Concerts and Performances
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, returns to the Arsht Center to perform his signature stand-up routine! Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. His latest projects include the Emmy nominated web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and his Netflix special Jerry Before Seinfeld.
Get a good look at all the 2018-19 Fellows in their debut orchestra concert of the season! Florence Price shattered barriers as the first African-American woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra. Her Third Symphony, commissioned during the Great Depression, is a splendid blend of influences blooming from her Southern roots. Jean Sibelius, Finland’s national treasure, crafted a “confession of the soul” in his extremely popular Second Symphony, a dynamic balance of majesty and mystery. Joshua Weilerstein makes his NWS debut as 41 fresh faces (over half the orchestra!) converge with seasoned veterans to bring you the “new” New World Symphony.
Cuban singer, songwriter, and record producer Descemer Bueno comes to the James L. Knight Center for a night of Latin Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Bachata.
Plan your night at Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood. The calendar below lists upcoming concerts, live dining entertainment, comedy and culinary events.
Go along with Mickey and his search party in this amazing and fun adventure at the American Airlines Arena!
Comedic legends from Saturday Night Live perform live at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Former SNL cast members Rob Schneider, Darrell Hammond, Chris Kattan and Finesse Mitchell will have you laughing and reminiscing in this popular comedy event.
Our favorite Cuban family is back, now with Steven Bauer joining the cast – in the brand-new Spanglish production of ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.? Today! The cast features Bauer, amongst other returning favorites – Ana Margo, Connie Ramirez and Barbara Ann Martin – from the original TV Show plus new cast members including Vivian Ruiz and Martha Picanes. You don’t want to miss the the updated adventures of the Peña’s in ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.? Today! Four decades ago, ¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.? entered our living rooms and our hearts with its endearingly humorous portrayal of a Cuban exile family in 70’s Miami. The Peñas’ struggle to adapt and thrive in their adoptive homeland turned a personal story into the universal saga of immigrants in America. Today, the abuelos are gone, the parents have become grandparents, and the kids have kids of their own. Now, it’s up to the next generation to continue the Peña legacy, facing new challenges and new laughs while forging a new future for the Peña household. It is time once again to “Say Hello America!”
Chilean singer-songwriter and television presenter Myriam Hernández visits the James L. Knight Center to perform her romantic Latin Pop Ballads.
This concert is part of the Sounds of the Times Series. Visionary artists and NWS Percussion Fellows present leading-edge contemporary music—including two U.S. premieres—in the intimate, state-of-the-art New World Center. Subscriptions for this 3-concert series begin at $30.
CAP is the meeting point of the nations where entrepreneurs, people from the government, spiritual leaders and believers from many nations are taught to walk in God’s Supernatural power. From CAP, they return to their cities ready to expand the Kingdom of God. Speakers include: Apostle Guillermo Maldonado Prophet Ana Maldonado Apostle Renny Mclean Prophet Shawn Bolz Apostle Patricia King Registration is required. The event times are as follows: Thursday, October 4, 2018 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday, October 5, 2018 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday, October 6, 2018 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Internationally renowned artist Christo will discuss the large-scale, ephemeral public works he created with his late wife and collaborator, Jeanne-Claude, over the course of a monumental career that spans six decades. Christo will impart personal insights into the fascinating story behind Surrounded Islands, 1980–1983, taking questions from the audience. Prior to the discussion, Christo will sign books and posters, available for purchase from PAMM Shop. Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1980–83 | A Documentary Exhibition will be on view October 4, 2018 through February 17, 2019. 7 pm | Book and poster signing by Christo 7:45 pm | Seating begins 8 pm | Art Talk begins
Grammy award-winning Puerto Rican recording artist Olga Tañón will be performing at the Hard Rock Live Event Center with Colombian musician and singer of vallenato music Jorge Celedón.
Composer, conductor, pianist, educator, mentor and celebrity, Leonard Bernstein’s life was equal parts glamorous and complicated. Witness the legend through his daughter’s eyes as Jamie Bernstein examines the various contradictions of her father’s life with an insider’s look at her family album. 100 years after Bernstein’s birth, conductor Edwin Outwater joins NWS Fellows to pay tribute to the larger-than-life genius with performances of his iconic music from West Side Story, Candide, On the Town, Trouble in Tahiti and much more in this exclusive evening at the New World Center. Journey Concerts are flowing explorations of a composer or type of music, which also showcase the versatility of the New World Center’s performance hall. Using both its main stage and multiple smaller stages, they are continuous performances that transition from one stage to the next, enveloping the audience in the music. Journey Concerts are approximately three hours in length.
