Theatre

It’s 1976 and bell bottoms, shag rugs and disco are in all their groovy glory. As the country celebrates its Bicentennial, two very different women search for their own independence. Iconoclast artist Diana (Sara Morsey) looks down on faculty wife Alice (Patti Gardner), but their young daughters’ friendship forces them together. David Auburn’s twice-extended Broadway hit traces each woman’s growing disquiet with the compromises they’ve made, and the transformative power of a friendship at the right time. “Sharply observant... a story of profound connection and awakening disquiet.” – The New York Times Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes (no intermission) Presented by Roz & Charles Stuzin. This divinely intimate portrait of motherhood, ambition and independence is dedicated to Christine Dolen.

Step into the world of Arms Around America by Dan Froot & Company, a powerful and thought-provoking performance that opens a window into the lives of American families navigating their complex relationships with guns. Through a constellation of diverse stories, the show delves into how fear, love, power, identity, and entitlement intersect with gun culture, all set against the backdrop of socio-economic upheaval and cultural tensions. Staged as a live radio theater broadcast, this immersive evening-length performance features four actors voicing dozens of characters amidst a forest of microphones. Dan Froot creates captivating live foley sound effects using an eclectic array of everyday objects, adding an authentic auditory dimension to the storytelling. In a unique twist, eight audience members will join the performers on stage at a kitchen table, providing real-time commentary and becoming part of the dynamic dialogue. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of performance, reflection, and conversation about the roles guns play in our society—beyond the weapons themselves.

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

GableStage and Jessie Wolfson & Dr. Lawrence Kron Present a Miami premiere of APPROPRIATE. Straight from Broadway, this darkly comic American drama by Pulitzer Finalist and Obie Award winner, Jacobs-Jenkins, invites audiences to one helluva family reunion! It’s summer in Arkansas and the cicadas are singing. When the Lafayette family returns to their late patriarch’s home to manage the remains of his estate, things take a turn. When an estranged brother appears late one night and mysterious objects are discovered among the clutter, long-hidden secrets and buried resentments can no longer be contained and the family is forced to face the ghosts of their past. Starring Rachel Burttram (A Doll’s House, Pt. 2) and Mark H. Dold (The Lehman Trilogy). “A brilliant, blistering, outrageous play…”– The New York Times

Artistic director Stuart Meltzer has a history of presenting fresh, bold interpretations of classics of the musical theater canon, focusing on the intimacy of performance and storytelling. In that tradition, Zoetic Stage will present Fiddler on the Roof, the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince, songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and book writer Joseph Stein. Set in the village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters as he tries to protect them and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion. With iconic and beloved songs such as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," Fiddler on the Roof is a story of humor, heart and honesty.

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.