Get Ready to Play Detective (for real!) in ‘CLUE: A Walking Mystery’
Lucking Out: ‘Guys and Dolls’ at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Are you in search of a captivating classic that perfectly blends comedy, romance, and suspense? Are you ready to tap your feet to catchy tunes and immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of 20th-century Manhattan? Well, you’re in luck—Guys and Dolls is the latest installment in the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s season. This beloved musical, originally based on short stories and characters created in the 1920s and 30s by Damon Runyon, has enjoyed multiple Broadway and West End revivals since its initial debut in 1950 and 1953 respectively, as well as an award-winning 1955 film adaptation. With a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, and under the expert direction of Al Blackstone, the show tells two overlapping love stories.
Prepare to Sing & Dance this May at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
AVENTURA, Fla. – The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center showcases a diverse lineup of performances this May, featuring Marco Flores’ flamenco creation Rayuela, Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute, the contemporary choreography of Dance NOW! and acclaimed Belgian pianist Julien Libeer. Audiences won’t want to miss an eclectic mix of music and dance that brings a vibrant cultural experience to South Florida.
Aladdin Celebrates 11th Broadway Anniversary March 20
By Andrew Gans
Originally published on artburstmiami.com
The hit Disney musical Aladdin celebrates its 11th anniversary at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre March 20.
The long-running production, which reopened September 28, 2021, following the pandemic, has played over 3,900 performances and welcomed more than 6.5 million theatregoers to the New Amsterdam. The musical has subsequently spawned 11 productions on four continents and been seen by over 21 people worldwide.
Experience the Magic of Broadway in the Botanical: An Enchanting Evening of Music Under the Stars
Miami Beach, FL – Area Stage is thrilled to announce its return to Miami Beach with Broadway in the Botanical, an enchanting evening of live performances set against the lush backdrop of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This special event marks a homecoming for Area Stage, a company that has played a pivotal role in shaping Miami Beach’s arts scene since its founding in 1989 by John and Maria Rodaz on Lincoln Road.
Superb Acting, Stagecraft Mark ‘ALL THE NATALIE PORTMANS,’ a Thinking Cap Theatre Regional Premiere
You can always count on Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) to discover that special gem of a new play (or unearth an ancient classic) and gift it to South Florida with a uniquely creative and entertaining production. This time it’s ALL THE NATALIE PORTMANS, a new play by C.A. Johnson that generated positive buzz at its Off-Broadway debut at MCC Theater in 2020, only to be abruptly shut down by the pandemic. But just like all those great Natalie Portman roles resurrected by Johnson’s protagonist for inspiration, you can’t keep a great play from finding its audience.
Florida Intergenerational Orchestra Performance Shines Spotlight on ‘Harmony Across Generations’
The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra under the direction of Lorraine Marks-Field is preparing for its Sunday, March 23 performance, Harmony Across Generations, showcasing the noteworthy collaboration of musicians of all ages.
‘The Lion King’ Roars at the Broward Center
An absolute stunner of a stage musical, Broadway Across America has the best show of all South Florida’s theater seasons with Disney’s The Lion King. On stage for the majority of March at the Broward Center, running from Friday, March 7th, until Sunday, March 30th, The Lion King is a live-adaptation of the animated movie famous around the world, and while maintaining true to its source material, the practical effects of this production are unlike anything I’ve ever seen; the best I’ve ever seen. Anyone who is a fan of the animated movie and its sequels, or the live-action versions, should absolutely see this show and witness the Pridelands for themselves.
‘Avenue Q’ As Hilarious As Ever In the Hands of Entr’acte Theatrix
As long as you have a healthy sense of humor and high tolerance for perverted and profanity-spouting puppets, you should prepare to have a pretty great time at Avenue Q. To introduce the uninitiated to the basic premise of this Tony-winning best musical—imagine an R-rated version of Sesame Street that aims to impart mature lessons on adult audiences in much the same style the beloved children’s show teaches ABCS and such to a younger crowd.
“PROPAGANDA MACHINE: PRECEDENTED TIMES” BRINGS 14 COMEDIANS & 18 SIDE-SPLITTING SKETCHES TO VILLAIN THEATER THIS MONTH!
