Strauss Symphony of America Imre Kollár, conductor (Budapest) Katarzyna Dondalska, soprano (Berlin-Warsaw) Matjaž Stopinšek, tenor (Vienna) Featuring dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine & International Champion Ballroom Dancers Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing that will delight the senses. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert recreates the beauty of Vienna’s golden era and its elegance charms audiences of every age. A 12-year Miami tradition, this year’s concert will feature a brilliant new program of Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from beloved operettas performed by acclaimed European singers, champion ballroom dancers, ballet, and live symphony orchestra. The first effortless notes of the eternal Blue Danube Waltz will welcome you into a triumphant 2019! Co-produced by the Adrienne Arsht Center and Attila Glatz Concert Productions.

Join Kid Fury and Crissle live at the Olympia Theater for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture’s most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude, no star is safe from Fury and Crissle unless their name is Beyoncé. (Or Blue Ivy.) As transplants to NYC, The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life and rats in the big city. *Preferred Seating Includes ticket and a commemorative merchandise item.

Share Christmas with one of the music world’s most recognizable voices, Michael McDonald. This five-time Grammy®-award winner’s music career spans more than 45 years. From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” through two highly-acclaimed Motown albums, genre-busting guest spots and innovative concept shows, McDonald is both timeless and ever-evolving. In this unique holiday event, Michael McDonald combines yuletide favorites for a perfect blend of holiday cheer.  

Cirque du Soleil Crystal™ — A Breakthrough Ice Experience will be in Miami from December 13 to 16 at AmericanAirlines Arena. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics. A new kind of performance as Cirque du Soleil meets the ice to defy all expectations. Crystal – an exhilarating journey of speed, wonder, and self-discovery! 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. Showtimes are as follows: THU / DEC 13, 2018 7:30 PM FRI / DEC 14, 2018 7:30 PM SAT / DEC 15, 2018 12:00 PM SAT / DEC 15, 2018 4:00 PMB SAT / DEC 15, 2018 8:00 PM SUN / DEC 16, 2018 1:00 PM SUN / DEC 16, 2018 5:00 PM

Majestic singing from none other than Spanish Salvador’s Mocedades. The group’s breakthrough hit “Eres Tú” was entered in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973. Mocedades have seen an unbelievable amount of band members come and go over the duration of their career but yet they still fight strongly to this day.  

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.

The greatest family musical of all time, The Wizard of Oz, is touching down in Miami at the James L. Knight Center. This magical production is a celebration of the 1939 MGM movie and will be presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas. Follow Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow “Over the Rainbow” to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest and the Emerald City. Featuring the classic songs, as composed by Harold Arlen, “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” and “If I Only Had A Brain,” along with the beloved characters, The Wizard of Oz will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable day at the theater. Showtimes are as follows: December 7 @ 7:30 pm December 8 @ 2:00 pm  

The New World Symphony presents a festive program celebrating the holiday season, offering audience members an opportunity to gather and share music with friends and family. Enjoy selections from a variety of cultural heritages, certain to delight audiences of all ages.

Presented in the intimate SunTrust Pavilion, Solo Spotlights feature one or two Fellows in recital programs they design.

Annie Leibovitz is one of the most influential photographers of our time. In an exclusive Miami event to mark the publication of a revised and expanded edition of Annie Leibovitz at Work (Phaidon), she will present and discuss a selection of her pictures. Originally published in 2008, Annie Leibovitz at Work was written with young photographers in mind, but it provides an illuminating view of Leibovitz’s photographic practice for a broad audience. There are stories behind some of her best-known images—Richard Nixon’s resignation, the Rolling Stones on tour, Queen Elizabeth II—as well as discussions of lighting, cameras, studios, photojournalism, working with writers, and the ten things she is always asked. Annie Leibovitz’s astute observations of American life have had a prominent place in the cultural landscape for nearly five decades. She has received many honors, including the International Center of Photography’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Centenary Medal of the Royal Photographic Society, the Wexner Prize, and the Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities. She is a Commandeur in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and has been designated a Living Legend by the Library of Congress. Each full price ticket includes a copy of Annie Leibovitz at […]

Plan your night at Seminole Hard Rock,  Hollywood.  The calendar below lists upcoming concerts, live dining entertainment, comedy and culinary events.

Legendary writer, producer, arranger, and performer Brian Wilson with special guests Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin will celebrate the holidays with The Christmas Album Live performance at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the resort’s new Hard Rock Event Center. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

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.

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 […]

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!

