Cultural Season Preview
Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, it is time once again for the cultural season to display its fine feathers. Once again, the city comes alive with theater, music, dance, film, galas, and museum exhibitions. From September through February, the cultural panoply unfolds, so mark your calendars and don’t miss your favorite performances. What follows is a month-by-month highlight of the best the Gables has to offer.
Venues and Cultural Institutions
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
For 36 years, Actors’ Playhouse has been the premier downtown theater for musicals, dramas, and comedies, with national-level productions and top acting talent. From world premieres to Broadway revivals, the playhouse has put on shows at its Art Deco home, the Miracle Theatre, since 1995. Founding Executive Director: Barbara Stein
Actors’ Playhouse
280 Miracle Mile.
305.444.9293
actorsplayhouse.org
GableStage
Founded in 1979 as the Florida Shakespeare Theatre, GableStage moved into its current home in the historic Biltmore Hotel in 1998. Since then, GableStage has been producing quality theatrical productions that confront today’s issues and ideas relevant to the multicultural South Florida community, now under the fresh leadership of Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport.
GableStage
1200 Anastasia Ave
305.445.1119
gablestage.org
Coral Gables Art Cinema
The Coral Gables Art Cinema opened its doors in 2010 and, since then, has provided a rich and varied selection of movies. The cinema offers multiple titles projected on the big screen each day. From foreign films and documentaries to musicals and family favorites, there’s something for everyone. Executive Director: Brenda Moe
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Ave
786.472.2249
gablescinema.com
Frost School of Music
Under the direction of Dean Shelly Berg, the Frost School at the University of Miami is now considered one of the best music schools in the country. World class performances,from single recitals to the impeccable Frost Symphony, are held at either the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall (1314 Miller Dr or the new Knight Center (5513 San Amaro Dr.)
Frost School of Music at UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive
frost.miami.edu
Area Stage Company
Launched on Lincoln Road in 1989, ASC moved to the Riviera Theatre in Coral Gables in 2008. While there, the company established an award-winning conservatory program to train young actors, while maintaining a full season of professional productions. In 2020, the company moved to the Shops at Sunset Place, across the street from the Gables. New Artistic Director: Giancarlo Rodaz
Area Stage Company
5701 Sunset Dr.
305.666.2078
areastage.org
Lowe Art Museum
Located on the University of Miami campus, the Lowe Art Museum has gone through decades of growth and expansion since opening in 1952. The Lowe’s comprehensive collection now comprises nearly 19,500 objects, which collectively represent more than 5,000 years of human creativity on every inhabited continent. Director & Chief Curator: Jill Deupi
Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Dr
305.284.3535
lowe.miami.edu
Coral Gables Museum
Housed in the city’s original fire station, the Coral Gables Museum has been open since 2011. From historical displays to the works of contemporary artists, the museum spotlights the old and the new – and celebrates with an open house on the first Friday of each month. Executive Director: Elvis Fuentes
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Ave
305.603.8067
coralgablesmuseum.org
Sanctuary of the Arts
Besides its classical and contemporary music performances, the Sanctuary of the Arts provides a venue that has been lacking in the Gables: a place for dance. Its main theater at the restored First Church of Christ, Scientist on the corner of Le Jeune Road and Andalusia Avenue, has presented hundreds of concerts in music and dance since opening in April 2022. Artistic Director: Rafi Maldonado
Sanctuary of the Arts
410 Andalusia Ave
786.362.5132
sanctuaryofthearts.org
Cultural Season Highlights
SEPTEMBER
Coral Gables Museum. Visions from Inside the Walls – Coral Gables Artists Today
ALL MONTH THROUGH OCTOBER 6
A group exhibition highlighting the vibrancy and diversity of the Coral Gables art scene. It showcases a multigenerational group of local artists dealing with an array of themes and aesthetic interests.
Coral Gables Museum. Jorge Tacla: A Memoir of Ruins
ALL MONTH THROUGH OCTOBER 27
A selection of paintings spanning the last two decades in the career of Chilean-American artist Jorge Tacla.
