Hotspots! August 18, 2022 (Issue 3717)

OUT WITH SCOTT

By Scott Holland

birthday with a core group of friends at the Hotspots Gallery. Lots of fun, and I got some free wine to take home…Thanks Sheri and John!

On Friday, we headed down to South Beach to hang at one of our favorite places, Twist. As usual Twist was crowded, and it was fun in all the rooms.

On Saturday, Murray and Peter brought their tour “War on the Catwalk” to the Broward Center to the Performing Arts, and from what I am told by many friends that were there it was a great show. We here at Hotspots had a contest for VIP tickets to the show, and we would like to congratulate Jorge Hernandez who won (pictured here at the show).

On Wednesday, August 10, Hamburger Mary's featured their first pageant, Miss Hamburger Mary's. They had five contestants and we here at Hotspots wish a hearty congrats to the first Miss Hamburger Mary's Taquoya Love Dupree (Pictured here with Mary's show director Jasmine Pryce Lords).

On Thursday, August 11, my friend, and Hotspots writer Sheri Elfman celebrated her

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On Saturday from 6-11pm, was the return of the annual Caribbean Pride at Richardson Park, now renamed to Pridefete: An LGBTQ+ Caribbean Festival. This year was the most successful event ever. Lots of FUN!!!

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WHAT’S HOT

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By Scott Holland

Thursday, August 18

Today is National Pinot Noir Day and wine lovers are encouraged to experience one of the wine world's most versatile wines. Since Pinot Noir's is high in acidity along with lower in tannins, it complements food nicely. Wineries around the world produce pinot noir using red wine grapes and primarily the Pinot Noir varietal. The dry wine includes hints of cherry and raspberry, as well as earthy flavors and notes of floral. France produces more Pinot Noir than any other country. However, today the grape is grown all over the world. The soil, climate, and how it is processed all impact the flavors. The easiest way to celebrate the day is by having a glass of Pinot Noir.

Hunters Nightclub presents “Love In Color” from 8:15 to 9:30, a high-energy, musical performance by Matthew Darren! Matthew Darren's newest show is a mashup of songs you know and love, re-imagined through astounding vocals and vibrant visuals to create an immersive live stage experience! Matthew is a dynamic per former with a rich, sultry voice. His naturally charismatic stage presence draws his audience in, captivating them through to the final beat! Matthew's original arrangements include artists such as Whitney Houston, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Adele and many others. Love in Color is dynamic, emotional and sure to be memorable! To purchase tickets, go to: eventbrite.com/e/love-in-color-tickets 380573705197.

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Friday, August 19

Johnsons invites the entire community to come out and help them celebrate their 5th anniversary. They will be serving lite bites and their door prizes include Lizzo tickets, iPad, Apple TV, Apple watch, Bose Bluetooth Speaker, Bose Ear Buds and Johnson's Gold Card.

Hamburger Mary's presents Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars Jasmine Masters in two shows tonight. The first is at 8pm which features the RPDR viewing party followed by the “Dinning with the Divas” at 9:30pm starring jasmine. After wards she will be performing during their Latin night. If you can't make it tonight, no worries, as Jasmine will also be performing on Saturday, August 20 with two seating's at 8pm and 10pm.

Saturday, August 20

The Pub presents, back by popular demand, the Rhythm Chicks from 6-8pm. They are a girl group variety show featuring beautiful harmonies, dancing and fabulous costumes. This show pays tribute to Broadway, 60's girl groups and more.

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Sunday, August 21

The Smart Ride presents a Pool Party from 1-5pm at The Royal Palms Resort and Spa with music by DJ Jay McCracken. Admission is $25 and includes a fashion show, 2 pools, and food and bar for purchase.

Tuesday, August 23

It's the Primary elections, don't forget to VOTE and make your voice heard!

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The MDLCC presents a Health and Wellness EXPOsure Luncheon, which is sponsored by Jackson Health Systems from 11am to 2pm at the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove. Admission is $60 members and $70 non-members or $105 member plus Expo Booth. Parking is reduced to $15 parking. To purchase ticlets or for more information, go to: Gaybizmiami.com. For Sponsorship opportunities, please email them at: info@gaybizmiami.com.

