Empire Stage — Attraction in Fort Lauderdale

Small, quant local theater. We were visiting from out of town and happened to come across this location. They have some beverages and offer a small free wine. There are three rows and it's open seating, so it's a very close-up show. We saw "20 Points" which follows a couple on vacation in a cabin that shifts to a home invasion. The story that follows is visceral, avoiding the use of any music, lighting or scene changes/intermissions, in favor of a natural and realistic experience which kept us engaged completely into their harrowing trial. The actors were fantastic and really sold the performance. We love horror, so that was a plus. The underlying message was powerful, and the intimate viewing really gave a better perspective into the type of violence depicted. Overall, an amazing performance and highly recommend. If you're on the fence, this is your...

How great has a place putting on original Productions in a small theater I think that's what I missed most about leaving New York City and it's here I saw some of the most hilarious things .Ed Sparred launched a a drag version of the most ridiculous Lana Turner movie where her children give her LSD to try to get her to confess yes every costumes down The Last Detail only thing was he couldn't zip them up the back so when in doubt use duct tape. That's what made it so funny Broadway shows are just too perfect things like this happen it makes it all so much more enjoyable. I...

I’m associated with this theater. So of course I’m biased. But I want to give this theater high marks for achieving fair to excellent productions. In such an intimate setting. This is the only theater I know of where New, local writers, Directors, Producers can afford to bring thier art to life. True this creates a reputation that some shows may have more of a community feel and others more polished and professional.. But that’s what I love about it. It’s a space that gives opportunities no other venue would. Please support our dreamers and our...