Songs for a New World

Oct. 12-24, 2021

Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

Conceived by Daisy Prince

Original Orchestration by Brian Besterman and Jason Robert Brown

Directed by Patrick Fitzwater

A series of songs connected by theme rather than story, the musical explores moments of decision and change in ordinary people’s lives. Each character faces a pivotal choice, revealing hopes, fears, and the courage required to step into the unknown. Through diverse musical styles, it captures the universal challenge of embracing new possibilities.

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“Slow Burn Theatre’s season opener … would be a triumph even if it didn’t also signify a full-throated celebratory return of regional theater.”

– Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater On Stage

“Music’s healing and invigorating power is on full display in Slow Burn’s Songs for a New World.”

– Aaron Krause, Theatrical Musings

Darius J. Manuel

Man 1

Cecilia Snow

Woman 1

Timothy Michael Quinn*

Man 2

Heather Jane Rolff*

Woman 2

André Russell

Man 1 Standby

Tory Vagasy

Woman 1 Standby

Sean William Davis

Man 2 Standby

Leah Sessa

Woman 2 Standby

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Patrick Fitzwater

Director

Eric Alsford

Music Director

Jackie Lawlor*

Production Stage Manager

Clifford Spulock

Lighting Designer

Rick Peña

Costume Designer

Amber Mandic

COVID Safety Manager

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Conductor/Piano – Eric Alsford

Cello – Elena Alamilla 

Guitar – Bryan Dubrow

Drums – Julie Jacobs

Percussionist – Sloane Johns

Violin – Liubov Ohrimenco

Bass – Martha Spangler

The Broward Center is fully compliant with current ADA rules and regulations. We have seating areas that will accommodate your needs and allow you to enjoy our performance. To reserve accessible seats in these areas, look for the Request Accessible Tickets button on the event purchase page, call (TTY) 800-745-3000 or visit the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnIn the Amaturo Theater, accessible seats are in rows A and W.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnYou’ll be able to access all rows listed above without encountering stairs.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnFor more information, contact us at 954.462.0222 or toll free at 877.311.7469 to speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives.

2024 – 2025 Season

2024 – 2025

Jun. 07 – Jun. 22

Mar. 29 – Apr. 13

Feb. 08 – Feb. 23

Dec. 21 – Jan. 05

Kinky Boots

Dec. 17, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022

Book by Harvey Fierstein

Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper

Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell

Based on the Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots

Written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth

Scenic, Costumes and Props are leased through the courtesy of Kinky Boots LLC, New York NY 

Scenic Design by David Rockwell

Costume Design by Gregg Barnes

Directed by Patrick Fitzwater

When factory owner Charlie Price inherits a struggling shoe business, he teams up with cabaret performer Lola to produce flamboyant, high-heeled boots for drag performers. Together they navigate challenges of identity, acceptance, and perseverance, ultimately discovering that understanding and friendship can transform lives. A story of empowerment, courage, and celebrating differences.

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Presented by

“If ever there were a time that we needed a show to ‘raise us up,’ surely it is now.”

– Aaron Krause, Theatrical Musings

“…sheer entertainment gifted by Slow Burn’s grand production of Kinky Boots”

– Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater On Stage

Dominique Scott*

Charlie Price

Elijah Word*

Lola

Shannon Mullen*

Lauren

Johnbarry Green

Don

Tory Vagasy

Nicola

Paul Wong

George

Aaron Atkinson

Ensemble/Harry u/s

Lauren Horgan

Ensemble

Jerel Brown

Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain/Simon Sr./Ensemble

André Russell

Ensemble

Ray Gleaves

Angel

Kat Gold

Pat

Pablo Pernia

Angel

Kimmi Johnson

Ensemble/Nicola u/s

Shelley Keelor

Trish

Nicole Kinzel

Ensemble/Pat/Trish u/s

Christopher Michael Milligan

Angel

Geoffrey Mergele

Mr. Price/Ensemble

Kristi Rose Mills

Ensemble/Lauren u/s

Nate Promkul

Harry/Ensemble/Charlie u/s

Trent Tyson

Ensemble/Angel u/s

Xavier Reyes*

Angel

Cory Shorter

Angel/Lola u/s

Clint Maddox Thompson

Angel

Antuan McGriff

Young Lola

Zach Brill

Young Charlie

Ben Romay

Young Charlie

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Patrick Fitzwater

Director/Choreographer

Eric Alsford

Music Director

Jackie Lawlor*

Production Stage Manager

Rick Peña

Costume Supervisor

Clifford Spulock

Lighting Designer

Harmon Casey

Sound Designer

Jameelah Bailey

Props Supervisor

Chris Evans

Technical Director

Amber Mandic

COVID Safety Officer/Child Wrangler

Gabby Lawlor

Child Wrangler/Wardrobe

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Conductor – Eric Alsford 

Drums/Percussion – Julie Jacobs

Violin – Liubov Ohrimenco

Trombone – Jason Pyle

Guitar 1 – Greg Minnick

Bass – Martha Spangler

Reeds – Rick Kissinger

Trumpet – Tom Stancampiano

 

