Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
(954) 462-0222
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The first curtain went up on February 26, 1991 and has since developed into a multi-level theater and entertainment complex. The Center is
situated on a 5 1/2 acre site on the north bank of the New River at Sailboat Bend. This Center started the cultural renovation of the area and is now known as the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District in Fort Lauderdale. Architect Benjamin C. Thompson designed the center which now is the cultural heart of Broward County.
Musical, Ballet and Theatre Performances at the Broward Center for Performing Arts
The undeniable connection between lush tropical environment and the soul-searching sounds of pure jazz are forever present here. Close your eyes and open your ears to the harmony of breezes
caressing the palm tree tops. New River waves lap at the Riverwalk and Broward County jazz enthusiasts sharing the intimacy of this free-flowing music. The Concert Association of Florida along with the Florida Philharmonic combine to reach the ultimate of results. Entertainment has never shined as bright. Classical sounds bring to our senses a feeling of purpose, tradition and legacy.
Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District Fort Lauderdale
The district covers 22 blocks downtown along the banks of the New River. Cultural attractions, galleries, shops, restaurants, nightclubs and in the center is the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts. This trendy, upscale area is Fort Lauderdale’s most elegant mile. This is a favorite site for visitors and locales alike to spend their evenings. From a gourmet Sunday brunch at the Center’s restaurant to an evening of formal entertainment at the Broward Center’s unique comedy dinner theater the Laffing Matterz or fine dining at Serenade in the Abdo New River dining room.
Broward Center for Performing Arts of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Center’s mission combines programs structured in education of the arts and annual programming dedicated to educational and community projects. The
Center has achieved the status of being one of the nation’s most visited theaters. Fort Lauderdale’s perfect evening weather combined with such an up-scale area offers unlimited possibilities for evening entertainment. From productions of Broadway plays, symphony orchestras, famous vocal pop entertainers, comedy theater, style shows, local gala functions to country western at its best. The Broward Center for Performing Arts of Fort Lauderdale offers experiences beyond your expectations.
