Broward Center

What Broward Center does

Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3)-affiliated non-profit performing arts operator headquartered in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, established in 1991 and governed by the Performing Arts Center Authority (PACA), a 13-member volunteer board appointed by Broward County, the City of Fort Lauderdale, the Downtown Development Authority, the School Board of Broward County, and the Broward Performing Arts Foundation (EIN 59-2657043). It operates three affiliated venues — the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Au-Rene Theater, Amaturo Theater, JM Family Studio Theater, Club Level, Intermezzo Lounge), The Parker (Lillian S. Wells Hall), and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center — along with the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Arts Education Center. Programming spans Broadway touring (via partnership with Broadway Across America and Bank of America as presenting sponsor), symphony, opera, ballet, jazz, comedy, family programming, and curated subscription series across 20+ named products, plus a sensory-inclusive program certified by UM-NSU CARD and a K-12 arts education center with scholarship support.

The underlying technology stack is built on commercial integrations rather than proprietary platforms: ticketing runs through Ticketmaster (with an Account Manager portal at am.ticketmaster.com/browardcenter, mobile wallet delivery, and SSL-secured transactions); education registration uses ActiveNet; website and accessibility compliance are handled by Carbonhouse and ADA Site Compliance; assistive listening runs on the ListenWIFI Wi-Fi-based system with venue-specific SSIDs; and venue operations include four-tier cookie governance, integrated video surveillance, and ParkMobile/Pay By Phone parking payments. The center also operates its own in-house catering brand (Marti's New River Bistro / Artisan Foods Catering) and publishes audited annual financial statements.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: per-ticket transactions (Box Office, phone, Ticketmaster), recurring subscriptions and 5-tier memberships ranging from $150 (Entourage) to $50,000/5-year (Patrons' Circle) and $100,000+ cumulative (Buddy's Club), Corporate Circle memberships ($6,900-$16,500), group sales (10+ parties), venue and private event rentals with in-house catering, education program fees, premium hospitality upgrades (Intermezzo Lounge $50+, Club Level all-inclusive), corporate sponsorships anchored by Bank of America, Cleveland Clinic Florida, TD Bank, Truist, Baptist Health, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, and Nicklaus Children's Health System, and philanthropic support from federal/state agencies (NEA, State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture), corporate foundations, and individual major donors. The customer base spans general audiences, season subscribers, corporate clients, accessibility-seeking patrons, students and families, private event clients, and regional tourists.

Name

Broward Center

Legal name

Performing Arts Center Authority

Website

https://browardcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a Fort Lauderdale-based non-profit arts operator running three affiliated venues (Broward Center, The Parker, Aventura Arts & Cultural Center), presenting Broadway touring, symphony, opera, ballet, comedy, and family programming through subscriptions, memberships, corporate sponsorships, and venue rentals for South Florida audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue and Live Entertainment