Comedic superstars from the Emmy Award-winning comedy series In Living Color are coming to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The Off Color Comedy Tour will feature Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Tommy Davidson, and David Alan Grier.
Colombian performers Sebastián Yatra, singer and songwriter, and Manuel Turizo (MTZ), reggaeton singer, are coming to the James L. Knight Center.
Eddie B is comedy on steroids! The Houston native is singlehandedly changing the comedy game, tapping into the minds of teachers around the world and selling out major arenas throughout the country in minutes! The phenomenon, which began with a series of videos entitled “What Teachers Really Say” (written, produced, and starring Eddie B) has tapped into a niche only this multi-faceted comic/teacher can comprehend. Through a rigorous comedic set characterized by original material and accented by physical comedy, Eddie B says what teachers everywhere are thinking but couldn’t quite say out loud, until now. He is now the official “voice of teachers” and is currently in talks to parlay the mega success of his tour into a book deal as well as television and big screen versions of his wildly popular viral videos. Millions of educators on social media are calling the “Teacher’s Only Tour” their very own stress reliever and they are filling their favorite venues to capacity eager to hear Eddie B speak THEIR mind! Think you’re ready for Eddie B? Buckle up. He’s about to take you on a wild ride!
A world premiere play by award-winning playwright and Zoetic Stage co-founder Michael McKeever and directed by Stuart Meltzer It’s 1897, Jonathan Harker and his fiancée Mina Murray are welcoming Count Dracula from Transylvania. From that point on, nothing is what you’d expect it to be. Using Bram Stoker’s novel as a starting point, McKeever has reinvented the gothic horror tale with a feminist point of view and created female characters that not only stand up to the title character but eventually overcome him. Breaking the mold of what a Victorian “lady” should be, the women in this DRACULA are strong, determined and unwilling to play victim to any predator. A very modern take on a classic story. Be sure to buy your ticket in advance! Showtimes are as follows: Thursday, October 11, 2018 7:30 PM Friday, October 12, 2018 7:30 PM Saturday, October 13, 2018 3:00 PM Saturday, October 13, 2018 7:30 PM Wednesday, October 17, 2018 7:30 PM Thursday, October 18, 2018 7:30 PM Friday, October 19, 2018 7:30 PM Saturday, October 20, 2018 7:30 PM Sunday, October 21, 2018 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 24, 2018 7:30 PM Thursday, October 25, 2018 7:30 PM Friday, October 26, 2018 7:30 […]
Singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and former lead singer of American bachata band Aventura, Romeo Santos will bring his Golden Tour back to AmericanAirlines Arena Thursday, October 11! Tickets on sale now. Enhance your concert experience and join us in 601, AmericanAirlines Arena’s new waterfront restaurant, bar & lounge! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.
Funny and Mesmerizing! – Review Hub In this intimate evening of comedy, Eddie Izzard recounts the dizzying rise he made from the streets of London to West End theatres, Madison Square Garden, and the Hollywood Bowl. Stand-up comedian Eddie Izzard is described by The New York Times as “one of the most popular comedians in the world, with a razor-sharp wit and absurdist style.” He starred role in the television series The Riches as Wayne Malloy and has appeared in films such as Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen, Mystery Men, Shadow of the Vampire, The Cat’s Meow, Across the Universe, Valkyrie, and Victoria & Abdul.
Comedian Kevin Hart will be bringing his The Irresponsible Tour to AmericanAirlines Arena Saturday, October 13, 2018! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.
Performing Infra & music from The Blue Notebooks The work of the award-winning British composer Max Richter includes concert music, film scoring and acclaimed solo albums. Max’s work explores the meeting points of many contemporary artistic languages and embraces a wide range of influences while working with Tilda Swinton, The Royal Ballet, Hilary Hahn and more! The American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) is dedicated to the outstanding performance of masterworks from the 20th and 21st centuries, primarily the work of American composers. ACME’s dedication to new music extends across genres and has earned them a reputation among both classical and rock crowds. The New York Times calls them “vital…brilliant…electrifying!”
Comedian Jim Jefferies brings The Night Talker Tour to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at the resort’s new Hard Rock Event Center.
