by Jan Davisson
Wick Theatre and Costume Museum
Life is dismal without live theater; however, peeking over the horizon, I see a light at the end of the tunnel. True, most of the theaters won’t be opening until the 2021/22 season starts, but the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum is doing some great cabaret supper shows in the lovely Tavern at the Wick. Located within the Wick Theatre, the bistro was designed around New York’s historic Tavern on the Green.
A couple of outstanding events in February includes Broadway Love Songs. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Valentines Day weekend February 12-14 listening to jazz and pop star Anthony Nunziata. He’ll be creating the mood by singing some of the most romantic love songs ever written. A gourmet dinner begins at 6 pm featuring a four-course meal that includes Chateaubriand and Greek Red Velvet Cake with Strawberries. Then sit back and enjoy an evening of romance. The next cabaret show on February 19 and 20 is Great Dames and stars The Lady of 1,000 Voices, Christine Pedi. From Off-Broadway to the Great White Way, she’s belted out tunes in all the shows featuring great dames. Her Great Dames show has won the New York Bistro and Nitelife Award. Call for reservations.
The Wick Theatre, 7901 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.TheWick.org (561) 995-2333
Kravis Theatre for the Performing Arts
Lots of virtual entertainment from the Kravis Theatre; however, some live performances begin February 28 when Venezuelan entertainer Nella, winner of the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, will perform.
March offers several shows starting on March 1 when violinist Itzhak Perlman performs. Perlman is known throughout the world for his masterful music featuring everything from easy listening to jazz and classical-crossover tunes.
Other events in March include A Tribute to Maria Callas lecture and Mayes at the Movies, an evening enjoying some of the movies best classic songs, as well as some of Mayes’ original compositions.
The big news at the Kravis s the arrival of Terrence Dwyer from California as the new CEO. Dwyer’s background in the performing arts includes thirteen years as the former President of Orange County’s Segerstrom Center of the Arts. Known as Orlando’s most prominent cultural institution, the Center boasts a variety of community programs including Broadway, jazz, cabaret, international dance, classical music and other ambitious performance series. Under his leadership, the Center raised more than $140 million as part of it’s capital and endowment campaigns. Other leadership rolls include La Jolla Playhouse, The Alley Theatre, The McCallum Theatre and the Circle Repertory Company. He holds Masters degrees from Yale School of Drama and the University of Missouri in addition to a B.A. from Notre Dame.
Welcome to the Palm Beaches and the Kravis Theatre for Performing Arts!
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach Tickets (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471; www.kravis.org.
Palm Beach Dramaworks
Since the onset of the pandemic, Palm Beach Dramaworks has not slowed down. Every month brings a new array of virtual performances that are free for the viewing audience. The only stipulation is advance reservations so that you can receive a code number to view the production. The successful annual New Year/New Plays readings was held at the beginning of January. Now another four Monday evening live-play readings of new works are slated for February. It’s part of the Drama (in the works) program. Each play reading is followed by a Q&A with the Palm Beach Drama-workshop Manager, Bruce Linser. The sponsors for this event are Mark and Diane Perlberg. Associate Producer is Penny Bank.
Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach FL 33401 Tickets: (561) 514-4042 Ext. 2; www.palmbeachdramaworks.org