A celebration of Black excellence in the performing arts is set to take center stage in South Florida later this month as the City of Miami Gardens prepares to host the second staging of “Broadway in the Gardens.”
Presented by Katrina Baskin, the event will take place on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens.
Now in its second year, Broadway in the Gardens was created to expand access to the arts in communities where resources for cultural programming have historically been limited. Organizers say the initiative aims to keep the arts accessible and celebrated while providing a platform for local performers and creatives.
The community-focused production will feature a mix of musical theater, dance, acting, spoken word and theatrical storytelling, highlighting both emerging and professional talent from across the city. Widely regarded by organizers as a premier fusion of musical theater in South Florida, the event is designed to introduce new audiences to the performing arts while showcasing the depth of creativity within Miami Gardens.
Baskin said the program reflects her commitment to community advocacy and cultural equity, noting that access to the arts can inspire confidence, create opportunity and bring neighborhoods together. She added that investing in cultural initiatives helps strengthen opportunities for youth and supports the broader future of the community.
Organizers say the evening will celebrate creativity and culture while reinforcing Miami Gardens’ ongoing efforts to preserve and elevate the arts through inclusive community programming.