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live entertainment programming
• Broadway touring subscriptions
• Arts education programs
• Premium hospitality experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales (individual + group): Per-ticket transactions through Box Office, phone, and Ticketmaster; non-refundable; group discount available for parties of 10+; ticket prices plus service fees and taxes; on-sale dates vary by show.
2. Season subscriptions and series packages: Recurring subscription-based sales across Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale, Slow Burn Theatre Company, Mosaic Series, Imagination Series, Smart Stage Matinee Series, Red Carpet Series, Cleveland Clinic Rock Series, Truist Comedy Series, TD Bank Jazz Series, Sensory-Inclusive Performances, Amplify Arts, Broward Off Center, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, Miami City Ballet, Symphony of the Americas, Gold Coast Jazz Society, Florida Grand Opera, and South Florida Symphony Orchestra. Subscribers get locked-in pricing, guaranteed seats, exchange benefits, and pre-sale access.
3. Membership tiers (Entourage, Ghost Light Society, Parker Producers, Patrons' Circle, Corporate Circle): Annual tax-deductible gifts ranging from $150 (Entourage) to $50,000 commitment ($10,000/yr x 5 yrs, Patrons' Circle); Buddy's Club reserved for $100,000+ cumulative giving. Includes pre-sale ticket access, lounge access, valet, concierge ticketing, recognition, and event invitations.
4. Venue and private event rentals + in-house catering: Facility rentals for weddings, receptions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, galas across multiple event spaces (Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, Abdo New River Room, Peck Courtyard, Horvitz Lobby, I. Lorraine Thomas Lobby, Hinkley-Kurtzheim Lobby, Einstein Room, Club Level, Intermezzo Lounge, Marti's New River Bistro, Wendt Terrace, JM Family Studio). In-house caterer (Marti's New River Bistro / Artisan Foods Catering) provides customized menus.
5. Corporate sponsorships and partnerships: Major sponsors (Bank of America, Cleveland Clinic Florida, TD Bank, Truist, Baptist Health, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Nicklaus Children's Health System, Florida Blue Foundation, FPL, ABA Centers, Pepsi, JP Morgan Private Bank, PNC Foundation, etc.) plus performance sponsors. Includes presenting sponsorships for specific series.
6. Education programs (classes, camps, scholarships, sensory-inclusive programs): Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center offerings: K-12 classes, summer theater camps, intensives, All Abilities Summer Dance Workshop ($5/participant), Summer Special Stars 8-week session ($150), with registration fee and scholarship programs (Ronald Plotkin Scholarship Fund, Carbonell Scholarships, JM Family Scholarship, Arts for the Future).
7. Premium hospitality upgrades (Intermezzo Lounge, Club Level, VIP add-ons): Premium experience add-on: Intermezzo Lounge inclusive pass starting at $50 (one hour pre-show + intermission; complimentary soft drinks, beer, wine, champagne, coffee/tea, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, private veranda access). Club Level all-inclusive VIP offering.
8. Government grants and philanthropic foundation support: Sponsored in part by State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional foundation support from Broward Performing Arts Foundation (EIN 59-2657043, registered 501(c)(3), Florida Registration SC-00882). Annual audited financial statements published.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents touring Broadway, symphony, ballet, opera, jazz, comedy, family, and classical programming across three affiliated venues (Au-Rene/Amaturo/JM Family Studio theaters in Fort Lauderdale, The Parker, Aventura Arts & Cultural Center), monetized through single-event ticket sales, multi-show season subscriptions, multi-tier membership and patron giving programs, premium all-inclusive hospitality experiences (Club Level, Intermezzo Lounge), Corporate Circle memberships, private event venue rentals with in-house catering, and arts education classes and camps. Supported by an affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation (EIN 59-2657043), state and federal arts funding, and 20+ corporate sponsors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale: Annual Broadway touring series presented by the Broward Center in partnership with Bank of America and Broadway Across America.
• Mosaic Series
• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Imagination Series
• Nicklaus Children's Health System Smart Stage Matinee Series
• Baptist Health Red Carpet Series
• Cleveland Clinic Rock Series
• Truist Comedy Series
• TD Bank Jazz Series
• MD Now Slow Burn Theatre Company
• Amplify Arts
• Broward Off Center

