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ENTERTAINMENT

COMEDY

11/21

All-Star Comedy Tour

We all need a good laugh these days so come out to the All-Star Comedy Tour featuring J. Anthony Brown, Marvin Dixon, Melanie Camacho, Damon Williams, and Gary Owen. A special guest will be appearing. Bank United Center at UM, Coral Gables, 8 p.m., 305.284.8686 www.bankunitedcenter.com

11/21

Leslie Jordan: My Trip Down the Pink Carpet

Jordan is best known for his innumerable television appearances, both as a series regular and guest star, most notably with his portrayal of the irascible nemesis to Karen Walker, Beverley Leslie, on Will & Grace. Equal acclaim has come from Jordan's hilarious, poignant and humane portrayals on stage and film. His most enduring turn was as Brother Boy in the hit cult film classic Sordid Lives. Amateur Theatre at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.765.5823 www.browardcenter.org

FILM

Ongoing

Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure

Stunning photo-realistic computer-generated animation transports audiences back to the Late Cretaceous, when a great inland ocean divided North America in two. The film will follow a curious and adventurous dolichorynchops (familiarly known as a 'dolly') as she travels through life's stages, experiencing the world from her spot near the bottom of the food chain. Along the way, she'll encounter long-necked pleisosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, ferocious flippered crocs, fierce sharks, and the most dangerous sea monsters of all, the mosasaurs. Museum of Discovery & Science IMAX Theatre, Ft Lauderdale 954.467.6637 www.mods.org

Ongoing

Dinosaurs ALIVE! 3D

Dinosaurs Alive! 3D showcases the exhilaration of dinosaur exploration and discovery. Audiences will join paleontologists as they excavate, prepare, and ultimately understand dinosaurs. But hold on to your seats—through the magic of CGI, the eye-popping realism of 3D imagery, and the impact of the giant screen, this film will bring these dinosaurs right back to life….in a BIG way! Museum of Discovery & Science IMAX Theatre, Ft Lauderdale 954.467.6637 www.mods.org

Ongoing

Wild Ocean 3D

Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the Kwazulu-Natal Coast. The film captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets, and massive bait balls inside and up close on the giant screen. Wild Ocean 3D will delve audiences into an epic underwater struggle for survival and reveal the economic and cultural impact the migration has on the coastal communities. Museum of Discovery & Science IMAX Theatre, Ft Lauderdale 954.467.6637 www.mods.org

11/1

Louise Borgeois: The Spider, the Mistress and the Tangerine

Directed by Marion Cajori & Amei Wallach, this film is a journey inside the life and imagination of an icon of modern art who was the subject of a solo exhibition at MOCA in 2005. For 60 years, Louise Bourgeois has been at the forefront of new artistic development but always on her own terms. FREE with museum admission. 2pm. Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, 305.893.6211. www.mocanomi.org.

11/1

Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce presents Rocky Horror Picture Show

Halloween is for kids, avoid the street rif –raf and save yourself for the real Rif-Raf on Saturday night, when the Chamber brings the Time Warp back to the Grove with a midnight screening and a pre-cocktail “reception.” So dress up as Brad, Janet, Magenta, Rif-Raf, Columbia, Eddie, Frank-n-Furter, and of course, Rocky Horror, and let’s do the time warp again! 305.444.7270 www.coconutgrove.com

11/4

The Big Read Egypt – US – The Mysteries of Egypt

The Big Read Egypt-U.S Project in Miami: Screening of the documentary, The Mysteries Of Egypt, narrated by Omar Sharif and produced by National Geographic. This will be shown during the Miami Book Fair International. Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Bldg. 1, Auditorium 1251, 305.237.3940 www.fcla.org

11/7-11/9

4^th Annual France Cinema Miami Fest

Enjoy 10 first-run French films (2008) with English subtitles presented by French Feelings Films - many of which are U.S. premieres. Visit the web site for a complete screening schedule. AMC CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, 561.706.7250 www.francecinemamiami.com

Thru 11/10

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

Now in its 23rd year, the annual fest will reel out over 175 films from around the globe. There are over 60 feature films; the balance are thought provoking documentaries, clever shorts, filmmaker tribute films and on Saturday morning's...family films. Filmmaker and celebrity sightings create an aura of excitement around the month-long cinematic event. Film Premieres and exclusive screenings, as well as parties and receptions aboard yachts and at some of Ft Lauderdale's trendiest clubs and restaurants, add to the excitement. Cinema Paradiso - Miniaci Theatre for the Performing Arts - AMC Coral Ridge - Huizenga Plaza - ArtsPark, 954.760.9898 www.fliff.com

