Local Students Shine in Kravis Center Initiative

Men of Tomorrow (yellow polos) and Iron Sharpens Iron (black polo) in front of banner
Photo: Mary Stucchi

(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL.) – The curtain has closed on another inspiring season of the Kravis On Broadway (KOB) Youth Initiative, which transported Palm Beach County students into the magical world of musical theater. Students from Belle Glade to West Palm Beach experienced unforgettable moments through live performances of “Funny Girl,” “Peter Pan,” “Moulin Rouge” and “Les Misérables.” Sponsored by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., the initiative engages middle and high school students with dynamic, themed experiences, including pre-show workshops, and cast talkbacks. 

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“We didn’t just bring students to Broadway – we brought Broadway to life for them,” said Tracy C. Butler, Kravis Center Senior Director of Education. “These moments of wonder, expression and connection will echo far beyond the theater walls. That’s the power of the arts and that’s the heart of this initiative.”

The initiative also extended its reach to local youth including students from Lake Shore Middle School in Belle Glade as well as local groups, EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches, Soul Movement in West Palm Beach and Men of Tomorrow and Iron Sharpens Iron in Pahokee. 

“This season perfectly captured the power of live theater to inspire, connect and enrich the lives of young people across Palm Beach County,” said Diane Quinn, CEO of the Kravis Center. “Through the Kravis On Broadway Youth Initiative, students didn’t just watch performances—they discovered new worlds, broadened their perspectives and formed meaningful connections that extend far beyond the theater.”

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of South Florida’s premier performing arts centers located in Downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992 the Kravis Center has hosted the very best in live entertainment featuring world-class artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway and more. Since opening its doors, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs.  Students of all ages can participate in a variety of workshops, classes and special events, as well as free and reduced-price tickets to those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience live performances.  For information, please visit kravis.org.

For more information about the Kravis Center and the Kravis On Broadway Youth Initiative, please visit www.kravis.org/education-community.