Wednesday, August 24

The Pride Center in partnership with Coyo Taco cordially invites their “Women With Pride” Group and Pride Center Members to join them for an evening of great friends and great food at Coyo Taco Fort Lauderdale (401 E Las Olas Blvd, Suite 150) from 6-8pm. If you're not a current

member, join now to attend. Space is limited and your confirmation email will be your ticket. The event features complimentary small bites & 2 drink tickets per member. For more information, go to: glccsf.org.

Thursday, August 25

The Pub presents their annual Miss and Mr. and at Large Pub pageant, an official preliminary to the Florida Pageantry System at 7pm. The night will honor the current court Leila Cox, William LePaige, and Taquoya Love Dupree and the Florida court Melony Munro, Gustavo Cruz, Velvet LeNore and Joanna James. The night will be hosted by Kimberly Venom and Sharde L Ross and feature performances by the formers. For more information contact Kimberly Venom, Shardee Ross on social media.

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Saturday, August 27

The Eagle Wilton Manors presents Bullpit starring DJ Alex Ramos. $10 cover all night.

The Pub presents the one and only Electra with “Stories from P Town.” At 8pm.

Noche Latina Saturdays at the Manor Complex presents the final performance weekend of Julianna Rivera (former Miss Noche Latina) as Miss Continental. Juliana will be joined by special guest Melony Munro (Miss Florida F.I. 2021/22), along with resident DJ Duniel and sexy Go-Go Papis. Doors open at 11pm and only $5 until midnight for Florida residents.

Sunday, August 28

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents Emmy Nominated Randy Rainbow in “The Pink Glasses Tour.” To purchase tickets, go to: BrowardCenter.org

The Pub presents their monthly Joyful Noise, a Celebration of Gospel Music at 6pm.

Wednesday, August 31

The Palace presents a Celebration of Joanna James being crowned Miss Florida F.I. Supreme 2022 starring many special guests from 7-11pm.

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SMART Ride known for its annual 2-day, 165-mile bicycle ride which raises money for HIV/AIDS a nonprofit 501(c)organizations, announced that they gifted Poverello $15,000 for an emergency repair at their Wellness Center inside their Corporate office in Wilton Manors. Glen and the other Smart Ride volunteers are always there to help!

Latinos Salud has just opened its newest location, at 640 NE 124th Street, North Miami, FL 33161. Their North Miami location has plenty of free parking in their back lot, and a bright, welcoming interior. Their hours are 11am to 9pm Monday through Friday. For more information, call them at (305) 631-4538.

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in Fort Lauderdale

Broward Center | 2022/23

Season

Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale is proud to announce its 2022/2023 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes four South Florida premiers; Six, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird and Beetlejuice. The season also features the return of Hamilton and two subscriber choice options, Chicago and Mean Girls. Riverdance will also be available for purchase as a season option.

“It's another fantastic season for Broadway fans at the Broward Center,” said Kelley Shanley, President & CEO of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, “and we're delighted to bring such great entertainment to our South Florida audiences. We know everyone is ready to be back at the theater, and with eight exciting shows in the 2022-2023 Broadway in Fort Lauderdale season, we are sure to delight fans with dynamic music, drama, dance, and great storytelling. There's never been a better time to gather for the magic of the theater, and we're thrilled to introduce four South Florida premieres – and the return of HAMILTON - to devoted audiences who love the experience of Broadway at the Broward Center.”

SIX | Oct 11 – 23, 2022

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the Six wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation

that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says Six “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails Six as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! The Broadway season got supercharged!”

HAMILTON | Nov 22 – Dec 11, 2022

Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway,

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Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography. It has won Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Jan 13 – 15, 2023

The critically acclaimed 25th Anniversary North American Tour was shut down in March 2020 during a sold-out return engagement to New York City's Radio City Music Hall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Riverdance celebrated a return to

the stage in the United Kingdom, where the iconic show played to sold out audiences in 27 cities across the country. Then followed its debut at Expo 2020 Dubai with a special production of Riverdance presenting a multi-cultural experience including artists from the Middle East region

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

Jan 17 – 29, 2023

An uplifting comeback story like no other, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n' Roll. One of the world's best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been

seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize – winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd.