The Broward Center is fully compliant with current ADA rules and regulations. We have seating areas that will accommodate your needs and allow you to enjoy our performance. To reserve accessible seats in these areas, look for the Request Accessible Tickets button on the event purchase page, call (TTY) 800-745-3000 or visit the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnIn the Amaturo Theater, accessible seats are in rows A and W.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnYou’ll be able to access all rows listed above without encountering stairs.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnFor more information, contact us at 954.462.0222 or toll free at 877.311.7469 to speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives.

2024 – 2025 Season

2024 – 2025

Jun. 07 – Jun. 22

Mar. 29 – Apr. 13

Feb. 08 – Feb. 23

Dec. 21 – Jan. 05

Once on this Island

Feb. 4-20, 2022

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Music by Stephen Flaherty

Based Upon the Novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy

Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Daniele

Directed by Patrick Fitzwater

Assistant Director Marlo Rodriguez

Ti Moune, a peasant girl on a Caribbean island, is swept into a world of gods, love, and sacrifice when she falls for Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. Guided by the spirits of the island, she must navigate the forces of fate, class, and devotion. A lyrical musical about love, resilience, and the power of storytelling.

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Presented by

“This production will make you hungry for more at the end of ninety minutes of dramatic stage artistry.”

– Patrick Green – Caribbean National Weekly

“Once On This Island is a glorious evening of storytelling and song, myth and magic infused with joy, passion and a deep belief that love is the saving grace of complex human existence.”

– Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater On Stage

Brinie Wallace*

Ti Moune

Jade L. Jones

Mama Euralie/Storyteller

Geoffrey Short

Tonton Julian/Storyteller

Chloe Nicole

Little Ti Moune

Jemarcus Riggins

Daniel/Storyteller

Elijah Word*

Papa Ge/Storyteller

Kareema Khouri*

Asaka/Storyteller

Lillie Thomas*

Erzulie/Storyteller

Nate Promkul

Agwe/Storyteller/Daniel u/s

Jerel Brown

Storyteller/Papa Ge u/s

André Russell

Storyteller/Tonton/Julian/Agwe u/s

Reynel Reynaldo

Armand/Storyteller/Papa Ge u/s

Nayomi Braaf

Storyteller/Ti Moune u/s

Nicole Dikun

Storyteller/Erzulie u/s

Daryl Patrice

Storyteller/Mama Euralie u/s

Jasmine Iacullo

Andrea/Storyteller

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Patrick Fitzwater

Director

Jerel Brown

Choreographer

Eden Marte

Music Director

Marlo Rodriguez

Assistant Director

Jackie Lawlor*

Production Stage Manager

Alex Fine

Technical Director

Cliff Price

Scenic Designer

George Jackson

Lighting Designer

Lenora Nikitin

Costume Designer

Jameelah Bailey

Prop Designer

Stephanie Loverde

Makeup Artist

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

The Broward Center is fully compliant with current ADA rules and regulations. We have seating areas that will accommodate your needs and allow you to enjoy our performance. To reserve accessible seats in these areas, look for the Request Accessible Tickets button on the event purchase page, call (TTY) 800-745-3000 or visit the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnIn the Amaturo Theater, accessible seats are in rows A and W.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnYou’ll be able to access all rows listed above without encountering stairs.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnFor more information, contact us at 954.462.0222 or toll free at 877.311.7469 to speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives.

2024 – 2025 Season

2024 – 2025

Jun. 07 – Jun. 22

Mar. 29 – Apr. 13

Feb. 08 – Feb. 23

Dec. 21 – Jan. 05

Matilda

Mar. 25 - Apr. 10, 2022

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Based on the novel by Roald Dahl

Original Choreography by Peter Darling

Orchestrations and Additional Music by Chris Nightingale

Directed by Patrick Fitzwater

Matilda Wormwood is an extraordinary young girl with a love of books and an extraordinary mind.

In a world of neglectful parents and tyrannical school authorities, she discovers her own powers of courage and intellect. Through clever wit, magical elements, and determination, Matilda challenges injustice and shows the transformative power of imagination.

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Presented by

“Winningly played by a ten-year-old Saheli Khan … one who inherently appeals to the many of us who felt misunderstood during our own childhoods.”

– South Florida Theater

“Slow Burn Theatre Company’s production of Matilda … is a lesson in theater education.”

– Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater On Stage

Saheli Khan

Matilda

Bryan Austermann*

Miss Agatha Trunchbull

Lillie Thomas*

Miss Honey

Anthony Cataldo

Mr. Wormwood

Mallory Newbrough*

Mrs. Wormwood

Karen Stephens*

Mrs. Phelps/Ensemble

Pablo Pernia

Rudolpho/Ensemble

Jerel Brown

The Escapologist/Dance Captain

Kimmi Johnson

The Acrobat/Ensemble

Michael Norman

Michael Wormwood/Ensemble

Nate Promkul

The Doctor/Ensemble

King Bell

Tommy

Kaia Michelle Davis

Alice

Jaxon James

Bruce

Jay Hendrix*

Nigel

Chloe Nicole Caddy

Lavender

Gaby Lopez

Hortensia

Jack Rodman

Eric

Ellie Rose Pulsifer

Amanda/Matild u/s

Sahid Pabon

Ensemble/Trunchbull u/s

Matthew Feinstein

Ensemble/Michael Wormwood u/s

Nicole Kinzel

Ensemble/Mrs. Wormwood u/s

Kristi Rose Mills

Ensemble

Casey Sacco

Ensemble/Miss Honey u/s

Reynel Reynaldo

Ensemble

Sofie Poliakoff

Swing

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Patrick Fitzwater

Director

Anthony Campisi

Music Director

Jackie Lawlor*

Production Stage Manager

André Russell

Assistant Stage Manager/Projection Designer

Clifford Spulock

Lighting Designer

Rick Peña

Costume Coordinator

Stephanie Loverde

Makeup Artist

Jameelah Bailey

Props and Set Dressing Supervisor

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

 

The Broward Center is fully compliant with current ADA rules and regulations. We have seating areas that will accommodate your needs and allow you to enjoy our performance. To reserve accessible seats in these areas, look for the Request Accessible Tickets button on the event purchase page, call (TTY) 800-745-3000 or visit the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnIn the Amaturo Theater, accessible seats are in rows A and W.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnYou’ll be able to access all rows listed above without encountering stairs.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnFor more information, contact us at 954.462.0222 or toll free at 877.311.7469 to speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives.

2024 – 2025 Season

2024 – 2025

Jun. 07 – Jun. 22

Mar. 29 – Apr. 13

Feb. 08 – Feb. 23

Dec. 21 – Jan. 05

Head Over Heels

Jun. 10-26, 2022

Songs by The Go-Go’s

Based on “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sidney

Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty

Adapted by James Magruder

Directed by Patrick Fitzwater

Choreographed by Shannon Mullen*

Set in a fantastical Renaissance world, the musical follows a royal family torn between tradition and desire.

Love, identity, and personal freedom collide in a story filled with vibrant songs, humor, and spirited dance. Adapted from a classic tale, it celebrates authenticity, self-discovery, and the joy of living life boldly.

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“Refreshingly, the queer attractions and couplings … serve to add spice to the story … while still hewing closely enough to familiar tropes to make for an undemanding escapist evening.”

– South Florida Theater

Joline Mujica*

Pamela

Reanne Acasio*

Mopsa

Sabrina Lynn Gore

Gynecia

Robert Koutras*

Basilius

Kristi Rose Mills

Philoclea

Nate Promkul

Musidorus

Matthew W. Korinko*

Dametus

Darius J. Manuel

Pythio

Jerel Brown

Arcadian

Lauren Horgan

Arcadian

Ryan Michael James

Arcadian

Nicole Kinzel

Arcadian

Shannon Mullen*

Arcadian

Meagan Nagy

Arcadian

Benjamin Shaevitz

Arcadian

Reynel Reynaldo

Arcadian

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Patrick Fitzwater

Director

Caryl Fantel

Misic Director/Conductor

Shannon Mullen*

Choreographer

Jackie Lawlor*

Production Stage Manager

Stephanie Loverde

Assistant Stage Manager

Alex Fine

Technical Director

Clifford Spulock

Lighting Designer

Cliff Price

Scenic Designer

Lenora Nikitin

Costume Designer

Rick Peña

Costume Supervisor

Caroline Cespedes

Production Assistant

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Conductor, Keys – Caryl Fantel

Guitar 1 – Lana Wise

Guitar 2 – Lenore Goldman

Bass – Martha Spangler

Drums – Julie Jacobs

 

The Broward Center is fully compliant with current ADA rules and regulations. We have seating areas that will accommodate your needs and allow you to enjoy our performance. To reserve accessible seats in these areas, look for the Request Accessible Tickets button on the event purchase page, call (TTY) 800-745-3000 or visit the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnIn the Amaturo Theater, accessible seats are in rows A and W.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnYou’ll be able to access all rows listed above without encountering stairs.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnFor more information, contact us at 954.462.0222 or toll free at 877.311.7469 to speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives.

2024 – 2025 Season

2024 – 2025

Jun. 07 – Jun. 22

Mar. 29 – Apr. 13

Feb. 08 – Feb. 23

Dec. 21 – Jan. 05