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Elizabeth Gillies Was a Little Shop ‘Super Fan,’ Now She’s Starring in the Hit Revival
ANNOUNCING THE 2025-26 JAZZ ROOTS SEASON AT THE ARSHT
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is proud to announce the 2025-26 JAZZ ROOTS SERIES, which returns in November 2025 with a star-studded five-show lineup featuring some of the genre’s most celebrated artists. From a high-octane tribute to MILES DAVIS by the Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra to the silky vocals of Grammy winner SAMARA JOY (@samarajoysings), this season of Jazz Roots bridges generations of jazz mastery. Jazz icon TERENCE BLANCHARD (@terence_blanchard) revisits his seminal musical homage to the life of Malcolm X in a powerful jazz suite in February, and the electrifying Grammy winner “Queen of Percussion” SHEILA E. (@sheilae) brings her signature high-energy blend of jazz, funk and Latin flair in a show-stopping April performance. Miami-born pianist EMMET COHEN (@heyemmet) rounds out the season and brings his wildly popular web series Live from Emmet’s Place to the stage.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL AND PLAYSTATION | THE CONCERT TO DEBUT IN WEST PALM BEACH
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announces that The New York Times Critics’ Pick Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, makes its West Palm Beach premiere at the Kravis Center March 14. Then, from console to concert hall, PlayStation: The Concert brings the most iconic gaming soundtracks to life, live on stage in Dreyfoos Hall on March 15. Tickets are on sale now.
Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4
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Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4. Performers include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.
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Broadway star, West Side Story Oscar winner, and two-time Tony Awards host Ariana DeBose hosts the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, broadcasting live on NBC July 4 at 8-10 PM ET (check local listings).
The evening, featuring fireworks, musical performances, and appearances by special guests, will also be simulcast live on Peacock. Telemundo’s telecast will air from 9-10 PM. An hour-long encore presentation of the show will also air at 10 PM on NBC.
Performers include the Jonas Brothers (Nick Jonas was recently on Broadway in the Main Stem debut of The Last Five Years), Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.
The 49th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells, with 30 vibrant colors and dazzling effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge. This year’s pyrotechnics is set to a score produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a performance from DeBose.
The telecast will also celebrate the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, as well as the NBA’s return to NBC this fall.
“Year after year, this telecast continues to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline—this time with a stunning fireworks display near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president of Live Events and Specials, NBCU Entertainment, in an earlier statement. “It’s the kind of unforgettable national live event that brings us together as a country while showcasing the power and uniqueness of both our NBC and Peacock brands.”
The telecast is presented in association with Macy’s. It’s produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay as executive producers.
Visit Macys.com/Fireworks. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.
ISLAND CITY STAGE PRESENTS AT THE WEDDING BY BRYNA TURNER FROM AUGUST 21 – SEPTEMBER 21
You are cordially invited to the best day of someone else’s life… but what if it’s also the worst day of yours? Follow Carlo as she navigates the highs and lows of attending her ex’s wedding while dealing with her own heartbreak in Island City Stage’s South Florida premiere of At the Wedding by Bryna Turner, running August 21 – September 21. Tickets are on sale now.
SINGER NICOLE HENRY STARS IN WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE JULY 4th SHOW AT WICK THEATER IN BOCA RATON
Acclaimed jazz singer Nicole Henry will sing both the songs of Whitney Houston and patriotic songs saluting America on Independence Day in a unique July 4 show at 2 p.m. at the Wick Theater in Boca Raton with all tickets priced at $85.
THE BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES 2025/2026 SEASON OF SENSORY-INCLUSIVE SHOWS
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is kicking off the 2025/2026 Sensory-Inclusive Season this summer which includes nine specially adapted performances that create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum, as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities.
The Kravis Center’s “Ain’t Too Proud”: A Toe-Tapping Tale of The Temptations
Growing up in a family with a strong appreciation for music and an enjoyment of songs across genres and decades, I recall loving The Temptations’ music from a young age. Since they’re one of Motown’s most iconic groups with a catalog full of chart-topping tracks, it’s safe to say that many people over many years had the same experience as I did! As the Kravis Center closes out its spectacular 2024-25 season, I could truly think of no better production to end it with than Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, running through June 29. Energetic, powerful, and heartfelt, this show will have audience members dancing in their seats throughout, whether they only know a few of the group’s songs or all 30+ that are featured in the show. “Get Ready” to immerse yourself in the unforgettable journey of The Temptations and celebrate their enduring legacy.
LakehouseRanchDotPNG 2025-2026 Season Announcement
South Florida’s experimental theatre darling LakehouseRanchDotPNG is back for their fourth season with some new and exciting programming for 2025-2026. A second year in residence at Miami Lakes’ Main Street Players, LakehouseRanchDotPNG presents a slate of six upcoming shows.
ARCA IMAGES PRESENTS MIAMI PREMIERE OF “LA TRAVESIA” BY JOSEP MARIA MIRO