Products and services

• Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Live Performance Programming) Flagship performing arts venue in downtown Fort Lauderdale, governed by the Performing Arts Center Authority (PACA); hosts touring Broadway, music, comedy, dance, and family programming across multiple theater spaces. The primary product offering is live performance programming accessible via single-event tickets, subscriptions, memberships, and venue rentals.
• Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Season Subscription Multi-show touring Broadway season subscription presented in partnership with Bank of America and Broadway Across America, with locked-in pricing, guaranteed seats, exchange benefits, and pre-sale access for subscribers.
• MD Now Slow Burn Theatre Company Season Subscription Resident theatre company's subscription season presenting Broadway musicals at the Broward Center, sponsored by MD Now.
• Named Subscription Series (Mosaic, Imagination, Smart Stage Matinee, Red Carpet, Cleveland Clinic Rock, Truist Comedy, TD Bank Jazz, Amplify Arts, Broward Off Center) Multi-genre subscription series including multicultural Mosaic dance, family Imagination Series, school-time Smart Stage Matinee Series, premium Red Carpet Series, Cleveland Clinic Rock Series, Truist Comedy Series, TD Bank Jazz Series, Amplify Arts (emerging artists), and Broward Off Center (alternative programming).
• Club Level All-Inclusive VIP Experience Premium all-inclusive VIP experience on the Au-Rene Theater mezzanine (capped at 71 guests) with private lounge access 60 minutes pre-show through 45 minutes post-show, open bar, carving station, premium reserved plush seating, and complimentary valet parking.
• Nicklaus Children's Health System Intermezzo Lounge Premium pre-show/intermission lounge experience starting at $50 inclusive, with complimentary beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and private outdoor veranda access for select performances.
• Entourage Membership Core individual membership tier ($150-$5,000 annual tax-deductible gift) granting members-only pre-sale ticket access, premium seats based on level, reduced ticket processing fees, pre-show receptions, and personal ticket concierge.
• Ghost Light Society Membership Young-leader membership ($200-$5,050 annual tax-deductible gift, ages 25-45) offering pre-sale tickets, networking events, and discounts on Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center classes; supports arts-in-education programs.
• Parker Producers Membership $25,000 five-year membership ($5,000/year) granting unlimited access to The Place To Be donor lounge at The Parker, concierge ticketing, priority seating, and Entourage-equivalent benefits at both Broward Center and The Parker.
• Patrons' Circle Membership Premier $50,000+ benefactor membership ($10,000/year for five years) including personal ticket concierge, waived processing fees, access to the Josephine S. Leiser Room (Broward Center) and The Place To Be (The Parker) private lounges, seat-name plaques, six valet passes, and recognition across CenterStage, Playbill, and website listings.
• Corporate Circle Membership Annual corporate membership ($6,900-$16,500 annual gift) granting Broadway seat access, Club Level and Intermezzo Lounge access, company recognition, and employee discounts.
• Venue and Private Event Rentals Facility rentals for weddings, receptions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, galas across multiple event spaces including Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, Abdo New River Room, Peck Courtyard, Horvitz Lobby, I. Lorraine Thomas Lobby, Hinkley-Kurtzheim Lobby, Einstein Room, Club Level, Intermezzo Lounge, Marti's New River Bistro, Wendt Terrace, and JM Family Studio.
• Marti's New River Bistro / Artisan Foods Catering In-house catering by Artisan Foods / Marti's New River Bistro providing customized menus for private events and weddings, plus on-site dining operations at the Broward Center campus.
• Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center Programs K-12 and adult arts education classes, summer theater camps, intensives, All Abilities Summer Dance Workshop ($5/participant), Summer Special Stars 8-week session ($150, ages 16+), and scholarship programs (Ronald Plotkin Scholarship Fund, Carbonell Scholarships, JM Family Scholarship, Arts for the Future).
• Sensory-Inclusive Performances Designated performances with reduced sound, no strobe lights, ABA Centers of Florida Sensory Quiet Room staffed by trained therapists, complimentary sensory bags, and pre-show arts and crafts; certified Autism Friendly by UM-NSU CARD.
• ListenWIFI Wi-Fi Assistive Listening System Wi-Fi-enabled assistive listening device system allowing patrons to stream audio to their own smartphone/hearing aids via venue-specific SSIDs (AuRene_Accessibility and Amaturo_Accessibility) using the ListenWIFI Everywhere app, replacing traditional headset-only ALD offerings.
• The Parker (Lillian S. Wells Hall) Affiliated historic performing arts venue at 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, operated by PACA; features Lillian S. Wells Hall and The Place To Be private donor lounge (a gift from the Wendts).
• Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Affiliated performing arts venue at 3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura, FL, operated by Performing Arts Center Authority; hosts its own performance programming under the same ticketing and membership ecosystem.
• Group Tickets (parties of 10+) Dedicated group sales department offering group discounts for parties of 10+ across select performances, processed via [email protected] and 954-660-6307.