British violinist Anthony Marwood (Chevalier), appointed an MBE in the Queen’s 2018 New Year’s Honors List, is known worldwide as an artist of exceptional expressive force. His energetic and collaborative nature places him in great demand as soloist/director with chamber orchestras worldwide. He has served as Principal Artistic Partner of the celebrated Canadian chamber orchestra Les Violons du Roy since 2015. His renown as a soloist has led to collaborations with celebrated conductors such as Valery Gergiev, Sir Andrew Davis, Thomas Søndergård, David Robertson, Gérard Korsten, Ilan Volkov, Jaime Martin, Bernard Labadie and Douglas Boyd. The 2018-19 season includes engagements with the New World Symphony, as concertmaster/soloist with the New Century Chamber Orchestra, leader/soloist with the St. Louis Symphony for two Beethoven gems: the Violin Concerto and Romance in F, and a return to Quebec City as soloist and conductor with Les Violons du Roy for Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Piano and Violin and the Chausson Concerto, with pianist Aleksandar Madžar.
Grand Season Opening of The Miami Symphony Orchestra with conductor Eduardo Marturet and Mary Anne Huntsman on the piano. Program: TINDLE Orbits (World Premiere) a MISO Commission GERSHWIN Piano Concerto in F major HOLST The Planets Op. 56
Puerto Rican Latin Pop singer, actor, and composer Chayanne will be bringing his Desde El Alma Tour 2018 to AmericanAirlines Arena Sunday, October 14! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.
Ms. Lauryn Hill will perform The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill at the Bayfront Park Amphitheater! Daniel Bambaata Marley and De La Soul will be the opening performers.
Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Maxwell brings the 50 Intimate Nights Live tour to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with opening act Marsha Ambrosius.
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame recognizes songwriters from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions internationally.
First up, Concerto Barocco, a signature George Balanchine ballet, set to Bach’s glorious Double Violin Concerto in D Minor. Then, back in the rep after nearly ten years, comes that great audience favorite Company B, a Paul Taylor work set to popular 40s hits like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Rum and Coca-Cola” sung by The Andrews Sisters. And finally, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 is a thrilling masterpiece that pays homage to the spirit and grandeur of imperial St. Petersburg. Balanchine described it as a contemporary tribute to Petipa, the father of classical ballet, and to Tchaikovsky, his greatest composer. Showtimes are as follows: Friday, October 19, 2018 8:00 PM Saturday, October 20, 2018 8:00 PM Sunday, October 21, 2018 2:00 PM
Over the course of the last four decades, George Thorogood, with his longtime legendary band, The Destroyers, amassed an unmatched catalog of hits that include “Who Do You Love”, “I Drink Alone” and the ultimate rebel anthem, “Bad to the Bone”. Now, when you hear that familiar snarl of a slide guitar rip open the room, you know you’re about to experience a bad-to-the-bone icon at his very best.
Join MTT in kicking off the New World Symphony’s extraordinary 31st academic year with Latin Grammy Award-winning Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ushered in a new phase of ingenuity with his Piano Concerto No. 14, perfectly captured by Montero’s dazzling genius. Roll call! All Fellows get a chance to shine in a performance of Benjamin Britten’s famous Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Anton Bruckner’s symphonies are often called “cathedrals of sound” and his Sixth is among his most dynamic, with its balance of lively, somber and heroic themes. Witness MTT lead this special work in Miami’s own cathedral of sound, the New World Center! Concert times are as follows: Saturday, October 20 at 7:30 PM Sunday, October 21 at 2:00 PM
In this intimate, haunting literary memoir, an American icon tells her story for the first time, and in her own gorgeous words, about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother. Sally Field has an infectious charm that has captivated the nation for more than five decades, beginning with her first TV role at the age of seventeen. From Gidget’s sweet-faced “girl next door” to the dazzling complexity of Sybil to the Academy Award-worthy ferocity and depth of Norma Rae and Mary Todd Lincoln. At this event, Sally Field will discuss her latest book In Pieces, with journalist Ana Veciana-Suárez as moderator of the conversation. Each full-priced ticket will include an autographed copy of the book.
African rock’s great global star, he has found the most graceful and purposeful balance between the local and the international! – The New York Times Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter and activist Youssou NDOUR makes his Arsht Center debut! Named one of the world’s 50 great voices by NPR, the Senegalese superstar’s vibrant vocals anchor powerful songs that have made him the world’s leading performer of mbalax, his country’s music that fuses classic African praise-singing, percussion, and guitar-based pop. Throughout a thirty-year recording career, Youssou NDOUR’s roots in Senegalese traditional music and griot storytelling have remained the hallmark of his artistic personality. A daring innovator and staunch protector of the unique “Dakar overgroove”, NDOUR and his high-energy Super Étoile manage to fashion a sound which is both characteristically Senegalese and outward-looking, a contagiously exciting synthesis of musical languages. Rolling Stone called NDOUR’s stunning tenor “a voice so extraordinary that the history of Africa seems locked inside it,” and the Super Étoile has been lauded in The Village Voice as “the greatest band in the world.”