CHICAGO

| Feb 14 – 19, 2023

After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the

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phenomenon. Majestic and incandescent, it's filled with breath and nuance and soul.” With direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, To Kill A Mockingbird is — “the greatest novel of all time” (Chicago Tribune) — has quickly become “one of the greatest plays in history” (NPR). Emmy Award - winning actor Richard Thomas will play the role of Atticus Finch in the National Tour.

MEAN

GIRLS | May 2 – 7, 2023

most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. No wonder Chicago has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy, and thousands of standing ovations. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary — you've got to come see why the name on everyone's lips is still… Chicago.

HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Mar 28 – Apr 9, 2023

All rise for Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic's Pick To Kill A Mockingbird is “the most successful American play in Broadway history.” (60 Minutes). Rolling Stone gives it 5 stars, calling it “an emotionally shattering landmark production of an American classic,” and New York Magazine calls it “a real

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an awardwinning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock), composer Jeff

Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. New York Magazine cheers, “Mean Girls delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful insidejokery.” USA Today says, “We'll let you in

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on a little secret, because we're such good friends: get your tickets now!”

BEETLEJUICE | June 13 – 25, 2023

It's showtime! Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that's out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “screamingly good fun!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it's a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

Season tickets for the 2022/2023 Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale six-show package are currently available and range from $279 - $945*. To renew or purchase a new subscription please visit broadwayinfortlauderdale.com

Broadway fans can enjoy unique hospitality experiences at the Broward Center once again this coming season including dinner and weekend brunch at the onsite restaurant, Marti's New River Bistro. Marti's three-course prix fixe dinner menu is perfect for theatergoers who want to savor a relaxed dinner before the curtain

rises. There's an extensive wine list and a selection of contemporary cocktails to complement the menu. Marti's is ideal for those attending a performance, seeking a waterfront experience along the Intracoastal, or planning an outing with friends and family. With indoor and outdoor seating, this setting for a pretheater dinner can't be beat.

By purchasing Spirit Club Level tickets, theatergoers enjoy an all-inclusive experience with complimentary valet parking, fine food, premium open bar (which includes mixed drinks, beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks), access to an exclusive lounge, extra-roomy theater seats and attentive service throughout the evening. The Spirit Club Level lounge is open one hour prior to curtain and remains open throughout the performance and for 45 minutes after the show. A full season subscription is also available, which will guarantee the same luxurious Spirit Club Level theater seat for each show in the Au-Rene Theater and the full range of amenities. Request Spirit Club Level seating when you purchase your tickets for this unique experience.

Another option for Broadway patrons to enhance the theater experience with drinks, appetizers and desserts one hour before the performance and during intermission at the UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Intermezzo Lounge. A separate ticket for the lounge allows patrons to enjoy a selection of delicious hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and desserts and complimentary beverages (soft drinks, seasonal craft and premium beer, wine, champagne, coffee and tea) in a spacious lounge offering ample indoor seating and a private outdoor veranda.

For information, on all three of these amazing deals, visit browardcenter.org/dining.

in Miami

Adrienne Arsht Center | 2022/23 Season

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County and Broadway Across America are proud to announce the 2022-2023 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House with a five-show subscription package that includes two South Florida premieres, two Miami premieres and a highly anticipated returns: Six, Disney's Aladdin, Wicked, My Fair Lady, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. The new Broadway in Miami fiveshow subscription series at the Arsht Center – Ziff Ballet Opera House is as follows:

SIX | October 25-30, 2022

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st

century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says Six “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails Six as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! The Broadway season got supercharged!”

DISNEY'S

ALADDIN | January 3-8, 2023

From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling

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production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle. It's an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.

Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

Hailed by USA Today as “Pure Genie-Us,” Aladdin features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!), this “Fabulous” and “Extravagant” (The New York Times) new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (An American in Paris). See why audiences and critics agree, Aladdin is “Exactly What You Wish For!" (NBC-TV)

WICKED | February 15 – March 5, 2023

Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.”

MY FAIR

LADY | March 28 – April 2, 2023

From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady. Director Bartlett Sher's glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1). Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn't It Be Loverly” and “On

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Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreogr aphy, Ain't Too Proud tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group's personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America.

the Street Where You Live,” My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?

AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS | May 9-14, 2023

This is the electrifying, new smash- hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky- smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one.

Written by three-time Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys), and featuring the Tonywinning choreography of Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, On Your Feet!), the unforgettable story of this legendary quintet is set to the beat of the group's treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more.

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS

The new Broadway in Miami subscription season is presented by Bank of America and Florida Theatrical Association in association with the Adrienne Arsht Center, along with support from Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Season ticket prices are now on sale and prices for the five-show subscription package range from $202 to $786*. To become a season ticket holder, visit arshtcenter.org, or call the Arsht Center box office at 305.949.6722 or the Season Ticket Holder Hotline tollfree at 800.939.8587. Priority group seating for groups of 10+ may be arranged by calling the Arsht Center at 786.468.2326.

Subscriptions are available now via arshtcenter.org.

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2022 / 2023 Season

Slow Burn Theatre Company and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts are excited to announce that single tickets are now on sale for the 2022/2023 season presented by American National Bank. The season has something for everyone, featuring five award-winning musicals with songs that you love, voices you may not have heard before, and a new take on classic stories that will delight audiences at the Broward Center's Amaturo Theater.

“Now that theater goers feel more comfortable in coming back and enjoying live shows again, we can't wait for this new season to start,” said Patrick Fitzwater, Slow Burn Theatre Company's co-founder and artistic director. “Being able to show the public how amazing these must-see works are in person is one of our main motivations to keep working hard and deliver top-quality musical entertainment.”

The season begins with Little Shop of Horrors, running from Saturday, October 15 through Sunday, October 30. Audiences will feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a maneating plant. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash

It's time for musical lovers to rejoice!

musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theater goers for more than 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&Bsinging carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent on global domination!

Just in time for the holidays, get ready to kick off your weekend shows and cut loose with Footloose -The Musical, when one of the most explosive movie musicals of all time

wisdom of listening to young people and guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Fall in love and get in the spirit of Valentine's Day with Honeymoon in VegasThe Musical from Saturday, February 4 through Sunday, February 19, 2023. Based

bursts onto the live stage. The show runs from Saturday, December 17, through Sunday, January 1, 2023. Revel in this throwback to teen romance, angst and, of course, the desire to dance! Rock out to the rhythm of the Oscar and Tonynominated top 40 score, elevated with dynamic new songs for the stage musical. Footloose - The Musical celebrates the

on the hit 1992 film, Honeymoon in Vegas is a hilarious new musical that centers on an unusual love triangle, featuring a wonderful new score by Tony-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown. Mildmannered Brooklynite, Jack, promised his dying mother that he would never get married, but that was before he met his sweet and beautiful girlfriend, Betsy. Haunted by a fear of mom's retribution, Jack avoids proposing but, when he finally summons the nerve to whisk oh-so-patient Betsy off to Las Vegas to get hitched, a dashing gambler named Tommy threatens to sweep his fiancée away to a life of luxury in Hawaii. Realizing what he's about to lose, Jack is determined to do anything to give his love story a happy ending. It all adds up to an action-packed honeymoon that no one will ever forget! Bet the house on this insanely funny new musical that is full of skydiving Elvises, sexy chorus girls, red-hot romance, and really cold feet.

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One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way. Cameron Macintosh and Disney's Mary Poppins comes to the stage in the spring from Saturday, March 25 through Sunday, April 9, 2023, everyone's favorite, practically perfect nanny will take audiences on a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins, the musical delighted Broadway audiences during more than 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Get ready to experience an enchanting mixture of irresistible story,

newsboys' expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right. Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills perfect for the whole family.

unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft that will mesmerize audiences of all ages.

Slow Burn Theatre Company's 2022/2023 season culminates with the Tony award-winning Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical, from Saturday, June 9 through Sunday, June 25, 2023. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the

Single tickets will range from $49$65. Five-show season subscriptions start at $196, offering a savings of 20% over single ticket prices, and patrons can save 10% on individual tickets when they design their own three-orfour show subscriptions. Additional processing fees apply.

