SWING INTO SPRING AT THE PARKER

Published: Feb 5, 2025

Spring is in the air, along with laughter, music and dance this March at The Parker, with tributes to The Beatles and Chicago, jazz great Spyro Gyra with Lee Ritenour, hits from They Might Be Giants, Andy Grammer and Jefferson Starship, mind-bending dance movement from MOMIX, comedy from Howie Mandel, Bored Teachers and #IMOMSOHARD and more.

An Evening with They Might Be Giants: The Big Show Tour comes to The Parker as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. The eight-piece band featuring three horns, two sets and zero openers starts early and gets loud, with They Might Be Giants in top form as they bring their ever-evolving show on the road. Featuring songs from the earliest days of their Dial-A-Song service through their platinum album “Flood,” and all the way to their Grammy-nominated album “Book,” each night of the tour is its own distinct celebration of the band's singular songbook. Backed by their notorious live band now including a three-piece horn section, audiences can expect a spontaneous, sprawling and enthralling musical event unlike any other.

The Broadway smash Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles comes to The Parker as part of the Mosaic Series on Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. This live, multi-media spectacular takes audiences on a musical journey through the life and times of the world's most celebrated band. This expanded and stunning concert goes further than before, adding more hits from the Beatles catalog that includes such classics as "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "Hard Day's Night," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "Let It Be," "Come Together" and "Hey Jude." This performance is generously underwritten by Jeannette and Marty Engelmann.

Spyro Gyra with Lee Ritenour perform as part of the TD Bank Jazz Series on Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Known to its peers in the contemporary jazz world as a "well-oiled road machine," Spyro Gyra has logged more than 10,000 shows on six continents and released 35 albums, garnering platinum and gold records along the way. The group's international prominence in the jazz world is a testament to its energy and joy in concert matched only by its unmatched musicality. Guitarist Ritenour has released more than 40 albums in his five-decade career and continues to demonstrate his keen understanding of the symbiotic balance between himself as a frontman and the musicians with whom he plays.

The Cleveland Clinic Rock Series continues at The Parker with Jefferson Starship: 50th Anniversary Runaway Again Tour on Sunday, March 9 at 7 p.m. One of the most successful arena rock groups of the ‘70s and ‘80s, earning three platinum and eight gold records, as well as numerous top 40 singles, Jefferson Starship broke onto the scene with a unique fusion of psychedelic and progressive rock. Praised for their electrifying performances and innovative sound, Jefferson Starship has captivated audiences with their iconic music and stage presence for 50 years. Today, the band includes founding member David Freiberg, legendary Jefferson Starship & Starship drummer Donny Baldwin and longtime members keyboardist Chris Smith, lead vocalist Cathy Richardson and lead guitarist Jude Gold. With countless chart-topping hits to their name, including “Jane,” “Miracles,” “Find Your Way Back” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” the group has stood the test of time and left their mark on the psychedelic rock genre. Their songs are timeless classics, resonating with fans for multiple generations.

The Broward Center and AEG Presents bring Howie Mandel to The Parker as part of the Truist Comedy Series on Monday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. For more than 40 years, Mandel has remained a constant force in show business and has been a fixture as a long-time judge on NBC’s flagship series “America’s Got Talent.” Mandel is coming to The Parker for one night of an off-the-cuff, anything-goes evening of laughs. This event contains adult language or content.

Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX: Alice sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at The Parker. In Moses Pendleton's newest creation inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic “Alice in Wonderland,” this dazzling company takes audiences on a mind-bending adventure filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement. Alice encounters time-honored characters including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts and a variety of other surprises. These performances are generously supported by Funding Arts Broward.