Named customers48 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Parker (parkerplayhouse.com)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated performing arts venue operated by the Performing Arts Center Authority (PACA), located at 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale. Features Lillian S. Wells Hall and the Place To Be private donor lounge (a gift from the Wendts). Shared governance, shared membership tiers (Parker Producers), shared ticketing Account Manager, and joint programming across the Broward Center and Parker stages.
• Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (aventuracenter.org)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated venue operated by Performing Arts Center Authority at 3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura, FL. Extends Broward Center's programming reach into Miami-Dade County under unified PACA governance.
• Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated venue and home to the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center; hosts K-12 arts classes, summer theater camps, and intensive programs at the Broward Center campus in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
• Broward CountyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five contributing partners appointing members to the 13-member Performing Arts Center Authority (PACA) board; also a major corporate sponsor. Central to the center's public-authority governance and funding structure.
• City of Fort LauderdaleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five contributing partners appointing members to the PACA board; major sponsor; collaborates on parking, transit, and downtown cultural infrastructure.
• Broward Performing Arts FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) foundation (EIN 59-2657043) that supports performances at the Broward Center and The Parker; one of five appointing partners for PACA board members; registered Florida charity (SC-00882).
• Downtown Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five contributing partners appointing members to the PACA governing board.
• School Board of Broward CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five contributing partners appointing members to the PACA governing board; supports K-12 arts education programs at Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center; teacher background checks via Broward County Schoolboard vendors.
• Florida Grand OperacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident opera company presenting 2026/2027 season (Silent Night, Turandot) at the Broward Center; tickets sold through Florida Grand Opera; co-marketed via Broward Center subscriptions page.
• Miami City BalletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident ballet company presenting 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 seasons at the Broward Center; tickets sold through Miami City Ballet (miamicityballet.org); co-marketed via subscriptions page.
• Symphony of the AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident symphony presenting 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 seasons at the Broward Center (The Sound of Freedom, On the Water, A Night at the Opera, Pass the Baton, Elvis and Sam, Merry Motown Christmas); tickets sold through Symphony of the Americas (sota.org).
• Gold Coast Jazz SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident jazz society presenting 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center (goldcoastjazz.org).
• South Florida Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident symphony orchestra presenting season at the Broward Center (southfloridasymphony.org).
• Slow Burn Theatre CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident theatre company presenting MD Now Slow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 seasons at the Broward Center (Jagged Little Pill, Frozen, Hairspray, Come From Away, Beetlejuice Jr., Hadestown Teen Edition, Finding Nemo KIDS, etc.).
• Arts Ballet Theatre of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident ballet company presenting season at the Broward Center (artsballettheatre.org).
• Exceptional Theater CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides teaching artists for the Summer Special Stars 8-week theater-skills class for students ages 16+ with physical and intellectual disabilities. Offered in partnership.
• Young at Art MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides complimentary pre-show arts and crafts activity for children and families attending Broward Center sensory-inclusive performances.
• Broadway Across AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale touring series at the Broward Center; subscribers contact 800.764.0700 or broadwayacrossamerica.com for subscription support.
• TicketmasterflagshipTechnology or IntegrationOnly authorized third-party ticketing service for the Broward Center, The Parker, and Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Integrated with Broward Center Account Manager (am.ticketmaster.com/browardcenter); mobile ticketing via Ticketmaster app; consumer warning issued against unauthorized brokers.
• BrightlinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExpress rail service connecting Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach; promoted on Broward Center directions page as convenient transit option for patrons.
• Bank of AmericaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting sponsor of the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale touring season; performance sponsor; corporate circle-eligible.
• Cleveland Clinic FloridaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting sponsor of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series (Joe Jackson + Band, Black Violin, etc.).
• TD BankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting sponsor of the TD Bank Jazz Series (Pink Martini, etc.); also operates the TD Charitable Foundation as separate sponsor.
• TruistflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting sponsor of the Truist Comedy Series.
• Baptist HealthflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting sponsor of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series.
• Joe DiMaggio Children's HospitalflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting sponsor of the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Imagination Series (Bluey's Big Play, etc.).
• Nicklaus Children's Health SystemflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting sponsor of the Smart Stage Matinee Series; naming-rights sponsor of the Nicklaus Children's Health System Intermezzo Lounge at the Broward Center.
• MD NOWflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting sponsor of MD Now Slow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2026 season (Jagged Little Pill, Catch Me If You Can, Frozen, Hairspray).
• ABA Centers (of Florida)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Sensory-Inclusive programming; underwrites the ABA Centers of Florida Sensory Quiet Room with trained therapist supporting patrons.
• Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Lauderdale)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor; joint destination marketing partner promoting Broward Center as a regional tourism attraction.
• Greater Ft. Lauderdale AlliancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and economic development partner (gflalliance.org).
• Artisan Foods CateringflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIn-house caterer for Broward Center private events and weddings at multiple venues (artisanfoodsinc.com).
• UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides in-kind support for Broward Center's Sensory-Inclusive programming; certifying Autism Friendly Partner.
• Marti's New River Bistro (in-house dining)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site bistro/catering brand associated with Broward Center's hospitality operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: Miami-based performing arts center operated by a public trust, presenting Broadway touring, opera, ballet, and concerts. Closest comparable venue: same South Florida market, similar public-authority governance, comparable Broadway touring partnership (Broadway Across America).
• Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: West Palm Beach performing arts center serving the same South Florida regional corridor. Directly comparable in scale, programming mix (Broadway, classical, education), and donor/subscription model.
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Orlando-based regional performing arts center with comparable multi-venue footprint (Walt Disney Theater, Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Steinmetz Hall), public-private governance, and Broadway tour partnerships.
• The Smith Center for the Performing Arts: Las Vegas performing arts center operated by a nonprofit with similar tiered donor membership, Broadway touring programming, education programs, and premium hospitality offerings.
• Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Orange County, CA performing arts center with comparable Broadway tour partnership, multi-tier donor programs, resident company model, and education/sensory programming.
• AT&T Performing Arts Center: Dallas-based nonprofit performing arts center with multiple venues, Broadway Across America partnership, education programs, and tiered membership structure analogous to Broward Center.
• Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre: Atlanta-area performing arts venue operated by a nonprofit authority with similar Broadway touring programming, donor membership tiers, and corporate sponsorship model.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: Larger, multi-venue NYC performing arts complex with resident companies (Met Opera, NYC Ballet, NY Philharmonic). Broad incumbent in the same space with overlapping presenter role and donor tier structure.
• The Kennedy Center: National performing arts center with Broadway touring, education programming, accessibility services, and tiered donor membership. Larger-scale broad incumbent offering similar functional capabilities.

Others

• Broadway Across America: Touring Broadway presenter and strategic partner of Broward Center; not a venue but a directly relevant ecosystem participant that shapes touring Broadway economics across all peer performing arts centers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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