Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Performing arts center in Sailboat Bend, Fort Lauderdale, United States
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a performance venue in Fort Lauderdale with several halls for theater, music, and dance productions. The largest theater accommodates more than 2,600 spectators for major productions and concerts.
The center was designed by architect Benjamin C. Thompson and opened in 1991, marking a turning point for professional performing arts in South Florida. Its establishment brought institutional support and resources to the regional cultural scene.
The center hosts several resident artistic organizations that perform regularly and shape the local arts scene. This partnership with professional ensembles creates a diverse program that influences the cultural life of the region.
The venue is centrally located in Fort Lauderdale and easily accessible by car or public transportation. Parking is available nearby, and the facility is designed to accommodate visitors with different mobility needs.
The center's education program serves more than 150,000 students a year, one of the largest arts-education programs in the United States. The Au-Rene Theater seats 2,658 across orchestra, mezzanine and balcony, and in 2007 the venue ranked fourth in the world for annual ticket sales according to Venues Today.
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