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Sunday, 18 August 2013

Theaters and Performance Centers in Miami

By Maria Cabrera


Miami promotes a varied offering of theatres, both big and small, new and old. Those who are accustomed to the performing arts offerings of towns as Chicago and New York will feel right at home in Miami. These are some of the more well-known theaters in Miami. With the prospering arts scene in Miami, there should something for everyone.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

More popularly typically called the Arsht Center, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is essentially a campus of several theaters in Miami. The Arsht Center is home to one of the biggest performing humanities theaters Miami has to supply, as well as among the biggest concert halls in Miami. Formerly called the Carnival Center, the center was retitled in 2008 after local entrepreneur and charitable humanitarian Adrienne Arsht. He generously donated 30 million bucks to the theater, which permitted it to stay open. The two largest theaters in the middle are the Ziff Ballet Opera House and the Knight Concert Hall, both which can hold over 2000 patrons. The Arsht Center hosts performances from elaborate Broadway shows, opera, ballet, symphony orchestras, and numerous performers and baby-kissers.

Actor's Playhouse at the Miracle Theater

People who love musical theater will feel comfortable in the Actor's Playhouse at the Miracle Theater. The Actor's Playhouse hosts a number of past Broadway and off Broadway shows each year. Of special note is the Children's Program, which brings well-loved books to life on the stage for children of all ages.

Gusman Performing Arts Center

The Olympic Theater at the Gusman Performing Arts Center is thought of as a landmark by many in the arts community. Few theaters in Miami have a longer history than Gusman. Originally a silent film theater in the 20's, the Gusman has just lately undergone a refurbishment and now hosts a variety of performances, including flicks, concerts, ballet, and theater. Many patrons love the Gusman because of its Spanish-influenced design, and some feel a sense of communion sitting in a space occupied by so many in the past.

Fillmore Miami Beach

The Fillmore is one of the more recent concert halls in Miami. In the 60's, the Fillmore Miami Beach hosted well-known shows like the Dick Clark Show and the Ed Sullivan show. Over the years the theater has undergone one or two reincarnations, but currently is generally a performance stage for musical acts. Both well known and hot artists perform at the Fillmore. The art deco style architecture makes this location quintessentially Miami Beach.

GableStage

Edgy, modern theater has a home at GableStage. Formerly called the Florida Shakespeare Theater, GableStage today shows world premieres of original shows, off-Broadway shows, and Shakespeare performances. GableStage also produces a tutorial program annually, which includes Shakespeare performances as well as traditionally important shows.




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