Rupi Kaur is a poet, artist, and performer. At the age of five, her mother handed her a paintbrush and said, “Draw your heart out.” At seventeen, she happened upon a local open mic night where she performed her first spoken word poem. While studying at the University of Waterloo, Rupi wrote, illustrated, and self-published her first collection, milk and honey. In the years since, milk and honey has become an international phenomenon. It’s sold over 3 million copies, been translated into more than 35 languages, and landed as a #1 New York Times bestseller—where it has spent more than 100 consecutive weeks. Rupi’s long-awaited second collection, the sun and her flowers, was published in 2017 and debuted as a #1 global bestseller. Within the first three months it sold a million copies and was embraced by readers worldwide. She’s a Forbes 30 under 30, an editor of the 2016 Mays Literary Anthology of New Writing from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and one of BBC’s 100 women of 2017.
Lindsey Buckingham with special guest J.S. Ondara at the Knight Concert Hall Lindsey Buckingham is widely considered one of the greatest living guitar players and songwriters. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and three-time GRAMMY® winner, Buckingham is best known as the producer, guitarist, vocalist and chief songwriter for Fleetwood Mac and as a widely celebrated solo artist. His greatest hits include “Go Your Own Way,” “Never Going Back Again,” “Big Love” and more! Every ticket purchased for Lindsey Buckingham includes your choice of a CD or digital download of the single-disc version of the new album, Solo Anthology – The Best of Lindsey Buckingham, released on 10/05/18. You’ll receive instructions via email on how to redeem your album after ticket purchase.
Seventy years after the establishment of the State of Israel, Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) leads a celebratory one-night-only event honoring the Jewish heritage of Mahler and Mendelssohn, contemporary pioneer Avner Dorman, and that of his own family, The Thomashefskys. Regarded by many as the finest concerto written for any instrument, Felix Mendelssohn’s romantic masterpiece is a showstopper in the hands of award-winning Israeli violinist Itamar Zorman. Mahler’s symphonies are one of MTT’s specialties and he led a performance of the First Symphony in Tel Aviv during NWS’s 1995 tour. They revisit the Titan’s first movement in what is MTT’s only Mahler offering this season—don’t miss it! Named after a popular Israeli dish, Avner Dorman’s ode to Jerusalem reflects a bustling and deeply religious city in a quintet for winds and piano. In a special treat, the evening starts with a circus-like overture from The Thomashefskys, MTT’s homage to his grandparents and Yiddish Theater royalty, Boris and Bessie.
Watch Grammy®-nominated and multi-platinum artist Aaron Lewis perform live at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The former Staind frontman made his country debut in 2011 with certified gold single “Country Boy” and is currently touring his second solo studio album, Sinner.
RuPaul’s Drag Race: WERQ THE WORLD TOUR comes to the Olympia Stage! Yass! Diva.Queens.Slay! “The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race World Tour returns with an all new show for 2018! Hosted by celebrity judge Michelle Visage with sickening performances by Season 10 finalists Aquaria, Asia O’Hara, Eureka, and Kameron Michaels along with fan favorites Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi and Violet Chachki!” Upgrade with a little Ki Ki: Meet & Greet Enjoy a private meet and mingle with queens before the show! Includes a customized VIP laminate with lanyard and a seat in the first few rows of the theater. Guests must arrive by 7PM.
Anna Netrebko, soprano Yusif Eyvazov, tenor Denis Vlasenko, conductor The century’s most spectacular voice. – Vogue For one night only, two of the world’s best opera voices, Anna Netrebko (soprano) and Yusif Eyvazov (tenor), will perform in concert. Anna Netrebko has redefined the meaning of being an opera star. Today’s reigning prima donna, her distinctively beautiful voice, abundant charisma and arresting stage presence make an indelible impression in every role she portrays. Together with her husband Yusif Eyvazov, they make a breathtaking tandem on stage. The program will feature music by Italian composers Verdi, Cilea, Boito, Mascagni, Puccini, Catalani and more! VIP SEATS Select up to 8 seats in Tier 1 boxes 9-14 for a total of $3,920.* The seats include an invitation to a meet and greet with Ms. Netrebko and Mr. Eyvazov and a glass of champagne. Note that each seat will appear as $3,920 until you reach the shopping cart. *A 12% order fee will be applied at checkout.