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, including “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “Happy Holiday,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and the unforgettable title song, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright experience for the entire family! The New York Times exclaims “this cozy trip down memory lane should be put on your wish list.” And, the New York Daily News hailed Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as “a holiday card come to life.” Irving Berlin’s White Christmas features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin with book by David Ives and Paul Blake and is based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank. This production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is produced by Work Light Productions. The creative team includes direction and choreography by Randy Skinner, scenic design by Anna Louizos, scenic supervision and adaptation by Kenneth Foy, lighting design by Ken Billington, and sound design by Peter Fitzgerald and Erich Bechtel. The tour is produced by agreement with R&H Theatricals, an Imagem Company. Showtimes […]

The Peter London Global Dance Company celebrates women in a spectacular and inspiring performance. PLGDC’s performance event of the season illustrates the creativity that women choreographers and composers bring to the table despite experiencing resistance throughout their careers. The performance features an all Miami group of artists, including male choreographers honoring the women in their lives. PLGDC will feature the accomplished artist Sharron Lynn Williams, who has performed with Ailey II and The Lion King, to showcase a powerful solo. Overtown Center artist, Kashia Kancey, will bring her unapologetic work to the stage that is inspired by the trailblazing Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and Rosa Parks. Jacqueline Bulnes, South Florida’s very own cutting-edge choreographer, will also contribute to this bold and electrifying performance. Satisfy your soul with our thrilling added attraction of heart-stirring performances in our new 2016 work “JAZZ QUOTES”, a fresh and exciting series of solo interpretation of quotes by leading  African American Jazz  musicians with spoken word by Angel Refuse.This spectacular and electrifying evening of dance and music, includes a medley of contemporary jazz infused Christmas Carols played live by one of the world’s most famous pianists, Leon Foster Thomas, along with his newly composed selection of contemporary jazz. “Spring […]

Elton John will be bringing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, November 24, 2018! Come early and enjoy an a la carte tapas-style menu, craft beer and specialty cocktails, open to all ticketholders.

Strauss Symphony of America Imre Kollár, conductor (Budapest) Katarzyna Dondalska, soprano (Berlin-Warsaw) Matjaž Stopinšek, tenor (Vienna) Featuring dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine & International Champion Ballroom Dancers Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing that will delight the senses. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert recreates the beauty of Vienna’s golden era and its elegance charms audiences of every age. A 12-year Miami tradition, this year’s concert will feature a brilliant new program of Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from beloved operettas performed by acclaimed European singers, champion ballroom dancers, ballet, and live symphony orchestra. The first effortless notes of the eternal Blue Danube Waltz will welcome you into a triumphant 2019! Co-produced by the Adrienne Arsht Center and Attila Glatz Concert Productions.

Tony Award®-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in HELLO, DOLLY! – the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post). Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves on Broadway, this HELLO, DOLLY! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it “a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, you’ll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow, indeed!”   The showtimes are as follows: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 21, 2018 8:00 PM Thursday, November 22, 2018 8:00 PM Friday, November 23, 2018 8:00 PM Saturday, November 24, 2018 2:00 PM Saturday, November 24, 2018 8:00 PM Sunday, November 25, 2018 1:00 PM Sunday, November 25, 2018 7:00 PM  

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.

Artemis: Great Women in Jazz Cécile McLorin Salvant, vocals Renee Rosnes, piano and musical director Anat Cohen, clarinet Melissa Aldana, tenor saxophone Ingrid Jensen, trumpet Noriko Ueda, bass Allison Miller, drums Hailing from America, Canada, France, Chile, Israel and Japan, ARTEMIS is an extraordinary all-star group comprised of seven of the finest performers in jazz today, gender irrelevant. The band features a powerful front line of A-list musicians in trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana and clarinetist Anat Cohen; a virtuosic rhythm section of pianist and music director Renee Rosnes, bassist Noriko Ueda, Allison Miller on drums, and the brilliant vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant. This is a significant and serious band that performs with power, sensitivity, and passion!

Explore a myriad of chamber music alongside NWS Fellows as they tackle styles spanning over 200 years! The clarinet has a rich history and concert artist Alexander Fiterstein will make sure we experience all of it, joining Fellows for a performance of one of Mozart’s best-known chamber works, the Clarinet Quintet. In Paul Schoenfeld’s wildly virtuosic and fun Trio, the clarinet celebrates Jewish traditions, including klezmer music. The wind and brass Fellows are on display for John Harbison’s abstract score that provides answers before it asks questions, while Bulgarian composer Dobrinka Tabakova explores familiarity and the unknown in her music, which John Adams called “extremely original and rare.”