Theatre

Get ready for the return of Area Stage’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Annie this holiday season! Step into 1930s New York where Artistic Director Giancarlo Rodaz’s signature immersive twist and choreography by Demi Jenkins (@peachyfeverr) brings the heartwarming tale of everyone’s favorite orphan to life like never before — bold, interactive, and filled with joy for audiences of all ages. Critics have called it “One of the most exciting and innovative new productions to hit South Florida” (South Florida Theatre Magazine) and “A Triumph!” (Florida Theater On Stage).

One weekend, one woman and the fragile threads of her world unraveling. Anne’s adult children are off living their own lives, and her husband is busy with his career. So where does that leave Anne, who has built her identity around creating a family and being a good mother? On the night before her husband is set to leave on a business trip, her son comes home to sleep in his old room. Or does he? It’s impossible to know for certain in this riveting play about a woman whose inner life is constantly shifting.

More psychological than slasher, Here, Chew-Chew takes audiences into an unsettling world where grief, decay, and the unseen collide. The story follows Perdita, a woman grieving in isolation, haunted by a mysterious presence that lingers just beyond sight. Shadows lengthen, domestic spaces warp, and reality itself begins to slip away in a chilling theatrical experience designed to make audiences look twice—and then look away.

A quirky florist shop worker discovers a strange plant with a craving for blood, leading to unexpected and hilarious consequences. As the plant grows, so does the chaos, forcing him into a hilarious and heartwarming quest to save himself and his friends. A fun mix of comedy, horror, and musical numbers performed by our young professionals!

In 2007, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unravel the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon makes headlines and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story of these historical photographs—what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and our own humanity. A 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalist, 2025 Lucille Lortel Award winner for Outstanding Play, and two-time Helen Hayes Award winner, Here There Are Blueberries has been named one of the “10 Best Plays of 2024” by the Wall Street Journal. It was featured on the May 2024 season finale of 60 Minutes and was recently highlighted in The New York Times as one of the top plays to see this spring. Charles McNulty of the LA Times calls it “the greatest detective story ever written.” Described as “riveting… a gripping exposé… compellingly theatrical” (The Washington Post) and “precise & intelligent” (The New York Times), the play continues to resonate with audiences nationwide. Here There Are Blueberries is written by Moisés Kaufman & Amanda Gronich and conceived and directed by Moisés Kaufman. The national tour of Here There Are Blueberries is a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse, and is produced by Tectonic Theater Project and Brian & Dayna Lee, in association with Bruce Roberts, Sue Vaccaro, and Ricky Stevens.

Mark H. Dold (Appropriate, The Lehman Trilogy) delivers a mesmerizing, shape-shifting performance in this wickedly funny, sexually charged thriller by Obie Award winner David Cale. Shy Midwesterner Philip Brugglestein reinvents himself as the seductive, cocky Londoner Harry Clarke, moving to New York and charming his way into a wealthy family’s life. But as his web of lies deepens his reckless behavior threatens to unravel more than just his persona. “Dold casts an utterly engrossing spell…” – The Boston Globe

Back by Popular Demand – A Broadway Afternoon for Everyone! Join us for a magical afternoon of live musical theatre set against the lush beauty of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Featuring a brand-new lineup of beloved Broadway favorites, this special concert brings the music you love to life in a vibrant, open-air setting perfecct for the whole family! Pack your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, bring your loved ones, and enjoy an afternoon where Broadway and the garden come together for a truly memorable experience.

Miami is well known for its vibrant cultural mosaic, and LADD Miami’s legendary Soirée des Arts captures this spirit perfectly. Returning for one evening only, IN THE HEART OF MIAMI invites you to celebrate the city’s roots, community, and ever-evolving identity through a breathtaking blend of circus, song, and dance. Featuring Milena Straczynski as Creative Director and Producer, and Jahzel Dotel as Lead Composer and Music Director, the evening will be mischievously guided by our diva, Teresa Cesario, alongside a cast of world-renowned performers, IN THE HEART OF MIAMI is a poetic celebration of the city’s cultural mosaic—where Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Latin American spirit, Indigenous roots, and immigrant journeys intertwine. Blending aerial acrobatics, contemporary dance, original music, and multidisciplinary performance, the show brings to life the soul of neighborhoods—honoring the voices, traditions, and creative fire that define Miami. It is a tribute to the city’s roots, a reflection of its people, and an ode to its ever-evolving identity. IN THE HEART OF MIAMI brings the city’s diverse neighborhoods to life through a unique fusion of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Latin American spirit, immigrant narratives, and Indigenous influences.

Black Nativity is an African-American telling of the Nativity story, based on the Song Play written by acclaimed African-American poet and playwright Langston Hughes. The show recreates the journey of Mary and Joseph, resplendent in African costumes, to Bethlehem, accompanied by a rousing repertoire of spirituals. The combined African-American viewpoint and gospel music make Black Nativity a truly unique and entertaining theatrical experience.

As part of our “Freshly Rooted” series, and co-produced with the Roxy Theatre Group and The Warten Foundation, the world premiere of Me & My Miami: The Musical is a vibrant, heartwarming celebration of culture, family, and truth, set in the colorful streets of Miami. The show follows three local teens—Rosa, Fuquan, and Joseph—who have been selected to perform at the Dade County Farmers Market Arts Festival, representing the very best of Miami’s youth. As the drums roll and the city comes alive in a kaleidoscope of movement and sound, the young artists prepare to share their talents. But as their performances unfold, so do unexpected revelations, personal stories and family secrets that challenge what should be kept at home and what deserves to be heard. Blending music, dance, and spoken word, Me & My Miami is a joyful and thought-provoking journey that explores generational truth-telling, cultural pride, and the universal desire for connection, healing, and home. It’s a love letter to Miami—and to the families who live, grow, and dream within it.