11/14

Film: e2 Design - The Economies of Being Environmentally Conscious

e2 design is a documentary series about solutions to environmental problems. Narrated by Brad Pitt, the series showcases the innovators, inventors, and architects who are working toward a better, cleaner world for all. The three segments being screened are: 'Affordable Green Housing,' 'Bogota: Building a Sustainable City,' and 'Architecture 2030.' 7 p.m. Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami 305.535.2644 www.wolfsonian.org

11/17-11/23

7^th Annual Miami Short Film Festival

The Miami Short Film Festival is dedicated to promoting the short film genre showcasing films from one to thirty minutes long. The Festival is international in scope, bringing exposure to the best of the world's independent up-and-coming filmmakers. Various theaters throughout Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach, 305.854.2229 www.miamishortfilmfestival.com

DANCE

11/7-11/9

Miami City Ballet: Program I

Swan Lake Act II. This section is the beautiful “White Act” from one of the most influential and famous ballets of all time danced to music of Tchaikovsky. Also on this program are Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments set to music by Hindemith and modern choreographer Twyla Tharp’s energetic ballet In The Upper Room danced to music by Philip Glass. Au-Rene Theatre, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. 305.929.7010 www.miamicityballet.org

11/9

South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble - Song and Dance

The South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble proudly presents "Song and Dance." This concert will include several guest vocalists and dance ensembles as favorite songs and dances from a variety of genres are showcased. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft Lauderdale 954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

11/13-12/7

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

Corteo, which means 'cortege' in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. The Corteo cast includes 63 artists from 20 countries. Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. www.cirquedusoleil.com

11/14-11/16

Miami City Ballet: Program I

Swan Lake Act II. This section is the beautiful “White Act” from one of the most influential and famous ballets of all time danced to music of Tchaikovsky. Also on this program are Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments set to music by Hindemith and modern choreographer Twyla Tharp’s energetic ballet In The Upper Room danced to music by Philip Glass. Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, 561.832.7469 www.miamicityballet.org

11/14-11/16

African Dance Celebration

A celebration of the African Diaspora, this popular performance is the culmination of a joint residency project with a guest artist and features dance students from the University of Florida and New World performing with live drummers. New World School of the Arts Dance Theater, 25 NE 2nd St., 8th floor, Miami. 305.237.3341 www.mdc.edu/nwsa

11/14-11/16

Tere O’conner-Rammed Earth

Guggenheim & Bessie Award-winner NYC-based choreographer Tere O'Connor and his company come to Miami for the first time. This new work explores architecture as a fundamental, subliminal force in choreography as well as in the human experience. Rammed Earth is presented in the bare setting of an industrial building turned art gallery, abandoning the traditional stage and defying expectations. Audience members become active participants, carrying their chairs from place to place as the dancers move through the shifting space, as they are escorted into different viewing positions throughout the evening. O'Connor's new work is named after the ancient building technique, rammed earth, a construction process in which a damp mixture of earth is compressed into a frame that molds the shape of a wall, and then allowed to bake in the sun. The Dorsch Gallery, Miami 305.324.4337 www.tigertail.org

11/15-12-6

Florida Grand Opera: La traviata

In Giuseppe Verdi's La traviata, Violetta Valéry is the most desired and captivating courtesan in the seductive Parisian demi-monde. Beautiful, charming and discreet, she fulfills the secret fantasies of Paris's finest gentlemen but keeps her heart to herself. When at last she meets Alfredo and gives in to her feelings, Violetta learns that society has no place for a courtesan in love. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami 800.741.1010 www.fgo.org

11/16

So You Think You Can Dance

The #1 Dance show returns to the AmericanAirlines. Tickets are on sale now! American Airlines Arena, 305.358.5885. www.ticketmaster.com

11/21

Free to Love: “Silencio”

This theatrical dance event by Danilo de la Torre and David Rohn, presented by Miami’s new performance group, HOMO SAPIENS, celebrates the triumph of love and the human spirit over institutional constraints imposed by the military, politics, and religion. A hypothetical U.S. Detention Center is the setting for exploring a complex, cross-cultural “love that dare not speak its name.” Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami 305.535.2644 www.wolfsonian.org

MUSIC

11/1

Eva Ayllon

Eva Ayllon has performed on stage alongside such Latin music stars as Mark Anthony, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and others, and the title of her latest recording (her 20th) says it all: Eva! Leyenda Peruana. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami 305.949.6722 www.arshtcenter.org