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, ParkerPlayhouse.com or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center's AutoNation Box Office.

Neil Patrick Harris’ Penis Problem

The Actor on “Uncoupled” and his “Digital Dong” in “Gone Girl”

By Chris Azzopardi

It wasn't that it was hard, but when Neil Patrick Harris shot a scene for the new Netflix series “Uncoupled,” in which his character tries to snap just the right Grindr shots, it was a little… hairy.

It was “taking angles” and “making sure that you didn't show your stuff in certain positions” that Harris says was “interesting.”

“We had to find what my 'd actually looks like,'” said the actor, throwing up air quotes while on Zoom to promote the series.

In “Uncoupled,” Harris's Michael, a married Manhattanite, has the rug pulled out from under him when his husband of 17 years, portrayed by Tuc Watkins (“Desperate Housewives,” “Boys in the Band”), suddenly decides to end things. Michael quickly learns that, for a single gay man in his mid-40s living in New York City, he's a little behind the ball when it comes to contemporary queer culture. Openly gay TV rom-com mogul Darren Star, who created “Sex and the City” and “Younger,” helmed “Uncoupled” with Jeffrey Richman, so naturally there's a fair amount of gay sex.

But, as Michael learns, in order to get some taps, you've gotta show the goods on social media. Harris's bare bottom is prominently featured during the episode, though it was the front of his body that resulted in heated discussions and debates.

“My modesty's fine; I wasn't that nervous about that,” he admitted. “You have this weird contraption around your actual genitals so no one can see it, but I didn't want Netflix execs or the editors to see this,

like, weird pouch thing, and the camera couldn't see that either.”

In other words, situating a penis just right is a complicated affair on set. So complicated that, when he went to his trailer the day of the shoot and found “two flaccid rubber phalluses on my desk,” it was time to get the producers involved.

“They were like small and weird, and I think something people used to pack themselves, like drag kings, but it didn't look very flattering and I sort of said, 'I don't want this! I don't want you to take a picture of this!'”

Specifically — because who wouldn 't want every single last detail? — Harris described the phalluses as “latex, pale, sin gle-colored thing[s].”

And if you ever wondered what it's like to work on a set of a show in which the penis of your character is up for debate, wonder no more: “We had a nice text thread with the producers,” he recalled. '“What about this photo if we crop it? And what about this? It was the filthiest thing of all. 'Too big, too thick, too long. 'I was like, 'Come on! 'But we kind of met in the mi ddle.”

As for the new-and-improved, NPHapproved penis pics? Still on his phone, he says. Though not for long because his two kids with Michigan-born husband David Burtka, Harper and Gideon, could possibly see them when they go through his phone.

“I really do need to erase those pictures off my phone,” he said.

In other Neil Patrick Harris penis news: He

had you fooled in “Gone Girl,” and contrary to popular belief, what you saw down there wasn't the real thing.

“We're at the New York Film Fest, and we're about to do the red carpet, and [director] David Fincher, when we're all saying hello, turns to me and goes 'Oh, by the way: We added a digital dick to your thing so just so you know, it's not yours. It's digital.' I was like, 'Is it nice?'”

Harris knows that, perhaps, you were misled: “I think people think they might have actually seen my dong on 'Gone Girl, ' but that was a digital dong.'”

On behalf of NPH, sorry for the confusion.

“’Too big, too thick, too long. I was like, Come on! But we kind of met in the middle.’ As for the newand-improved, NPHapproved penis pics?”

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Taikin

7450 NW 104th Avenue, C-101 • Doral, FL 33178 844.824.5468 • taikinrestaurant.com • Daily 12pm-10:30pm

Sushi, oh my! Ever had Latin and Asian fusion sushi? With a worldclass chef cooking prime cuisine, Taikin offers just that! Must highlight their short rib and coconut soup, vuelve a la vida ceviche, nutrillermo roll (from their riceless rolls), niku glazed skewers, lobster pad thai, orange pork BBQ ribs, as well as the traditional rolls. Take a pick from their extensive win, beer and sake list. Come in an enjoy happy hour Mon-Thur, 4pm-6pm or during lunch time. Catering is available for your nextgathering, just go online to lace your order. Gift cards also available.

