Events: Theater

Dear Evan Hansen

Next date: Feb 26, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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• Book by Steven Levenson
• Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Winner of the Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen is a profoundly contemporary coming-of-age story about the fragility of life and the need for human connection. Evan Hansen, a teenager struggling with severe anxiety, has always felt invisible. But when a sudden tragedy thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he finds himself presented with an unexpected opportunity: the chance to reinvent himself.

“Detroit '67” by Dominique Morisseau

Next date: Mar 5, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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The Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Detroit '67 by acclaimed playwright Dominique Morisseau. As the nation marks 250 years of independence, this compelling production reflects on the ongoing pursuit of liberty and justice for all.

Set during the 1967 Detroit uprising and underscored by the soulful sounds of Motown, Detroit '67 offers an intimate, emotionally powerful portrait of resilience and survival amid the turbulence of the Civil Rights Movement. The play illuminates how national unrest reverberates within the walls of a single home revealing both the fragility and strength of the American dream. Detroit '67 challenges us to honor the past while recommitting to the enduring pursuit of dignity, opportunity, and justice in America.

Broadway Bound

Next date: Mar 20, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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Part three of Neil Simon’s acclaimed autobiographical trilogy finds Eugene and his older brother Stanley trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with their parents’ breakup and eventual divorce.

Box Office open 1 hour before each performance.

• Adult $40
• Senior / Students $30

Broadway in the Botanical: Celebrating the Women of Musical Theatre

Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English

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Back by popular demand, Area Stage returns to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on April 11, 2026 for Broadway in the Botanical: Celebrating the Women of Musical Theatre. Enjoy showstopping hits performed by professional and youth artists in a relaxed, open-air setting. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy a magical spring night under the stars.

Back by popular demand, Area Stage returns to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for an enchanting evening celebrating the iconic voices of women in musical theatre. This new edition of Broadway in the Botanical features a brand-new lineup of showstopping hits and timeless show tunes performed by our talented professional and youth artists. Set against the garden's stunning tropical backdrop, this live outdoor concert is a spring time favorite for local families and anyone looking for a unique date night experience in the heart of Miami Beach.

We invite you to make the evening your own: bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and settle in for a magical performance where nature and theatre come together. It is a relaxed, open-air celebration designed to offer something for every musical theatre fan, from classic Broadway enthusiasts to the next generation of theater-goers. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable night of music and community with you under the stars.