11/1

New Kids on the Block

New Kids on the Block perform live in concert at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise. www.bankatlanticcenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com

11/2

Tina Turner Live in Concert

Tina Turner performs her hits live in concert at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise. www.bankatlanticcenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com

11/2

Miami Civic Music Association

A Celebration of Music by the Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera. Frost School of Music Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Sleeper, conductor. Luis Ascot, piano; Virginia Correa Dupuy, soprano with Shelton Berg, piano and the Bergonzi Quartet. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the death of the renowned Argentine composer the Frost School of Music will present his First Piano Concerto and an acclaimed version of his early songs. (Post-concert reception not included.) 8 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, Coral Gables. 305.271.8449 www.miamicivicmusic.org

11/2

New World Symphony: Haunting Harmonies – Schubert & Bartok

NWS program features Schumann's Andante and Variations; Bartók's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, and Schubert's Cello Quintet. Lincoln Theatre, SoBe, 305.673.3331 www.nws.edu

11/3

Broward Great Orchestra Series: Gergiev

Broward Center for the Perfoming Arts Prestige Series presents the Kirov Orchestra with Valery Gergiev, conductor; and Alexsei Volodin, piano. Program features Prokofiev's Chout, Op. 12 (Buffoon); Symphonic Suite; Concerto No. 4; Cinderella, Suite No. 3 Op. 109; and Steel Steps Suite, Op. 41 (Le pas d'acier). Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale 954.462.0222 www.concertfla.org

11/5

Michael W. Smith & Steven Curtis Chapman

Michael W. Smith & Steven Curtis Chapman perform in an inspirational concert of faith and celebration on Together, these bestselling singer-songwriters have a staggering nine Grammy Awards, 94 Dove Awards, 75 #1 hits and more than 20 gold and platinum albums with universal appeal that have achieved mainstream success. Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

11/6

Joan Manuel Serrat

Joan Manuel Serrat performs live in concert.

James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami 305.416.5977 www.jlkc.com

11/6

Miami Great Orchestra Series: Gergiev

Sanford L. Ziff Prestige Series presents the Kirov Orchestra with Valery Gergiev, conductor; and Alexsei Volodin, piano. Program features Prokofiev's Chout, Op. 12 (Buffoon); Symphonic Suite; Concerto No. 4; Cinderella, Suite No. 3 Op. 109; and Steel Steps Suite, Op. 41 (Le pas d'acier). Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami 305.949.6722 www.concertfla.org

11/6-11/8

Classic Albums Live Performing Led Zeppelins’ I

Paradise Live with shows featuring “Classic Albums Live” will offer guests a unique and memorable experience distinct from any other music entertainment available. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, www.seminolehardrock.com. Tickets available the night of the show at Paradise Live box office, 954.585.5091, or online at www.ticketmaster.com

11/7

Jazz Roots: Legends of Jazz

A Larry Rosen Series begins its inaugural season with Legends of Jazz, a concert featuring Ramsey Lewis, Paquito D'Rivera and Fourplay, featuring Bob James, Larry Carlton, Nathan East and Harvey Mason. Legends of Jazz is an AARP 50th Anniversary concert. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami 305.949.6722 www.arshtcenter.org

11/7

Luis Miguel in Concert

Latin superstar Luis Miguel performs live. American Airlines Arena, Miami 305.358.5885 www.ticketmaster.com

11/7

Rock Band

The musical video game phenomenon of Rock Band will travel across the country with headline acts Panic At The Disco and Dashboard Confessional, together on stage, with very special guests Plain White T's, The Cab, and possibly YOU! The concert tour will let Rock Band bands rock their way onto the main stage with a truly interactive experience that allows fans to compete in head-to-head competitions for the chance to play on the main stage in-between the tour acts' sets. Bands will be selected through local radio promotions, national contests and on-site at each show. Bank United Center, University of Miami Campus, 305.358.5885 www.ticketmaster.com

11/8

Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright performs live in concert. The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach 305.673.7300 www.livenation.com

11/8

Fall in Love Concert featuring Patti Austin & Gerald Albright

Enjoy an evening of jazz at the Deering Estate. The gate opens at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Guests can bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets. No coolers will be permitted on the premises. Beverages will be available for purchase as well as a variety of food. Deering Estate at Cutler, Miami 305.235.1668 ext. 233. www.deeringestate.org

11/8-11/9

New World Symphony: Copland and the American Sound

NWS program features Copland's Symphony No. 3 and Korngold's Violin Concerto. Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, Miami Beach 305.673.3331 www.nws.edu