With more than three billion global streams under his belt and a social media footprint of more than four million followers, Emmy winner and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer brings his Monster Tour to The Parker on Sunday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Joined by special guest Zach Hood, Grammer continues to engage, energize and empower audiences with stomping, stadium-size pop anthems. His catalog consists of numerous bona fide hits, including the quadruple-platinum single “Honey, I’m Good;” the platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah);” the gold single “I Found You” and the gold albums “Andy Grammer” (2011) and “Magazines Or Novels” (2014). Inspiring fans around the world, his observations and affirmations pick people back up when they need it, affirm their potential and encourage them to keep going.

The Broward Center and AEG Presents bring the spirit, musicality and fire of American super group Chicago to The Parker with Leonid & Friends: A Tribute to the Music of Chicago on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series. In just a few short years and with the help of YouTube, Leonid & Friends, an 11-piece miracle band from Moscow, has blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to replicate the band’s complex arrangements note for note, despite not having seen Chicago perform live until recently. They became an internet phenomenon with more than one million followers hooked by the group's 20 spot-on versions of beloved Chicago hits that have received more than 40 million views worldwide.

Presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents, Cowboy Bebop LIVE! comes to The Parker on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Bebop Bounty Big Band, this multimedia experience highlights the story of the critically-acclaimed Japanese anime television series “Cowboy Bebop” with a 14-piece jazz ensemble that showcases the original series soundtrack alongside scenes from the television series.

Teachers and friends will want to put down their red pen, pause that Netflix series they’ve been bingeing, throw on their comfiest tee, call their besties and burn off some of that school year stress in exchange for a night of laughter when Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real Comedy Tour comes to The Parker as part of the Truist Comedy Series on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world, Bored Teachers presents its first-ever comedy tour with the funniest teacher-comedians from the BT videos and beyond. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they're all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter audiences won’t want to miss.

The Truist Comedy Series continues with #IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour on Sunday, March 30 at 7 p.m. From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are heading out on a Spring Tour with a brand new show guaranteed to make audiences laugh. These two dive in to all things womanhood, motherhood and friendship. There are new things to talk about and some old things to talk about in new ways, like surviving marriage, fashion and the tween-teen years. These two may be older but they are only getting better – or bitter. They are bringing audiences together to “find a way to laugh at the stuff that usually makes us cry.” This show is rowdy, raucous and a little bit naughty. Audiences coming with a group of friends, solo or with their husband (make sure he sits in the front row) should prepare to laugh. This event contains adult language or content for ages 18 and older.

Also at The Parker this March is: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Sleeping Beauty (March 2); South Florida Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Requiem (March 12) and GMCSF: Broadway Blockbusters (March 21).

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; and in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker is located in Holiday Park at 707 N.E. Eighth St. in Fort Lauderdale. The Parker is an affiliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility.

The Broward Center 2024/2025 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.

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About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts

One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, 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 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.

About The Parker

The Parker is Fort Lauderdale’s iconic, heritage theater presenting concerts, comedy, dance, family fare and more. Beautifully renovated in 2021, The Parker offers audiences enhanced entertainment and hospitality experiences. The neo-classical Lillian S. Wells Hall features outstanding acoustics, unobstructed sightlines, wide rows and continental seating. The grand S. Donald Sussman Lobby, Bernie Peck’s Bar, the intimate Haller Club, and the private members’ lounge, The Place To Be, provide ample opportunities for audiences to enjoy culture, cocktails and conversation with every visit to the theater. For more information, visit ParkerPlayhouse.com

Complete March Schedule at The Parker

March 1 They Might Be Giants – Cleveland Clinic Rock Series

March 2 The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Sleeping Beauty

March 7 Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles – Mosaic Series

March 8 Spyro Gyra and Lee Ritenour – TD Jazz Series

March 9 Jefferson Starship – Cleveland Clinic Rock Series

March 10 Howie Mandel – Truist Comedy Series

March 12 South Florida Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Requiem

March 14-15 Momix – Alice – Allegro Mosaic Series

March 21 GMCSF: Broadway Blockbusters

March 23 Andy Grammer

March 27 AEG – Leonid & Friends 2025 – Cleveland Clinic Rock Series