Top 10 of the Week

THE VOICE – Andrea Bocelli
The Adrienne Arsht Center is pleased to present one of the most renowned tenors and beloved voices of our time, who is equally at home on operatic, theatrical and pop stages around the world, as he returns to Miami, FL for his ninth consecutive year for his annual Valentine’s performance. He will perform his usual repertoire of beloved arias, crossover hits and famed love songs.
Thurs, February 14; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix: Start at $125; AAArena.com.

TRADITION – Fiddler on the Roof

Set in the little Russian village of Anatevka at the turn of the 20th century, the story centers on a poor milkman and his five daughters. The score by Pulitzer Prize-winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick includes “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life.”

Wed, February – Sun, March 3; 8pm; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW Fifth Ave. Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $35 to $160; Browardcenter.org.

DANCE – Alvin Ailey
The world renowned dance theater returns to celebrate its 60th Anniversary with the Company’s biggest season ever, packed with brand new dances created especially for this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Every performance culminates with Alvin Ailey’s beloved masterpiece, Revelations, still the most popular modern dance work in the world. I challenge anyone to see this, and not cry…I can’t!
Thurs, Feb 14 through Sun, Feb 17; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: start at $29; Arshtcenter.org.

CROONER – Michael Bublé
The Canadian superstar is a critically acclaimed singer who has has won multiple Grammys for his traditional pop vocals. Bublé is known for such hits as “Haven’t Met You Yet,” “Hollywood” and “It’s a Beautiful Day.” He is touring in support of his new “Love” release.
Fri, February 15; 7pm; BB&T Center (1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise); Tix: $89.50-$746; thebbtcenter.com.

CONCERT – Sarah Brightman

The world’s best-selling classical crossover soprano brings her “Hymn” tour to South Florida. The British performer got her start on the musical stage and broke through when she starred as the original Christine in then-husband Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.”
Wed, February 20; 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood (1 Seminole Way); Tix: $84-$159; seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

BORICUA – Gilberto Santa Rosa

The popular Puerto Rican salsa singer is the “Autentico” real deal, known for his ‘firsts.’ In 1995, he was the first Puerto Rican singer of tropical music to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall. His album, “Salsa Sinfonica,” was the first salsa recording with a symphony orchestra — the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra. A master of improvisational “soneo,” Santa Rosa’s hits include “Muneca,” “Cantante De Cartel” and the anthemic “Perdoname.”

Sat, February 16, 8pm; James L. Knight Center (400 SE Second Ave., Miami); Tix: $59-$169; jlkc.com.

SINGER – Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up
Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor he has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel, which produced Grammy Award-winning, chart-topping songs and albums with partner and fellow NYC native Paul Simon. Their greatest hits collection, which includes “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Sound of Silence,” “The Boxer” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” among others, is one of the biggest selling albums ever
Wed, February 20; 7:30pm; Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $42.50-$98; ParkerPlayhouse.com.

YACHT SHOW – Miami’s 31 Annual

The city’s premier luxury yacht and superyacht show, takes place at its new downtown location. The 2019 yacht show promises to be the most spectacular yet with a 60-acre display that includes a massive 67,000-square-foot exhibition space and nearly 500 stunning yachts from the world’s leading yacht and superyacht manufacturers and brokers.

Thurs, Feb 14 through Mon, Feb 18; One Herald Plaza; Tix: range from $28 to $83; MiamiYachtShow.com.

SONGWRITER/PRODUCER – David Foster
Sixteen-time GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and one of the most successful producers in history,  returns to Miami after his 2018 sold-out concert to perform songs from his unparalleled catalog. Foster will once again be accompanied by his four-piece band along with stellar guest singers Fernando Varela, Pia Toscano and Sheléa.
Mon, February 18; 8pm; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami); Tix: start at $39; Arshtcenter.org.

QUARTET – Well-Strung
Turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day and celebrate in style with the return of, the hunky and talented all-male singing string quartet that has taken the musical world by storm with its signature pop-classical mashups.Well-Strung features Edmund Bagnell on first violin, Christopher Marchant on second violin, Daniel Shevlin on cello, and Trevor Wadleigh on viola. Experience well-known classical melodies by Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi blended with today’s top hits by such stars as Adele, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, and more.
Thurs, February 14; 8pm; Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $33-$73; ParkerPlayhouse.com.

source https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2019/02/13/top-10-of-the-week-24/