MD Now Urgent Care Becomes Title Sponsor for Slow Burn Theatre Company's 2025/2026 Season
MD Now Urgent Care's title sponsorship of Slow Burn Theatre Company's upcoming season highlights the growing corporate support for regional arts and ensures continued accessibility to high-quality theatrical productions in South Florida.
MD Now Urgent Care has been announced as the title sponsor for Slow Burn Theatre Company's 2025/2026 season, marking a significant corporate commitment to regional arts in South Florida. The sponsorship, presented by United Community Bank, will support five major productions at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, strengthening the theater company's mission to deliver high-caliber musical theater while nurturing local artistic talent.
Slow Burn Theatre Artistic Director Patrick Fitzwater expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that MD Now's support ensures award-winning regional theater remains accessible to South Florida audiences. Tina Miller, regional vice president and COO of MD Now Urgent Care, emphasized the performing arts' vital role in community health and well-being, highlighting the broader implications of corporate investment in cultural initiatives.
The 2025/2026 season builds on Slow Burn's successful 15th anniversary year, which included 28 Carbonell Award nominations and six wins. The lineup features five productions: Catch Me If You Can (October 11–26), Disney's Frozen (December 13–January 4), Beautiful, The Carole King Musical (February 14–March 1), Hairspray (April 11–26), and Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical (June 13–28). Subscriptions and individual tickets are available through BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com.
United Community Bank, continuing its seven-season support under its new name, reaffirmed its commitment to the arts alongside MD Now. The season also receives major support from the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, underscoring the collaborative effort to sustain regional theater. This sponsorship model demonstrates how corporate and community partnerships can vitalize cultural institutions, ensuring their growth and accessibility amid evolving economic landscapes.