​Musicals, Concerts And Comedies Will Have Audiences Singing In The Rain This April At The Broward Center For The Performing Arts

The iconic family-favorite board game comes to life when the Broward Center continues its presentation of CLUE: A Walking Mystery!, an interactive and immersive experience running now through Sunday, April 6th; times vary. Anyone who has ever wanted to solve a cold murder case, inhabit the world of Clue and unravel its mystery like a real detective now has the chance with this real-life version of the beloved board game. In this version, the murder was never solved, the mansion sold and the furniture from all nine rooms had been auctioned off and scattered throughout a specified area. Players must find the furniture at local businesses and solve puzzles within them to figure out who did it where and with what. This outdoor experience begins on foot at the Broward Center’s Peck Courtyard and stretches across Las Olas Boulevard, involving approximately 1.5 miles of walking. Ticket holders are urged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the appropriate weather conditions.

Not content with just one day, Slow Burn Theatre Company delivers weeks of April foolishness in the Amaturo Theater with “Something Rotten!” continuing now through Sunday, April 13th, including an open captioned performance on Sunday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. Proclaimed “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” by the New York Post and nominated for 10 Tony Awards, this hilarious smash journeys back to 1595 as brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom compete to write a hit play against the popularity of the insufferable superstar Shakespeare. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, they set out to write the world’s first musical. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, the musical added up to a winner with New York Magazine proclaiming it “’The Producers’ + ‘The Book of Mormon’ x ‘The Drowsy Chaperone.’ Squared!” Performance times vary. Slow Burn Theatre Company’s 2024/2025 Season is supported by American National Bank and Visit Lauderdale. Major support of Slow Burn Theatre Company is provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and Visit Lauderdale.

Complete April Schedule at the Broward Center

The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series presents “MJ” Tuesday, April 8th – Sunday, April 20th. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Lauderdale as “MJ,” the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, “MJ” goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Performance times vary. The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale 2024/2025 Season is made possible with the generous support of title sponsor Bank of America. Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale is presented by Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

In this gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination, “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, Jr.” is this year’s youth spring musical performed on the Amaturo Theater stage by students grades 4-12 of the Broward Center and Performance Project, Inc. on April 15th at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and April 17th at 8:00 p.m. This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. With her astonishing wit, intelligence and special powers, Matilda is unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however. The school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils' saving grace. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, “Matilda, Jr.” is a joyous girl-power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. This Performance Project Production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Support for The Performance Project is provided by the Broward County Cultural Division.

Presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents, An Evening With Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra comes to the Amaturo Theater on Friday, April 18th at 7:30 p.m. with a richly textured and sensuous musical style described as "poetic sunshine at midnight." Twice named New Age Artist of the Year by Billboard magazine, five-time Grammy Award nominee and nouveau Flamenco guitarist Ottmar Liebert is considered one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past two decades. Liebert has released 25 albums and earned 38 Gold and Platinum certifications in his remarkable career. Known worldwide for his innovative contemporary style that incorporates Rock, Jazz and Pop Music influences, he redefined the art form more than a decade ago. Audiences will experience this "million-fingered" guitar master as he performs his classical yet futurist and evocative music with his dynamic band, Luna Negra, as part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series.

Presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents, award-winning violinist, composer and entrepreneur Damien Escobar brings the Gemini Tour to the Amaturo Theater as part of the TD Bank Jazz Series on Wednesday, April 23rd at 8:00 p.m. Hailing from the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York, Escobar rose to fame as one half of the duo Nuttin’ But Stringz, blending classical violin with Hip-Hop and R&B. After the duo disbanded in 2012, Escobar launched a successful solo career, earning recognition for his genre-defying sound and electrifying performances. Known for his inspiring personal story of resilience, Escobar overcame homelessness to achieve international acclaim. He has released multiple solo albums, including “Sensual Melodies” and “Boundless” and continues to captivate audiences with his mix of Classical, Jazz, R&B and Pop influences.

“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” brings everyone's favorite two-dimensional hero from the beloved children's book by Jeff Brown to the Amaturo Theater. Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill, 10-year-old who longs to travel the world, do something amazing and see something no one's ever seen before. One night, the bulletin board on the wall above Stanley's bed comes loose and falls right on top of Stanley making him really, really flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond. Whether he's thwarting a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris or "hanging ten" off the coast of Hawaii, Stanley closes in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more. Recommended for grade levels 2 – 4, the production is presented Friday, April 25th at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. as a Smart Stage Matinee, ideal for charter, private, public and parochial school students and home-school networks. These educational performances are curriculum-driven and align with Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards. Free study guides called “Curriculum Connections” are available to download on the Broward Center’s website. The musical is also presented on Saturday, April 26th at 1:00 p.m. as part of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Imagination Series, which offers a passport to a fun-filled adventure with a host of family-friendly productions.

