“Bathhouse to Broadway" is a tribute show that celebrates Bette Midler's career at Pompano Beach Cultural Center on March 7.
The show stars Shelley Keelor and features Midler's iconic songs in her theatrical, humorous, and bold style. Keelor and her own “Harlettes” do not impersonate Midler. This is her love letter to Midler, highlighting her most iconic hits. As gifted a singing actress Keelor is, she shares the stage equally with her co-stars, Sabrina Lynn Gore and Courtney Anello, and each bring their own interpretation to songs. The show has played to sold-out houses around South Florida, including its premiere at The Gray Box Theatre. Tickets start at $53 and are available at PompanoBeachArts.org/Events/Bette-Midler.
Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie celebrates a beloved composer in “Take Me To The World: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim” on Friday, March 6, at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center. She will share personal stories of working with Sondheim and reflect on the profound professional and personal influence he had on her life, while she performs Sondheim’s iconic show music, as well as songs from some of his film scores. McKechnie received a Tony Award for her performance as Cassie in “A Chorus Line” and is one of Broadway's leading ladies. VIP tickets include a post-show meet and greet/photo opportunity with McKechnie and are available at AventuraCenter.org.
A week later at Aventura, Frank Marino celebrates the 40th anniversary of his “Legendary Divas” show with his final Florida tour on Friday, March 13. Experience the music of amazing female superstars as Marino and his cast of impersonators pay homage to some of the greatest artists in music history. Marino is the longest-running headliner in Las Vegas, known for his award-winning impersonation of Joan Rivers. Tickets are available at AventuraCenter.org.
There are also two landmark Broadway musicals opening soon. Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen, written by 17-time Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys, makes its Fort Lauderdale premiere, running March 10-22, at the Broward Center. Tickets are available at BrowardCenter.org. Award-winning theater company Zoetic Stage offers Merrily We Roll Along at the Carnival Studio Theater at The Arsht Center from March 12 through April 5. Tickets are available at ZoeticStage.org.
Wilton Art Works, in Hagen Park, held a grand re-opening and the launch of a dynamic new lineup of resident artists for 2026 last week. It will feature a rotation of guest artists every two weeks. Each featured artist will be celebrated with an opening reception, along with artist talks and live demonstrations. Next up is ceramic artist Diane Lublinski, opening March 19. It will display Lublinski’s ceramic works and formally introduce the gallery’s new resident artist lineup, including Joel Baxter, Michael Craft, Michael Mills, Dooney Potter, and Francisco Sheuat.
The Gay Polo League (GPL), the world’s only LGBTQ polo league, returns to Wellington, April 23 through 25 for its 16th GPL International Gay Polo Tournament. GPL has selected Equality Florida as this year’s recipient charity, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the organization’s Safe & Healthy Schools Project.
Blending world-class competition, fun-filled social events, and meaningful philanthropy, GPL has grown into an international network of players and supporters spanning 15 countries. GPL’s signature weekend include: Polotini Wigstock! on April 23, where guests sip cocktails, sample hors d’oeuvres, in a spirited atmosphere where the motto is “The higher the hair, the closer to heaven!”
On April 25, four polo teams featuring 16 players from around the world will compete in the International Gay Polo Tournament at Patagones Polo Club, 4659 120th Ave. South in Wellington. The event includes a tailgate decorating competition, live entertainment, a horseback “Flags of Nations” procession, and more. For more information, go to GayPolo.com.
