Miami Performing Arts Guide October 27–November 3: Best Theater, Plays, Dance & Live Shows
Miami Living’s picks for performing arts from October 27–November 3, featuring live performances including theater, plays, dance, opera, comedy and more across the Miami metro area.
Broadway Shows
Jekyll & Hyde — October 28–November 1
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables mounts Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse’s Tony-nominated gothic musical thriller. Bringing soaring vocals, moody Victorian staging, and a dark exploration of human nature to the historic stage, this regional production offers an unforgettable, Broadway-caliber theatrical experience.
Musicals
The Carpenters Songbook — October 28
Starring internationally acclaimed vocalist Helen Welch, this lush musical revue arrives at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center to celebrate the iconic pop catalog of Richard and Karen Carpenter. Backed by rich orchestral arrangements, the evening showcases beloved hits like “Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and “Superstar” with rare intimacy and nostalgia.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 49th Anniversary — October 30
The ultimate Halloween cult ritual takes over the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for a high-voltage celebration of Richard O'Brien’s glam-rock masterpiece. Featuring an energetic live shadow cast, full prop bags, and uninhibited audience callbacks, this anniversary screening delivers an electric late-October party for theater diehards.
Plays
Dramatically Speaking: Mera & Don Rubell — November 2
GableStage at The Biltmore welcomes internationally renowned contemporary art patrons Don and Mera Rubell for an evening of theatrical storytelling and cultural conversation. Staged inside Coral Gables’ storied creative hub, this lively salon examines artistic ambition, collecting, and community building across Miami's dynamic arts scene.
Comedy
Affion Crockett — October 30
Master impressionist and comedy powerhouse Affion Crockett brings his whirlwind stage energy and pinpoint pop-culture parodies to the Miami Improv at CityPlace Doral. Blending physical humor, lightning-quick vocal mimicry, and charismatic crowd interactions, Crockett keeps audiences on their feet from start to finish.
Karlous Miller — October 30
A fan-favorite veteran of Wild 'N Out and co-founder of the record-breaking 85 South Show, Karlous Miller headlines the Dania Beach Improv with his unvarnished Southern swagger. Miller delivers fast, freestyle observational stand-up rooted in community, everyday hustle, and effortless comedic timing.
Daniel Sloss: Can’t Tour — November 3
Internationally acclaimed Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss stops by The Parker with his razor-sharp twelfth solo show, Can’t. Celebrated for fearless, boundary-pushing routines and unapologetic deconstructions of societal taboos, Sloss crafts a darkly brilliant, laugh-out-loud philosophical masterclass.
Dance
The National Ballet of Georgia (Sukhishvili) — October 30
The world-famous Sukhishvili Georgian National Ballet brings its heart-pounding folk-ballet choreography and saber-twirling intensity to The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater. With gravity-defying leaps, breathtaking ensemble synchronicity, and ornate national costumes, this production is one of the most stunning physical showcases of the fall season.
National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica — October 31
The internationally celebrated National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica visits the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay for a mesmerizing one-night performance. Blending modern dance technique with Jamaican folk idioms and resonant ancestral rhythms, the ensemble delivers an exhilarating celebration of Caribbean identity.
Miami City Ballet: Studio & Season Series — November 1
Miami City Ballet continues its thrilling artistic trajectory under Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia, presenting fall studio open rehearsals and repertoire spotlights. From signature Balanchine masterworks to daring new contemporary commissions, audiences can experience South Florida's world-class dance company up close ahead of its holiday schedule.
Opera & Classical Music
Ghostbusters in Concert with Full Symphony — October 30
Downtown Miami’s Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center hosts a symphonic cinematic event featuring the 1984 comedy classic on a massive high-definition screen. A live, world-class symphony orchestra performs Elmer Bernstein’s iconic, playful orchestral score in perfect synchrony with the film for a magical fall concert experience.
Florida Grand Opera: 85th Season Preview — November 2
Florida Grand Opera commemorates its historic 85th Anniversary Season with vocal masterclasses and season previews centered at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Opera aficionados can secure prime subscription boxes for upcoming grand productions, including Donizetti's bel canto masterpiece Lucia di Lammermoor.
Family
Concert for Kids: Spooky Symphony — November 1
The New World Symphony presents its annual family Halloween tradition inside the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center on Miami Beach. Orchestral fellows perform thrilling symphonic excerpts paired with playful visual projections, welcoming children and parents in full costume for an inspiring introduction to classical music.
The Wizard of Oz — October 31
Actors' Playhouse brings the magic of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale to life at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables with an energetic, family-oriented musical production. Packed with spirited choreography, dazzling costumes, and unforgettable tunes, it makes for a delightful daytime arts outing for audiences of all ages.
Fairs & Festivals
Lemon City Trio: Live on the Plaza — October 30
Miami’s own Lemon City Trio takes over the outdoor Thomson Plaza for the Arts at the Adrienne Arsht Center for an open-air night of instrumental groove. Fusing vintage soul jazz, cinematic hip-hop rhythms, and deep funk under the downtown skyline, it delivers the quintessential relaxed Miami nightlife ambiance.
Speaking Tours
David Sedaris — October 27
Beloved author, satirist, and master essayist David Sedaris opens the week at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Bringing his trademark sardonic humor and deadpan storytelling, Sedaris will share unpublished diary entries, engage in audience banter, and conduct his signature marathon book-signing session.
