I love this huge bright theater in Ft. Lauderdale, built in 1991. I have been here before for "A…read moreGentleman's Guide to Murder" and thoroughly enjoyed it. This day we saw a super fun magician I knew from a Netflix series. It worked well here! Last time we did the VIP tickets and met some cool local patrons in the VIP lounge where they give you complimentary snacks & discounted drinks. It's a nice perk to support the local arts! Parking is easy and reasonable enough. The area itself is a bit depressed, but seems safe enough. Ushers are friendly and helpful, elevator and bar service have fun offerings and bathrooms are fine. If you find yourself in the area, Don't sleep on viewing your favorite shows here. Check it out when in the area. Happy summer yelping in 2026! ~Tami in Miami

You know you're walking into a real theater when the building itself makes you slow down for a…read moresecond and say, "Alright... this is going to be a night." Not a strip mall stage wedged between a nail salon and a frozen yogurt shop. A real theater. The kind that feels like it was built for big voices, bright lights, and the occasional crowd singing along a little too loudly after a couple of pre-show drinks. That's the first thing you notice about the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Sitting right along the river in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the place just looks like it belongs there. Modern lines, big glass, clean design. But at the same time it still carries the charm and warmth you expect from a classic theater. It feels like a venue that was designed for nights out. Once inside, the layout works well. Sightlines are excellent. Whether you're down low or up in the higher seats, the stage is easy to see and you never feel like you're watching from a bad angle. But here's the one thing that caught us by surprise. The sound system struggles a bit when you get up into the higher seats. The speakers just don't quite reach that far with the same clarity, so the sound can come across a little muffled. Here's the pro tip. If you're sitting high, save the money and go cheaper on the ticket because the sound quality up there probably won't match what you'd expect from a premium seat anyway. The parking situation has actually improved. Getting in is easier now that they switched to the pay by plate app system. You drive in, park, handle the payment on your phone and head to the show. Simple. Leaving, however, is another story. Getting out of the parking lot after a show can feel like a bit of an adventure. This is where patience becomes part of the evening's entertainment. Give yourself time and don't expect a quick exit. We saw Darius Rucker last night, and even with the sound challenges in the higher seats, it was still a really fun night. Good music, a great crowd, and the kind of energy that makes live shows worth it every time. Here's the move if you're coming here. Go early. Grab dinner or drinks somewhere nearby. Walk over without rushing and enjoy the atmosphere around the theater. And when the show ends, don't fight the traffic. Take your time and let the crowd thin out. Do it that way and the Broward Center becomes exactly what it should be. An outstanding way to spend a Saturday night.

This theater is a must go to and Support. Small intimate brilliance from this Ronnie Larson Person…read moreI support this theater. I highly recommend all the performances maybe not all cause I'm a female, but most. LOL

The Foundry is a small neighborhood theater in Wilton Manors, just across the street from Union…read morerestaurant and next door to Island City Stage on Dixie Highway. Plays of Wilton makes its home at The Foundry, a 54 seat black box theater that is wheelchair accessible. Since there are only 4 rows of seats and the theater is small and intimate, almost any seat in the main section is a good seat. The seats are next to each other, so people sit tightly in this small venue. There are some side seats sometimes, but I do not recommend, since the angle of vision to the stage is not the best. Out of all the seats in the main area, I find seat B7 to be the best. There's a pole next to it and an aisle on the other side, so this is the one seat that is almost "private". The plays are mostly LGBTQ+ themed and based. The one I went to see called 10 Naked Men was not all nude. Actors stayed clothed most of the time, but the title sure got people excited about the show....LOL.... Hunter's the nightclub was kind enough to donate red and white wine as well as water for the show, so these beverages were complementary throughout the play. There is limited parking in front and behind theater with some handicapped parking spaces. The theater opens one half hour prior to performance times. Performances are usually Wednesday through Sunday. Evening performances at 8 PM and matinees at 2 or 3 PM. As of 2024, the performances are usually : $35 General Reserved Seating $50 Premium 1st Row Seating $25 Side seating, when available

