By: Carie Ziebell By: Carie Ziebell | January 21, 2022 | Culture, Events,
Get ready to mark those calendars! Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center is bringing boundless varieties of entertainment to the big stage all throughout February that you won't want to miss. All the way from concerts, drama performances, to game shows, the Arsht Center is providing stellar productions for anyone who loves a good show. Check out our list of the 8 upcoming must see shows next month.
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The acclaimed late night show host is heading to Miami’s Knight Concert Hall on February 4 with his new comedy game show, You Bet Your Life. Featuring two strangers paired up and competing for prize money by answering questions correctly, calling all trivia fanatics out there, this show is one you won't want to miss. Co-hosted by American jazz guitarist Kevin Eubanks, this show is guaranteed to provide all the laughter and entertainment to leave you feeling warm on the inside.
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Immerse and educate yourself on the vibrant African Diaspora culture at the 2022 Heritage Festival at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts on February 5. This free community event features live performances, including a show from the beautiful Delou Africa dance ensemble. In the midst of all the fun, be sure to unwind with a free yoga session taught by Denetrya Brookins to revitalize your mind, body and soul. For a day full of fun and cultural appreciation, be sure to check out the Heritage festival.
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This world renowned six time Tony Award and Grammy winning musical is finally making its way to a stage near you. From February 15-20, the theatrical production of Dear Evan Hansen will be showing at the second largest performing arts stage in the United States, the Ziff Ballet Opera House. Directed by four time Tony Award nominee, Michael Grief, this magnificent performance is certain to leave a lasting message about life and the way we live it on all audience members' hearts.
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Internationally renowned guitarist and 20 time Grammy Award winning artist Pat Mentheny is coming to the Knight Concert Hall on February 4 with a musical jazz experience like no other. Featuring a rotating line up of new and emerging musicians hand picked by Metheny himself, this show shines the spotlight on the ultra talented keyboardist James Francies and drummer Joe Dyson. This must-see musical phenomenon gives the audience a glimpse on how new artists challenge music represented by the old Metheny melodies we all know and love.
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Celebrating his most recent album: Behind This Guitar , the 8 time Grammy Award winning artist José Feliciano is bringing an unforgettable show to the Knight Concert Hall on February 19. Featuring an incredible performance from Feliciano’s 6 piece band and exclusive video footage from his life and career, this musical celebration of critically acclaimed “greatest living guitarist” is an occasion you won't want to miss.
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With over a million tickets sold in over 50 countries, Piaf! Le Spectacle is making its way to Miami. Starring the extraordinary French performer Nathalie Lhermitte, this show beautifully tells the rags-to-riches story of the Parisian singer Edith Piaf through her iconic songs and unreleased photographs of Paris in the 1900’s. Witness the graceful display of life and music of this legendary French chanteuse at the Ziff Ballet Opera House on February 20.
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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is bringing their show stopping performance to the Ziff Ballet Opera House February 25-26. Demonstrating technical brilliance and powerful energy, these talented dancers prove to the audience the abundant power that the art of dance possesses to bring people together. Returning to the stage with classic and new performances including founder Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, these groundbreaking performances are guaranteed to bring the audience to their feet.
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Joshua Bell and The Academy of St Martin are returning to Miami with what is described to be another, “Performance of greater momentum than many larger orchestras with a conductor on the podium.” Featuring what are considered the greatest masterpieces of comedy in music, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and DvoĆák’s Violin Concerto in A minor, the performance as a whole is the ultimate opera buffet. This critically acclaimed combination of musical talent is a one night only must see extravaganza at the Knight Concert Hall on February 26.
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