A Month Of Music, Magic And New Voices At The Broward Center - From Broadway's Water For Elephants To Amplify Arts' Debut, November Delivers Something For Every Audience

The month begins on Saturday, November 1st, when the Amaturo Theater hosts Sons of Mystro and Alexander Star and the Golden People at 8:00 p.m. The concert fuses violin mastery and hip-hop soul in a high-energy celebration of local artistry. Part of the Broward Center’s new initiative, Amplify Arts, the performance spotlights the voices shaping South Florida’s arts scene. The program invests in local talent at every stage of their careers—from emerging to celebrated—and reflects the Broward Center’s ongoing commitment to nurturing creativity and opportunity across the region. Amplify Arts programming is made possible with the generous support of Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, Baptist Health and TD Charitable Foundation.

Families can enjoy Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical in the Amaturo Theater on Sunday, November 2nd, at 1:00 p.m. This imaginative new musical from the creators of Dog Man the Musical brings Dav Pilkey’s bestselling book to life with humor, heart and puppetry.

Momentum builds on Friday, November 7th, when Live Dead & Brothers, presented by the Broward Center and AEG, channels the improvisational spirit of the Grateful Dead in the Amaturo Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Amplify Arts continues to shine with new performances that showcase the depth of South Florida’s creative community. Arts Prevail Project returns with The Happening: A Theatrical Mixtape Volume VII in the Abdo New River Room from Saturday, November 8th - Saturday, November 15th, blending spoken word, music and movement into a powerful reflection on culture and connection. Gafieira Rio Miami with special guest Tony Succar brings Brazilian rhythm and Latin flair to the Amaturo Theater on Saturday, November 8th at 7:30 p.m.

That same evening, Randy Rainbow brings his sharp wit and musical parody to the Au-Rene Theater at 8:00 p.m., delighting audiences with clever commentary and big laughs.

As South Florida gears up for the holidays, Wine Tasting with Master Sommelier George Miliotes (21+) invites guests to experience a curated wine journey on Sunday, November 9th at 1:30 p.m. in Marti’s Bistro, offering expert tips on pairing the perfect wines for holiday dinners.

From intimate experiences to Broadway blockbusters, November brings a spectrum of stories to Broward Center stages. The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series continues with Water for Elephants in the Au-Rene Theater from Tuesday, November 11th - Sunday, November 23rd. Adapted from the bestselling novel, this new musical combines a sweeping love story, breathtaking stagecraft and a vibrant score that transports audiences under the big top for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Audiences can also look forward to laughter and illusion later in the month. Shayne Smith brings his fast-paced, self-aware stand-up to the Amaturo Theater on Thursday, November 13th at 8:00 p.m., followed by illusionist Jason Ladanye, who displays mind-bending sleight-of-hand magic on Friday, November 14th at 7:30 p.m. The laughter continues when Gabriel Rutledge performs in the Amaturo Theater on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, November 18th, the Youth Fall Musical: 13 JR opens in the Amaturo Theater, running through November 19. This coming-of-age story follows Evan Goldman as he navigates friendship, identity and belonging after moving from New York City to small-town Indiana. Performed by students in grades 4–10 from the Broward Center and The Performance Project, the production celebrates self-discovery and inclusion. Broward County Cultural Division provides support for The Performance Project.

Amplify Arts returns that weekend when Pioneer Winter Collective debuts Apollo in the Abdo New River Room from Friday, November 21st - Sunday, November 23rd, a multidisciplinary performance exploring identity, mythology and movement.

All tickets for any of the performances mentioned are available for purchase on: www.BrowardCenter.org Or: www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service for the Broward Center and The Parker. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304.

The November 2025 lineup across the Broward Center for the Performing Arts includes:

• Friday, November 7th - Live Dead & Brothers

• Saturday, November 8th - Saturday, November 15th Arts Prevail Project presents The Happening – A Theatrical Mixtape Volume VII

• Saturday, November 8th - Gafieira Rio Miami with special guest Tony Succar

• Saturday, November 8th - Randy Rainbow

• Sunday, November 9th - Wine Tasting with Master Sommelier George Miliotes (21+)

• Sunday, November 9th - Tuesday, November 11th - Symphony of the Americas: BCH, Beethoven, & Brams at the Keyboard

• Tuesday, November 11th - Sunday, November 23rd - Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale presents Water for Elephants

• Wednesday, November 12th - Gold Coast Jazz: Dirty Dozen Brass Band

• Thursday, November 13th - Shayne Smith

• Friday, November 14th - Jason Ladanye

• Saturday, November 15th - Gabriel Rutledge

• Tuesday, November 18th - Wednesday, November 19th - Youth Fall Musical: 13 JR

• Friday, November 21st - Sunday, November 23rd - Pioneer Winter Collective: Apollo

• Saturday, November 22nd - Sunday, November 23rd - Fort Lauderdale Children’s Ballet Theatre

• Saturday, November 29th - Sunday, November 30th - Men Who Dance 2025

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The Broward Center 2025/2026 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System.

About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts

One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org.