Coral Gables Museum. Dreaming Coral Gables …
A Biographical Story
ALL MONTH THROUGH APRIL 21, 2026
Raising perhaps more questions than answers, this exhibition anticipates a more complex portrait of George Merrick.
Lowe Art Museum. “She’s a Knockout: Sport, Gender, & the Body in Contemporary Art”
ALL MONTH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14
This exhibition features works by 11 contemporary artists from around the world that engage with topics such as resilience, strength, labor, women’s rights, and queer aesthetics through athletic imagery.
Lowe Art Museum. “A Collector’s Journey: Susan Grant Lewin and the Art Jewelry World”
ALL MONTH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14
The first exhibition of journalist and communications executive Susan Grant Lewin’s four-decade homage to emerging and established artists in the world of art jewelry, an ever-expanding realm of craftsmanship that has boomed over her lifetime.
Lowe Art Museum. “Antonia Wright and Ruban Millares: What goes up must come down”
ALL MONTH THROUGH OCTOBER 19
A site-specific installation by collaborators and Cuban American artists Antonia Wright and Ruben Millares. The sculpture, commissioned by the Lowe Art Museum, uses LED lights and barricades to signify global resistance and the right to protest.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “The Room”
SEPTEMBER 1
Take part in a special evening with Greg Sestero, star of “The Room” and co-author of The New York Times bestseller “The Disaster Artist.” The event will include a screening of the film known as “the ‘Citizen Kane’ of bad movies,” with live commentary and an extended Q&A with Sestero.
Area Stage. “Las Marcas del Mar”
SEPTEMBER 6 – 15
The Spanish-language adaptation of “Seamarks,” a beloved 1981 play by Gardner McKay, the story chronicles the romance and subsequent chaos that ensues between a solitary fisherman and a city-dwelling woman from Wales. The play will feature English subtitles.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “The Wind”
SEPTEMBER 8
Lillian Gish stars in this silent melodrama as a sheltered Southern girl who fights to adapt to the rough-and-tumble life of the Wild West.
Frost School of Music. Anniversaries – Frost Wind Ensemble
SEPTEMBER 8
The Frost Wind Ensemble presents Mussorgsky’s masterpiece, “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Also on the program are Strauss’ “Wiener Philharmoniker” and Stravinsky’s “Concerto for Piano and Winds,” featuring this year’s concerto winner, Lizzie Wu.
Frost School of Music. Frost Jazz Orchestra & Studio Jazz Band
SEPTEMBER 11
The award-winning ensembles join forces to perform repertoire that holds a reverence to tradition and an eye to the future.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Merchant Ivory”
SEPTEMBER 13
Footage from more than 50 interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Highlander”
SEPTEMBER 14
Courtesy of the UNCSA Moving Image Archives, this rare 35mm print is about an immortal man named Connor MacLeod who must fight his way through the centuries until the time of the Gathering, when the few immortals who have survived the ages will fight until only one remains.
Sanctuary of the Arts. Voices of Miami Performance
SEPTEMBER 14
Voices of Miami is a musical ensemble created to promote and preserve musical genres and allow artists of different levels to perform and grow in their discipline. Tickets to this event will go on sale in September.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Hugo”
SEPTEMBER 14 AND 15
Follow the thrilling story of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station. With the help of an eccentric girl, he searches for the answer to a mystery linking the father he recently lost, the ill-tempered toy shop owner living below him, and a heart-shaped lock.
Frost School of Music. MUTED: featuring Eunmi Ko, pianist
Meaning quiet, soft, and indistinct, MUTED is an interdisciplinary and autobiographical project by pianist Eunmi Ko, who delves into her identity as an Asian woman and a professional musician by performing solo piano works that extensively use the muting technique and theatrical effects.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “I’ll See You in My Dreams”
SEPTEMBER 17
Doris Day and Danny Thomas star as the tin pan alley composer Gus Kahn and the woman who became his wife, the star for whom he composed hits and his muse in this romantic musical homage to one of the United States’ greatest songwriters.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Nye”
SEPTEMBER 20 AND 21
Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris, this epic new Welsh fantasia was filmed live at the National Theatre in London. This screening includes a 20-minute intermission.
