It’s summer so get ready to rock as YngwieMalmsteen, Ann Wilson, Joe Jackson and Rupi Kaur bring their tours to The Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker this June.
For the past three decades, Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has dominated the world of solo guitar. He now brings his skills to The Parker on Saturday, June 4 at 7 p.m. At barely 20 years old, he exploded onto the music scene with his jaw-dropping technique flawlessly delivered at mind-boggling levels of speed and clarity and established the style now referred to as neo-classical metal. Some 35 years and 25 million album sales later, Malmsteen is considered to be one of the best guitar shredders ever and shows no sign of slowing down. In 2019, he released his first blues LP, Blue Lighting, which featured dazzling versions of blue-rock classics including “Purple Haze,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Smoke on the Water.” In 2021, Malmsteen released the full-length “Parabellum.”This “Parabellum” tour features special guests Kurt Deimer and Alpha Venturi. Tickets are $23-$78.
Ann Wilson, the lead singer and songwriter of the groundbreaking rock band Heartandconsidered one of the greatest voices in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, comes to The Parker on Friday, June 17 at 8 p.m.Led by Wilson’s extraordinary vocal power, Heart has thrilled audiences for more than four decades. Heart is the eight-times platinum, 35 million-plus selling Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trailblazers that formed in 1973. As a lead singer of the first female-fronted superstar hard rock band, Wilson blazed a trail for generations of women to come, while her songs have become part of the very fabric of popular culture including “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” “Straight On,” “Magic Man.”The concert is presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents and tickets are $39.50-$69.50.
With his pop sophistication and scrappy new wave, Joe Jackson shows his talents in the“Sing, You Sinners!” tour with a stop at The Parker on Wednesday, June 22 at 8 p.m.Presented by the Broward Center and AEG Presents, this musical chameleon always makes a statement on his albums by combining influences such as punk, jazz, swing, pop, rock and new wave with his wry, surreal and wickedly humorous lyrics. Jackson hit the charts with “Is She Really Going Out With Him” and “Steppin’ Out.” His eclectic live concert features band members Graham Maby (bass, vocals), Teddy Kumpel (guitar, vocals) and Doug Yowell (drums, vocals, electronics). Tickets are $37.50-$87.50.
Poet, artist and performer Rupi Kaur comes to The Parker on Tuesday, June 28 at 8 p.m. in an event presented by The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents. Rupiwrote, illustrated and self-published her first poetry collection, milk and honey, when she was a 21-year-old university student. Next came its artistic sibling, the sun and her flowers. These collections have sold over eight million copies and have been translated into over 42 languages. Her most recent book, home body, debuted atno. 1 on bestsellers lists across the world. In 2021, she executive produced and starred in her debut film, Rupi Kaur Live, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Her work touches on love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity and migration. She feels most at home when creating art or performing her poetry on stage. Tickets start at $39.
Also in June, Scott Stander presents Happy 100th Birthday Judy satrring Debbie Wileman as Judy Garland.
Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Parker. Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at The Parker box office and the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.
The Parker, located in Holiday Park at 707 N.E. Eighth Street in Fort Lauderdale, is an affiliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility. The performance season at The Parker is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation.
The Parker Complete June Schedule
June 4 YngwieMalmsteen: Parabellum Tour
June 17 Ann Wilson of Heart
June 20 Scott Stander presents Happy 100th Birthday Judy satrring Debbie Wileman as Judy Garland
June 22 Joe Jackson: The ‘Sing, You Sinners!’ Tour
June 28 Rupi Kaur
About The Parker
Introducing The Parker. Parker Playhouse, reimagined for a new era.The stage is set for entertainment at its best at The Parker where concerts, comedy, theater, dance, family fare and more all shine in the spotlight at Fort Lauderdale’s iconic heritage venue. Beautifully renovated, The Parker offers the ultimate theater experience from the soaring grand entrance of the S. Donald Sussman Lobby to the warm elegance of Lillian S. Wells Hall with its wide rows, continental seating, and remarkable acoustics and sightlines. Enhanced hospitality spaces offer ample opportunities for audiences to enjoy culture, cocktails and conversation throughout the theater. For more information, visit ParkerPlayhouse.com.
