1. Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man
April 12 – 15
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
No topic is taboo in this romantic comedy, set in a university auditorium at a meet-the-authors event. Shy and studious moderator Robyn welcomes guest author Dan Anderson. With the help of a hunky stage assistant, he aims to turn the presentation into an interactive seminar. What could happen? Kravis.org.
2. Something Rotten
Broadway in Fort Lauderdale
March 21 – April 2
Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale
Welcome to the Renaissance! When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting, all at the same time, two brothers desperate for a hit play set out to write the world’s very first musical. BrowardCenter.org.
3. Miss Richfield 1981
Feb. 25
Sunshine Cathedral, Fort Lauderdale
It’s been a long time since she strolled the runway in that fateful beauty contest, but Miss Richfield 1981 still wows pageant judges and audiences alike. The outrageous entertainer returns to South Florida as part of the first Outlandish comedy festival at the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale. Don’t miss her new act, “Look Who’s Wearing the Pants Now!” OutlandishFL.com.
4. Cabaret on the Coast
Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida
Feb. 17
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Aventura
Tony Award nominee and Emmy-winning artist Liz Hampton Callaway joins the chorus for an entertaining program of standards and contemporary classics, performed at one of the new venues featured in this year’s Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida season. GayMensChorusOfSouthFlorida.org.
5. Program III – Polyphonia
Miami City Ballet
Feb. 10 – March 12
Arsht Center, Broward Center, Kravis Center
Don’t miss the world premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s “The Fairy’s Kiss,” based on a Hans Christian Anderson tale and set to music by Stravinsky. Also, works by Balanchine and Wheeldon. MiamiCityBallet.org.
6. Roslyn Kind
Feb. 11
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Aventura
Straight from New York’s 54 Below, Barbra Streisand’s little sister and her band take the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center to sing pop and novelty songs, showtunes, jazz classics and vintage “Rozzie” tunes. in concert. AventuraCenter.org.
7. Shooting Porn
Ronnie Larsen Presents
Feb. 9 – March 12
Empire Stage, Fort Lauderdale
Not to be confused with Ronnie Larsen’s Off Broadway hit, “Making Porn,” this new play, receiving its Florida premiere, goes behind the scenes at a porn shoot for some “good, dirty fun.” RonnieLarsen.com.
8. Youth Pride Band
South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble
Feb. 19
Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale
The Youth Pride Band, a project of the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble to promote understanding and fight bullying with music, features talented local high school musicians. This inspiring concert always sells out, so purchase your tickets early. PrideWindEnsemble.org.
9. Ariana Grande
April 14
American Airlines Arena, Miami
Singer Ariana Grande brings her “Dangerous Woman” tour to Miami’s American Airlines Arena and tickets are going fast. Just check out her famous SNL skit online for a quick sample of the outrageous musical talent this young artist wields. Ticketmaster.com.
10. The First Step – Diary of a Sex Addict
Island City Stage
Jan. 12 – Feb. 12
Island City Stage, Wilton Manors
Originally conceived as a short play for Shorts Gone Wild, Island City Stage’s associate artistic director, Michael Leeds, has written a full-length comedy receiving its regional premiere at the LGBT-centric theater. The first step is admitting you have a problem. IslandCityStage.org.
