Music

Get ready for an astounding performance with the Simon Mogul Quartet featuring legendary bassist Curtis Lundy, as part of the free Ocean Drive Promenade Music series, on December 8th, 2024! This wonderful evening of live jazz will bring a mix of classics and original compositions, all containing the intensity and excitement Simon and Curtis will undoubtedly bring as members world's most forefront jazz scene, that of New York City! Originally from Miami, Simon Mogul is one of the forefront rising star saxophonists today in New York, and Curtis Lundy is a jazz legend who has performed and recorded with all of the greats. Don't miss this unforgettable night of live music, starting at 5 PM! These events (every Sunday!) are free and open to the public-- and will take place in Lummus Park between 14th Street and 14th Place. Bring your chair, blanket, and picnic - ENJOY! Rainy-day location is inside The Betsy Hotel! This program is part of the weekly Promenade Sunday Concert Series generously underwritten by The City of Miami Beach, The GMCVB and The Ocean Drive Association.

Celebrate Nu Deco Ensemble’s 10th anniversary in style at our epic Anniversary Concert! Join us as we welcome back surprise guest artists from past seasons, with re-imaginations of music from their catalogs and exciting new collaborative songs. We’re also thrilled to feature the world premiere of an original work by past collaborator and multi-Grammy winning artist, PJ Morton. The evening will include a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s searing and emotional West Side Story and a suite chosen by you, our audience. Don’t miss this grand celebration of our ten seasons in Miami!

Nu Deco returns to the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell as part of our momentous 10th season celebration featuring the trailblazing pop icon, Betty Who. The classically trained singer, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist has experienced practically every dimension of pop cultural visibility: going viral on the bombastic strength of 2014 single “Somebody Loves You,” soundtracking Netflix’s Queer Eye reboot with “All Things,” forming deep ties with foundations like GLAAD and the Trevor Project and becoming an LGBTQ+ icon due to her infectious, always-inclusive artistry. The program for this captivating evening will also feature new music by award-winning composer Gabriella Smith titled Spark, an exciting Nu Deco original composition, and our acclaimed Pharrell Suite, featuring reimaginations of some of his biggest hits as a GRAMMY-winning producer like “Hot in Herre,” “Rock Your Body,” “Happy,” and more.

Nu Deco Ensemble returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for an exciting evening featuring the genre-bending, Grammy-winning artist, Estelle. Blending elements of R&B, hip-hop, reggae, and soul, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide as a prominent voice in music. The program will also feature a Nu Deco original composition alongside Stravinsky’s iconic Firebird Suite, followed by a brand-new suite that re-imagines Prince’s legendary Purple Rain Album. Since its inception in 2015, Nu Deco Ensemble has exploded onto Miami’s eclectic musical scene captivating audiences, holistically engaging with its community, and fusing innovative, genre-bending orchestral performances and collaborations with the highest levels of musical artistry. Called a "chamber orchestra for the 21st century" by The New York Times, their performances have featured artists including Wyclef Jean, Allen Stone, Macy Gray, Monsieur Periné, Jacob Collier, and Ben Folds; reimagined orchestral suites of the music of Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, The Beatles, and Aretha Franklin; symphonic masterworks from Bernstein, Stravinsky and Gershwin; and new music from some of today's most exciting living composers.

John Lloyd Young is the Tony and Grammy award-winning Frankie Valli from Broadway's Jersey Boys as well as the star of the Clint Eastwood-directed Warner Bros film. John Lloyd Young: Broadway’s Jersey Boy is a celebration of classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original rock ‘n’ roll, Doo-Wop, and R&B standards. Along with tracks from Young’s critically acclaimed debut album My Turn, the show features “Sherry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Hold Me,” “Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “In the Still of the Night” along with treasures from Roy Orbison to The Platters, the Righteous Brothers to Paul McCartney, Adele to Luther Vandross, Little Anthony, Elvis, Tom Jones and more.

The 20th anniversary of the original Broadway musical Hairspray is here! Reunited for the first time ever…. The original Tracy, Penny, and Amber - Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Dancing with the Stars), Tony nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu), and Tony nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde). Spend the evening revisiting the show that helped launch their careers and lifetime friendships, all while singing hits from the shows that made you fall in love with them. With 16 Broadway shows and over 200 episodes of television between them, this trio has truly done it all! Join these powerhouse performers on a hilarious and meaningful musical journey about their origins, friendships, careers, and their children. For decades, they performed as teenagers on stage, now see the fully bloomed divas they’ve become in “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now,” a night of Broadway music and stories you will never forget.

