MIAMI and FT. LAUDERDALE
PERFORMING ART VENUES
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION: A bawdy new complex of Concert Hall and Ziff Ballet Opera House is It is the third-largest performing arts center in the United States and connected over Biscayne Blvd by a pedways; the new complex anchors the performing arts cultural scene in South Florida hit homes for Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, New World Symphony, Broadway plays and major concerts
ADDRESS: 1300 Biscayne Blvd MAP
PARKING: on premises; valet parking during events
PHONE: 786-468-2000
WEBSITE: http://www.arshtcenter.org
Miami Beach, FL
The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater
DESCRIPTION: Named after one of the world's great entertainers of the stage, TV and movies (Jackie Gleason), this large venue offers year-round live performances of Broadway plays, concerts, magician shows and opera; it is now a Livenation venue
ADDRESS: 1700 Washington Ave MAP
PARKING: on premises; valet parking during events
PHONE: 305-673-7300
WEBSITE: http://www.fillmoremb.com
Colony Theater
DESCRIPTION: A small theater to catch concerts, dance, Indie films and comedy shows; its in a restored Art Deco movie house
ADDRESS: 1040 Lincoln Road MAP
PARKING: garages nearby
PHONE: 305-377-1140
WEBSITE: http://www.miamibeachculture.com/cf_colony_overview.htm
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1991 and sitting on 5 acres, it features a magnificent 2,700-seat Au Rene Theater and the intimate 590-seat Amaturo Theater; collectively, the venues present a wide variety of Broadway musicals, comedy, dance, ballet, pop music, R&B, classical and opera performances year round; BCPA is a convenient anchor to other downtown attractions and restaurants
ADDRESS: 201 SW 5th Avenue MAP
PARKING: garage nearby
PHONE: 954-462-0222
WEBSITE: http://www.broward.org/curtainup.htm
Parker Playhouse
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1967, this neo-classical venue is now managed now by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts; it features a 1,167-seat fully equipped theater to host concerts, repertory plays and special events to big for Amaturo Theater, but too small for Au Rene Theater
ADDRESS: 707 NE 8th Street MAP
PARKING: paid lots nearby
PHONE: box office 954-462-0222
WEBSITE: http://parkerplayhouse.com
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: This 500-seat theater is part of the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus; its strong suit is hosting family and community events
ADDRESS: 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 954-462-0222
WEBSITE: http://www.miniacipac.com
Hollywood, FL
Hard Rock Live
DESCRIPTION: This performing concert venue inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino attracts top national and international acts of all music genres; its always a good idea check their website event calendar before booking your hotel room - why miss a great concert without knowing?
ADDRESS: 1 Seminole Way MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 866-502-7529
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