It’s getting hot in here, and no, we’re not talking about the Miami humidity. E11EVEN has newly gained some healthy competition in town, and it goes by the name of “Magic Mike Live,” which has been capturing the doting female gaze in Las Vegas and London before debuting in the Magic City for a six-month limited run.

The Magic Mike film franchise star Channing Tatum and film director Steven Soderbergh present a 360-degree riveting spectacle, led by a cast of talented (and sexy) professional dancers who will thrill and delight with impressive acrobatic and aerial routines as they put on the performance of a woman’s wildest dreams. And fear not—when the stage inevitably gets too steamy, expect rainfall to cascade from the ceiling.

Encompassing so much more than a male strip show with dance numbers intertwined, the “Magic Mike Live” production is an immersive, theatrical performance, designed with every small detail accounted for, from the costumes, to the lighting, to the sound system, to the physical construction of the site itself.

The custom-built venue on Key Biscayne is a feat almost as remarkable as the cast, boasting a 600-seat, multi-story theater, attached open-air restaurant, and multiple bars and lounges situated in the world’s largest Spiegeltent, The Arcadia.

“The intention was creating a space that a woman would love, but it felt like a man created it for her so it doesn’t feel overly feminine here, though it’s made for women,” said co-director and choreographer Alison Faulk. “There are hooks for your purses. There’s detail in everything.”

Faulk was behind the choreography in the hit Magic Mike franchise and has appeared in films such as Step Up 2, You Got Served, Honey 2 and American Beauty, as well as danced alongside Janet Jackson, P!NK, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears and more.

Guests have the unique privilege of dining at partnered restaurant Wildfire by Meat ‘N Bone before and after the show, which features an innovative, chef-driven menu and a cocktail program by Soderbergh’s Singani 63, curated as the perfect complement to the “Magic Mike Live” multi-sensory experience. Labeled as “foreplay” for your tastebuds, shareable bites like the charcuterie board, wagyu beef carpaccio and gold caviar lead the menu as Magic Mike-themed appetizers.

The magic doesn’t stop there. Miami is the only city along the tour to offer a post-show VIP afterparty with the cast, held in an exclusive lounge that overlooks the spellbinding Miami skyline.

Following a mega success in Las Vegas, Faulk and Tatum, who both hail from Florida, hope to channel the same victory in Miami, a task they deem easily achievable thanks to the city’s palpable energy and distinct passion for nightlife and entertainment.

“We felt that a fun city like Miami lends itself to people wanting to have a good time,” Faulk said. “We felt like people would get it here and they would be open to the experience and taking the chance.”

Among the accomplished cast are two female emcees with strong comedic backgrounds, Nikki Lowe and Crystal Powell, who share the hosting duty of navigating “Mike’s” experience in an unforgettably humorous and relatable way. And assuming the leading role of “Magic Mike” himself is South African-born dancer, singer and actor Kalon Badenhorst, who started dancing at the young age of 10 and is well-versed in hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, modern, ballet, Latin and most importantly, the magical moves of “Mike.”

A Miami native, Lowe is excited to transport her talents back home to a deeply familiar audience, in the company of an inspiring international cast united in their desire to entertain and perform.

“You learn to connect with an audience and read what they’re going through so you can better usher them through this new world of Magic Mike,” Lowe explained. “A lot of the material is situational humor.”

Lowe assumes a character on stage who is very much a representation of her take on the audience’s needs as they join “Mike” along his journey to self-discovery. FYI, this journey will include some sensual, interactive elements, i.e., lap dancing, serenading, slow dancing and whatever the heart longs for, but only if it’s requested, of course.

“We’re giving people an experience that they’ve probably never had before, so they don’t know what’s going to happen,” Faulk said. “We try to bring this sense of empowerment and freedom to women and everyone who’s watching the show, reminding them that they can have what they want…they just have to ask for it.”

“And they will ask for it,” Lowe added.

Perhaps that’s the most standout aspect of the production—the audience-led factor that dictates the direction and vibe of the performance, which is meticulously catered to the individual, rather than a mass group of viewers. Aside from being masters of the art of burlesque, the cast is expertly trained in adapting to the wants of viewers who possess the power to shape their own entertainment experience.

Badenhorst in the role of “Mike” will certainly see to that.

“You can basically choose how your night goes, how close you want to be, how into it you want to be and how much you want to watch,” Badenhorst said. “We have this show structure where we dance on stage and do amazing aerial things and music numbers along the way, so it’s a great show to just watch, but you also have the choice to get a rose, a lap dance, even a nice slow dance with a guy at some point.”

Guests will be comforted to know that the swoon-worthy “Mike” they fall in love with on stage feels similarly in real life when it comes to female empowerment, a nod to the deft casting process that extracted only the highest quality talent with an emotional understanding of the show’s mission.

“I feel like I’ve grown up with really strong women figures in my life, and I really like the fact that I get to be a vessel of learning about what women want and helping empower them along the way,” Badenhorst said. “I do try and learn as best as I can and pay attention to women in making sure that I can be the best possible man I can be to help them.”

By the time the night ends, it’s the entire team’s hope that the audience will leave feeling a little more sure of themselves, a little bolder and a little more confident, Faulk said. And within the presence of extremely good-looking men whose main purpose is to equip you with the tools of self-empowerment through dance, anything is possible.

Pro tip for the ladies: Wear pants or shorts to avoid exposure should you choose to partake in the interactive components of the show.