Miami Performing Arts Guide November 3–10: Best Theater, Plays, Dance & Live Shows
Miami Living’s picks for performing arts from November 3–10, featuring theater, comedy, dance, classical music, musicals and live performances across the Miami metro area.
Broadway Shows
Hamilton — November 10
The acclaimed musical arrives at Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center for the Performing Arts, bringing its blend of hip-hop, R&B, traditional musical theater and historical storytelling to the stage. The production follows the life of Alexander Hamilton and the people who helped shape the early United States. The Fort Lauderdale engagement opens November 10.
Plays
La Historia del Zoológico (The Zoo Story) — November 6–15
This bilingual staging of Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story brings two strangers together on a park bench for an increasingly unsettling conversation. Moving between English and Spanish, the production explores loneliness, social divisions and the difficulty of human connection. The Miami engagement runs at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center.
Comedy
Daniel Sloss: BITTER — November 3
Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss brings his BITTER tour to Fort Lauderdale. Known for his dark humor and willingness to tackle uncomfortable subjects, Sloss builds his sets around sharp observations, provocative storytelling and unexpected turns.
Jeff Arcuri — November 5
Jeff Arcuri brings his stand-up to the Fort Lauderdale Improv in Dania Beach. His performances combine observational humor with quick improvisation and frequent audience interaction, giving each show an unpredictable feel.
Rocky Dale Davis — November 5
Comedian Rocky Dale Davis takes the stage at Miami Improv in Doral. His stand-up draws on personal experiences and everyday observations, with a conversational delivery built around relatable stories and crowd-friendly humor.
Matt McCusker: The Healing Frequency Tour — November 6
Comedian, writer and actor Matt McCusker brings his The Healing Frequency Tour to Fort Lauderdale. His material blends personal anecdotes, observational comedy and reflections on relationships, everyday frustrations and modern life.
Alexis Valdes — November 6
Cuban comedian, actor and writer Alexis Valdes headlines an evening of comedy at Miami’s Flamingo Theater Bar. The performance brings together Valdes and fellow entertainers for a night of Spanish-language humor and live entertainment.
Mark Viera — November 7
Comedian Mark Viera brings his stand-up set to Fort Lauderdale. Known for his energetic delivery and storytelling, Viera draws on everyday experiences and cultural observations to shape his comedy.
Alex Edelman: What Are You Going to Do — November 8
Award-winning comedian and writer Alex Edelman brings his latest performance to Fort Lauderdale. Known for combining personal storytelling with social commentary, Edelman approaches contemporary subjects through an intimate, carefully constructed stand-up style.
Dance
Music in Motion — November 6
New World Symphony presents a performance that connects orchestral music with contemporary dance and film. Featuring musicians and dancers, the program explores themes of storytelling and feminine power, with a selection of works by contemporary composers and a screening of Cinderella.
Fall for Dance NOW! — November 8
Dance NOW! Miami opens its 27th season with a performance at the Miami Beach Bandshell. The program offers a preview of the company’s upcoming season, featuring excerpts from Clara, a contemporary interpretation of the Nutcracker story, alongside other choreography and performances by the Dance NOW! Youth Ensemble.
Family
BEANSTALK: The Adventures of Jack and the Giant — November 8
The classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk gets a theatrical reimagining in this family-friendly production at the Broward Center. The adventure follows Jack’s journey into a mysterious world above the clouds, where courage, imagination and unexpected encounters shape the story.
Classical Music, Jazz & Live Concerts
The Determination Symphony — November 5
Fans of video game music can experience the soundtrack of Undertale performed by a 25-piece orchestra. The concert combines live orchestral arrangements with projected footage from the game, bringing its musical themes and characters into a theatrical concert setting.
Jobim and the Music of Brazil — November 6
The Adrienne Arsht Center celebrates the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim with a concert featuring pianist and vocalist Eliane Elias, clarinetist Anat Cohen, Trio da Paz and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. The program explores the legacy of one of Brazil’s most influential composers through bossa nova, samba and other Brazilian musical traditions.
South Florida Pride Concert Band: Waves and Wanderers — November 7
The South Florida Pride Concert Band presents a program inspired by water, with music reflecting the landscapes and stories of rivers, oceans and changing weather. The concert brings together a range of orchestral pieces in a program centered on movement, exploration and the natural world.
Timeless Harmonies: Celebrating 40 Years of Making Music — November 7
The Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation marks its 40th anniversary with a concert at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The program includes a world premiere by composer Adam Schoenberg, performed by pianists Glen Inanga and Rebeca Omordia alongside the Amernet String Quartet and bassist Paola Garcia.
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango — November 7
The Quinteto Astor Piazzolla brings the Argentine composer’s music to the Adrienne Arsht Center in a performance celebrating his distinctive approach to tango. Featuring bandoneon, piano, violin, guitar and double bass, the ensemble revisits Piazzolla’s compositions and presents music from its Le Grand Tango album.
Debussy’s Influence — November 8
New World Symphony presents a chamber music program exploring Claude Debussy’s influence on classical composers. Violinist Sean Lee joins the musicians for a performance that pairs Debussy’s Violin Sonata with works from Japanese, American and French composers, with piano featured in the program.
Jean Caze Trio — November 8
Haitian-American trumpeter and composer Jean Caze brings his trio to the Adrienne Arsht Center for a performance that blends jazz improvisation with Afro-Caribbean influences. Drawing on his Haitian heritage and contemporary jazz, Caze creates a sound that moves between musical traditions and styles.
Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas — November 10
Emo Orchestra reimagines familiar songs from the emo scene with full orchestral arrangements, joined by The Spill Canvas. The Fort Lauderdale performance brings together alternative music and symphonic instrumentation for a concert that revisits songs associated with a generation of rock fans.
Il Volo — November 10
Italian vocal trio Il Volo brings its classical-crossover sound to South Florida. Known for combining operatic technique with pop arrangements and orchestral accompaniment, the group has built an international following through its performances of traditional Italian songs and contemporary repertoire.
Special Performances
John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour — November 9
Actor, writer and director John Cameron Mitchell celebrates the 25th anniversary of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with a special screening of the film. The Fort Lauderdale event includes a live question-and-answer session and an acoustic performance, offering audiences an opportunity to hear about the production from its creator and star.