The Parker is a fabulous venue for shows. Very intimate feel and any seat here is a great seat with…read morea great view. Last time I was here, we saw An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil which was an amazing show. This time, we returned to check out Adam Ray who is a comedian and has a special on Netflix called The Adam Ray Show with new episodes every Friday. We got show tickets along with Meet & Greet tickets. This venue is just beautiful with a classic & elegant vibe. Cocktails are pricey at $25 for liquor beverages. We ended up getting Bacardi Mojito canned drinks. Our friend bought us drinks so not sure the cost but we knew we wanted to stay away from the $25 cocktails. Ha. We had awesome seats about 10 rows back in the middle section. They started almost promptly at 7pm with the opener which we didn't remember his name but he was funny. Got the crowd hyped up for Adam Ray. Let me tell you, Adam Ray was HILARIOUS!!! Great material. Our faces hurt from laughing so much. Be warned this is not family friendly material whatsoever. Lol. We also got the Meet & Greet package so after the show, we remained in the auditorium and they moved us to the front to wait for Adam Ray to come back out for the Meet & Greet. We waited for a little while before he came out. But he was so good and so personable with everyone that the wait was worth it. They ushered each group to wait in line to go on stage to meet him, shake his hand, talk to him and then he spoiled everyone with merch like hats, t-shirts, hoodies and a signed poster. So cool. Adam Ray is so down to earth and a genuine guy! So funny too because during the show, he was telling jokes at like 150 mph and then during the Meet & Greet, he was mad chill. Polar opposite. Hahaha. So glad we did the Meet & Greet. Nice guy. Big fan!!! If you don't know Adam Ray, check out his show! If you've never been to The Parker, see if there's a show you want to see here. The venue is beautiful and so intimate!

5/27/26- The Happy Together Tour- The Haller Club- I was…read morethrilled when they relocated the Tour to The Parker from the Pompano Amphitheater! The Parker is an elegant venue with the opportunity to upgrade to The Haller Club! Totally worth the additional ticket! First, the Parker Team are all incredibly friendly, welcoming and professional! I'm amazed every time I attend a concert they are consistently welcoming! The renovation is absolutely incredible! Beautiful! Definitely upgrade to the Haller Club! The atmosphere is relaxing, comfortable even for a single person... The display of food is 5 Stars! The options are endless! From cheese, fruit, salad, fresh rolls, butter, always 2 hot appetizers, display of mini desserts and fresh fruit! A dedicated bartender with complimentary wine,beer and water bottles. The mini spanakopita and pork sliders were our hot options. Delicious! The service, food and ambiance are all 5 Stars!! Now to the Happy Together tour! Brilliant performance by all involved! Each act outdid the other! The audience sang along to each song! Especially with Gary Puckett! I hope the venue continues with showcasing the bands from the 60's, 70's and 80's! Yes! Baby Boomers are in Florida year round now! With expendable income! The Parker is the poster child for the rest of the Country! It's always a 5 Star Experience!

Small theater that has excellent shows. There is a small snack bar and they serve wine. The theater…read morehas an intimate ambiance to it.

We love coming to this intimate little theater! They do some great shows and we have never been…read moredisappointed! The box office staff is always very helpful. I am always so impressed at their sets and technical elements, in addition to the acting!

I went to see a comedy show here; I had no idea this is a performance space! Yes, it is a working…read morecathedral or church, so the acoustics are awesome, the seating is great, and the building is beautiful. The pastor introduced the performance, which apparently he often does as they often have performances here. This church is an LGBTQIA+ church. Plenty of free parking in the adjacent lot. the folks checking us in were very friendly. Since this is not a traditional venue, there weren't any snacks for sale, but there was some alcohol for sale outside before the show. With such an intimate venue, the comedians were able to talk to everyone afterwards and take photos, in the lobby afterwards. I would definitely return!

Absolutely horrible experience with front door & usher. Screaming & disciplining people who were…read morenot lined up & finishing their water being absurd that they can't bring it in. These people were not attempting to bring the items in but finish it off & throwing it out. Then the usher in the theater had the audacity to tell our group to "keep it down people are complaining" when we did not see a single party get up. It's a musical play why is it against the rules to sing along at a decent level (meaning where only our group can hear us) & enjoy the production? Again horrible interaction with customers. This was the first time in 30+ years of going to Broadway musicals that we were told to be silent. Lion King, Aladdin, Chicago, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, Rent & so on we've danced in our seats & politely sang along NEVER did we experience what we experienced Saturday night watching Jagged Little Pill.