11/9

Coldplay Live in Concert

Coldplay performs live in concert at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise. www.bankatlanticcenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com

11/12

The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes perform live in concert. 8 p.m. The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach 305.673.7300 www.livenation.com

11/12

Fallin’ for Jazz with Jazz vocalist Rachel Price

Armed with a new recording contract, this dynamic young jazz vocalist has gone from Grammy Foundation honoree to being the youngest competitor at the prestigious Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition. Come hear this stellar new jazz sensation. Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale 954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

11/13

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Trans_Siberian Orchestra performs live at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise. www.bankatlanticcenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com

11/13-15 & 11/20-22

Classic Albums Live Performing Van Halens’ 1^st Album

11/14

The Joey Gilmore & Friends Service

Come here South Florida's own blues legend while enjoying a fantastic dinner at Kitchen 305. $5 drink specials. Dinner and VIP table reservations suggested. Kitchen 305 at Newport Beachside Resort, Sunny Isles Beach. 305.749.2110 www.myspace.com/joeygilmorebluesband

11/14

Canvas Party for Adults

Come listen to Jazz music, paint a canvas and enjoy happy hour.

Guided by a skilled art instructor, the environment is informal, creative and fun. You do NOT have to be creative to participate! 6pm -9pm. $35 per project (not person) all art supplies and materials are included. Light refreshments served. Feel free to bring your own food and drink (including wine, beer, etc). Childcare available for additional cost. Muzart for Kidz, 1205 S 21 Ave · Hollywood. 954.924.1133 www.muzartkidz.net

11/14-11/15

Manheim Steamroller Christmas

Mannheim Steamroller ushers in the season of joy with a multi-media extravaganza that has earned them Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the top-selling Christmas acts of all time. Visual imagery, synchronized lighting and awesome special effects enhance the musical experience that is a Mannheim Steamroller concert. Fifteen performers, led by musical genius Chip Davis, create driving rhythms, electronic wizardry and powerful orchestral instrumentation. Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

11/15

17^th Anniversary Concert – Turtle Island Quartet

There is something nearly ecstatic in the Turtle Island Quartet’s handling of works written by or in tribute to saxophone colossus John Coltrane. Jazz fans will find new pathways into A Love Supreme while the classical set will find a gateway to one of jazz’s enduring achievements. This string quartet has the chops, the guts, the soul, the spirit, and the taste to take on the musical legacy of John Coltrane. Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.462.0222 www.miniacipac.org

11/15

Sarah Brightman Live in Concert

Sarah Brightman performs live in concert at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise. www.bankatlanticcenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com

11/15

Joe Jackson

British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson performs live in concert. The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach 305.673.7300 www.livenation.com

11/15

The Portland String Quartet

One of America’s most renowned ensembles, known for championing American composers, comes to St. Martha to celebrate the record-breaking 40th year with all of its original members. The program will include the apocalyptic First Piano Quintet of Ernest Bloch, with pianist Paul Posnak. Sponsored in part by Silverman, Cosgrove & Sammataro. St. Martha Church, 9301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. 800.595.4849 www.saintmartha.tix.com

11/18

Jorge Luis Prats Symphony of Americas

Jorge Luis Prats, one of the most famous Cuban pianists in the world, decorated with Cuba's highest artistic awards, is a performer of avowed artistry. Winner of prestigious awards including the Margarite Long-Jaques Thibaud in Paris, Jorge Luis currently lives in Spain. Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

11/18

The Doobie Brothers in Concert

Multi-talented Grammy award-winning musicians The Doobie Brothers will be taking it to the streets at Hard Rock Live. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood 1-800-937-0010 www.ticketmaster.com

11/19

Living Concert Series: Moonlight

Piano Music Series: Founding LACS Artist, Dr. Jose R. Lopez, Cuban-American pianist, Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Florida International University featuring works by Judith Shatin, L.V. Beethoven, Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schuman, C.V. Alkan and F. Chopin. 7 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, Stone House Ballroom, Miami 305.235.1668, ext. 233. www.deeringestate.org

11/22

New World Symphony: Accents from the British Isles

NWS program features Adès' These Premises Are Alarmed and Tevot; and Barry's The Stronger (U.S. premiere) and Diner (U.S. premiere). 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, Miami Beach 305.673.3331 www.nws.edu

11/25

Florida Sunshine Pops “Coming to America”

