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.

The Shen Yun Zuo Pin was beautiful. I enjoyed the show. It was a mixture of dancing, acrobatic…read moredemonstrations, singing, and storytelling. It had a little bit of everything. The performing arts center had a nice size parking garage. They had employees guiding the way before the show started. The parking process was smooth. Getting out was a mess. No staff around and it got crazy. The Broward Center is beautiful inside. They had an area for snacks and drinks. I found the seats were tight, elbow to elbow and I am small. If someone needed to pass to had to get up. It was that tight or you would step on their feet. The staff was great and ready to help. A friendly, approachable bunch. The food and beverage staff the same

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

Parker Playhouse has been a very cool performing arts theater in Fort Lauderdale for a very long…read moretime. I've seen Rupaul's Drag Race tour here, I've seen a celebration of Japanese Taiko drums here, and recently saw the Michelle Buteau comedy show in this venue. It's a classic theater when you walk in. Beautiful artwork, architecture, everything is well maintained. We got a soda and snacks for under $20 which was nice they aren't price gauging concessions, reasonably priced. Free parking outside, but important to come early (doors open 1 hour before showtime) because since it's an old school theater the rows are long so a lot of scooching to your seat is involved and if you come late, you're scooching in the dark when the performance has already started. Beautiful venue!

This was my first time visiting this theater, and to be honest, I wasn't even aware it existed. My…read moreinitial impression was of the modern architecture, complemented by a few thoughtfully placed works of art. At the entrance, there is also a bar offering drinks--somewhat on the pricey side--as well as snacks. Once inside the auditorium, the atmosphere shifts to a more classic aesthetic, highlighted by beautiful ceiling ornamentation that adds character and charm to the space. The theater itself is relatively small to medium in size, making it well suited for plays and more intimate performances. Now that I've discovered this venue, I'll certainly be keeping an eye on their upcoming shows.

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!

Love this place!! Came here for Seinfeld trivia with Sheba mason for the second time, (the first…read moretime being in 2019) and absolutely had a blast! Even though it's in a popular area of downtown Fort Lauderdale, the venue itself is on a side street and I've never had an issue finding parking. It has enough seating for about 35 people and I love the intimate vibe throughout all of their performances, and activity nights the Seinfeld trivia was really well done, with the sound the screen And the lighting all in cohesion to provide a fully immersive experience. At the end, I even won a Christmas ornament prize. After coming here for my first Seinfeld trivia nearly 5 years ago, I have attended one other time for a small performance, and thought that was very unique and well delivered as well. I love the local Homie feeling this place provides and I hope it continues to thrive!

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!

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.

Attended the Broadway show "Beautiful" the Carole King musical at the Amaturo Theater which is part…read moreof the Broward Center of Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. This 584 seat intimate venue known for its excellent acoustics and hosting small to mid-sized productions. It is part of a larger complex that includes the Au-Rene Theater and the Abdo New River Room. We parked at the garage across the street for $15, event parking cost. We had middle orchestra seats with a great view. The show was wonderful.

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!