Miami-Dade County Auditorium Holiday series features “The Nutcracker,” Classical Music, and Christmas carols

The Florida Chamber Orchestra performs Christmas is in the Air, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Miami Dade County Auditorium.
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‘Tis the season at Miami-Dade County Auditorium (MDCA) as South Florida’s favorite seasonal performances return to the stage to delight audiences through December. Launching MDCA’s “Very Merry Holiday” 2021 series is Miami’s oldest presentation of the holiday classic The Nutcracker (Dec. 3 and 4), followed by the Christmas journey of carols, and stories, Cuentos Para Contar En Navidad (Dec. 5), an event fun for the whole family. 

Jose Negroni’s famous holiday show once again takes to the stage: Ready for Christmas LIVE! Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Miami Dade County Auditorium.

The following week, MDCA hosts Jose Negroni’s holiday jazz concert “Ready for Christmas LIVE” (Dec. 10), and Florida Chamber Orchestra’s “Christmas is in the Air (Dec. 11) to round out this year’s festive programming.

THE NUTCRACKER

Dec. 3 & 4 at 7 p.m.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the enchanting dance story of a little girl and her Nutcracker Prince, who overcome the malevolent Mouse King to journey to a fantastical Land of Sweets. However, Armour Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker ballet is more than a holiday tradition with familiar music. This full-scale production with dazzling costumed characters and, of course, Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score, is a magnificent display of true commitment to the study and performance of dance by the 140 students from all five Armour Dance Theatre sites that comprise this year’s cast.

A perfect holiday spectacle for children and adults alike, Armour Dance Theatre is also again making this year’s production of The Nutcracker “sensory friendly” to ensure the show is a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone. With guidance and support of All Kids Included (AKI), the theater has been specially adapted and offers technical details designed to meet the needs of kids of all abilities, including Sensory Processing Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). 

CUENTOS PARA CONTAR EN NAVIDAD DE ANTONIO ORLANDO RODRÍGUEZ (En Español) 

Dec. 5 at 3 p.m.

Santa Claus, his wife, and Rudolph the Reindeer invite us to join them in a poetic and joyous journey through some stories of the Christmas season. Tales, old traditions, and beautiful Christmas carols are combined in a magical journey for children and the whole family in which, through humor, fantasy and music, Christmas is celebrated as a moment of family union, friendship, generosity, and hope. Directed by Larry Villanueva. 

READY FOR CHRISTMAS LIVE! 

Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. 

Jose Negroni’s famous holiday show once again takes to the stage: Ready for Christmas LIVE! The stage production that has transported many Miamians into the wonderful world of holiday music returns, presented by Jose Negroni and his magical piano with special guest stars Maria Laria, Dr. Ed Calle, Ivette Viñas, and Ramiro Malagon. 

CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR 

Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. 

Marlene Urbay and the Florida Chamber Orchestra invite you to celebrate Christmas at their traditional concert, Christmas is in the Air, where timeless melodies will be rendered by the beautiful voices of Lucy Grau and Peter Rivera, together with the highly anticipated Belen Jazz Band – plus many other surprises directly from the North Pole.

In an effort to engage a broader audience, the Auditorium offers tickets through the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ outreach programs. The Culture Shock Miami program is a student discount ticket program for the arts ages 13-22, and the Golden Ticket Arts Guide, which provides free admission to seniors ages 62 and over. 

Located at 2901 W. Flagler St. Miami, FL 33135, the Miami-Dade County Auditorium opened its doors in 1951 and has served as one of the oldest and most prominent performing arts centers in the South Florida region. The 2,372-seat, multi-purpose theater is known for its wide range of reputable cultural performances throughout its history. 

Marlene Urbay and the Florida Chamber Orchestra perform Christmas is in the Air, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Miami Dade County Auditorium.

For full show information or to purchase tickets, call Miami-Dade County Auditorium at 305-547-5414 or visit www.MiamiDadeCountyAuditorium.org. Tickets will also be available in-person at the box office, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MDCA strives to make performances as comfortable and safe as possible, while maintaining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Florida Department of Health recommended facility maintenance and hygiene guidelines to limit the exposure and spread of COVID-19 for the safety of all of our attendees, performers and staff. Please review our Health and Safety Measures periodically for any updates to these guidelines.

For more information and updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Miami-Dade County, visit www.miamidade.gov/coronavirus.

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About Miami-Dade County Auditorium 

Miami-Dade County Auditorium is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences.

 


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