The Florida Sunshine POPS Orchestra with World Famous POPS Conductor, Richard Hayman features Coming to America Celebrating The American People, Armed Forces and the individuals who chose America...Irving Berlin and Aaron Copland. Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale, 954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

11/26

Madonna Live in Concert

The pop star will wrap up her Sticky & Sweet tour with a concert at Dolphin Stadium. Miami 305.358.5885 www.ticketmaster.com

11/26

The Celtic Tenors

With exquisite harmonies, haunting melodies and a dynamic stage presence the ensemble will perform the playful mix of classical, folk and pop tunes that have made them the stars of television specials and best-selling releases. Parker Playhouse, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

11/27-11/29

Classic Albums Live Performing The Who’s “Who’s Next”

11/28

Jazz at MOCA

The popular Jazz at MOCA series presents free outdoor concerts on the last Friday of every month. Music starts at 8 p.m. The museum is open from 7 to 10 p.m. by donation. Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami 305.893.6211 www.mocanomi.org

STAGE

Thru 11/2

1776

Winner of three Tony Awards for its groundbreaking Broadway run in 1969, a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical in 1997, and hailed for the 1972 film, 1776 is a gripping musical about the birth of our country. With, music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, this award-winning musical is a humanizing look at our founding fathers just days before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, full of insight, passion, and humor. Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables 305.444.9293 www.actorsplayhouse.org

Thru 11/2

Still the River Runs (Barton Bishop)

Southeastern premiere! Paw Paw's dead. Brothers Jesse and Wyatt gather back at home in Central Florida and discover that burying him won't be as easy as they think. The Promethean Theatre, Black Box Theatre. Davie, 786.317.7580 www.theprometheantheatre.org

Thru 11/2

At A Loss

The JCAT, Jewish Cultural Arts Theater, at the MAR-JCC is showcasing for one weekend only the world premiere of a new play by Jason Odell Williams. After traveling with her grandmother across America for 2 weeks, an Israeli woman finds herself stuck in a small town with a directionless grocery store manager and the imcompetant DHL deliveryman responsible for losing her grandmother’s body. Michael-Ann Russell JCC, North Miami Beach 305.932.4200 www.marjcc.org

Thru 11/2

The Wizard of Oz

Travel with Dorothy and Toto down the yellow brick road to a glittering art deco Oz, complete with munchkins, flying monkeys, and a wicked witch. There's dazzling choreography, lavish special effects, and those classic songs introduced in the beloved MGM movie are guaranteed to send you over the rainbow! Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami 305.949.6722 www.arshtcenter.org

11/6-11/16

FIU Theatre: Spring’s Awakening

FIU Theatre presents Spring's Awakening by Frank Wedekind. Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave., Miami 305.348.3789 www.fiu.edu/~thedan

11/12-11/22

The Winter’s Tale

Jealousy, rage, intrigue, love, revenge and comic mishaps abound in one of Shakespeare’s most intriguingly plotted plays. The king of Sicily suspects his best friend of having an illicit love affair with his wife, the queen. In a fit of jealous revenge, the king orders his wife to prison and sends his infant daughter into exile in Bohemia. Covering a span of 16 years and culminating with one of the most stunning and surprising endings in all of Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale — with its unique blend of tragedy, farce, fairy tale, and romance — is the Bard’s timeless affirmation of the power of forgiveness, love and redemption. University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, Miami. 305.284.3355 www.miami.edu/tha/ring/

11/12-11/23

The Soul of Gershwin, The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer

Three master-class vocalists and a matchless onstage band will wow audiences with klezmer and jazz alike—all cleverly bundled with ‘aah-inspiring’ musical surprises and all the Gershwin favorites. Parker Playhouse, Ft. Lauderdale 954.462.0222 www.browardcenter.org

Starting 11/13

The Gates of Choice

In the Israeli Ultra Orthodox quarter of Mea Shearim, Mehira, a Hasidic young woman facing an arranged marriage, finds refuge and answers in a taboo relationship with an ex-Haredi soldier. By Michelle Rosenfarb. New Theatre, Coral Gables 305.443.5909 www.new-theatre.org

11/14-11/16

Daughter of a Cuban Revolutionary

In a solo theatrical tour de force, protean performer Marissa Chibas tells an astonishing tale centered on three towering figures in her life - her father, Raul Chibas, who co-wrote the manifesto for the Cuban revolution with Fidel Castro; her uncle, Eddy Chibas, who was the frontrunner for the Cuban presidency in 1951 before committing suicide during a live radio broadcast; and her mother, Dalia Chibas, Miss Cuba runner-up in 1959. Zigzagging through her own stories and key episodes in the history of her illustrious family, Chibas gives an impassioned, live-wire performance that is propelled by her near-death experience in the Venezuelan Amazon. This production is part of the Cultural Fringes celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Miami Book Fair International. William & Joan Lehman Theater at MDC North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave., Miami. 305.237.3010 www.mdc.edu/culture