Frost School of Music. Pastorale: Timothy Mcallister & Frost Symphony Orchestra
SEPTEMBER 21
The Frost Symphony Orchestra opens the Centennial Season with an exciting program featuring works by two great American composers and Brahms’ second symphony.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Flash Gordon”
SEPTEMBER 21
Prepare to save the universe with the King of the Impossible! Alex Raymond’s famous comic strip blasts to life in this timeless sci-fi cult adventure.
Frost School of Music. Frost Symphonic Winds
SEPTEMBER 22
Alumnus and new Associate Director of Bands Craig McKenzie returns to Frost for an exciting concert series.
Frost School of Music. Seraph Brass
SEPTEMBER 26
Showcasing the excellence of female brass players and musicians from marginalized groups, Seraph Brass celebrates its tenth anniversary in Miami.
Frost School of Music. Confluences | Laura Lambuley & Quintet (Windowcast)
SEPTEMBER 28
Blending Colombian and Venezuelan traditions with classical music and jazz rhythms, Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist Laura Lambuley shares the stage with other distinguished Latin GRAMMY artists.
Sanctuary of the Arts. Alhambra Orchestra Hispanic Heritage Concerts
SEPTEMBER 28 & 29
Performed by the Alhambra Orchestra, indulge in a mesmerizing blend of Latin classics and beloved popular tunes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Experience the works of composers such as Lecuona, Rodrigo, Sarasate, and Tarrega.
Frost School of Music. Boris Berman | Piano Recital
SEPTEMBER 29
Hailed as a pianists’ pianist, internationally renowned pianist and pedagogue Boris Berman presents an exquisite program of Schubert and Debussy.
OCTOBER
Area Stage. “Alice and the Mad Tea Party.”
OCTOBER 2 – 20
Conceived and directed by Artistic Director Giancarlo Rodaz, “Alice and the Mad Tea Party” is a wildly interactive and rowdy adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. A darker and more unpredictable take on the Lewis Carroll classic.
Frost School of Music. Choralcopia | Frost Bella Boce, Symphonic Choir, Jazz Vocal I, Opera Theater, & Biscaydence (Windowcast)
OCTOBER 4
A collage of vocal ensemble music! Join Frost for an evening featuring classical, opera, jazz, and a cappella.
Sanctuary of the Arts. Aymée Nuviola in Concert
OCTOBER 5
Nicknamed “La Sonera del Mundo,” Aymée Nuviola is a GRAMMY-winning singer, pianist, composer, and actress born in Havana. Don’t miss her live in concert.
Frost School of Music. I Shall Express Myself As I Am | Ensemble Ibis
OCTOBER 5
Join Ensemble Ibis for an evening of music by Chen Yi, the Frost School of Music’s 2024 Distinguished Visiting Composer-In-Residence, and a performance of Lansing McLoskey’s epic “One Book Called Ulysses.”
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”
OCTOBER 6
A 70mm print of the 1963 classic, telling the tale of a group of strangers fighting tooth and nail over buried treasure.
Frost School of Music. Contrasts | Lindsay Kesselman & Frost Wind Ensemble
OCTOBER 6
Lindsay Kesselman, a two-time GRAMMY-nominated soprano, joins FWE for the premiere of Christopher Cerrone’s “Darkening, Then Brightening,” a new work paired with Chen Yi’s “Dragon Rhyme” and David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4.
Frost School of Music. Sean Jones & Frost Jazz Orchestra
OCTOBER 8
Having performed with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter, trumpeter, bandleader, and educator Sean Jones joins the Frost Jazz Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of masterful jazz.
