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Life Longevity: Study Reveals The 3 Florida Communities Most Confident About Reaching 100 South Florida Sun Times May 28, 2026 In Parts Of The Mediterranean, Living Into Your 90S (And Beyond) Isn’t Unusual. These “Blue Zone” Communities Have Long Been Seen As Proof That, Under The Right Conditions, A Longer Life Isn’t Just Luck — It’s Shaped By Lifestyle, Environment, And Daily Habits. The U.S. doesn’t carry the same reputation — but it does have its own pockets where people seem to thrive well into later life. So where in America do people feel most confident about their future — and why? A Mission for Michael commissioned Cherry Data Signals to survey 3,025 respondents, exploring how people think about their own longevity — not just in years, but in terms of control, optimism, and mindset. Respondents were asked to estimate their chances of reaching 100. From this, they identified the communities with the strongest “longevity mindset” — places where people feel most positive, proactive, and in control of their long-term health. The top 10 communities where people are most confident of reaching 100: #1. St. Augustine, Florida St. Augustine blends history, walkability, and coastal living into a lifestyle that naturally supports long-term wellbeing. With pedestrian-friendly streets, easy access to the waterfront, and a steady rhythm that encourages time outdoors, staying active feels like part of daily life. There’s also a strong sense of place and community, which helps support social connection. It’s the kind of environment where routine movement and a slower pace work together over time. #2. Kula, Hawaii Upcountry Maui has a more rustic, alternative feel than the beach towns below, and Kula captures that especially well. It's a quaint area on the slopes of Haleakala known for farms, botanical gardens and rich volcanic soil, with the wider Upcountry region rooted in agriculture and small-scale rural living. That makes it a strong fit for a longevity angle built around lower stress, local food and a more intentional pace of life. #3. Dunedin, Florida Dunedin offers a more relaxed, community-driven version of healthy living. Anchored by the Pinellas Trail and a network of parks and waterfront spaces, it makes walking and cycling feel like second nature. Residents often point to that everyday activity, combined with a friendly, low-stress atmosphere, as key to feeling positive about their long-term health — a mindset that aligns with greater confidence about living longer. #4. Asheville, North Carolina Asheville blends outdoor living with a strong creative and wellness-focused culture. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, it encourages regular movement through hiking, walking, and time spent outside, while its arts scene keeps people mentally engaged. In communities like this, residents often feel that lifestyle plays a direct role in longevity, with many expressing confidence that their routines and environment could support them living well into older age. #5. Northshore Chattanooga, Tennessee Northshore brings a more active, neighborhood-scale version of healthy living into the city. Access to the Tennessee Riverwalk and nearby green spaces makes walking and cycling part of everyday life, while local businesses and community spaces keep people socially connected. That balance between movement and engagement often shapes how residents view their future health, with many feeling confident about living well into later life. #6. Hanalei, Hawaii Hanalei offers a slower, more grounded take on long-term wellbeing. At the foot of misty mountains and alongside its famous taro fields, it has a setting that feels deeply tied to nature and everyday routine. Communities like this can naturally foster the sense that a long life is something you can shape through pace, environment and daily habits — which fits neatly with the mindset side of your survey. #7. Blue Hill, Maine Blue Hill leans into a quieter, more reflective way of living. Surrounded by forests and coastline, it encourages a slower pace where routines feel easier to maintain. Daily life often includes time outdoors and close community interaction, both of which support long-term wellbeing. In places like this, residents often feel that consistency and environment play a meaningful role in how long they can live. #8. Haleʻiwa, Hawaii Haleʻiwa has a laid-back, surf-town rhythm that makes healthy living feel unforced. Known as the social and artistic hub of Oʻahu's North Shore, it's surrounded by famous beaches and local food spots, giving it a strong mix of movement, outdoor time and community life. It's easy to frame as the kind of place where people stay active almost by default, simply because the setting pulls them outside. #9. Midway, Kentucky Midway leans into a quieter, small-town rhythm that feels easy to sustain. With walkable streets, local shops, and surrounding countryside, it encourages regular movement and time outdoors without much effort. Residents often point to that balance between activity and pace as a reason they feel positive about their