GOD OF CARNAGE
by Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton

at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
November 5 - 22, 2026

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.

THE INHERITANCE
PART TWO
A Florida Premiere
by Matthew López
Directed by Stuart Meltzer

at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
January 7 - 24, 2027

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.

PIPPIN
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Stuart Meltzer

at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
March 11 - April 4, 2027

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.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
By Kimberly Belflower
Directed by Stuart Meltzer

at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
April 29 - May 16, 2027

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.