Dogfight , staged by Slow Burn Theatre Company, starts off the series with the winner of the prestigious 2013 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical.  Based on the 1991 cult classic movie, a young marine begins an unlikely, yet poignant romance with a shy, awkward waitress the night before he ships off to Vietnam. Emotional combat comes to life as morals, values, humility and humanity are explored and dissected in the musical the Associated Press labeled, “something special!…Studded with impressive songs, an unexpected love affair and a genuine and charming soul.”  The musical runs Thursday, November 12–Sunday, November 29 with performances Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $45.

Described as Mamma Mia! meets La Cage aux Folles, Diva Diaries tells the story of three dynamic drag queens, all on the verge of nervous breakdowns, as they prepare for their final night on stage.  Extremely funny and touching, Diva Diaries has an energetic pop score and eye-popping production numbers evoking the ’80s, ’90’s and ’00s.  The musical captures the raucous fun of a drag show, with outrageous costumes, high energy choreography and wigs and heels to boot.   Feathers are going to fly as the Divas spill secrets, dish it out, fall apart and come together. Diva Diaries is a celebration of friendship, family, and fabulous fun!  The musical is presented National Arts Institute and the Broward Center.  The show runs Wednesday, January 6–Sunday, January 31 with performances Wednesday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $45.

Everybody comes to Rick’s and audiences won’t want to miss this staging of the classic radio play. Casablanca presented by Arts Radio Network Theater and the Broward Center.  Revisit Rick’s Café in Casablanca through this timeless story of love and war in which an American ex-patriate must choose between the woman he loves and his fight against the Nazis.  Performances are Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Romance/Romance is feisty, frothy and fun as two one-act musicals reveal how danger and illusion can spark the fiery flames of attraction. Two couples in Vienna pursue a delightful romp to elude sexual ennui at the turn of the 20th century; then the musical takes a modern look at affection and disaffection of two Manhattan couples summering in the Hamptons.  This Broadway and Off-Broadway hit is staged by Slow Burn Theatre Company.  The musical runs Thursday, February 11–Sunday, March 6 with performances Thursday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $45.

What’s more fantabulous than a gay wedding!?! Diego Torres and Andrew Boudreaux III invite you to join them on their special day as they head down the aisle with pride, during an unforgettable wedding celebration in Diego & Drew Say I Do. Two eccentric, yet lovable families, an uptight wedding planner, an ex-boy band crooner and a diva in drag create the perfect storm of hilarity in this over-the-top, interactive matrimonial experience that is equal parts fun, fierce, and fabulous! From the moment the doors open, audiences will have the opportunity to participate in the ceremony, trade zingers with Big Daddy and dance the night away with members of the family. The festivities are complete with a Southern/Puerto Rican feast including Arroz con Pollo, shrimp and grits, wedding cake and a champagne toast.  The production is presented by Two Grooms LLC and the Broward Center.  The show runs Thursday, March 31–Sunday, April 10 with performances on Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 1 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $59.50.

Tickets go on sale September 1 for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Abdo New River Room Theater Series that features: Dogfight and Romance/Romance presented by the Broward Center and staged by Slow Burn Theatre Company; It’s a Wonderful Life and Casablanca presented by Arts Radio Network Theater and the Broward Center; Diva Diaries presented by National Arts Institute and the Broward Center; and Diego & Drew Say I Do presented by Two Grooms LLC and the Broward Center.  Starting 90 minutes prior to the performance and during intermission, quick and easy walk-up service is available with a menu that features sumptuous sandwiches, salads, snacks and desserts that you can purchase and bring to your table. A full cash bar is also available. The exception is Diego & Drew Say I Do that features a Southern/Puerto Rican feast as part of the festivities. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center, Parker Playhouse and affiliated venues. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222; in person at Ticketmaster outlets; or the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Know who you are buying from when you purchase tickets. We CANNOT PROVIDE REFUNDS OR CUSTOMER SERVICE for tickets purchased from unauthorized sites, brokers or secondary ticket sellers.  The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is one of America’s premier performing arts venues. Presenting more than 700 performances each year to more than 700,000 patrons, the Center showcases a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events, and offers one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, serving more than 150,000 students annually. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.