Frost School of Music. Frost Extensions & Jazz Vocal I And II
OCTOBER 10
Arrangements of jazz classics written by Pat Metheny and Dave Brubeck and today’s artists like Josh Nelson and Kathleen Grace, among others.
Sanctuary of the Arts. “Evening Serenade” by Fine Arts of Miami
OCTOBER 12
Kick off Fine Arts of Miami’s 2024-2025 season with Sanctuary of the Arts at their “Evening Serenade” performance. The night will feature music ranging from enchanting instrumentals to sensual zarzuelas and classical arias.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Creature from the Black Lagoon”
OCTOBER 12 AND 13
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the film that inspired this holiday season’s most wonderful love story.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Night and Day”
OCTOBER 15
Coming home to Indiana from Yale University, Cole Porter is bitten by the songwriting bug and writes his first musical, which plays for one day before the U.S. enters World War I. Porter enlists, and after the armistice, finds fame and fortune writing music for Broadway – until he is crippled in a polo accident and fights to regain the use of his legs.
Frost School of Music. Bach 2 Bach 2 Bach | Frost Chamber Players
OCTOBER 17
From classical to jazz, experience a unique collaboration as the Frost Chamber Players reimagine the music of J.S. Bach, including his keyboard partitas and vocal works.
Frost School of Music. Trails And Trials | Frost Symphony Orchestra (Windowcast)
OCTOBER 19
The Frost Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Schwarz, will premiere composer Dorothy Hidman’s latest orchestral work, Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel Suite,” and Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Fifth Symphony.”
Sanctuary of the Arts. Miami Acting Company
OCTOBER 19
A nonprofit which seeks to promote awareness and appreciation of the performing arts in Miami-Dade, Miami Acting Company is headed back to Sanctuary of the Arts for their 2024-2025 season. Production details remain under wraps.
Frost School of Music. Frost Symphonic Winds
OCTOBER 20
Alumnus and new Associate Director of Bands Craig McKenzie returns to Frost for an exciting concert series.
Frost School of Music. Frost Emerging Composers Concert
OCTOBER 22
Check out this exciting night of award-winning original Frost student compositions featuring student performers.
Frost School of Music. 7 by 7 by 7
OCTOBER 24
GRAMMY Award-winning trumpeter Brian Lynch presents a multi-media performance with his world-class jazz septet.
Frost School of Music. Frost Studio Jazz Band
OCTOBER 29
This performance explores the sounds that made New Orleans one of the most important musical cities in modern history.
NOVEMBER
Frost School of Music. Sydney Guillaume & Frost Chorale
NOVEMBER 1
In this unique performance and homecoming, Frost alumnus Sydney Guillaume joins forces with the award-winning Frost Chorale.
Sanctuary of the Arts. Venice Baroque Orchestra.
NOVEMBER 1
Founded by Italian conductor and harpsichordist Andrea Marcon, the Venice Baroque Orchestra is considered one of the finest period instrumental groups in the world. Marcon and his fellow musicians are committed to the rediscovery of 17th and 18th century masterpieces.
Frost School of Music. Sarah Vaughan -A Sassy Centennial!
NOVEMBER 1
Celebrate the artistry of Sarah Vaughan with vocalists Patti Austin, Lisa Fischer, and Tyreek McDole performing alongside trumpeter Randy Brecker, Shelly Berg, and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.
GableStage. “King James”
NOVEMBER 1 – 24
In a story spanning more than a decade, from LeBron James’ rookie season to an NBA Championship with the Cavaliers, “King James” chronicles the turbulent relationship between two friends navigated through their shared love of basketball. Written by Pulitzer Finalist Rajiv Joseph, the play is an intimate exploration of the hold sports have over our lives and in our relationships.
