Top 41st Annual Carbonell Award Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017


An old-fashioned, splashy musical about a working-class Londoner who discovers he's nobility and a world premiere play about the consequences of bullying received the most nominations in the musical and play categories when the nominations were announced for the 41st annual Carbonell Awards, which honors excellence in theater in South Florida.

Slow Burn Theatre Company Charts New Waters with Tony Winning TITANIC: THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2017


Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score, Titanic: The Musical comes to the Amaturo Theater for a striking production by Slow Burn Theatre Company from Thursday, January 19 - Sunday, February 5.

Local Stars to Shine in Glittering SISTER ACT at The Wick
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2016


The Wick Theatre will have audiences jumping for joy with their second show of the season, Sister Act.

Local Stars to Shine in Glittering SISTER ACT at The Wick
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016


The Wick Theatre will have audiences jumping for joy with their second show of the season, Sister Act.

MNM Productions' THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Gets Carbonell Recommendation
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2016


MNM Productions today announced that its current production of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a musical revue showcasing the music of legendary Broadway songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, has received "Recommended" status for the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most prestigious award for professional theater.

THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Preview to Benefit Local LGBTQ Churches
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2016


Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, today announced that the August 4th preview performance of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a musical revue showcasing the music of legendary Broadway songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, will benefit the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beach Gardens (MCCPB) and Joy MCC in Orlando. Both faith communities are dedicated to serving their local LGBTQ communities, which is particularly important since the horrific massacre last month at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

Florida Production of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Meets Eligibility Requirements for Carbonell Awards
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 25, 2016


MNM Productions today announced that its upcoming production of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a musical revue showcasing the music of legendary Broadway songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, meets the eligibility requirements for consideration for the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most prestigious award for professional theater. The show will run for 15 performances August 5-21 at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach.

THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Preview to Benefit Local LGBTQ Churches
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2016


Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, today announced that the August 4th preview performance of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a musical revue showcasing the music of legendary Broadway songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, will benefit the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beach Gardens (MCCPB) and Joy MCC in Orlando. Both faith communities are dedicated to serving their local LGBTQ communities, which is particularly important since the horrific massacre last month at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

Cast Announced for MNM Productions' THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 20, 2016


Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, today named the five-person cast of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a musical revue showcasing the music of legendary Broadway songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, including such audience favorite tunes as All That Jazz, My Coloring Book and New York, New York. Conceived by David Thompson, Scott Ellis and Susan Stroman, the show will run for 15 performances at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach, starting on Thursday, August 4, 2016.

Slow Burn Theatre to Bring HEATHERS to Broward Center, 6/9-25
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2016


As the finale to its acclaimed inaugural season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Slow Burn Theatre Company presents the hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal Heathers: The Musical in its South Florida premiere from Thursday, June 9 - Sunday, June 26.

BWW Review: A MINISTER'S WIFE at GableStage
by Roger Martin - Apr 21, 2016


A Poet is a Loathsome Thing...

MNM's SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM Moves to Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015


MNM Productions recently announced that its current production of the award-winning musical SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM is moving to the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach for five performances (tonight, August 13-16) following a successful 10-show run at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts.

MNM's SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM Moves to Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2015


MNM Productions today announced that its current production of the award-winning musical SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM is moving to the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach for five performances (August 13-16) following a successful 10-show run at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts.

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