02/26/2026, first time here. Security fatboi outside was already yelling and pointing at everyone…read moreeven though there was nobody willing to approach or line up near it/him. Quite unprofessional, abusive, provocative, potentially violent. I spoke with a gentlemanly manager once inside when out of nowhere an apparent female it/Karen, absent hygiene and manners and claiming to be the real manager, rudely interrupted and tried to intimidate me into silence, claiming I am unprofessional for calling out fatboi; perhaps she is the root cause of such unhinged and inappropriate behavior toward paying customers and others in sight. Nothing a case of Midol and sanitary napkins wouldn't calm and soothe. Fatboi and Karen both need to STFU and get on track. It should go without saying that this garbage is way out of place here, and surely I cannot be expected to hear out your solicitations for season ticket purchases and other donations. These creepy people made up my mind before I reached my seat. Then I observed on the way out a flock of badges with guns swarming about. WTF was that? Was this due to staff behavior? Was I singled out or is everyone treated despicably here? Entirely preventable - all of it, and certainly unforgettable. It was indeed an enlightening day. I expected and deserved much better and so should all customers. NOTE TO MANAGEMENT: Customer-facing employees, contractors, and volunteers must all be thoroughly vetted and adequately trained as was clearly not the case here. Threatening, harassing, and annoying customers is not a business growth strategy: rather, it is a business failure and defunding strategy. Escalating conversations into confrontations and threats risks violence and injury to customers and staff alike, and likely the liability, publicly, and potential incarceration is much more than you can afford. Monitor and hold all your staff accountable for their behavior at all times. Rid yourselves of the bad ones and low performers forthwith. Put yourselves in your customers' shoes and test your staff at all levels frequently. Good people start from childhood, not magically when you hire them. You need not adhere to thug life. I challenge you to review your video and corroborate my statements herein. It is highly disrespectful and insulting to the many hardworking, dedicated, and professional cast and crew to unleash skanky staff of the burger barn dropout failure sort upon _their_ audience. Do the right thing: clean your house. I and others will be watching and reporting.

I was shocked. I had no idea what kind of show this was going to be when I got tickets from Yelp…read moreto see this show. My pops was telling me about it and I figured this would be a nice thing for me and him to do. This is almost like a "That 70's show" meets Vietnam type of show. Alot of political issues, stereotypes and "good vibes" feelings in this one lol. The interaction with the audience made the show hilarious and I must say the talent involved in this show is top notch . . . from the acting to the AMAZING singing throughout. The nude scene closes out the first act, and yes they get bare assed nude, but it definitely wasn't sexual and adds to the overall quality of this musical. The hippie vibe is present from when you walk in, and to have such quality actors/singers at a quality venue such as the Broward Center for the Performing Arts made everything ideal for this show. The audience was great and what a treat to invite people on stage at the end to join in with the dancing and singing and to congratulate the people involved in the performance. I honestly never experienced anything like this, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Do youself a favor and check this show out before it leaves town, you won't regret it.

This is a very nice theatre - part of the the Broward Center. The tickets are affordable here and…read moreusually they are decent. I went to see "The Golden Girls" here - it ws a riot. Drag version of it. I don't really follow The Golden Girls but I thought the show was just fun. I love the step and repeat that they had on the lower level and we borrowed a few 'props' to take a group picture. I'm happy to report that it is a nice regional theater. So while its not Broadway (which I was used to being from NYC), it will do for an evening out!

Slow Burn Theatre performs in the small theatre at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts…read morecalled the Amaturo Theater. The talent is amazing and the tickets are affordable. Almost all of the shows are Broadway quality. This season they are performing Mary Poppins from the end of March through April 9th. In the summer when theatre is lacking, they will be performing Newies. The 2023/24 season has been announced and all of the shows are well suited for any age. If you have children and they are first time theater watchers, The Little Mermaid and SpongeBob the Musical would be a great start to get them interested in the arts.

I give them credit they really tried however, I don't know if because there was a child in the…read moreaudience, but was not at all funny. I spent the whole time trying to figure out what was even going on.

I went to the opening show last night and I cannot wait to go to the next one. It was a refreshing…read morechange from what is usually offered in South Florida, and I truly believe that we need something different to set fire to our nightlife. My friends and I had a blast and the talent was amazing! It is being hosted at Barytono Café, which is this quaint and intimate wine bar right in the mainstream location in downtown Hollywood. Plenty of parking and easy to find! It won't be long before the word gets out about this show, and as they say, laughter is the best medicine. Brett Engle is on to something truly great, and is already great in my opinion. Come out and enjoy the experience with a group of very talented people!