“These guys are the real deal …they’re the full package……”- Dave Koz “No one better than Phat Cat Swinger”…. - JJ Abrams If Bruno Mars and Frank Sinatra made a band - it'd look and sound like Phat Cat Swinger. Phat Cat Swinger specializes in high-energy music with that classic Hollywood touch. What sets them apart is the showmanship, movement, and creative takes on swing classics. Phat Cat Swinger presents The Wonderful World of Swing as seen at Disney Parks. This 11-piece big band brings arrangements to life from Setzer to Bublé to Bruno Mars and everything in between in a high energy musically impeccable show that has audiences of all ages dancing in the aisles.

Featuring Patti Austin, Randy Brecker, Lisa Fischer and 2023 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition Winner Tyreek McDole with Shelly Berg and the Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra and its resident conductor, Scott Flavin This celebration of the versatile and widely influential jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, whose nicknames included Sassy and the Divine Sarah, will find talented admirers performing her music in front of a full orchestra. “Among the singers of her generation, only Ella Fitzgerald enjoyed comparable stature,” The New York Times wrote of Vaughan, whose hits included “It’s Magic,” “What Lola Wants” and “Make Yourself Comfortable.”

New production created by Jeffrey Marc Buchman for Florida Grand Opera. Mozart’s timeless opera, “The Magic Flute,” has long enthralled audiences with its multi-layered storytelling, captivating both adults and children alike. Its fantasy quest, woven together with both humor and poignancy offers a journey that inspires, surprises and delights. As I pondered how to craft my newest telling of this masterpiece, I found myself drawn to the parallels between its narrative and the immersive world of fantasy role-playing board games. Role-playing games transport players to fantastical realms where they embark on epic quests, facing challenges that mirror our own struggles and triumphs. Like “The Magic Flute”, these games engage us on multiple levels, inviting us to explore themes of morality, resilience, and camaraderie. While both mediums undeniably provide a form of escapism, their true value lies in their ability to inspire. They serve as reminders of our potential for growth and the profound impact of shared experiences on our journey through life. In this new production, I have blended Mozart’s opera with the world of gaming to tell its story through boundless imagination and adolescent eyes. If childhood represents a time of innocence and clarity where moral structures appear distinct and straightforward, then adulthood unfolds as a journey into the nuanced realm of complexity where we must confront the bittersweet truths that great pain often accompanies great love, and that the lines between right and wrong are often blurred in our pursuit of what we perceive as a noble cause. This transition from simplicity to complexity finds a poignant expression in adolescence, a period marked by questioning the inconsistencies and hypocrisies of the world around us. Through the lens of adolescent perception, navigating the uncharted waters of personal growth and self-discovery, the opera takes on a renewed vibrancy capturing the essence of a transformative journey into maturity. Beyond mere entertainment, “The Magic Flute” and role-playing games both present profound opportunities for personal exploration and empowerment. They challenge us to confront ethical dilemmas, to tap into our inner resilience, and to forge connections with others. Whether in the opera house or sitting around a gaming table, these experiences inspire us to embrace our inner hero and confront the battles that life throws our way. In a world that often feels fragmented, the communal experience of attending the opera, just like that of role-playing board games, offers a sense of belonging and shared purpose. By merging these two worlds, this production celebrates the enduring power of storytelling to unite, inspire, and transform. It is a tribute to the child in all of us, whose imagination knows no bounds and whose spirit yearns for adventure and magic.

A cappella voices in a candlelit setting will mark the Christmas season in South Florida. Popular guest conductor Anthony Trecek-King returns to lead Seraphic Fire’s Billboard-chart-topping Christmas program. Enjoy yuletide tunes from Modern-era composers like Benjamin Britten and, as always, celebrate the season with fan favorites like “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree”. Seraphic Fire is an ensemble dedicated to the concert performance of history’s musical works for the human voice. Lauded by Gramophone for its “mellifluous, crystalline artistry,” Seraphic Fire has gained an international reputation for dynamic, cutting-edge, and historically informed programming that encompasses both secular and sacred literature. Dr. Anthony Trecek-King is a highly acclaimed choral conductor, scholar, pedagogue, and media personality with a career spanning over 20 years. He is an active guest conductor and serves as a Resident Conductor (chorus) with the Handel and Haydn Society. Recognized for his ability to create moving performances that exhibit a surprising range of dynamics and depth of expression, Dr. Trecek-King excels at cultivating vocal and instrumental musicians at all levels.