Gyroville

1489C SE 17th Street • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954.640.5488 • gyroville.com • Daily 11am-10pm

If you are a gyro lover, this is a place to order from. With 9 locations in South Florida, Gyroville starts with the freshest ingredients available and prepares them using recipes that combine old school traditions with a modern day twist. Choose from fresh falafel, pita/platter/shaved gyro, chicken pita or humus among other dishes. Visit them online to place your order and food will be delivered through their delivery partners. Catering option available.

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to include Jennifer Tilly' s sister Meg, as well as “Showgirls”/“Bound” legend Gina Gershon. Plots are more or less under wraps, but there will be mayhem, murder and irreverent comedy, because without those things it wouldn't be the wonderful world of Chucky. Your October just got amazing. Bring your own Halloween candy.

AMANDLA STENBERG ENTERS THE “STAR WARS” UNIVERSE IN “THE ACOLYTE”

The Homophobes Might Not Be ready for Season 2 of “Chucky”

If you're queer, it's the law that you love Chucky, the murderous doll that first appeared in the 1988 film “Child's Play” – look, people make up arbitrary laws all the time, it's our turn – and the killer toy's gay creator, Don Mancini, is determined to bring even more queer representation to the second season of the hit Syfy series

“Chucky.” Coming up, gay teen Jake (Zackary Arthur) and his boyfriend Devon (Björgvin Arnarson) continue to run afoul of the tiny serial killer; Chucky's bride Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) and their nonbinary child Glen/Glenda (Lachlan Watson) are in the mix; and the cast is expanding

Among the new generation of LGBTQ+ Hollywood, Amandla Stenberg stands out. They've already made their mark on films like “The Hate U Give” and this summer ' s “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” and used their platform for activism, but now the queer actor will make the leap into space.

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Stenberg will play the lead role in the upcoming “Star Wars” television series, “The Acolyte.” Filmmaker Leslye Headland (“Sleeping with Other People”), who also cocreated the Netflix hit “Russian Doll,” will be showrunner and the first queer woman in that position on a “Star Wars” project. There's very little information at the moment, but “Acolyte” will take place hundreds of years before the events seen in the 1999 film “Star Wars, Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace,” and involve those wicked Siths making trouble. Production begins this year, so look for Stenberg to light saber the heck out of some galactic villains in 2023.

TRACE LYSETTE AND PATRICIA CLARKSON HIT VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WITH “MONICA”

The Venice International Film Festival will host the world premiere of “Monica,” the latest film from Italian writerdirector Andrea Pallaoro. Pallaoro shares screenwriting

credit with frequent collaborator Orlando Tirado and the film stars transgender actress Trace Lysette (“Transparent ”) in the title role, her first lead in a feature. “Monica” is the story of a woman returning home after years away, in order to care for her sick mother (Patricia Clarkson), and in the process she confronts the world she left behind and reconnects with the rest of her family as they deal with the fallout of rejection and the possibilities of forgiveness. Costarring Emily Browning (“American Gods ”), Joshua Close (“Fargo”) and Adriana Barraza (“Babel”), expect to

see it making appearances at more festivals and then a screen near you later this year.

SARAH PAULSON IS GIVING YOU 'DUST'

Sarah Paulson, the hardest working lesbian in Hollywood, has a couple of high-profile projects coming our lucky way. She's already signed on to play author Glennon Doyle in the filmed adaptation of her most recent memoir, “Untamed.” A coming out story and meditation on contemporary female empowerment, the TV project comes from J.J. Abrams 'production company. Doyle reached out to Paulson personally to request that she play her, and Paulson agreed. And just announced, Paulson will step into the lead role in the Searchlight Pictures 'thriller “Dust.” It's about a woman who has to protect her family from increasingly violent dust storms (!), which seem to be connected to threatening events in her own past. Both are currently in production, so 2023 is looking like the year of even more SP.

Romeo San Vicente is already stocking up on full-size candy bars that will not be shared.

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 2022/23 Season

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YOUR FEET!