long-term health, making it a natural fit for a longevity-focused angle. #10. Apalachicola, Florida Apalachicola leans into a quieter, more unhurried way of life. With its coastal setting and small-town scale, it encourages time outdoors and a slower daily rhythm that feels easier to maintain. Fishing, walking, and community interaction are part of everyday life rather than planned activities. It’s a place where lower stress and consistency help support both physical and mental wellbeing over time. One of the clearest patterns in the survey was that Americans overwhelmingly associate longevity with lifestyle rather than luck. While genetics still mattered to some respondents, far more people pointed toward daily routines, stress levels, and environment as the real drivers behind a long life. In fact, “daily habits” ranked as the single biggest factor in whether someone reaches 100, with 28% of respondents choosing diet and exercise over anything else. Stress levels followed closely behind at 22%, suggesting many people increasingly see longevity as tied not just to physical health, but to emotional wellbeing and pace of life too. Environment — where someone lives — also ranked highly, reinforcing why so many of the communities in the ranking shared traits like walkability, access to nature, and slower routines. Some of the survey’s most revealing findings included: • 52% of Floridians believe they are currently doing enough to maximize their chances of living to 100. • Only 18% described themselves as “very likely” to reach 100. • Nearly half of respondents (48%) admitted they do not feel they are doing enough to support long-term longevity. • Just 4% believed luck plays the biggest role in reaching 100, making it the least selected answer overall. • The survey also revealed a strong preference for slower, smaller communities when Floridians picture the ideal place for a long life. Small towns were the most associated with longevity overall, chosen by 34% of respondents, comfortably ahead of cities. When asked what personally makes them feel most confident about living longer, respondents leaned heavily toward factors tied to balance and sustainability rather than extreme health trends: • Low-stress lifestyle — 25% • Regular physical activity — 22% • Healthy food options — 21% • Work-life balance — 12% • Access to nature — 10% • Strong sense of community — 9% Another striking finding was how many people believe longevity is built through consistency. Almost half of respondents (46%) said they do something every single day that they believe improves their chances of living longer — whether that means walking, exercising, eating well, reducing stress, or spending time outdoors. “A lot of longevity research focuses on what people do — diet, exercise, environment,” says Anand Meta LMFT (Executive Director, AMFM) “What this study highlights is how people think. Feeling in control of your health, staying optimistic about the future, and believing your daily habits matter can be just as powerful. In many of these communities, it’s that mindset — not just the setting — that’s helping people feel confident about living longer.” Methodology: Survey of 3,025 U.S. respondents to identify the communities where people feel most confident, proactive, and in control of reaching 100. The survey was carried out on cherrysignals.com using a nationally representative panel and balanced across age, gender, household income, and geographic region. Results were weighted where necessary to align with U.S. population benchmarks. May 2026. For more information on the study, please visit: https://amfmtreatment.com/blog/life-longevity-in-the-us-where-americans-feel-positive-about-long-term-health/ Previous Next

Reliable Air Conditioning Services of South Florida By Felipe Castilla March 2, 2022 Share Putting the Customer Above All Else for 18 Years Reliable Air Conditioning Services of South Florida’s dedication to quality and service is what separates it from other air conditioning companies. For over 18 years they have provided air conditioning services, repairs, sales and installations to clients across South Florida with unrivaled professionalism, care and dedication, building up a company that has stood the test of time. Reggie Bernhardt and Orlando Castro, the founders of Reliable A.C., met at another air conditioning company, where they both realized they wanted to branch off and do something together. 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Their same day installations services ensures that no one is left without a working air conditioner because they understand that client comfort is everything. “A person without air conditioning is not a happy person,” Bernhardt said. “So we do everything we can to get people the units they need as soon as they need it, especially in South Florida where it can get really hot in the summertime.” Reliable Air Conditioning Services of South Florida has great contractor relationships with most of the popular AC manufacturers in the industry. That’s how they are able to get the best air conditioning units for the best prices. These brands include Rheem, Bosch, Trane, Carrier, Ruud, York, Goodman, and many others, resulting in dependable, quality units for all of their customers. But they go much further than that. 