OUR 2025 SEASON

loving mathew stage reading

august 16th 2PM

Area Stage is proud to open its doors for a special staged reading of Loving Mathew, the latest work from acclaimed actress and playwright Wendy Bryan Michaels (I Love You Phillip Morris, Rabbit Hole, My Sister Is So Gay).

Join us for this one-time-only event and experience a deeply moving story as it unfolds live on stage with themes of connection, perseverance, and the bonds that shape us. Featuring a talented ensemble of actors, Loving Mathew invites you to be part of their creative journey. Admission is free, just reserve your seat in advance below!

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Broadway In The Botanical: Through the decades

Sep 13th 6PM • Located at Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Broadway in the Botanical is back with a fresh twist, offering something for everyone!

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of live performances set against the stunning backdrop of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This new edition features a dynamic lineup of Broadway classics, performed by Area Stage’s talented youth and professional artists. From timeless show tunes to unforgettable musical moments, this outdoor concert is sure to captivate all audiences.

Bring a blanket and lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy a magical experience where nature and live performance come together in this unique theatrical celebration.

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ANNIE

DECEMBER 12th - 28th 2025

Area Stage’s critically acclaimed immersive production of ANNIE returns this Christmas! Step into a 1930s speakeasy where New Yorkers of all kinds gather to hear the story of the plucky young orphan. This immersive production brings to life the classic story in an all new way that critics call “A smashing new production!” (The Miami Herald), “A Triumph!” (Florida Theater), and “One of the most exciting and innovative new productions to hit South Florida” (South Florida Theatre Magazine).

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EST. 1989 ON LINCOLN ROAD

Area Stage is an award-winning theatre organization that offers world-class professional productions, a vibrant conservatory program, and opportunities for underserved populations and theatre artists of all abilities.

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Founded by John and Maria Rodaz in 1989, the 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization began as one of the pioneers of the Miami Beach arts community on Lincoln Road. Since its inception, Area Stage has presented a mix of contemporary and classic plays, world premieres, and immersive theatrical experiences, quickly “changing the perception and standards of what South Florida's theatres can and should be,” according to the Sun-Sentinel, which described the organization as “one of the most influential theatres in the region.”

In 2008, Area Stage moved into the beautiful Riviera Theatre in Coral Gables, a dream come true and an opportunity for the company to reinvent itself. With a reimagined mission and vision, the company established a professional-level conservatory program in addition to maintaining a full season of professional productions, concerts, and community events. In 2014, the Inspire Theatre Project (ITP) was established, a life-changing program for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

In 2020, Area Stage moved to The Shops at Sunset Place. Its current headquarters, built from the ground up for its needs, hosts state-of-the-art dance and voice studios and a black box theatre.

With a vision of unceasing growth, Area Stage aspires to remain a key component of South Florida’s artistic and cultural growth now and in the future.

OUR MISSION

Area Stage’s mission is to provide extraordinary theatrical experiences, to nurture the artistic talents and creative spirits of the next generation of theatre professionals, and to make the in-person, collective experience of theatre accessible to everyone, especially to those who traditionally face barriers to access or participation.