Top 10 of the Week

MUSICALS – Hello Dolly!

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in this universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post).

Tues, Nov 20 – Sunday, Nov25; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts   (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: start at $34; ArshtCenter.org.

CONCERT – Marc Anthony

Will present his Legacy Tour ft. Special Guest Mau & Ricky for two South Florida performances. The two-time Grammy Award and five-time Latin Grammy Award winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide.[4] He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads. He holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and the most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums year-end charts.

Fri & Sat Nov 16 and 17; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix: start at $81; aaarena.com.

BROADWAY – The King and I

Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, boasting a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” 

Tues, November 20-Sunday, December 2; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue , Fort Lauderdale); Tix: start at $36; BrowardCenter.org.

SMART RIDE – 2018

Is a 2 Day Ride, 165-Mile Ride from Miami to Key West that raises much needed funds for HIV/AIDS. It was born out of a dream to make a real and significant difference in the lives of those infected, affected and at risk for HIV/AIDS. In 2002, the idea was a welcome change and the ride became a reality one year later in November of 2003 with less than 100 riders and about 100 crew.  Miraculously, they raised $169,000. Fourteen years later, over $9.3 million has been distributed throughout Florida, making SMART Ride the 2nd largest AIDS bicycle ride in the country and the only one of its size to give back 100%.

Fri and Sat November 16 & 17; TheSmartRide.org.

MOVIES – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

The second installment of the “Fantastic Beasts” series set in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World featuring the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander. This 134 minute adventure/family/fantasy film (rated PG-13) stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, and Alison Sudol.

Premieres Friday, November 16.

COMEDIAN – Jeremy Piven

Piven is best known as movie agent “Ari Gold” in the hit HBO series ENTOURAGE, which aired for eight seasons and won Piven three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2015, Piven reprised the fan-favorite role in the ENTOURAGE feature film released by Warner Bros. he has also done many other TV shows, Movies and Broadway.

Fri & Sat November 16 and 17; Palm Beach Improv (550 S Rosemary Ave. Suite 250, West Palm Beach); Tix: 30 (GA), and $55 (VIP); PalmBeachImprov.com. 

DESIGN AND REMODELING SHOW

South Florida’s largest residential improvement expo returns to Fort Lauderdale offering thousands of home and garden products and services. Find the latest trends, get expert advice, compare and purchase while finding special offers exclusive to the show!

Fri, Sat and Sun November 16, 17 & 18; Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd); Tix: $10; homeshows.net.

MOTOWN – Thelma Houston

She will perform a medley of her friend Aretha Franklin’s songs as a tribute to the late singer. Expect to hear such songs as “Respect” and “Natural Women,” as well as Houston’s mega-hit “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” All proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Fri, November 16; 8pm; Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (5550 NW 40th St. Coconut Creek); Tix: $25-$100; seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com.

CELIA: The Musical

A tribute to salsa queen Celia Cruz and her musical legacy with songs, stories and anecdotes from her career. The production will be performed entirely in Spanish. Celia was the most popular Latin artist of the 20th century, gaining twenty-three gold albums during her career. She received a star in the “Walk of Fame” in Hollywood. She was renowned internationally as the “Queen of Salsa”, “La Guarachera de Cuba”, as well as “The Queen of Latin Music”.

Fri, and Sat, November 16 & 17; 8pm; Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

(1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami): Tix: $59-$159: ArshtCenter.org.

SPIN – Glow Your Ride Experience

Fuel your body and live it up with this hi-energy sensory spinning class followed by a glowing rooftop pool party. Head up to WET where you prep to spin with energy shots from Unleash Life, and deck yourself out in glowing body paint courtesy of AWAY, the hotel’s brand-new spa. After the 45-minute class comes to an end, rejuvenate with mini massages, dive into the pool to cool off, and indulge in post workout smoothies by DR Juice and light bites from Stephen Starr.

Sat, November 17; 6-10pm; W Fort Lauderdale (401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd); Tix: $35 (includes complimentary valet).

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