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The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center October Lineup Aventura Digest Sep 5, 2025 The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (AACC) Kicks Off Its 15th Anniversary Season, Celebrating A Legacy Of Enriching The Vibrant Community Of Aventura, Known As The City Of Excellence. Since Opening Its Doors, The Aacc Has Welcomed More Than 375,000 Guests And Presented 437 Sold-Out Performances, Becoming A Cultural Cornerstone In South Florida. With A Commitment To Inclusivity And Diversity, Its Programming Has Included Sensory-Friendly Experiences And Multilingual Performances In Spanish, French, Arabic, Turkish And Haitian Creole. As It Enters This Milestone Year, The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Continues To Elevate Aventura’s Cultural, Educational, Institutional And Artistic Landscape, Promising A Season Filled With Exciting, Unforgettable Moments In One Of The City’s Most Cherished Spaces. October Show Lineup: Friday, October 10th - Doctor My Eyes, A Tribute to Jackson Browne Saturday, October 11th - Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Program I Firebird – Classical and Neoclassical Ballets Saturday, October 18th - Migguel Anggelo's ICONS: Celia Cruz Sunday, October 19th - Miami International Piano Festival: Concerto Night – 3 Concertos with 3 Pianists Friday, October 24th - Joshua Kane performs: Gothic at Midnight – An Evening of Hilarity and Horror! Saturday, October 25th - Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute Doctor My Eyes - A Tribute to Jackson Browne Friday, October 10th at 8:00 p.m. Hayden Greyson presents Doctor My Eyes - A Tribute to Jackson Browne on Friday, October 10th at 8:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Don’t miss the world's most passionate salute to the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with a lead singer who not only looks like Jackson Browne did in the '70s but sounds and emotes just like Browne. Audience toes will tap into earthshaking hits including: “Doctor My Eyes,” “The Pretender,” “Running on Empty,” “Here Come Those Tears Again,” “Somebody's Baby, Take It Easy,” “That Girl Could Sing,” “Tender is the Night,” “Stay” and more, and hearts will melt to beloved ballads like “Late for the Sky.” Doctor My Eyes – A Tribute to Jackson Browne includes a full all-star band with a Latin Grammy-winning producer, harmony vocals a la Rosemary Butler and Bonnie Raitt, and the sounds of the lap steel and slide guitar made famous by David Lindley. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Program I: Firebird - Classical and Neoclassical Ballets Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida opens its 2025-2026 Season with a dynamic evening of classical and neoclassical works, ABT Program I: Firebird - Classical and Neoclassical Ballets on Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The program begins with “Glinka Suite Fantastique” by Vladimir Issaev, a stylish neoclassical piece for a small ensemble that showcases technical brilliance and musicality. Next is the elegant “Talisman Pas de Deux,” a classical gem set in mythological India, followed by Vicente Nebrada’s vibrant “Double Clef,” where 13 couples—each representing a different musical instrument or orchestra section—bring Benjamin Britten’s score to life. The evening culminates with Issaev’s spectacular “Firebird,” a magical tale of love and triumph set to Stravinsky’s thrilling music. Featuring dazzling costumes, new sets, and special effects, Firebird is a feast for the senses and a triumphant finale to a remarkable performance. This performance also features a free 30-minute pre-show discussion for all patrons inside the theater. VIP tickets are also available for this show, which include preferred seating and one drink voucher per ticket. Arts Ballet Theatre maintains a very strict late seating policy. Please arrive early as latecomers will not be admitted until intermission. Migguel Anggelo's Icons: Celia Cruz Saturday, October 18th at 8:00 p.m. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center kicks off its 15th Anniversary Season as the City of Aventura presents the second installment of Migguel Anggelo’s episodic concert series, Icons, highlighting artists who break barriers, challenge norms and inspire the audience to see themselves and the world in new ways and also celebrate the legendary Cuban singer Celia Cruz in honor of her 100th birthday year. Migguel Anggelo's Icons: Celia Cruz lights up the stage at the Aventura Arts & Culture Center on Saturday, October 18th at 8:00 p.m. Directed and developed by Adrian Alea, led by Musical Director Jaime Lozano and backed by an all-star lineup of live musicians and local special guest performers, this concert pays tribute to the “Queen of Salsa” and delves into themes of Latin cultural identity, resilience and the transformative power of music. Miami International Piano Festival: Concerto Night – 3 Concerts with 3 Pianists Sunday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. Miami International Piano Festival opens its new season at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center with Concerto Night featuring three acclaimed pianists and conducted by Igor Gruppman on Sunday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. The program features Dmitry Ablogin performing Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, Ilya Itin performing Beethoven Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 and Alexander Gavrylyuk performing Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16. J oshua Kane performs: Gothic at Midnight: An Evening of Hilarity and Horror! Friday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. Get in the spooky spirit just in time for Halloween with this one-man show as Joshua Kane performs: Gothic at Midnight: An Evening of Hilarity and Horror!, presented by the City of Aventura, on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The Demons of Darkness have come to Aventura for an evening of ghostly and ghastly tales. Experience a roller coaster ride of terror and laughter as New York City-based actor Joshua Kane populates the stage with unforgettable characters. Inspired by the old-time radio dramas of Orson Welles and Vincent Price, Kane bewitches audiences with a devilish sense of fun and whimsy. Drawing from the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Ambrose Bierce and other classic creepsters, Kane "amuses you with his antics, frightens you with his intensity and charms you with his tales of the fantastic," according to The Charleston City Paper. This show is recommended for audiences ages 10 and older. Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute featuring Debbie Taylor Saturday, October 25th at 8:00 p.m. Back by popular demand, Debbie Taylor and her seven-piece band bring “It’s Yesterday Once More” with the unforgettable, exquisite music of The Carpenters when Debbie Taylor and Paul Stewart present Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute featuring Debbie Taylor in this return engagement at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, October 25th at 8:00 p.m. This very talented and accomplished group of musicians brings to life the most authentic versions of the songs. The warmth and tone of Taylor’s vocals are so reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, audiences will think they're listening to Karen herself. The ensemble performs many memorable hits including "We've Only Just Begun," "Close to You" and "Rainy Days and Mondays" and is a must see for any and all Carpenters fans. This show sold out seven times since 2017, only missing 2020 due to the pandemic. Tickets: Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org - By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. Please note that not all events scheduled for the 2025/2026 Season are currently on sale and additional performances will be added throughout the season. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-Square-Foot, 330-seat Waterfront Complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Previous Next

Who Killed Joan Crawford? At Island City Stage - Serial Laughs Pay Homage To Everyone’s Favorite Drama Queen In This Campy Comedy South Florida Sun Times Oct 22, 2026 It’s No Mystery Why Audiences Are Loving Who Killed Joan Crawford? By Michael Leeds! The Hit World Premiere Revival Launched Island City Stage 15th Anniversary Season In Outrageous Celebratory Style Selling Out Its First Three Weekends And Is Well On Its Way To A Sold-Out Run. Don’t Miss The Opportunity To Partake In The Camp, Cocktails, And Carnage – Now Extended Through Sunday, November 1st, 2026 Providing More Opportunities Join In On The Cryptic Calamity! "Fabulous... The best thing about the show is not knowing where it was going!" — Walter McBride, audience member "Thanks for a really great night and a really great whodunnit!" — Kris Anderson, audience member "Definitely coming back! We sold out the theatre tonight and we're coming back again!" — David Weber, audience member “Who Killed Joan Crawford? makes no pretense to cure society’s ills. It is a bitchy, exaggerated and deliberately ridiculous fun little play with murder tossed in as the main course, and a twist ending we promise you won’t see coming.” – Britin Haller, Florida Theater on Stage “In addition to recreating a fast pace, unexpected shockers, terribly clever, witty dialog and hilarious situations – Leeds truly nailed, and even at times surpassed, some of the mystery and comedy styles of his forebears with topical originality and verve!” – Mindy Leaf, South Florida Theater Magazine On a dark, stormy night in 1993, five men arrive at a cabin for a soap star's surprise birthday party. Each guest has been asked to dress as the birthday boy’s favorite actress, Joan Crawford, in one of her signature roles… and the results aren't pretty! As they wait for the star, the five "Joans" begin drinking and dishing. Dark secrets emerge and soon there’s one Joan less ... and then another... leaving the remaining