FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts broke ground on its expansion on Wednesday.

The expansion includes:

  • A club level being added to the Au-Rene Theater, which will open in October.
  • The new Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center, which will have performance and classroom space.
  • The Huizenga Pavilion, which will offer waterfront views at a riverfront bistro.

Other projects include a complete restoration of the lobby areas, new hospitality areas, and upgraded performance spaces and audience chambers.

The expansion should be finished in the spring of 2014.

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