Legendary rock band Alice In Chains returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
Grammy-nominated iconic rocker Marilyn Manson returns to South Florida at Hard Rock Event Center in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano Program: WAGNER Overture to The Flying Dutchman BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5 In this one-night exclusive evening at the Adrienne Arsht Center, superstar pianist Emanuel Ax teams up with Michael Tilson Thomas for another knock-out, this time featuring a dazzling performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto, a youthful work full of surprise, spontaneity and humor. Jean Sibelius’ life-affirming Fifth Symphony features unbridled orchestral euphoria and one of the most beloved finales of all time, while, with trembling strings and surging chromaticism, Richard Wagner captures the tumultuous seas in his adventurous Overture. Subscribe to all three New World Symphony concerts at the Arsht Center at www.nws.edu now and save up to 74% on single tickets to these exclusive one-night performances!
Experience Giacomo Puccini’s lyrical romantic tragedy of young lovers in the Latin Quarter of nineteenth century Paris. Will Mimi and Rodolfo find a way to make their love survive terrible poverty, the freezing winter, and Mimi’s life-threatening illness? Puccini’s magical melodies, including “Si, mi chiamano Mimi” and Musetta’s famous waltz transform this tale of lovers living on borrowed time into a timeless classic. Sung in Italian with English and Spanish projected translations. Florida Grand Opera’s 78th Season offers you a complete passport to the world of opera, from immortal masterpieces to new and inspiring works. Join us for the 2018/19 Season, call 1-800-741-1010 or visit www.FGO.org. 3-Opera packages start at just $36!
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina 2018 comes to AmericanAirlines Arena Saturday, November 3! Artist lineup includes: Pitbull, Nicky Jam, Steve Aoki, Farruko, Nacho, Becky G, Zion & Lennox, and more!* *Subject To Change
Celebrating over 30 years of FINAL FANTASY, don’t miss Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY, the international concert phenomenon featuring the stirring music of Nobuo Uematsu and others, from one of the most popular video game series of all time! Conducted by GRAMMY Award-winner Arnie Roth, with more than 100 musicians on stage, including the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, this show is a multimedia feast for the eyes and ears, featuring breathtaking HD video direct from SQUARE ENIX. Susan Calloway, original vocalist of FINAL FANTASY XIV, will be featured. Exclusive VIP Tickets Available! Click on the VIP tab for more information.
Join NWS Fellows for an intimate glimpse into their craft with behind-the-scenes presentations on topics ranging from music appreciation to the historical contexts of composers and more. Audience members are encouraged to participate by asking questions and taking part in post-presentation discussions.
Plan your night at Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood. The calendar below lists upcoming concerts, live dining entertainment, comedy and culinary events.
Funnyman Chris D’Elia takes the Olympia Theater stage with his Follow the Leader 2018 Tour. A highly sought after performer in the comedy world, Chris is known for his starring role in the NBC comedy series Undateable and his Man On Fire special on Netflix. Chris D’Elia’s biting observations of life and the folks who live it, leaves an audience aching with laughter. Known for his acting resume as much as his prolific and stand-up performances, Chris currently hosts the weekly podcast Congratulations with Chris D’Elia, appears in the Netflix horror/comedy Little Evil and was just cast in the upcoming romantic drama Life In a Year. Presented by Olympia Theater and AEG Presents. All Sales Are Final No Refunds or Exchanges
Leonard Bernstein 100 and Beyond Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway, Jon Secada, Kirk Whalum, Shelly Berg and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra The 2018-2019 JAZZ ROOTS season kicks off with a special tribute concert to the world-renowned composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein in Leonard Bernstein 100 and Beyond featuring Ann Hampton Callaway, Jon Secada, Kirk Whalum, Shelly Berg and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.
Son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham, brings his Led Zeppelin cover band to Hard Rock Live Hollywood!
Feel the lure of Latin Beats at Pulse, where late-night lounge meets orchestra. Delight in a mashup of live electronic grooves spun by Ella Roman, resident DJ at Do Not Sit On The Furniture, alongside the sultry melodies of Alberto Ginastera, Ástor Piazzolla, Roberto Sierra and the world premiere of works for DJ and orchestra by NWS alumnus and Co-Founder of Miami’s Nu Deco Ensemble, Sam Hyken. Grab friends and get there early to get seats for the year’s most highly anticipated program in a club-style atmosphere complete with dynamic lighting and videos.
Featuring RBRM: Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike, Bell Biv Devoe, Bobby Brown & Babyface
Latin Grammy winner and singer-songwriter BUIKA returns to the Arsht Center on a world tour of her newest album, Tiger Eyed. Equally fearless in her music as she is in her life, BUIKA’s sensual, soulful voice is revered as “the voice of freedom” on NPR’s All Things Considered list of “50 Great Voices.” The Tiger Eyed World Tour will showcase BUIKA’s many musical styles – the deep sound of jazz, lovers rock, reggae, world music, soul and more – all meticulously chosen and flavored with her profound flamenco accent. BUIKA’s brand new image, band, repertoire and intense performance – from the beginning until the very end – will reach every fiery heart! Her new album Tiger Eyed will be released September 2018.
Travis Scott will be bringing his Astroworld: Wish You Were Here Tour Ft. Trippie Redd, Gunna, & Sheck Wes to AmericanAirlines Arena Sunday, November 11! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.
Curated and produced by the Fellows, Musicians’ Forums come alive in the New World Center’s Performance Hall through musical spontaneity and unique artistic partnerships.
Gad Elmaleh is one of the biggest and most recognizable comedic talents in the world. Since his move to the United States, Gad has quickly grown from being France’s most popular stand-up comedian to becoming a global comedy sensation! Overseas, Gad made history by selling out the prestigious Olympia theater hall in Paris for seven consecutive weeks, a feat that had never before been accomplished. In the U.S., Gad performed more than fifty nights to sold-out crowds at Joe’s Pub in New York City, which led to a major U.S. tour, culminating in a sold-out show at Carnegie Hall. In addition to his film work, Gad has two Netflix Originals: The first, Gad Gone Wild, showcases his impressive multi-lingual ability. The second, Gad Elmaleh: American Dream, is performed in English and throws his audience into hysterics as Gad recalls his experiences moving from Paris to New York, struggling to flirt with women in New York clubs, and how he wants to visit the Paris that Americans always talk about but doesn’t really exist. Gad has also made memorable appearances on a number of American television programs including Conan, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The […]
Come be spellbound by musical storytelling led by famed international conductor Roberto Abbado. Experience Beethoven’s dramatic Seventh Symphony in person as it transforms sorrow into joy. Forever a classical music favorite, it has found fame in pop culture from Seinfeld to The King’s Speech. Ralph Vaughan Williams drew upon his studies with Maurice Ravel in setting A.E. Housman’s lovelorn poems, sung here by acclaimed American lyric tenor Matthew Polenzani. Maurice Maeterlinck’s Pelléas and Mélisande cast a spell on many composers, and Gabriel Faure’s masterpiece is so poignant it was played at his own funeral.
Based in LA, this multilingual dance company creates dance that speaks to the Latinx community everywhere. Contra-Tiempo engages their audience with dynamic and compelling Salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary choreography. The LA Dance Review says “the imaginative collaboration between music, song, sound, set and costume, create a culturally inclusive theatrical medium…” Through the power of dance, Contra-Tiempo becomes an agent for social change, encouraging people to navigate the world with compassion and confidence. Their artistic rigor and creativity moves audiences to reimagine the world with a fresh outlook. What sets Contra-Tiempo apart from other dance companies is their unique relationship with their own community. Each member has a unique cultural identity but all come together in an electrifying performance to celebrate all LatinX culture, language, and history. Artistic Director, Ana Maria-Alvarez, seeks to express and illustrate the personal and political struggles minorities face through metaphorical choreography. The Washington Post raves about the company, calling it “more than a hip isolating ensemble…Contra-Tiempo pushes boundaries.”
Celia Cruz, the everlasting Queen of Salsa and proclaimed ‘Guarachera del Mundo’ comes to life on stage in Celia: The Musical! This dynamic and modern show finds Celia on stage one last time as if she never left us. After all, the public has never forgotten her. Taking a journey through her musical legacy, she recalls, in her own words, stories and anecdotes from her career. Celia: The Musical is a rhythmic celebration of her music and life. Executive Producer: Omer Pardillo-Cid Written by: Gonzalo Rodríguez and Jeffry Batista Directed by: Gonzalo Rodríguez
Marc Anthony returns to AmericanAirlines Arena Friday, November 16! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.
