Experience the excitement of the 2026-27 Theater Up Close season!
Four can’t-miss productions bring powerful storytelling and captivating performances from Zoetic Stage, exploring civility, legacy and the search for meaning. All in the Carnival Studio Theater, where every seat feels like the front row.
Early bird subscriptions start at $160* or an average of $40 per show until May 11! Subscribe or renew today before prices increase on May 12.
November 5-22, 2026
God of Carnage
Presented by Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center
By Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Described as a "comedy of manners … without the manners," this Broadway hit examines the fragile veneer of civility in American society. The play centers on two sets of well-to-do parents who meet in a Brooklyn apartment to discuss a playground altercation between their 11-year-old sons, one of whom hit the other with a stick, knocking out two teeth. What begins as a polite, civilized conversation to resolve the situation quickly devolves into a night of name-calling, physical altercations and alcohol-fueled hysteria.
More relevant today than when it was first written, the play holds up a mirror to modern society, dealing with the fragility of social etiquette, political polarization and the constant, distracting nature of modern technology. Cast completely with local actors and designers, the play promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining.
January 7-24, 2027
The Inheritance, Part 2
Presented by Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center
By Matthew López
After the artistic, critical and box office success of last season’s production of THE INHERITANCE, PART 1, Zoetic Stage will continue the story that has brought so many communities of the region together. This emotional conclusion to the Tony Award-winning epic drama focuses on the aftermath of the AIDS crisis and the search for legacy among gay men in modern New York. It follows Eric Glass and Toby Darling as they confront self-destruction, addiction and the necessity of healing, resulting in a moving journey of hope and transformation.
This production will bring back the multicultural cast from PART 1. As with PART 1, a concerted effort will be made to hire LGBTQ+ designers from the South Florida community. The LGBTQ+ groups that were so instrumental for the success of PART 1 will be welcomed back again for this theatrical event.
March 11 – April 4, 2027
Pippin
Presented by Adrienne Arsht Center and Zoetic Stage
By Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Stephen Schwartz's iconic musical Pippin follows a young prince on his search for personal significance, or a "corner of the sky." Guided by a theatrical Leading Player, he explores war, lust, politics and ultimately love. It’s a glorious journey filled with amazing music from the composer of Wicked. Winner of four Tony Awards.
April 29 – May 16, 2027
John Proctor Is the Villain
Presented by Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center
By Kimberly Belflower
Reimagining Arthur Miller's The Crucible through the eyes of modern teenage girls during the #MeToo era, the play follows a group of students in rural Georgia as they grapple with their teacher's assertion that John Proctor is a hero, while simultaneously dealing with local sex scandals that mirror the events in the Miller play.
This award-winning Broadway play uses intelligence, humor and contemporary language to make serious points about patriarchy and female agency. Certain performances will feature after-show talk backs focusing on themes introduced in the play, including teacher-student relationships, peer manipulation, religious pressures and the #MeToo movement.
THEATER UP CLOSE SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
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EARLY ENTRY
Arrive early and take advantage of a designated entrance and a 10-minute, early-seating window to select your preferred seat before general admission begins. Early access begins when the auditorium opens—approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled performance time.
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PRIORITY ACCESS
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NO-FEE EXCHANGES
Exchange tickets for another subscription performance at no additional fee**.
INTEREST-FREE PAYMENT PLAN
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UNUSED TICKETS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
If you can’t make one of the productions, notify the box office at least 48 hours before the show and you may exchange your tickets for a tax-deductible donation to the Arsht.
AUTO RENEWAL
You can opt to automatically renew*** your subscription for the 2027-28 season.
**Subject to availability. If exchanging for a higher-priced performance or seating location, subscriber is responsible for paying the difference. Exchanges must be completed at least 48 hours prior to the performance being vacated.
***The Arsht shall provide you with notice, sent to your registered email address, of automatic renewal to the 2027-28 Theater Up Close season at least 30 days prior to the renewal date. The notice shall include information regarding the upcoming renewal including season programming, the renewal fee and instructions on how to cancel the subscription.
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