Thru 11/16

Gablestage: November

Set in the Oval Office just days before a presidential election, this hilarious new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning David Mamet ~ which just closed on Broadway ~ involves civil marriages, gambling casinos, lesbians, American Indians, presidential libraries, questionable pardons and campaign contributions. Southeastern Premiere. Gable Stage at the Biltmore, Coral Gable 305.445.1119 www.gablestage.org

11/18-11/30

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

You’ll believe a car can fly! Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is everything you could want in a musical – and more. Sensational sets, stunning special effects, an irresistible story, and an unforgettable Sherman Brothers score, including memorable classics like Truly Scrumptious, Hushabye Mountain, and, of course, the Oscar®-nominated title song, all add up to a Broadway blockbuster the whole family will love. Au-Rene Theatre at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.462.0222 www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

11/19-11/23

Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience

For 200 million years the Dinosaurs ruled the earth. Now, they’re back roaming the arenas of America in an extraordinary new theatrical production. Based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise. www.bankatlanticcenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com

11/20

A Christmas Carol

This Charles Dickens classic takes a musical turn in this festive holiday favorite, adapted by Nina Felice and Earl Maulding with music and lyrics by Scott Morlock and Earl Maulding. Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables 305.444.9293 www.actorsplayhouse.org

11/20 – 11/23

1,000 Homosexuals

1,000 Homosexuals tells the story of Anita Bryant's 1977 crusade against gay civil rights. The play is a documentary/fantasy/comedy presenting Anita just the way she would want: as a musical Joan of Arc battling a powerful and perverse gay mafia. The play bends documentary sources such as government records, newspaper stories, and underground gay manifestos into a hilariously twisted carnival of '70s-style sex and faith. Carnival Studio Theatre, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts 305.949.6722 www.arshtcenter.org

11/20 – 11/23

A Matter Of Life And Death

Johann Sebastian Bach, outliving one wife and 12 of his 22 children, experienced the passage from life to death constantly. His Cantata No. 82, Ich Habe Genug, is a stunning illustration of a soul gratefully leaving its earthly body. Bach's masterwork joins Schubert's Death and the Maiden on a double bill which examines the struggle, resignation and peace between this life and the next. Peacock Studio Theater, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts 305.949.6722 www.arshtcenter.org

Starting 11/20

The Seafarer

The Seafarer is a chilling new play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth. It's Christmas Eve and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother who's recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies, Ivan and Nicky, are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. With the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised even higher. Sharky may be playing for his very soul. Mosaic Theatre, Plantation, 954-577-8243 www.mosaictheatre.com

11/21-11/23

The Pillars of the Community

New World School of the Arts Theater performs The Pillars of the Community by Henrik Ibsen. NWSA Studio Theater, 25 NE 2nd Street, 9th floor, Miami. 305.237.3541 www.mdc.edu/nwsa

11/21-11/23

Blood Wedding

New World School of the Arts Theater performs Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca. NWSA Studio Theater, 25 NE 2nd Street, 9th floor. Miami. 305.237.3541 www.mdc.edu/nwsa

11/22

Young Artists 7th Annual Concerto Competition Finals - Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra

Ars Flores is proud to sponsor its 7th Annual concerto competition for talented non-professional musicians of secondary, university, and conservatory levels of study. Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Ft. Lauderdale 954.462.0222 www.miniacipac.com

11/22-11/23

Evolution

A tribute to the Evolution of Broadway, directed by David Kingery. This new production will take the audience on a journey through the history and development of Broadway, as it has evolved to discuss and embrace society's most controversial issues with a razzle dazzle that only Broadway can! Arts at St. Johns, 4760 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach. 786.201.7727 www.artsatstjohns.com

Thru 11/25

Smokey Joe’s Café

Smokey Joe’s Café is a musical revue showcasing 39 pop standards written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This musical was nominated for 7 Tony Awards and won a Grammy. In an idealized 50’s setting, the classic themes of love won, lost, and imagined blend with hilarious set-pieces and the slice-of-life emotions. Broward Stage Door Theatre, Coral Spring 954.344.7765 www.stagedoortheatre.com