Florida’s performing arts scene presents 15 diverse productions this week across 10 cities, showcasing everything from world-renowned circus spectacles to intimate theatrical works. The lineup spans multiple genres including comedy, opera, classical music, children’s theatre and Broadway touring productions. Cirque du Soleil headlines the week with multiple performances, while comedy veterans and acclaimed touring musicals round out the offerings.
Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life dominates the schedule with three performances at Walt Disney World in Orlando on Thursday March 26 at 8:00 PM, Friday March 27 at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Hell’s Kitchen, the Tony Award-winning musical, brings its touring production to David A. Straz Center’s Carol Morsani Hall in Tampa on Friday March 27 at 8:00 PM. A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond biographical musical, performs at Hayes Hall in Naples on Friday March 27 at 7:30 PM. Comedy legend Yakov Smirnoff takes the stage at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Thursday March 26 at 8:00 PM.
Orlando leads with the most performance options, hosting Cirque du Soleil, Orlando Ballet at Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center on Friday March 27 at 2:00 PM, comedian Ian Bagg at Funny Bone Comedy Club on Friday March 27 at 7:00 PM, and Fat Ham at Margeson Theater through Orlando Shakes on Friday March 27 at 7:30 PM. Classical music enthusiasts can attend Jax Symphony: Barber & Mendelssohn at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Friday March 27 at 7:30 PM. The Merry Widow opera graces Sarasota Opera House on Friday March 27 at 1:30 PM, while The Visit plays at Constans Theatre in Gainesville on Friday March 27 at 7:30 PM.
Family-friendly options include She Persisted: Smart Stage Matinee Series at Amaturo Theater at Broward Center in Ft Lauderdale on Friday March 27 at 10:00 AM, designed specifically for young audiences. Almost Maine offers intimate drama at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach on Friday March 27 at 8:00 PM. For those seeking unique multimedia experiences, MAD Arts presents a special performance at MAD Arts Gallery in Dania Beach on Thursday September 4 at 11:30 AM. Orlando emerges as the week’s entertainment hub with four distinct productions, followed by multiple cities each hosting single performances across the state.