| opera Florida Grand Opera presents Julius Caesar April 26 @ 7 p.m.
April 30 @ 8 p.m.
May 3, 6, 9 @ 8 p.m.
May 11 @ 2 p.m. A world torn by greed and lust! In Rome, Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great are fighting a civil war, while in Egypt, Ptolemy and his sister Cleopatra fight for the throne. Julius Caesar is an explosive tale of power and passion as this historic couple unites in Handel's quintessential Baroque tour de force. Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| musical theater Adrienne Arsht Center, Broadway Across America - Miami and Moët & Chandon present Avenue Q May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 @ 8 p.m.
May 17, 18 @ 2 p.m.
May 18 @ 7:30 p.m. AVENUE Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque and downright entertaining way. The New Yorker calls it "SUBVERSIVE and UPROARIOUS!"
Recommended for ages 13 and up. Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| R&B/Gospel Free Gospel Sundays at the Adrienne Arsht Center A Musical Celebration with GOSPEL AM 1490 WMBM May 25 @ 4 p.m. The Arsht Center and WMBM host a monthly series of free concerts in celebration of a great American music. Free Gospel Sundays at the Arsht Center will feature many of our community's best and brightest gospel soloists and choirs, many affiliated with Miami-Dade County churches.
Free parking in lots C and E Only, subject to availability. Standard parking fees will apply at all other lots.
The use of any photographic or recording devices is strictly prohibited.
Gospel groups and choirs interested in participating are invited to contact Debra Toomer, WMBM Director of Marketing, at (305) 769-1100 or via email at dtoomer@wmbm.com Knight Concert Hall |
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| comedy, theater City Theatre Presents Signature Shorts Signature Shorts is the series that put City Theatre's "shorts" on the map. A "short" is a one-act play running 5-20 minutes. Signature Shorts features a brand new mix of hilarious comedies and heartfelt dramas in two alternating programs, A & B. See one program or see them both. However you choose to enjoy Signature Shorts, City Theatre is your hottest ticket for the coolest night in town! Mature content. Carnival Studio Theater |
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| World Music Adrienne Arsht Center and Star Productions present Djavan June 6 @ 8 p.m. Grammy-winning Brazilian recording star Djavan launches his upcoming summer tour at the Adrienne Arsht Center, bringing his winning blend of bossa nova, jazz, funk, pop, and samba to the US for the first time since his extraordinary sold-out performances in 2001. A singer, composer, and poet, Djavan is "an artist who has fused many of the dominant styles onto a personal music that is brilliant and comprehensive" (The New York Times). Share his journey as he performs selections from his most recent release, Matizes, in celebration of a 32-year career that comprises 18 albums and an outpouring of songs recorded by everyone from Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae, The Manhattan Transfer, and Eliane Elias to Gal Costa, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, and Stevie Wonder. Knight Concert Hall |
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| latin Excellence Productions, Llc presents Myriam Hernandez en Concierto "Enamorandome" June 7 @ 8:30 p.m. Con una carrera de 20 años y la venta de más de tres millones de discos por todo el mundo, la superestrella chilena Myriam Hernández vuelve al escenario de Miami a estrenar su espectáculo "Enamorándome". Ella presentará canciones de su novedoso álbum como "No pensé enamorarme otra vez " y "Dónde estará mi primavera", al igual que sus magníficos éxitos populares como "El hombre que yo amo", "Huele a peligro" y "Se me fue" entre otros.
With a career spanning 20 years and selling more than three million records worldwide, Chilean superstar Myriam Hernández returns to the Miami stage with her new show "Enamorándome." She will perform songs from her brand new hit album such as "No pensé enamorarme otra vez" and "Donde estará mi primavera" as well as chart-topping hits including "El hombre que yo amo," "Huele a peligro" and "Se me fue"...among others. Knight Concert Hall |
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| comedy, theater, family entertainment City Theatre Presents Shorts 4 Kids Shorts 4 Kids is one furiously fast and fun event for families from the Producers of Summer Shorts -- "America's Short Play Festival". A "short" is a one-act play running 5-20 minutes. Shorts 4 Kids features a mix of hilarious comedies and exciting plays, along with an activity book for kids to pen their own "short" plays. City Theatre's Shorts 4 Kids brings fantastic plays to kids -- in bite-size morsels! Carnival Studio Theater |
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| comedy, theater City Theatre Presents UnderShorts UnderShorts is a completely new late night series of short plays that are provocative, irreverent and hilarious. Featuring a roster of edgy plays, UnderShorts pushes the envelope with social and political material reflective of the times. Adult language, content and nudity. Not appropriate for children under age 17. Carnival Studio Theater |
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| family entertainment Adrienne Arsht Center and Broadway Across America -- Miami present GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! The Great Jaguar Rescue June 14, 15 @ 11 a.m.
