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Dance, Drama, and Dazzling Gems: Moulin Rouge! Captivates Fort Lauderdale

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From Corsets to Comedy: Moulin Rouge! Transforms Fort Lauderdale into a Bohemian Wonderland, Where Dance, Song, and Laughter Collide in a Spellbinding Tale of Everlasting Love.

March 5th, 2024

Transported from the streets of Paris, Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale welcomes Moulin Rouge! to the stage in a masterfully modern retelling of a classic story of truth, beauty, freedom, and love. Broadway Fort Lauderdale teased audiences before lights dimmed with silent seductresses moving across the stage before women of all sizes, colors, and shapes burst out in a dazzling musical number. While incorporating classical cabaret elements like the can-can, audiences also received their first taste of the buffet of musical flavors sampled throughout the production with undertones of rock & roll.

Robert Petkoff, also known for his roles in Ragtime, Spamalot, and Fiddler on the Roof, emerges as Harold Zidler onto the stage in powdered pomp, engaging with the crowd as if they sit inside the Moulin Rouge itself. In a true sensory experience, director Alex Timbers plays with the ears and eyes, plunging the stage into absolute darkness before a crescendo of sound. When audiences first meet Satine, the star of the Moulin Rouge, played by Gabrielle McClinton, she embodies a diamond in the flesh in both song and spirit, draped in hundreds of sparking gems. Even the mirrored jewel on the wall behind her casts her glittering reflection, adding further dimension to the scene.

When Satine accidentally meets aspiring songwriter Christian, played by Christian Douglas, in her elephant dressing room instead of the duke, the comedy of errors that ensues had audiences roaring. Even the facial expressions of the entire cast perfectly match the chaotic energy of the scene as they try to collectively devise a new play to save the theater. Music supervisor Justin Levine was a genius in blending a truly eclectic selection of iconic songs from all genres in seamless transition. When Christian returns to Satine’s dressing room, they exchange a back and forth of lyrics from love songs featuring fan favorites such as “All You Need Is Love” by the Beatles, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turner and “Fidelity” by Regina Spektor.

Last, but certainly not least, choreographer Sonya Tayeh, created dynamic and elaborate choreography that breathed passion into the production and complimented the play’s vibrant and passionate style. Corset-clad women glided across the stage effortlessly showing the many faces of female beauty through the perspective of the male gaze. In their sexuality, the dancers expressed a rebellious spirit integral to the Bohemian performance. Through tears, laughs, dance, and song, audiences will walk away from this production with a deep connection and appreciation to this everlasting love story.

The North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, continues its run in Fort Lauderdale at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts thru March 17th. Tickets starting at $45.00* are available at BrowardCenter.org and Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 954.468.0222 or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office located at 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33312. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more can be purchased by calling 954.660.6307.

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Mystery and Mischief Rule the Night in Clue

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Clue: Live on Stage Delivers a Spirited Blend of Mystery and Madness That Keeps Miami Guessing Until the End.
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Holiday Wonder Takes Flight with Cirque du Solei in West Palm Beach

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Cirque Sleighs the Season as ’Twas The Night Before Flips the Script and Wrap Ups Wonder, Whimsy and a Winter-Ready Wow Factor. (more…)

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Eudēmonia Summit 2025 Brings Wellness, Science, and Soul to West Palm Beach

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From neuroscience to cryotherapy, the Eudēmonia Summit turned flourishing into a full sensory experience. Every corner offered something new to taste, try, or feel.


November 17, 2025

Eudēmonia might be an unfamiliar word, but its meaning is timeless. Flourishing. Living well. Thriving in every sense. And that spirit defined the entire second annual Eudēmonia Summit in West Palm Beach, where science, wellness, and curiosity came together for a weekend that felt both grounding and energizing.

From the moment guests stepped inside the Palm Beach Convention Center, the tone was set. The lighting was warm, the installations thoughtfully designed, and the air carried a calm that encouraged everyone to slow down and simply take it all in. Attendees wandered through the space with a mix of wonder and intention, sampling wellness drinks, speaking with experts, stretching through guided movement zones, and exploring an impressive collection of new health technologies. It felt like stepping into a world where taking care of yourself was the main priority.

The speaker lineup delivered nonstop inspiration. Andrew Huberman translated neuroscience into everyday tools. Amy Shah made gut health refreshingly clear. Dave Asprey drew crowds eager to understand longevity from a practical angle. Dan Buettner brought the joy and storytelling behind the Blue Zones to life. Halle Berry added a touch of movie star brilliance and genuine heart as she shared her personal approach to wellness. Each session felt polished, purposeful, and packed with insights that guests immediately wanted to try at home.

The Exposome floor was the true heartbeat of the event. It buzzed with people rotating between red light therapy, cryotherapy boosts, aromatherapy experiences, meditation pods, hydration bars, and interactive recovery stations. Brands showcased products that blended science with sensory appeal, and guests moved between booths with an easy mix of curiosity and play. Everywhere you looked, someone was discovering something new.

What made the weekend stand out was how natural the sense of community felt. Conversations sparked over tastings, product demos, and shared favorite sessions. People compared wellness readings, swapped recommendations, and connected over a mutual desire to feel better and live with intention. Nothing felt forced or overly formal. Instead, the summit created space for authentic connection and genuine enthusiasm.

At the center of everything was the idea of the exposome, the concept that our daily environment shapes our health far more than we often realize. The food we eat, the stress we carry, the people we interact with, and the choices we make again and again all leave an imprint. Throughout the weekend this idea transformed from theory into something beautifully practical. Guests began seeing small daily habits as powerful tools rather than obligations.

By the end of the summit, attendees walked out with tote bags filled with wellness products and notebooks full of ideas, but more importantly, they left with a refreshed understanding of what it means to truly flourish. The second year of Eudēmonia felt bigger, smarter, and more vibrant than the first, signaling that it is quickly becoming one of the most compelling wellness gatherings in South Florida.

If flourishing had a destination this weekend, it was here.

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A Marriage, an Ex-Husband, and a House Full of Unfinished Business Fuel Better Late, the Rare Comedy That Makes You Feel the Weight Behind the Punchlines.

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Water for Elephants at the Broward Center is a Heartfelt Circus Spectacle That Soars

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The Addams Family Brings Its Macabre Magic to the Kravis Center

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Sing-Alongs and Sunset Views Make Galuppi’s the Hit of Pompano Beach

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