Theatre

Heroes in My House: A Magical Journey Through Black History follows a young Black student who's just been assigned to make a presentation about an important figure from Black History. The only problem? The history book has way too many choices! He makes his way to Grandma's kitchen for her words of wisdom. That's where things go a little unexpected. Turns out Grandma's kitchen is MAGICAL and before he knows it, the titans of Black History have sprung from the pages of his book and are there with him ... in the house! Sensory inclusion removes barriers and judgment. It offers connection, access, and respect for all individuals of all ages and abilities. When you see the Sensory Inclusive access symbol, you know that the event or performance is specially designed and adapted for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Cultural Affairs is delighted to support inclusive arts experiences through its All Kids Included initiative that offer all families the opportunity to attend live cultural events together! When: Saturday, February 10 @ 11:30 AM Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater 6103 NW 7th Ave Miami FL 33127

A dark musical comedy that follows Timur, a dutiful Soviet citizen, and his unhinged “Mother Russia” puppet, Comrade Bucket. Like a true believer, Timur patiently tolerates the complexities of the USSR, knowing that a better future is almost here. His local commander, Comrade Bucket, a puppet named after an enameled Soviet bucket, encourages him to embrace the collective ways of living. But when the Soviet Union empire begins to crumble, so too does Timur’s Soviet identity. In The Great Soviet Bucket, Kazakh-American opera singer Timur (backed by a cadre of brilliant musician-performers) uses the Soviet songs of his childhood to ask pressing questions about the intertwined forces of identity, politics, and history. The Great Soviet Bucket is co-commissioned by Miami Light Project and Beth Morrison Projects with support from the National Performance Network. Developed and Produced by Beth Morrison Projects. The Great Soviet Bucket Created by Timur and Sandra Powers Starring Timur Developed and Produced by Beth Morrison Projects CREATIVE TEAM Beth Morrison Projects: Producer Timur: Creator & Performer Sandra Powers: Creator, Director & Visual Design Christopher Kuhl: Lighting Designer Sindy Butz: Costume Designer Rachel Burson: Puppet Designer Matt Podd: Pianist Yvette Cornelia Holzwarth: Violinist The Great Soviet Bucket is a National Performance Network/Visual Artists Network (NPN/VAN) Creation and Development Fund Project co-commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects in partnership with Miami Light Project and NPN.

Embark on a soul-stirring expedition through the rich tapestry of Black history and music at Harmony of Heritage 2024. Join us for an immersive experience that transcends time, weaving through pivotal eras from the 2nd century AD to the present day. Each epoch unfolds with captivating performances, highlighting the resilience, creativity, and cultural contributions of the Black community. From the melodious echoes of the Old World to the rhythmic beats of the Jazz Age, witness a celebration that pays homage to the spirit, strength, and harmonious legacy of Black heritage. Engage in this cultural odyssey, where music becomes a gateway to understanding, appreciation, and unity. Save your seat for a night that resonates with the heart and soul of Black history.

North Miami, Florida – JCAT Youth Actors will transport Miami to a “world of pure imagination” with their production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR., a musical based on Roald Dahl’s timeless children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on January 28, 31 & February 1 & 4 at the Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater. In Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR., a world-famous reclusive candy man named Willy Wonka announces that he will offer the tour of the lifetime through his secret chocolate factory to five children who find a golden ticket in one of his world-famous candy bars. One ticket-holder will also win a lifetime supply of chocolate. Against all odds, an impoverished but sweet-natured boy named Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket. He and his fellow tour members — the spoiled-rotten Veruca Salt, gluttonous Augustus Gloop, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde and television junkie Mike Teavee — spend a day traveling with the mysterious and marvelous Willy Wonka and his crew of Oompa Loompas through the fantastical factory. The children encounter marvelous sights and tastes along the way, including giant nut-selecting squirrels, fizzy lifting drinks, Everlasting Gobstoppers, and a chocolate river. But each stop proves to be a test, as only one can go on to win the Wonka prize. Directed by JC Gutierrez & Megan Zorrilla Musical Direction by Rachel Weiss Choreography by Luli Brindisi Set Design by Juan Bautista

When Ben leaves his lucrative associate’s job at a New York law firm to join the Israeli Defense Force, his family must reexamine its secular Jewish identity and positions on the state of Israel. Wicked Child is a play about how politics can test familial bonds and what we owe our community. "[It's] a play about whether political belief can destroy familial bonds, how Jewish families educate their children about Israel and how much we owe to our people," says David Rosenberg, playwright of Wicked Child. Step into the complex world of Wicked Child, where family and faith collide around the dinner table.

La obra se desarrolla en un hospital. La pintora, el personaje principal, ha caído en un estado de depresión después de haber perdido a su hija por causa de una enfermedad y  por no tener suficiente dinero para pagar el combustible necesario para sobrevivir el invierno de New Jersey. El psiquiatra responsable del caso, se da cuenta que el arte es vital en la vida de esta artista y pueda ser lo único que  la podría salvar de su estado fatal.  ¿Podrá el arte encaminar otra vez la vida de esta pintora?  Este es el tema que cuestiona la obra: el arte como una herramienta de salvación. - The play is set in a hospital. The painter, the main character, has fallen into a state of depression after losing her daughter to an illness and not having enough money to pay for the fuel needed to survive the New Jersey winter. The psychiatrist in charge of the case realizes that art is vital in this artist's life and may be the only thing that can save her from her fatal state. Will art be able to put this painter's life back on track? This is the theme of the play: art as a tool for salvation. - Presentado en espanol con traduccion simultanea de audio en ingles. Presented in Spanish with simultaneous audio translation in English.

Throughout Fairy Tale Forest, vital pieces of treasured tales have gone missing. Time to call in Gordon Gumshoe, Fairy Tale Detective! Get ready for a hilarious adventure with "Gordon Gumshoe, Fairy Tale Detective"! Vital pieces of treasured tales have gone missing in Fairy Tale Forest, and it's up to Gordon to solve the case. This fairy tale spoof is a great jumping-off point for creative writing experiences for students and teachers alike. With puppetry, magic, slapstick comedy, and audience participation, Gordon navigates the caper of a lifetime, complete with tantalizing twists and crazy characters. Join in the fun as the young and young-at-heart help Gordon crack the case and save the fairy tales from being lost forever! When: Saturday January 13 @ 11:30 AM Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater 6103 NW 7th Ave Miami, Fl, 33127 Tickets: $5

The team behind Area Stage's award winning immersive productions of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid are proud to present a new, epic staging of Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family

Madrid. 1987. Pepa, Candela, Marisa, Lucia, and Paulina are having a very VERY bad night. Maybe the gazpacho can save them? A gritty, funny, full-of-heart musical based on Pedro Almodóvar’s internationally acclaimed film. Join us for a rollicking night as we officially launch FIU’s new musical theatre programs!