Concerts coming to Town
Are you ready to be rocked? Conductor, composer, and educator Brad Lubman stands at the leading edge of modern music and returns to NWS with an explosive performance of American masters. Pulitzer Prize-winner and co-founder of Bang on a Can, David Lang is dedicated to making music new and now he needs YOU! In his latest work, Harmony and Understanding, for orchestra and audience, you will shed your spectator status and join in the fun. Play a crucial role in its U.S. premiere by joining a chorus of your fellow community members – no singing lessons required! Contemporary icon John Adams said he confronted who he was as a composer through Harmoniehehre, resulting in a dynamic marriage of American minimalism and the expressive world of European greats like Mahler, Debussy, and Sibelius. Be a part of history AND the performance in this exclusive evening at the New World Center!
Featuring RBRM: Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike, Bell Biv Devoe, Bobby Brown & Babyface
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano Program: WAGNER Overture to The Flying Dutchman BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5 In this one-night exclusive evening at the Adrienne Arsht Center, superstar pianist Emanuel Ax teams up with Michael Tilson Thomas for another knock-out, this time featuring a dazzling performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto, a youthful work full of surprise, spontaneity and humor. Jean Sibelius’ life-affirming Fifth Symphony features unbridled orchestral euphoria and one of the most beloved finales of all time, while, with trembling strings and surging chromaticism, Richard Wagner captures the tumultuous seas in his adventurous Overture. Subscribe to all three New World Symphony concerts at the Arsht Center at www.nws.edu now and save up to 74% on single tickets to these exclusive one-night performances!
Seventy years after the establishment of the State of Israel, Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) leads a celebratory one-night-only event honoring the Jewish heritage of Mahler and Mendelssohn, contemporary pioneer Avner Dorman, and that of his own family, The Thomashefskys. Regarded by many as the finest concerto written for any instrument, Felix Mendelssohn’s romantic masterpiece is a showstopper in the hands of award-winning Israeli violinist Itamar Zorman. Mahler’s symphonies are one of MTT’s specialties and he led a performance of the First Symphony in Tel Aviv during NWS’s 1995 tour. They revisit the Titan’s first movement in what is MTT’s only Mahler offering this season—don’t miss it! Named after a popular Israeli dish, Avner Dorman’s ode to Jerusalem reflects a bustling and deeply religious city in a quintet for winds and piano. In a special treat, the evening starts with a circus-like overture from The Thomashefskys, MTT’s homage to his grandparents and Yiddish Theater royalty, Boris and Bessie.
Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Maxwell brings the 50 Intimate Nights Live tour to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with opening act Marsha Ambrosius.
Colombian performers Sebastián Yatra, singer and songwriter, and Manuel Turizo (MTZ), reggaeton singer, are coming to the James L. Knight Center.
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame recognizes songwriters from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions internationally.
Grand Season Opening of The Miami Symphony Orchestra with conductor Eduardo Marturet and Mary Anne Huntsman on the piano. Program: TINDLE Orbits (World Premiere) a MISO Commission GERSHWIN Piano Concerto in F major HOLST The Planets Op. 56
Fonseca & Bacilos will be presenting their Simply Corazones Tour live at AmericanAirlines Arena Thursday, November 29! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.
Presented in the intimate SunTrust Pavilion, Solo Spotlights feature one or two Fellows in recital programs they design.
Grammy-nominated iconic rocker Marilyn Manson returns to South Florida at Hard Rock Event Center in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Internationally renowned artist Christo will discuss the large-scale, ephemeral public works he created with his late wife and collaborator, Jeanne-Claude, over the course of a monumental career that spans six decades. Christo will impart personal insights into the fascinating story behind Surrounded Islands, 1980–1983, taking questions from the audience. Prior to the discussion, Christo will sign books and posters, available for purchase from PAMM Shop. Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1980–83 | A Documentary Exhibition will be on view October 4, 2018 through February 17, 2019. 7 pm | Book and poster signing by Christo 7:45 pm | Seating begins 8 pm | Art Talk begins
Banda MS will bring the Tour Con Toas Las Fuerzas to AmericanAirlines Arena Friday, November 23! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.
Comedic legends from Saturday Night Live perform live at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Former SNL cast members Rob Schneider, Darrell Hammond, Chris Kattan and Finesse Mitchell will have you laughing and reminiscing in this popular comedy event.