Joans — and the audience — asking, “Who Killed Joan Crawford?!” The show is both written and directed by Michael Leeds. Leeds began his career performing on Broadway under the direction of such luminaries as Gower Champion, Ron Field, and Martin Scorsese before moving into directing, choreographing and writing. As a writer/director, Leeds is perhaps best known for writing and directing Swinging On A Star on Broadway, which received a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical. His plays also include The First Step, Impressions, The Gift, Starmaker, and his adaptation of Cole Porter’s Red, Hot And Blue which he directed at both Goodspeed Opera and PaperMill Playhouse as well as co-writing book, music and lyrics for Mating Habits of the Urban Mammal which has had productions throughout the country. For film, Leeds’ history with director Linda Yellen began when he choreographed End of Summer starring Jacqueline Bisset and Peter Weller. Since then he co-wrote with Yellen, The Simian Line starring William Hurt, Lynn Redgrave and Tyne Daly, The Last Film Festivalstarring Dennis Hopper and Jacqueline Bisset, Showtime’s Fluidity starring Nico Tortorella, and Chantilly Bridge, starring Lindsay Crouse, Jill Eikenberry, Ally Sheedy, Talia Shire, Patricia Richardson, Helen Slater and JoBeth Williams (Paramount+). His latest film, an adaptation of Stewart Lewis’s YA book, One Stupid Thing, starring Corey Fogelmanis (Girl Meets World), Skye Katz (Surviving Summer) and Jack White was awarded Best Picture at the Boston International Film Festival, Best Feature at the Edinburgh Film Festival, and is currently a semi-finalist in the London International Filmmakers Festival. As a director, aside from his Broadway credits, Leeds directed and choreographed the production of Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah- The Songs of Allan Sherman for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Best Director/Best Choreographer. Other Off Broadway credits include Showing Off, the York Theatre’s revivals of 70, Girls, 70 and Lerner & Lane’s Carmelina which he adapted with the original book writer Joe Stein. His production of the European premiere of Arthur Miller’s Playing For Time won the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival First Award. He also directed and choreographed A Little Night Music for the Houston Grand Opera and Marc Blitzstein’s Regina for Florida Grand Opera. In South Florida, he’s directed at GableStage, Palm Beach DramaWorks, Broward Stage Door Theatre and Island City Stage where he is associate artistic director. His many productions there have earned him South Florida’s highest honors: the Carbonell, Remy and Silver Palm Awards. “The idea for Who Killed Joan Crawford? started with just the title. I loved the fast-paced wit of writers like James Kirkwood, Christopher Durang, and Paul Rudnick, and I was a big fan of Agatha Christie; I had read all of her books when I was a kid. And finally, I was in “the biz” and had gay friends “of a certain age” like myself, who, at times, I wanted to kill,” said Leeds. “The ending actually changed three times in rehearsal for the original production 10 years ago. I think the one we settled on is really a surprise and not anything the audience will expect!” Island City Stage’s 2026 revival production of Who Killed Joan Crawford? stars Michael Coppola (Harvey Goldberg), Luke Di Liddo (David Hoch), Christopher Dreeson (Stewart Fry), Jay Eisler (Trick Roberts), Bruce Linser (Gene Harlowe) and Stephen Trovillion (Leo Lawrence). Island City Stage’s 15th Anniversary Season promises a captivating and eclectic collection of works, imaginative productions and extraordinary shared experiences. Upcoming shows in 2026-27 are: Grey Gardens (The Musical) with Music by Scott Frankel | Lyrics by Michael Korie | Book by Doug Wright from Thursday, January 14th, 2026 - Sunday, February 14th, 2027; Paper Cut by Andrew Rosendorf from Thursday, March 11th, 2027 – Sunday, April 4th, 2027; Messy White Gays written by Drew Droege from Thursday, May 20th, 2027 - Sunday, June 13th, 2027; and The Lion in Winter by James Goldman from Thursday, July 8th, 2027 -Sunday, August 1st, 2027. The theater will also offer a limited engagement of Broadway Barbara's Holiday Spectacular from Thursday, December 17th, 2026 – Sunday, December 20th, 2026. Who Killed Joan Crawford? Co-producers are Mark Tews & Raymond Griffis, Jeffrey Danielson and Michael Mullins & Terry Gaw. Lights and Sound Sponsor is Scott Bennett and Set Sponsor is Glenn Goldberg. Costume Sponsors are The Doug Pew & Don Croxton LGBT Trust at Our Fund. Additional funding is provided by the following: The Our Fund Foundation, The Schubert Foundation Inc., the SHS Foundation, the Warten Foundation, and OutClique. Individual show tickets start at $50. A Women’s Night at the Theater with a pre-show reception will take place on Friday, October 23rd, 2026. The show runs for 70 minutes with no intermission. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.islandcitystage.org . Call: (954) 928-9800. Or email: boxoffice@islandcitystage.org . Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/IslandCityStage and on Instagram at @islandcitystage. About Island City Stage Founded in 2012, Island City Stage is a professional regional theater committed to sharing classic and contemporary stories, engaging audiences with entertaining, challenging, and inspiring productions and programs. These shows are brought to life on stage through the talents of professional artists whose credits include Broadway, Off Broadway, national tours, major regional theaters, film and television. Island City Stage offers an intimate setting with six rows of stadium seating to foster a feeling of inclusion and participation at each theatrical event. Island City Stage is a 501 (c) 3 NonProfit Organization. It is located at 2304 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. For tickets and more information, please call: (954) 928-9800. Or: visit: www.islandcitystage.org . The cast of Who Killed Joan Crawford? Christopher Dreeson (Stewart Fry), Luke Di Liddo (David Hoch), Stephen Trovillion (Leo Lawrence), Michael Coppola (Harvey Goldberg) and Bruce Linser (Gene Harlowe) The cast of Who Killed Joan Crawford? Michael Coppola (Harvey Goldberg), Stephen Trovillion (Leo Lawrence), Christopher Dreeson (Stewart Fry), Bruce Linser (Gene Harlowe), and Luke Di Liddo (David Hoch) Michael Coppola as Harvey Goldberg and Bruce Linser as Gene Harlowe Christopher Dreeson as Stewart Fry, Bruce Linser as Gene Harlowe, and Michael Coppola as Harvey Goldberg Christopher Dreeson as Stewart Fry Stephen Trovillion as Leo Lawrence and Bruce Linser as Gene Harlowe Luke Di Liddo as David Hoch Previous Next

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Britney Spears The Musical: First In Florida - Once Upon A One More Time, Jr. Aventura Digest May 9, 2025 The Broward Center For The Performing Arts Education Department Has Been Selected By Music Theater International (MTI) To Produce A Pilot Production Of A Junior Version Of The New Britney Spears Musical, “Once Upon A One More Time.” MTI Is One Of The World’s Leading Theatrical Licensing Agencies That Grants Theaters From Around The World The Rights To Perform Broadway Musicals. Under the supervision of Broward Center’s Artist-In-Residence Tammy Holder, the pilot will be produced and performed by 39 students in grades 5 through 12 from 17 public and private schools across South Florida who take classes at the Broward Center as well as four neurodiverse students from The Friendship Journey. These students are the first in Florida to produce this MTI pilot. For set construction, the Broward Center has partnered with Nova Southeastern University’s Tech Theater program. Holder and the students are one of six groups nationally providing feedback to MTI about the script, the music and all other production elements, including the set that the licensing agency will use to incorporate into the final Junior show kit. That final production is then added to the MTI Junior catalog to be available for schools around the country for students to experience. “We are thrilled to be the first in Florida who have the privilege of working on this junior pilot production from the ground up,” said Holder, who is also in charge of supervising the students throughout the production process. “After I saw the show in New York, I thought it would be great for our students to do, as many of them have some professional experience already and even one of our choreographers is a former student herself. I’m very proud of what they are accomplishing and look forward to seeing the show come to life on stage.” The pilot production of “Once Upon A One More Time, Jr.” will debut in the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater on Thursday, May 22nd at 7:30 p.m., with two additional performances on Friday, May 23rd at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 24th at 2:00 p.m. Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Britney Spears, “Once Upon A One More Time, Jr.” turns those favorite fairy tales upside down with a clever twist. When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.” Once Upon A One More Time, Jr. weaves many of Britney's smash singles including: “Crazy,” “Oops!…I Did It Again,” “Circus,” “Lucky” and “Toxic” into a big, modern, musical dance party with Britney’s beating heart at its core. Perfectly soundtracked by Britney’s sparkling discography, it transforms the musical into a high-octane concert that will leave theatergoers breathless. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.BrowardCenter.org - Or www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org - Like us on Facebook at: www.Facebook.com/BrowardCenter - And: www.Facebook.com/BrowardCenterEducation - Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @BrowardCenter. Subscribe to our channel at: www.YouTube.com/user/BrowardCenter - And join the conversation with: #BrowardCenter. 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 . Set construction through partnership between Broward Center for the Performing Arts & Nova Southeastern University's Tech Theater program. Previous Next

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