June 14, 15 @ 2 p.m.
June 14 @ 5 p.m. Join Diego, Nick Jr.'s action adventure hero, as he sets out in his brand new live show, GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! THE GREAT JAGUAR RESCUE! Diego, along with his sister Alicia and cousin, Dora, are off on an action packed special mission to get Baby Jaguar's growl back from the Bobo Brothers. They'll need the audience's help to rescue animals, navigate through the rainforest, and bypass a giant waterfall to get to the Animal Carnival. ¡Al rescate, amigos! To the rescue, my friends! Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| broadway/musicals, latin entertainment Adrienne Arsht Center and PerilloMusic by arrangement with Cardenas Marketing Network, Inc. present CELIA: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz Wednesday, June 18 to Sunday, July 6 ¡Azucar! Cuban legend and global icon Celia Cruz is back in an explosive new musical. Featuring a hit parade of her greatest songs, Celia takes you on an amazing 60-year musical journey through the life and music of the sensational salsa diva, from her humble beginnings in Cuba to the international superstardom that made her one of the most remarkable Hispanic artists who has ever lived. Told through the eyes of Celia's beloved husband, Pedro Knight, Celia reincarnates the magnificent star adored by millions. Already a major hit in New York, Celia's company of 16 singers, dancers and musicians come to Miami to kick off their international tour at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
Please note, some performances are in English and some in Spanish.
$95 VIP ticket includes a post-performance meet and greet with cast members, a Celia keychain and pin as well as an autographed poster. Knight Concert Hall |
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| family entertainment Adrienne Arsht Center presents Slava's Snowshow Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, August 17 "ENORMOUS FUN!" - Wall Street Journal
FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT ENGAGEMENTS IN BUENOS AIRES, MEXICO CITY, BARCELONA, MADRID, LONDON AND NEW YORK, NOW
IT'S MIAMI'S TURN TO GET BLOWN AWAY!
A cross between Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group, this entertainment phenomenon created by Slava, the original Cirque's clown genius, is an awesome theatrical experience and a profoundly moving spectacle full of wondrous images, delightful comedy, haunting music and snow-lots and lots of snow. Slava's Snowshow has "stage effects that are dazzling" (Daily Mail) and a "finale that blows you away!" (Mail on Sunday). Ziff Ballet Opera House Lobby |
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| MIAMI LIBRE — World Premiere! A Cuban Dance Odyssey July 25 — August 17 Join the party! Get up and dance when the Knight Concert Hall is transformed into the hottest nightclub in town, featuring Miami's own sizzling timba band, Tiempo Libre, and the hottest dancers north of Havana. Be among the first to experience Miami Libre -- the new dance extravaganza which tells the story in, English and in Spanish, of a musician's search for love and liberty.
The show celebrates Cuban music and the millions who carry it in their hearts, no matter where they go.
Be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Knight Concert Hall |
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| jazz JAZZ ROOTS - A Larry Rosen Series November, 2008 through April, 2009 These groundbreaking concerts constitute the most ambitious series of jazz performances ever produced in the history of South Florida. The greatest stars, legends, and pioneers of the jazz world will bring their signature sounds to the acoustically brilliant Knight Concert Hall. Sonny Rollins, Ramsey Lewis, Paquito D'Rivera, Patti Austin, Bob James, Arturo Sandoval, Albita and Ivan Lins are just some of the extraordinary artists who will converge in Miami to perform in JAZZ ROOTS, beginning with the first concert on November 7, 2008, and continuing with a unique lineup each month through April 2009. Knight Concert Hall |
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