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley: A Sensory-Inclusive Performance comes to the Amaturo Theater with a post-show meet and greet on Saturday, April 26th at 10:30 a.m. This performance, featuring everyone's favorite two-dimensional hero from the beloved children's book by Jeff Brown, is intended to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the Autism Spectrum as well as individuals with other Sensitivity Issues or Developmental Disabilities by making slight adjustments to the production including reduced sound levels, no flashing or strobe lights and minimal special effects. Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill, 10-year-old who longs to travel the world, do something amazing and see something no one's ever seen before. One night, the bulletin board on the wall above Stanley's bed comes loose and falls right on top of Stanley making him really, really flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond. Whether he's thwarting a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris or "hanging ten" off the coast of Hawaii, Stanley closes in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more. Admission includes complimentary pre-show arts and crafts activities provided by Young at Art Museum. An area adjacent to the theater has been designated as the ABA Centers of Florida Sensory Quiet Room with a specially trained therapist to provide audience support. Patrons may bring their own headphones, fidgets and other calming items into the theater or borrow these items at the theater. The Broward Center's sensory-inclusive programming is made possible through the generous support of ABA Centers of Florida, The Batchelor Foundation, The Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust, Nicklaus Children's Hospital and The Taft Foundation with special thanks to UM-NSU CARD for their in-kind support.

The Truist Comedy Series continues when the Broward Center and AEG Presents bring Colin Quinn Live to the Amaturo Theater on Saturday, April 26th at 8:00 p.m. From MTV’s “Remote Control” to “SNL” to Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” Quinn, a stand-up comedian from Brooklyn (okay, Park Slope), is not one to take a hint and bow out gracefully. He's been on Broadway with "Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake" and "Colin Quinn: Long Story Short" (also an HBO special) and off-Broadway with his show "Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional" (available on Netflix) and "Colin Quinn: The New York Story," directed by Jerry Seinfeld (also available on Netflix). Past credits include: "Trainwreck," "Girls" and his web series "Cop Show," streaming now on LStudio.com. His first book, "The Coloring Book," is now out from Grand Central Publishing. In 2020, Quinn released his second book, "Overstated: A Coast to Coast Roast of the 50 States."

Audiences will journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles and of course, true love when The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes comes to the Au-Rene Theater on its rescheduled date of Sunday, April 27th at 3:00 p.m. Elwes (Westley) offers a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film “The Princess Bride.” Following a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never-before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics. Elwes has been in a multitude of films and TV shows, including: “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” “Saw,” “Twister,” “Liar, Liar,” “Stranger Things” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” He recently starred in Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre,” “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning,” “Rebel Moon” and his latest movie, Guy Ritchie’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” based on the true story of the first British secret mission during World War II.

With breathtaking views of the New River and Downtown Fort Lauderdale, wine lovers of all levels will enjoy this interactive experience when the Broward Center presents a Wine Tasting with Master Sommelier George Miliotes on Sunday, April 27th at 1:30 p.m. at Marti's New River Bistro at the Broward Center. Master Sommelier and restaurateur George Miliotes, one of only 279 Master Sommeliers in the world, will host an intimate “blind” wine tasting, sharing access to diverse and coveted varietals while teaching guests the art of blind tasting. Every cork popped opens lively conversations, with untold vineyard stories and a chance to put your palate to the test. Miliotes plunges into a world of renowned reds, refreshing whites and every note of extraordinary in-between. The Orlando resident became a Master Sommelier by passing a series of rigorous examinations that require candidates to identify wines by taste, aroma and sight. A firm believer in lifelong learning and sharing his knowledge with others, Miliotes studies wine continuously, identifying the most interesting varieties through annual trips to wine-growing regions from France to South Africa. The tasting experience includes: six 3-ounce glasses of wine, three red and three white, with a shareable charcuterie board. Ticket Holders must be 21+ to attend.

The Broward Center and AEG Presents bring Bonnie Raitt: Live 2025 to the Au-Rene Theater on Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. As a singer, songwriter and guitarist, Raitt’s unique style blends Blues, R&B, Rock and Pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early ‘90s with her Grammy® Award-winning albums “Nick of Time” and “Luck of the Draw,” which featured hits “Something To Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” among others. The 13-time Grammy® winner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and Rolling Stone named the slide guitar ace #54 on their recently updated list of the “250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.”

Also at the Broward Center in April: Miami City Ballet: Spring Mix from April 5th – April 6th; Gold Coast Jazz: Tony DeSare Trio, Sinatra & Beyond on April 16th; Symphony of the Americas: Una Noche de Zarzuela on April 20th & April 22nd; Florida Grand Opera: Carmen on April 24th & April 26th and Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Spring Ballet Gala on April 27th.

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The Broward Center 2024/2025 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.

About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts

One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center.

The Broward Center is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org