The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold in the Abdo New River Room Thursday, December 21–Saturday, December 23, 2017.
From the author of Late Nite Catechism comes Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, she employs her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members to create a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen.
It’s CSI: Bethlehem as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, she employs her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members to create a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen.
In 1993, authors Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan created the hit comedy, Late Nite Catechism, which would go on to become the longest continuously running show in Chicago history, the longest one-character comedy in off-Broadway history and the launch of a series of comic sequels. Donovan Entertainment provides entertainment that is wonderfully funny and respectful of the Catholic faith.
Mary Beth Burns appears as Sister, a role that she has played in various productions for more than a dozen years. The actress is a natural to teach hilarious lessons with a background that includes touring with the Second City Comedy troupe for two years and teaching drama at a Montessori School.
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 700 performances each year to more than 700,000 patrons, showcasing a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive LATAM AIRLINES CLUB LEVEL, spectacular riverfront views for 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 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.
The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment Consortium is a cultural partnership between the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale History Center and the Historic Stranahan House Museum. It is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
Performances are Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 23 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $35–$45. 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 or the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