Frost School of Music. CAM Fest: Superb Vocals & Incredible Artists DIY Ensemble Showcase & Coffeehouse
NOVEMBER 3
Enjoy the first performance of CAM Fest, featuring two unique contemporary ensemble experiences at Frost with the wonderful vocal arrangements of Coffeehouse and the exciting DIY Ensemble Showcase featuring student-led projects.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Sabrina”
NOVEMBER 3
The awkward Sabrina, played by Audrey Hepburn, leaves home for a year in Paris, where she turns into a sophisticated, charming young woman. Upon returning home, she’s merely a chauffeur’s daughter— until one of the brothers her father works for takes notice. With William Holden and Humphrey Bogart.
Frost School of Music. VOYAGES | Frost Wind Ensemble
NOVEMBER 3
This performance includes Sierra’s “Fanfarria,” Brouwer’s “Canción de Gesta,” Hindemith’s “Symphony in B-flat,” and a new work by Frost faculty member Charles Mason.
Frost School of Music. CAM Fest: Latin Pop Concierto Café Con Leche
NOVEMBER 3
Spend your Sunday evening listening to the original Latin Pop music of Café Con Leche: The Frost Latin Songwriters Collective!
Frost School of Music. CAM Fest: Volume Check Landfall & RUCK
NOVEMBER 4
Experience a night of heavy rock n’ roll and hip hop/funk inspired music! Landfall, paired with RUCK as an opener, always delivers a high-energy evening of electrifying music.
Frost School of Music. Frost Saxophone Quartets
NOVEMBER 4
This performance includes works by composers from all over the world, featuring saxophone quartets. This unique ensemble represents the range of all human voice
Frost School of Music. CAM Fest: The Sounds of Nashville Sunshine State
NOVEMBER 5
If you’re looking for a little country/bluegrass/Americana mix, then Sunshine State’s performance is the show for you!
Frost School of Music. CAM Fest: Stars Of Tomorrow/ The American Music Ensemble (Windowcast)
NOVEMBER 6
The CAM program concludes its four-day Fall concert showcase with its award-winning group AME: The American Music Ensemble, recent winners of their third Downbeat Magazine Student Award.
Frost School of Music. Frost Electroacoustic Ensemble
NOVEMBER 7
This performance engages everyday objects, toy instruments, and natural forces in live electronic processes.
Frost School of Music. Chamber Music Showcase Marathon I
NOVEMBER 9
Experience the rich displays of varied instrumental colors with the students from the Frost Chamber Music program.
Frost School of Music. The Music of Rogers and Hammerstein II Frost Musical Theater Ensemble
NOVEMBER 9
Rogers and Hammerstein were a prolific duo whose musicals redefined American theater. Known for “Oklahoma!,” “The Sound of Music,” and more.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “The Iron Giant”
NOVEMBER 9 AND 10
Imagine you confront your enemy – a giant, scary robot from outer space – and he becomes your best pal. A young boy befriends a monster in this heartwarming animated feature.
Frost School of Music. Frost Jazz Vocal Ensembles Frost Extensions, Jazz Vocal I & Jazz Vocal II
NOVEMBER 12
Frost Studio Music and Jazz faculty trombonist Dante Luciani will play and sing with the Frost jazz vocal ensembles.
Frost School of Music. Eye On American Opera:1900 – 2024 Frost Opera Theater
NOVEMBER 13
Enjoy an evening of timeless opera excerpts from the classic American canon and the most exciting works being composed today.
Frost School of Music. Frost Flute Ensemble
NOVEMBER 13
Enjoy an evening dedicated to chamber music for the flute featuring works across the centuries.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. “Tick, Tick … Boom!”
NOVEMBER 13 – DECEMBER 8
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical piece follows him on a journey of self-discovery, creativity, and the ticking clock of time. This production deals with the themes of chasing dreams and navigating through life’s uncertainties.
Frost School of Music. Swingin’ for the Holidays!
NOVEMBER 15
Start celebrating the holiday season at Frost! The annual holiday tradition continues with this big band extravaganza featuring new arrangements of holiday classics.
