Arsht Center Announces 2017-2018 Broadway Season
Miami, FL – February 7, 2017 – The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, along with partners at Broadway Across America, announced its 12th season of showcasing Broadway’s greatest hits in the Ziff Ballet Opera House with a five-show season power-packed with musical blockbusters. The 2017-2018 Broadway in Miami season includes two anticipated South Florida premieres – ON YOUR FEET! (October 5 – 15, 2017), kicking off its first national tour at the Arsht Center, and THE BODYGUARD (April 3 – 8, 2018) starring Deborah Cox. The season also includes FINDING NEVERLAND (December 26 – 31, 2017), THE COLOR PURPLE (February 27 – March 4, 2018) and CHICAGO (May 8 – 13, 2018). Plus, back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON (November 28 – December 3, 2017) returns to the Arsht Center as a season option. Special guests, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, made the announcement live on the Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall stage during an exclusive event which was followed by a high-energy, sneak preview performance of On Your Feet! filled with beloved hits such as “Conga,” “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” and, of course, “Get On Your Feet.”