January Events at the Kravis Center

Tango After Dark (Kravis Center)

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. (January 1, 2026) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts brings audiences a New Year packed with the arts as JANUARY 2026 kicks off with the 4-time Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Some Like It Hot running January 6-11. This boredom-busting lineup also features classical concerts from Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería (January 16) to Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (January 17); the first 54 Below at the Kravis Center concert of the year with Claybourne Elder (January 23-24); and educational and entertaining Family Fare shows like Hare & Tortoise (January 17) and The Pout-Pout Fish (January 31). Tickets are available for purchase online, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Box Office or by calling 561.832.7469.

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Calendar Listings:


Some Like It Hot
January 6–11
Tuesday, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Friday at 8 p.m.
Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes and the Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” – The New York Times. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
Kravis On Broadway
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $46
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


ArcoStrum
January 7
Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Known for their charisma, virtuosity and dynamic on-stage chemistry, violin-guitar duo ARCOSTRUM reimagines Chinese traditional music, modern rock and classical masterworks. The duo blends genres, eras and cultures by including works featuring the erhu and dizi (traditional Chinese instruments).
Young Artists Series
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $46.01
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights
January 12
Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Herb Alpert recreates the iconic sound of the Tijuana Brass, who from their dazzling sweep of the 1967 Grammys® with “A Taste of Honey,” became the sound of the sixties and beyond. Hit after hit followed, including “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Mexican Shuffle,” “Tijuana Taxi,” “Zorba the Greek” and more. The National Medal of Arts-awarded trumpeter, band leader and record label executive will take you on a musical journey through decades of photos, videos, art and memorabilia from his illustrious career.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $40.26
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


MANIA The ABBA Tribute
January 14
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Stunning costumes, lively choreography and impeccable musicianship, MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE is a global sensation! Featuring an extraordinary cast that delivers an authentic homage to the legendary Swedish band. Join them as they recreate the magic of ABBA’s music, transporting you back to the disco era of the 1970s. From “Dancing Queen” to “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia” to “Take a Chance on Me,” the band performs all of ABBA’s greatest hits with passion and precision.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $34.51
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


The Modern Gentlemen: Former Longtime Members of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
January 15
Thursday at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Hailed as “The Modern Day Keepers of the Classics,” this dynamic quartet — longtime members of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons — delivers a fresh, high-energy take on legendary hits. From Motown and The Beatles to Queen and Billy Joel, their seamless harmonies and electrifying performances captivate audiences of all ages. Having shared the stage with icons like The Beach Boys, Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie, THE MODERN GENTLEMEN bring a one-of-a-kind fusion of throwback vibes and contemporary flair — a true celebration of music that transcends generations.
Adults At Leisure Series
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $33.36
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


Kravis Center & AEG Presents
Kevin James: Eat The Frog Tour
January 15
Thursday at 8 p.m.
With a career that spans stand-up, TV and film, Emmy® winner KEVIN JAMES gained worldwide fame for his role on the hit sitcom The King of Queens, which ran for nine seasons on CBS. Known for his comedic timing, hilarious anecdotes and often unfiltered humor, he’ll take the stage for an evening of laugh-out-loud comedy.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $45.43
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería
January 16
Friday at 7:30 p.m.
On their debut U.S. tour, the ORQUESTA SINFÓNICA DE MINERÍA caused a stir in sold-out halls across the country and the Kravis Center was no exception. The elite Mexican orchestra returns with their charismatic Music Director, Carlos Miguel Prieto and the trumpet sensation, Pacho Flores. Along with another exciting program of composers like Ginastera and Revueltas, Pacho Flores will perform two trumpet concerti with the orchestra – Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto and Paquito d’Rivera’s Concerto Venezolano.
Classical Concert Series
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $40.26
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


Hare & Tortoise
January 17
Saturday at 10 a.m.
Two unlikely friends — the speedy, confident Hare and the calm, steady Tortoise — meet for the greatest race on Earth. A race filled with suspense, surprises and a nail-biting, medal-winning finish. This playful adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable is brought to life on stage by three talented actor-musicians and features lots of energy. This heartwarming tale explores patience, friendship and what it means to grow up.
Family Fare 
PERSSON HALL
Tickets start at $17.26
Parental Guide: Recommended for ages 3+
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
January 17
Saturday at 2 p.m.
Following his thrilling debut performance, virtuoso violinist Ray Chen returns with the U.K.’s legendary ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Their program will feature Mendelssohn’s ravishing Violin Concerto and Shostakovich’s tragic and dramatic Tenth Symphony.
Classical Concert Series
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $46.01
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


The Brit Pack — The Ultimate British Music Experience
January 18
Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
British-born but American made, THE BRIT PACK brings the best of British rock music to stages across the U.S.A. Formed by two Brits in N.Y.C, they cover the spectrum of the U.K.’s musical legacy, from the iconic anthems of the sixties to the modern classics of today! Their extensive catalog includes songs by The Kinks, Elton John, Oasis and many more.
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $46.01
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


Tango After Dark
January 18
Sunday at 7 p.m.
International tango Superstars and World Tango Champions German Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, along with a group of eight worldclass tango dancers, dance to the magical music of composer and bandoneon player, Astor Piazzolla, performed by an internationally renowned tango band. Sensual and glamorous, the cast of dancers, joins forces with two of the finest singers from Argentina and a sensational live band to create an electrifying production.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $44.86
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change

Claybourne Elder
January 23–24
Friday, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Grammy® Award nominee, CLAYBOURNE ELDER, fresh from his role in Broadway’s Tony® Award-winning revival of Company, will take the stage for an evening of fantastic music. He currently plays John Adams on HBO’s hit series The Gilded Age and has amassed a dedicated fanbase as he continues to play to sold-out crowds across the world.
54 Below at The Rinker
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $50.60
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


A Kravis Center Cultural Society Event
Lunch & Learn: 
Robert Watson, PhD–America 250
January 26
Monday at 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and birth of the nation with dramatic performances of popular poetry, music and speeches from the Revolutionary era by guest artists and narrated by Dr. Robert Watson, who will also offer commentary on the remarkable but little-known stories behind the Founding.
ArtSmart
GIMELSTOB BALLROOM
Tickets $155.25
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


Les Ballets Africains
January 29
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Pulsing rhythms from ancient tribal instruments build the excitement as the dynamic artists of LES BALLETS AFRICAINS burst onto the stage in an explosion of dance and song. LES BALLETS AFRICAINS is recognized in its role of cultural ambassador, carrying with them the moves and music of their culture, the pride and aspirations of their people and the stories of their homeland.
PEAK Series
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $40.26
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change


The Pout-Pout Fish
January 31
Saturday at 10 a.m.
Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout.
Family Fare
PERSSON HALL
Tickets start at $17.26
Parental Guide: Recommended for ages 4+
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
*All programs, artists, dates, prices and details are subject to change