(Left) Annette Rodriguez, Grace Suarez, Gabriela Hernandez, Imran Hylton, Katie Duerr, John Luis Mazuelos
On Saturday, September 27th, Area Stage returned to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden with the Fall edition of Broadway in the Botanical. Building on its sold-out spring debut, this second installment welcomed audiences back for an evening of live theatre under the stars.
Guests arrived with picnic blankets, folding chairs, and refreshments, ready to enjoy a night of music in the garden’s lush outdoor setting. The event featured a brand-new, family-centered setlist performed by a blend of local professional and aspiring artists, filling the garden with beloved Broadway favorites.
Katie Duerr (left) and John Luis Mazuelos (right)
The unique atmosphere of Broadway in the Botanical came not only from the performances, but also from the shared sense of community. Families, friends, and theatre lovers gathered together, transforming the garden into a lively hub of celebration. With twinkling lights above and the sounds of musical theatre classics in the air, the evening struck a balance between festive and intimate.
Supported in part by the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Broadway in the Botanical is quickly establishing itself as one of Miami’s newest cultural traditions. By pairing the vibrancy of live performance with the beauty of the garden, the series offers audiences a refreshing way to experience theatre and continues to grow with each season.
(Left) Grace Suarez, Imran Hylton, Gabriela Hernandez, John Luis Mazuelos
Up next at Area Stage, don’t miss Giancarlo Rodaz’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Annie, running December 12 - 28, 2025. Step into a 1930s speakeasy and experience the classic Tony Award-winning musical reimagined for the whole family, Miami’s holiday event of the season.