Sanctuary of the Arts. RUCKUS Early Music Rock Band
NOVEMBER 16
Described as “the world’s only period-instrument rock band,” RUCKUS is an NYC-based collaborate baroque ensemble. The group, whose debut album “Fly the Coop” was Billboard’s #2 classical album upon its release, aims to fuse early music with American roots music.
Frost School of Music. Americana | Frost Symphony Orchestra
NOVEMBER 16
The Frost Symphony Orchestra performs three seminal American compositions. David Diamond and Aaron Copland, two 20th-century American musical giants, highlight the program.
Frost School of Music. Frost Symphonic Winds
NOVEMBER 17
Alumnus and new Associate Director of Bands Craig McKenzie returns to Frost for an exciting concert series.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. “A Christmas Carol, The Musical”
NOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 22
Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit family join three unearthly “spirits” in trying to convince Ebenezer Scrooge to change his “bah humbug” ways in this Charles Dickens classic written for family audiences.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Walk the Line”
NOVEMBER 19
James Mangold’s “Walk the Line” tells the life story of country music legend Johnny Cash, played by Joaquin Phoenix, focusing primarily on the long courtship he had with June Carter, played by Reese Witherspoon.
Frost School of Music. XJB Big Band
NOVEMBER 20
Enjoy an evening of jazz big band repertoire.
Frost School of Music. Oscar Micheaux’s “Within Our Gates” | Wycliffe Gordon & Frost Studio Jazz Band (Windowcast)
NOVEMBER 21
This event powerfully fuses history and music, highlighting the earliest surviving film by an African-American filmmaker.
Sanctuary of the Arts. “Men Who Dance”
NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1
The subject of a feature documentary, “Men Who Dance” is the largest all-male dance festival in the United States. A selection of previous audience-favorites will be performed as part of this celebration of the festival’s work in defying typical notions of “masculinity.” The event is hosted in collaboration with Sanctuary of the Arts but will be held at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
DECEMBER
Area Stage. “Beauty and the Beast”
DECEMBER 5 – 22
After two sold out runs at the Arsht Center, Area Stage invites audiences to “be our guest” and come back for a final encore run of the critically acclaimed production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The production earned four Carbonell Awards, including Outstanding Production of a Musical, out of 14 nominations.
Sanctuary of the Arts. New World Symphony
DECEMBER 7
Join Sanctuary of the Arts in presenting a performance by the New World Symphony, the Miami-based orchestral academy composed of young musicians preparing for future roles as leaders in ensembles.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Paris, Texas”
DECEMBER 8
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Paris, Texas,” as it follows the mysterious, nearly mute drifter Travis as he tries to reconnect with his young son, living with his brother in Los Angeles, and his missing wife.
Sanctuary of the Arts. Holiday Concerts
DECEMBER 13 & 14
Spend your Christmas season enjoying the music of classical and jazz ensembles at Sanctuary of the Arts, featuring holiday favorites.
GableStage. “Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen”
DECEMBER 13 – JANUARY 24
Celebrate the legacy of 20th century icons and one-time lovers Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen at GableStage this winter. Featuring 13 songs that defined a generation, “Both Sides Now” explores the messiness and struggles that accompany the human experience.
Sanctuary of the Arts. El Abrazo by Opera Atelier
DECEMBER 15
Witness a fusion of opera and contemporary dance in El Abrazo (The Embrace) presented by Opera Atelier and hosted by Sanctuary of the Arts. The central choreography celebrates the life and work of American realist painter Edward Hopper.
Coral Gables Art Cinema. “Bound for Glory”
DECEMBER 17
This Woody Guthrie biopic offers a snapshot of the Depression era in America.
Sanctuary of the Arts. Dance NOW!
DECEMBER 20
Dance NOW! Miami performs for a third time at Sanctuary of the Arts’ stage. Founded in 2000, the company has become one of Miami’s most respected dance companies for their work in modern and contemporary dance.
