There’s no show quite like a Broadway show and, luckily for us, we don’t have to travel all the way to New York to see one. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Broadway Across America are bringing exciting new arrivals to the city, from South Florida premieres to the return of blockbuster musicals. Since there are always so many things to do in Miami all the time, and shows are constantly coming and going, it’s hard to keep track of what’s currently on. To make things a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of productions to look forward to! Check them out:
1. Wicked
We all know this pop-u-lar musical is getting a two-part film adaptation with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and although it won’t be arriving in theaters anytime soon, the Broadway musical is headed to Miami audiences this month! Wicked, which tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, has mesmerized audiences around the world for over a decade. It’s currently the fifth-longest-running show in Broadway history and is the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards.
When: February 15 – March 5, 2023
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
2. My Fair Lady
Inspired by George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play “Pygmalion,” Lerner & Loewe’s theater classic has become a fan favorite over the years and has seen many revivals. With classics like “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t it Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who’s really being transformed?
When: March 28 – April 2, 2023
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
3. Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations
Catch the electrifying, new smash-hit musical Ain’t Too Proud, which follows the journey of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Complete with the group’s signature dance moves and harmonies, the award-winning musical will have you wanting to get out of your seat and dance yourself.
When: May 9 – 14, 2023
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
4. Pretty Woman: The Musical
Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, catapulting Richard Gere and Julia Roberts into stardom, Pretty Woman: The Musical makes its Miami debut this December. It features a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell and delivers on all the iconic moments you remember.
When: December 5 – 10, 2023
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
5. The Cher Show
The Cher Show, the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, makes its South Florida premiere in the new year. It takes three cast members to star as Cher: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. You’ll be whisked through 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy and “enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City.”
When: January 2 – 7, 2024
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
6. Hamilton
The blockbuster musical is making its way back to the theater, so Miamians can see it again (or for the first time) in all its glory! Hamilton became a major success after premiering in 2015, following the life and times of American founding father, Alexander Hamilton, through fantastically clever rap and hip-hop numbers. It has won Tony, Grammy and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
When: March 13 – 24, 2024
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
7. Peter Pan
It’s time to pack your bags for Neverland! Premiering first on Broadway in 1954, this high-flying musical is being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse and directed by Emmy Award-winner Lonny Price. The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of pixie dust and a few happy thoughts, the children embark on a magical journey they will never forget.
When: May 7 – 12, 2024
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd
8. Les Misérables
If you haven’t heard of the epic, Tony-award winning Broadway production Les Misérables, then it’s time to come out of that cave you’ve been living in. Undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals (seen by over 130 million people worldwide), it tells the story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — all set against the backdrop of 19th century France.
When: June 18 – 23, 2024
Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd