Top 10 of the Week

HOST – Jay Leno

The Late-night TV legend will be revving up fans with his automotive exploits, and continues to deliver material that remains relevant, family friendly and full throttle funny. From best-selling author to corporate speaker and philanthropist, this beloved funnyman, who hosted NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for over 20 years, keeps comedy fans clamoring for more.

Wed, January 2; 8pm; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach); Tix: Start at $29; Kravis.org.

DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS – The Naughty Tour

Murray & Peter Present a hilarious evening of holiday performances featuring contestants from Ru Paul’s Drag Race on VH1 including: Aja, Monet, Thorgy, Shea, Raja, Latrice and hosted by Miz Cracker.  All ages welcome, but performance includes Adult comedy.

Sat, December 29; 8pm; The Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale) Tix: $24-$57 (GA), with VIP available for meet and greet.

ICONIC – Forbidden Broadway

New Season — New Victims — New Laughs! The fall-down funny musical roast of Broadway that has picked up 9 Drama Desk Awards, a Special Tony, an Obie, a Lucille Lortel and Drama League Award, returns with a blast featuring outrageous costumes, hilarious rewrites of the songs you know, and dead-on impressions by a stellar cast! Whether you’re a seasoned theatre-goer or new to Broadway, this show is your one-stop ticket to non-stop laughs.

2 South Florida stops: Dec 27-31; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach); Tix: $35; Kravis.org, and Jan 3 & 4; Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura); Tix: $40-$45; aventuracenter.org.

COMEDIAN – Fortune Feimster New Year’s Eve

Fortune made her national TV debut in 2010 on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where she finished as a semi-finalist. Fortune was a full-time writer and roundtable regular on the E! Network’s popular late night talk show, “Chelsea Lately,” with Chelsea Handler. She’s was also a cast member on the second season of Handler’s scripted series, “She is also a highly accomplished sketch comedian and improv artist, and is an alumna of the prestigious Groundlings Sunday Company.

Mon, December 31; 7pm; Palm Beach Improv (550 S Rosemary Ave. Suite 250, West Palm Beach); Tix: $30-$65; PalmBeachImprov.com.

COMEDIAN – Tiffany Haddish

The stand-up and comedic actress broke through with a star-making turn in last year’s “Girls Trip” film. Ring in the new year with her unflinching candor, disarming authenticity and no-holds-barred comedy.

Mon, December 31; 9pm; James L. Knight Center (400 SE Second Ave. Miami); Tix: $47.50; jlkc.com.

CIRQUE – Dreams Holidaze

The international cast of theatrical artists, singers and dancers perform original music and seasonal favorites in a holiday-themed wonderland set. Experience elaborate costumed characters, including snowmen, penguins, candles, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, Santa Claus and ornaments creating illusions and gravity-defying feats.

Fri, December 28; 7:30 pm; James L. Knight Center (400 SE Second Ave., Miami); Tix: $33-$97; jlkc.com.

AZUCAR – Celia Cruz All Stars

The ensemble celebrates the Queen of Salsa’s repertory with reinterpretations of the icon’s influential hits. Expect to hear “La Negra Tiene Tumbao,” “Quimbara,” “Usted Abusó,” “La Vida Es un Carnaval” and “Bemba Colorá.”

Fri, December 28; 8pm; Miramar Cultural Center (2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar); Tix: $35-$60; Miramarculturalcenter.org.

IMPERSONATION – Simply Streisand

“The next best thing to seeing Streisand herself” is how the New York Post described Carla DelVillaggio. She is a multiple-award winning tribute artist, who has entertained across the country from Miami to Las Vegas to New York City. Described as “funny,” “charismatic,” “can improvise on the spot,” “creates the perfect illusion as Streisand,” “has Streisand’s signature phrasing, timing and vocal mannerisms”… critics continue to rave about DelVillaggio’s performances.

Sat & Sun, December 29 & 30; Delray Beach Playhouse (950 Lake Shore Drive, Delray Beach); Tix: $35; delraybeachplayhouse.com.

GIRL GROUP – Sister Sledge

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the iconic female group that broke through with the 1979 album “We Are Family.” The Grammy-nominated act has since performed at the White House, the U.K.’s Glastonbury music festival and for Pope Francis in Philadelphia. Their hits include “We are Family,” “He’s the Greatest Dancer,” “Lost in Music” and “Thinking of You.” Miami-based DJ Katrella gets the party started, with a champagne toast following the concert.

Mon, December 31; 10pm; Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek); Tix: $95; seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com.

MOVIE – Holmes & Watson

This is a humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. This adventure/comedy/crime/mystery is 89 minutes in length and stars Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Ralph Fiennes, and Lauren Lapkus.

Premieres Dec 28, rated PG-13.

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