Sanctuary of the Arts. Thyncopate Collective Holiday Concert
DECEMBER 21
Join The Syncopate Collective as they return to Sanctuary of the Arts for their annual holiday concert. The event features live music,raffle prizes, and a silent art auction.
Sanctuary of the Arts. “Carnival of the Animals”
DECEMBER 29 & 30
Experience a rendition of the iconic “Carnival of the Animals,” a musical suite composed of 14 movements, including the Swan, written by 19th century French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The event is hosted in collaboration with Sanctuary of the Arts but will be held at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
JANUARY
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. “Junie B. Jones, The Musical”
JANUARY 10 – FEBRUARY 28
Junie B. has started first grade, and with that has come a bunch of different changes, new friendships, and unexpected obstacles. Follow the journey of this loveable character through fun-filled songs.
Frost School of Music. Let’s Go To Brazil! Family Concert
JANUARY 18
Children and families will be taken on an adventure to beautiful and colorful Brazil! The program features compositions by Brazilian composers, performed by Frost musicians.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. “Jersey Boys”
JANUARY 22 – FEBRUARY 23
Chronicling the incredible journey of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, this Tony Award-winning musical takes the audience through the rise to fame, personal struggles, and eventual triumph of the iconic 1960s rock ‘n’ roll group.
Frost School of Music. The Music of Count Basie: Frost Jazz Orchestra & Seel The Source
JANUARY 23
Experience the timeless swing of Count Basie! Join Frost for a big band concert celebrating the legend’s iconic music.
Frost School of Music. 42nd Frost Annual Honor Band Concert Frost Wind Ensemble
JANUARY 25
Celebrating community, Frost’s premier wind ensemble shares the stage with over 200 of Florida’s finest musicians.
Frost School of Music. Scott Robinson & The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
JANUARY 31
Known for his mastery of every saxophone and other unique instruments, multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson is among the greatest improvisers of our time. Robinson performs works composed and arranged by Schneider, Guerra, and student composers.
GableStage. “Appropriate”
JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 23
Straight from a Broadway production starring Tony-nominee Sarah Paulson, this darkly comic American drama by Pulitzer finalist and Obie Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins follows the journey of one family in the deep South as they confront the ghosts of their past.
FEBRUARY
Frost School of Music. Schubertiade
FEBRUARY 1
Frost continues a tradition that began in 1815 in Vienna with an entire evening of music by Schubert.
Frost School of Music. Beasts And Broomsticks! Music For Contra and Bassoon
FEBRUARY 2
Enjoy an evening of chamber music featuring bassoon and contrabassoon music by Williams, Wolfgang, Hindman, Taaffe Zwillich, and Cuong, with guest performers.
Frost School of Music. The Great Migration | Frost Studio Jazz Band (Windowcast)
FEBRUARY 4
Celebrate Black History Month with the composers and music born from the Great Migration and the rich cultural legacy it created.
Frost School of Music. Pas De Trois | Art Song Recital
FEBRUARY 7
Experience the mastery of Juliana Hall, a composer celebrated for her art songs’ poetic and musical depth, described as “brilliant” by The Washington Post and “beguiling” by The Times. The program features Hall’s “Winter Songs” and the premiere of her new song cycle, “That Delicate Dance,” set to poems by Kim Josephson.
Frost School of Music. Eclectics | Frost Symphony Orchestra
FEBRUARY 8
In celebration of the Frost School of Music’s centennial, Frost professor Etienne Charles writes a new work for the orchestra.
Frost School of Music. Frost Symphonic Winds
FEBRUARY 9
Alumnus and new Associate Director of Bands Craig McKenzie returns to Frost for an exciting concert series.
Area Stage. “Lady Miasma”
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 16
A horror-fantasy tale, Lady Miasma chronicles the story of the long-lost Princess Miasma, trapped in a towering prison. When a restless peasant boy named Bertram finally succeeds where others have failed, he uncovers a chilling secret: the true danger lies not in the tower, but in the princess herself.