Theatre

A Wonderful World Presented by Miami New Drama

A world-premiere musical about jazz legend and singular American icon Louis Armstrong, with songs recorded and made popular by Armstrong, and original book by Aurin Squire, the multi-talented Opalocka-raised playwright and TV writer (This is Us, The Good Fight), and co-author of last season’s hit Confessions of a Cocaine Cowboy.) A Wonderful World, traces Armstrong’s odyssey, the musical genre he helped define, and the complex history of race in America, from the birth of jazz in Armstrong’s native New Orleans to international stardom and the Civil Rights era.

FEOS by Teatro y Su Doble Presented by FUNDarte

FUNDarte’s NO BORDERS series presents FEOS, a theater piece written by acclaimed Chilean playwright Guillermo Calderón, directed by Aline Kuppenheim and inspired by the story “La Noche de los Feos” by Mario Benedetti, “Feos” is a visual feast of Bunraku-style puppetry. Incorporating stop motion projections, puppeteering of the highest caliber and a story that challenges audiences to look at their own faults with honesty and acceptance, the production is a unique work of beauty.

The Cubans Presented by Miami New Drama

Our mission of developing and presenting new work by Miami artists continues with the debut of the first play by Cuban-American playwright and actor Michael Leon. The Cubans turns the classic American family drama into a quintessential Miami story – a poignant, humorous exploration of the fraught generational dynamics and struggle for identity in a Cuban-American family.

DINO-LIGHT Presented by Lightwire Theater

Dino-Light was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and is the first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp. In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the meaning of love. This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences all over the world.

Then There Was You Presented by MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL at Deering

Deering Estate will serve as a venue for the 18th edition of the Miami short Film Festival on Tuesday, November 5 through Friday, November 8. This year the festival highlights over 60 shorts from around the globe, diving into topics such as immigration, adoption, gun control, environment, family, and more. The festival evenings are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy a cash bar from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. with screenings beginning at 7 p.m. The program will be held at the Deering Estate's Visitor Center Theatre. Each evening of the 18th edition of the Miami short Film Festival program at Deering Estate will be curated by theme. On Friday, November 8: In "Slippery Corners of the Mind," we all try to navigate the dark veils that hide our lurking inner self behind shadows, but are not always successful.

Ring of Fire Presented by Actors' Playhouse

Ring of Fire The Music of Johnny Cash Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. Conceived by William Meade From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. This portrait of The Man in Black is a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a unique musical legend, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate.

A Little Night Music Presented by Zoetic Stage

Presented by Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center Hailed by The New York Times as “sophisticated and enchanting,” this beloved Sondheim classic explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her: a lawyer by the name of Fredrik Egerman and the Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm. When Desirée performs in Fredrik's town, the estranged lovers' passion rekindles, affecting everyone around them. As relevant today as when it first appeared on stage, this musical masterpiece explores class, fidelity and the human condition with humor, warmth and elegance. Zoetic Stage continues its relationship with the work of Stephen Sond­heim after mounting critically acclaimed productions of Assassins, Passion, Sunday in the Park with George and Sweeney Todd. Zoetic Stage’s production of A Little Night Music promises to be a truly unique and up-close experience.

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