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts celebrates thirty years of the best of Broadway in South Florida with its Kravis On Broadway series, bringing a phenomenal line-up of seven Broadway shows, including multiple Tony Award winners, and the Kravis Center premieres of the beloved smash hits, Disney's Aladdin and Wicked. Subscriptions for the seven-show series start at $299. For more information on subscriber benefits, including guaranteed seating, priority tickets and exchange privileges, visit Kravis.org/broadway

The 2022-2023 Kravis On Broadway series includes:

| November 15 – 20, 2022

This is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring “IT'S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!” On Your Feet! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century, including “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don't Want To Lose You Now,” “1-2-3” and “Coming Out of the Dark.” Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

Broadway Across South Florida

DISNEY'S ALADDIN | December 14 – 23, 2022

Discover a whole new world at Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the

Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown, is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

TOOTSIE | February 7 – 12, 2023

Call it “musical comedy heaven” (Rolling Stone). Call it “the most uproarious new musical in years!” (The Hollywood Reporter). Call it Tootsie! This laugh-outloud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult

timeless story of Aladdin a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle. It's an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree, Aladdin is “Exactly What You Wish For!" (NBC-TV).

HADESTOWN | January 3 – 8, 2023

Come see how the world could be. Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great

actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring a hilarious, Tony-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony-winner David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic's Pick is “a joyful delight” (The Washington Post) that's “so packed with punchlines, it should be called a jokebox musical!” (Bloomberg). “In these turbulent times, when the world seems out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll,” raves Rolling Stone. “Tootsie! is it!”

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL

March 7 – 12, 2023

Based on one of Hollywood's most

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beloved romantic stories of all time, Pretty Woman: The Musical springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award-winning director and

she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked —the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph!

AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS | April 26 – 30, 2023

choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). Pretty Woman: The Musical features an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of '69”, “Heaven”). Pretty Woman: The Musical will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you'll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News). Are you ready to fall in love all over again?

WICKED | March 29 – April 9, 2023

The long-awaited Kravis Center premiere is here! Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When

The electrifying new smash-hit Broadway musical follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it's a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal. Set to the beat of the group's treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Ain't Too Proud tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time.

Kravis On Broadway subscription series is available online, call 561-832-7469 or the box office, Mon-Fri, 12pm-5pm. Visit the official Kravis Center website at kravis.org.

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Panther Ridge Conservation Center

2143 D Rd. • Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561.795.8914 • pantherridge.org • Daily 11am-5pm Did you even know we had a panther conservation center in Florida? Considered a hidden gem in Palm Beach, the center houses species such as cheetah, jaguar, leopard, clouded leopard, panther, ocelot, serval, and caracal. It offers visitors the rare opportunity to get up close and personal to some of the world's most beautiful endangered species of cats. This intimate environment allows a direct one-on-one tourist experience. PR is not a zoo but a conservation center specializing in the care and needs of endangered and threatened species of cat. They offer different types of tour, so visit them online to plan ahead.

2. Spiked Rich Nitrogen Ice Cream

2125 S University Drive • Davie, FL 33324 954.368.3462 • spikedrich.com • Daily 2pm-11pm

If you are an ice cream lover, you must give Spiked Rich a visit, not just for regular ice cream but for alcohol-infused ice cream and shakes. Choose one of their eye-catching sundaes or customize your very own ice cream, milkshake, or sundae creation. Add mix-ins or layers upon layers of toppings and sweet sauces. Everything is customizable and can be made with ice cream, yogurt or vegan non-dairy ice cream. Featured on Food Network, Deco Drive, Discovery Plus and News Channels, they truly do create works of art with each piece. Come in and enjoy the ice cream!

3. Smorgasburg Miami

2600 NW 2nd Avenue

• Miami, FL 33127 954.399.1583 • smorgasburgmiami.com Free & Dog Friendly • Every Saturday 12pm-7pm Calling all foodies to enter food heaven! Located right across the Wynwood Walls, Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in the country, attracting thousands of people each weekend to try delicious food from 60+ local vendors. Called “The Woodstck of Eating” by The New York Times, you will find seafood, vegan, meat, chicken and sweets. If you wish to become a vendor, visit them online to apply. There are a couple of parking areas within walking distance. So, next Saturday, bring cash, debit or & credit card and enjoy!

