Dramatically lit Broward Center for Performing Arts next to Riverwalk; (c) Visit Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Arts
NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1986, this museum led the renaissance of downtown. In 2003, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) inaugurated the venue as its Studio School offering courses in painting, drawing, design, and other disciplines taught by professional artists. An active performing arts program, including Inside Out as its resident theater company, is scheduled in the Museum’s 256-seat Horvitz Auditorium. Over the years the complex expanded its permanent collection, which includes engaging African art.
ADMISSION: Adults $10, Seniors and Students w/ID $7, ages 5 and under enter FREE
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-5p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 501 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAP
PARKING: City Park Garage on SE 1st Avenue across from Broward County Library
PHONE: 954-525-5500
WEBSITE: http://www.moafl.org
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1991 on 5 acres, it features a magnificent 2,700-seat Au Rene Theater and the intimate 590-seat Amaturo Theater. Collectively, the venues present Broadway musicals, comedy, dance, ballet, pop music, R&B, classical, and opera performances year-round. BCPA is conveniently located near the Riverwalk, other downtown attractions, and restaurants.
ADDRESS: 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 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 too big for Amaturo Theater, but too small for Au Rene Theater.
ADDRESS: 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAP
PARKING: 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, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAP
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 954-462-0222
WEBSITE: http://www.miniacipac.com
Hard Rock Live
DESCRIPTION: This performing concert venue inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino attracts national and international acts of all music genres. For maximum enjoyment, check their website event calendar before booking your hotel room.
ADDRESS: 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL MAP
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 866-502-7529
WEBSITE: http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Miramar Cultural Center & Artspark
DESCRIPTION: This multi-purpose performing arts complex contains an 800-seat theater, two art galleries, and a botanical garden. Much of its programming reflects a diverse mixture of African American and West Indian cultures, with a keen eye toward reflecting the best features of a progressive 21st-century city. It hosts touring Broadway shows, national concert artists, dance troupes, repertory theatre, Christmas-themed, top-notch Jazz concerts, and major art exhibits. It even hosted a reception in honor of Nelson Mandela.
ADDRESS: 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL MAP
PARKING: garage on premises
PHONE: 954-602-4500
WEBSITE: http://www.miramarculturalcenter.org
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: Located in Central Broward Regional Park, this LEED Silver-certified venue is a multi-purpose performing arts complex that features a 1,143-seat auditorium with a Proscenium Stage and a state-of-the-art light & sound system. It hosts touring Broadway shows, national concert artists, dance troupes, literature readings, Jazz concerts, and major art exhibits. Performing artists like Boyz II Men have performed here.
PHONE: Box Office 954-777-2055
ADDRESS: 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL MAP
PARKING: on-premises
WEBSITE: http://lpacfl.com/