Since its inception, Empire Stage has been dishing out some of the most iconic shows and performances the city has seen. Owned and run by a group of artists, this theater is one of the flag-bearers for local performers, artists and the arts. Committed to inspiring audiences with dynamic theatrical productions, the theater plays host to a number of original and reproduced shows. From drama, comedies and tragedies, to musicals, contemporary stage shows and classics; entertainment and inspiration comes in many forms at the Empire Stage.
If you are looking for a night's live entertainment, you can hardly do better than Parker Playhouse when in Fort Lauderdale. Comedies, tragedies, musicals and more are performed on Parker Playhouse's stage. At this 1167-capacity theater established in 1967, you can catch anything from Charlotte's Web to The Nutcracker.
Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosts a wide variety of events, including Broadway shows, philharmonic orchestras, the Florida Grand Opera, the Gold Coast Jazz Society and the Miami City Ballet, just to name a few. Established in 1991, it encompasses 5.5 acres (2.22 hectares) of space. The Abdo New River Room, Au-Rene Theater and Amaturo Theater are the three stages within this performing arts center. Touted to be one of the most-visited theaters in the United States, Broward Center for the Performing Arts warrants a visit during your trip to the city.
Nestled within the Nova Southeastern University campus, this performing arts center makes for a great venue to catch some entertainment. The facility provides a stage to promote and encourage the cultural activities in South Florida. With a seating capacity of 500, this state-of-the-art facility is well equipped with good sound and light system. So check the schedule and decide what you would like to watch, to book your tickets on time.
A part of Nova Southeastern University's Don Taft University Center, the Don Taft University Center Arena has a capacity of 4500. Although it is mainly used by the university's volleyball and basketball teams, the arena also makes a good venue for concerts, cheerleading competitions and the like. Food and beverages are available at the arena.