Miami Performing Arts Guide September 29–October 6: Best Theater, Plays, Dance & Live Shows
Miami Living’s picks for performing arts from September 29–October 6 include a Broadway musical rooted in Cuban music, stand-up and drag comedy, ballet, tango and a family stage show across the Miami metro area.
Broadway Shows & Musicals
Buena Vista Social Club — September 29
The musical opens its Miami engagement with a story about singer Omara Portuondo confronting her past and a chance to return to the studio. A live band carries the Cuban music at the heart of the production, which runs at the Arsht Center through October 4.
Comedy
Kanan Gill — October 1
Comedian Kanan Gill stops in Doral for an evening of stand-up at Miami Improv. The intimate club setting puts the focus on his writing and delivery.
Manuel Ángel Redondo — October 1
Manuel Ángel Redondo performs a Spanish-language stand-up set in Dania Beach. It offers comedy fans another option on a night that also features Kanan Gill in Doral.
Donnell Rawlings — October 2
Donnell Rawlings begins a weekend of performances at Fort Lauderdale Improv with a Friday evening show. His animated delivery and quick reactions are well suited to a live comedy room.
Jane Don’t Does America — October 3
Drag performer Jane Don’t takes the stage for a midday show mixing comedy, drag and audience interaction. The format gives this weekend’s comedy lineup a theatrical turn.
Dance
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Program I — October 3
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida opens its season with a program spanning classical and contemporary choreography. Works on the bill include Pentimento, Spring Waters, Four Seasons, Corpus and the Raymonda Grand Pas.
Noche de Tango — October 3
For a different dance outing, Noche de Tango is scheduled in Weston on Saturday evening. The event listing gives a 7:30–9:30 p.m. window; check the ticket page for the latest event details before heading out.
Family
Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical — October 4
Clifford and Emily Elizabeth’s friendship becomes a stage musical about finding a place to belong on Birdwell Island. The venue lists a 1 p.m. general performance and a separate sensory-inclusive presentation on October 4; confirm the time attached to the StubHub listing before purchasing.