4. Boardgasm

4100 Galt Ocean Dr. • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.686.8504 • board-gasm.com

I bet the name caught your attention, didn't it? If you have an event coming up and want to impress your guests, Boardgasm can help you with that. You have plenty to choose from: Artisanal Cheeses; Cured Meats; Seasonal Fresh Fruit; Dried Fruit; Gourmet Olives & Cornichons; Local Honey; Gourmet Mixed Nuts and Gourmet Sweet Treats. Not only boards are available, but also single serve cup (sold in quantities of 12+), small / medium boxes and grazed tables which serves up to 30+ guests. You can place your order online, gift cards also available.

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Let’s Get Ready for Key West!

You Need to Know for Womenfest 2022

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By Maria Espinal

Nothing makes the Summer hotter than Womenfest; it is time to let the restrained fun out ladies! This coming September, Key West will welcome hundreds of women from across the globe over Labor Day weekend to enjoy a wide range of activities and events during a five-day celebration. For decades, Womenfest has attracted thousands of lesbians, transwomen, and allies to what is arguably the premier LGBTQ+ vacation destination in the country. Couples, singles, and those in between are all welcome! So, pack your bikini/shorts, tank tops, flip flops and sunscreen to enjoy Womenfest Key West, Sept 7-11.

Tuesday, September 6 6:30pm-8:30pm—Pre-Womenfest Kickoff Sunset Sail featuring Marjory Lee & Trio. Come on board the SV Argo Navis, the only luxury catamaran sailing yacht in Key West, for an exclusive 2-hour sail celebrating WomenFest. Limited capacity , special WomenFest pricing of $99pp. Book at sailargonavis.com

Wednesday, September 7

6pm-8pm— Kick off the fun at the official Welcome Party with DJ Citizen Jane at host hotel, Silver Palms Inn at 830 Truman Ave. 8:30pm—Celebrate the opening of Women Fest featuring Gwen Filosa at Comedy Key West at 218 Whitehead St., #5. 9pm— Womenfest Edition Drag Show at Aqua Bar & Nightclub, 711 Duval St. Stop by after the Welcome Party and hang with Key West's very own, Aquanettes!

Thursday, September 8

12pm-3pm—Ultimate Beach Bash and Cornhole Tournament at Lagerheads on Simonton Beach on Simonton Street.

5:30pm–7pm—"Women, Words, & Art Poetry Reading and Art Exhibition" featuring women poets of the Key West Poetry Guild and local artists. A combination of round-robin and open mic readings at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St. 8pm—The Girly Burly Burlesque Show in the Listening Room at the Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St., Naval Air Station. 9pm–1am—"Her Night" clothing optional Dance Party at Poke in the Rear, 504 Angela.

Friday, September 9

8am-9am—Early Bird Clean Up with Plogging the Keys. Meet at Duval Street and Petronia Street.

11am— Clothing optional Sandbar Snorkel trip on the Blu Q, 120 Margaret St. 12pm-3pm— "Kat's Are you Wet Pool Party" at host hotel Alexander's Guesthouse, 1118 Fleming Street.

5pm-8pm—"Don't be a woman to blame" Happy Hour at Margaritaville, 2001 S Roosevelt Blvd. Enjoy Happy Hour, Silent Auction, and special guest performances by Marjory Lee.

8pm-close— "T*tties and Tutus" at 22 & Co, 504 Angela Street. No bra, no problem. No tutu, no entry. Free Cover.

10pm-2am— Womenfest "50 Shades of Pink" Dance Party at Mangoes, 700 Duval.

Saturday, September 10

10am-11:30am— Explore Key West's Literary side with a Bike ride to visit the City of Key West's Art in Public Places Sidewalk Installations at 22 & Co, 504 Angela Street.

12pm— All welcome pool party at Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval Street.

8pm—Sarah Potenza & Katie Kadan at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. 9pm — Glow Dance party at Sidebar at AquaPLex, 504 Angela Street. Enjoy drink specials, and go-go, dancers, all night long!

Sunday, September 11

12pm —Drunkin' Drag Brunch Womenfest Edition at Mangoes, 700 Duval Street. Right after, Tea Dance at La te da,1125 Duval Street.

>>> For any last-minute update or changes, visit womenfest.com

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