Theatre

This all-female farce, a Broadway hit with three Tony nominations, is taking charge at the Arsht Center. Get ready to laugh out loud as seven women risk life, liberty and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander in chief out of trouble. A political moment you can finally laugh about.

"Yesterday, I Stopped Killing Myself" by Cuban playwright Rogelio Orizondo made its U.S. debut at Display Miami Stage Fest. Directed by Erom Jimmy, the play features Lili Rentería, Juan David Ferrer, Lester Martínez, Gretell Barreiro, and Kiara Lemus. This intimate performance blurs the line between reality and theater, immersing the audience in powerful, raw storytelling and social reflection. Special Events: Opening Night Discussion: January 24 @ 6 PM with playwright Rogelio Orizondo (free for ticket holders). Masterclass: “International Exhibition of Independent Theatre and Dramaturgy” by Antonia Fernandez on January 25 @ 3 PM (separate ticket required). Showtimes: Friday, January 24 @ 8:30 PM Saturday, January 25 @ 3 PM & 8:30 PM Sunday, January 26 @ 6 PM Location: Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127 Tickets: $30 Link:https://ftfshows.thundertix.com/events/238970 Performed in Spanish, this event is a must-see for theater lovers and professionals!

CIRQUE DREAMS CELEBRATION is a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest-running cirque holiday event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life onstage. Broadway World exclaims, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid,” while 6ABC Philadelphia says, “You will be on the edge of your seat!”

The nation's most exceptional young jazz musicians and actors come to Miami for a special one-night performance.

By Aaron Mays Directed by Margaret M. Ledford Southeastern Premiere Before Abbott Elementary, there was Patrice Patterson at Dartmouth Day School. Shortly before Christmas break, a third grader named Sharifa stands in front of her class and says, “Santa Claus is a Black man from Detroit," sending the school into an uproar. To quell the storm, Patrice, the school's only Black teacher, is asked to create an ad campaign within the school to make Santa white again. As events unfold, Sharifa’s enrollment is placed in jeopardy, and Patrice must decide how to protect Sharifa and ultimately herself. This absurdist comedy examines how race and racial bias can have a foothold on one of the most benign figures — Santa Claus.

Marty's Back in Town by Norman Shabel Directed by JC Gutierrez Oy vey! Ten years of silence ends with an explosive family reunion! This uproarious comedy explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the enduring power of tradition, all seasoned with plenty of laughter and surprising twists. Get ready for a night (or afternoon) you won't forget!

From the stages of the lower east side to the bright lights of Broadway, L’Chaim: A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway is a musical journey that pays tribute to the Jewish legacy of musical theatre by exploring and celebrating the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists from Irving Berlin to the Gershwins, Kander & Ebb, Bock & Harnick, to Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Sondheim. Rooted in history, heritage, and tradition, four Jewish performers along with a live band bring to life the most iconic songs from the stage of past and present and the historical stories that go with them. History, Heritage, Tradition…L’Chaim!

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth. Received an “Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical” nomination (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and a “Best New Off-Broadway Musical” nomination (Off BroadwayAlliance). Presented by Marcie Gorman & MNM Theatre Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dennis T. Giacino Developed by Fiely Matias

“The next best thing to seeing Hamilton!” – New York Post “Smart, silly, and convulsively funny!" – The New York Times “You don’t have to see Hamilton to have side-splitting fun at Spamilton.” – The Huffington Post SPAMILTON: An American Parody is a side-splitting musical romp! A crash course of everyone’s favorite Broadway blockbusters, including celebrity satires, and pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano. It is a fictitious story of a very famous writer/ director/ star trying to save Broadway from mediocrity and oblivion. Along the way, this sharp and loveable genius not only takes aim at Broadway’s current mega-hit but manages to make hysterical mincemeat out of many classic and new Broadway shows. Countless film and stage stars drop by to add to the fun and mayhem making SPAMILTON: An American Parody a multi-generational delight for everyone! This event contains adult language or content.

After two sold out runs at the Adrienne Arsht Center, Area Stage is proud to bring back our critically acclaimed immersive production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast for one final encore run. “A visionary, deeply moving new production” -The Miami Herald This unique reimagining of the Tony-nominated musical invites audiences to step firsthand into Belle's enchanted world. Once you decide to “Be Our Guest” and join us in the Beast’s castle, you’ll find yourself right in the middle of the action, which takes place throughout the theatre space rather than on a single stage. Beauty and the Beast's classic story of love and transformation is more exciting and affecting than ever in this resonant retelling, which has delighted and amazed audience members of all ages.