Celia Cruz, the everlasting Queen of Salsa and proclaimed ‘Guarachera del Mundo’ comes to life on stage in Celia: The Musical! This dynamic and modern show finds Celia on stage one last time as if she never left us. After all, the public has never forgotten her. Taking a journey through her musical legacy, she recalls, in her own words, stories and anecdotes from her career. Celia: The Musical is a rhythmic celebration of her music and life. Executive Producer: Omer Pardillo-Cid Written by: Gonzalo Rodríguez and Jeffry Batista Directed by: Gonzalo Rodríguez
Celebrating over 30 years of FINAL FANTASY, don’t miss Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY, the international concert phenomenon featuring the stirring music of Nobuo Uematsu and others, from one of the most popular video game series of all time! Conducted by GRAMMY Award-winner Arnie Roth, with more than 100 musicians on stage, including the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, this show is a multimedia feast for the eyes and ears, featuring breathtaking HD video direct from SQUARE ENIX. Susan Calloway, original vocalist of FINAL FANTASY XIV, will be featured. Exclusive VIP Tickets Available! Click on the VIP tab for more information.
Comedian Kevin Hart will be bringing his The Irresponsible Tour to AmericanAirlines Arena Saturday, October 13, 2018! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.
Legendary rock band Alice In Chains returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
Feel the lure of Latin Beats at Pulse, where late-night lounge meets orchestra. Delight in a mashup of live electronic grooves spun by Ella Roman, resident DJ at Do Not Sit On The Furniture, alongside the sultry melodies of Alberto Ginastera, Ástor Piazzolla, Roberto Sierra and the world premiere of works for DJ and orchestra by NWS alumnus and Co-Founder of Miami’s Nu Deco Ensemble, Sam Hyken. Grab friends and get there early to get seats for the year’s most highly anticipated program in a club-style atmosphere complete with dynamic lighting and videos.
Get a good look at all the 2018-19 Fellows in their debut orchestra concert of the season! Florence Price shattered barriers as the first African-American woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra. Her Third Symphony, commissioned during the Great Depression, is a splendid blend of influences blooming from her Southern roots. Jean Sibelius, Finland’s national treasure, crafted a “confession of the soul” in his extremely popular Second Symphony, a dynamic balance of majesty and mystery. Joshua Weilerstein makes his NWS debut as 41 fresh faces (over half the orchestra!) converge with seasoned veterans to bring you the “new” New World Symphony.
The World Premiere of Sleeping Beauty Dreams: a contemporary art exploration of the age-old fable, features global prima ballerina Diana Vishneva performing as Princess Aurora and Tony Award nominee Desmond Richardson as Prince Peter in a fusion of dance, music, art, and revolutionary 3D digital technology never seen on stage before. The legend of Sleeping Beauty has been retold by masters since the 14th century, but never once has anyone explored what the princess was dreaming while she slept for 100 years. The artists of Sleeping Beauty Dreams will present their interpretation of this long-held secret for the first time in the world, on Miami’s hottest stage. Artists joining Vishneva and Richardson will include Tobias Gremmler and Carlo Ratti, with music by electronic composers Noisia. Sleeping Beauty Dreams will showcase the first ever fusion of live contemporary dance of the ballet stars with 3D digital avatars projected on stage in real time. This emerging technology allows the constantly transforming avatars to seamlessly replicate the dancers’ movements live, adding a whole new dimension to the world of live performance. Purchase a VIP ticket and you will have the opportunity to meet Diana Vishneva and the other talented artists of Sleeping Beauty […]
Based in LA, this multilingual dance company creates dance that speaks to the Latinx community everywhere. Contra-Tiempo engages their audience with dynamic and compelling Salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary choreography. The LA Dance Review says “the imaginative collaboration between music, song, sound, set and costume, create a culturally inclusive theatrical medium…” Through the power of dance, Contra-Tiempo becomes an agent for social change, encouraging people to navigate the world with compassion and confidence. Their artistic rigor and creativity moves audiences to reimagine the world with a fresh outlook. What sets Contra-Tiempo apart from other dance companies is their unique relationship with their own community. Each member has a unique cultural identity but all come together in an electrifying performance to celebrate all LatinX culture, language, and history. Artistic Director, Ana Maria-Alvarez, seeks to express and illustrate the personal and political struggles minorities face through metaphorical choreography. The Washington Post raves about the company, calling it “more than a hip isolating ensemble…Contra-Tiempo pushes boundaries.”