(West Palm Beach, FL) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is heating up the summer with an exciting slate of performances this May through July. The diverse lineup includes GRAMMY®-winning artists like Kenny G and Yolanda Adams, Broadway blockbusters such as Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, powerhouse comedians including Nikki Glaser and Jessica Kirson and family favorites like Darci Lynne and Friends. Highlights include Cimafunk, the trailblazing Cuban artist who made history at Coachella. With something for every taste—from indie rock and gospel to stand-up comedy and classical masterpieces—the Kravis Center continues to deliver exceptional entertainment all season long.
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Performance Calendar:
MAY
Classical Concert Series
New World Symphony
Friday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Bewitching improvisation, Bohemian fireworks and the return of a legendary violinist…
A favorite of Queen Elizabeth II, the “chance music” at the heart of Thea Musgrave’s bewitching Song of the Enchanter ensures no two performances are the same. Gil Shaham joins forces with Edward Gardner, Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, for Bohemian fireworks by Antonín Dvořák. Sections of the orchestra get virtuoso spotlights in Bela Bartók’s orchestral showpiece that culminates in a fiery finale.
Gil Shaham is considered one of the foremost violinists of our time. Named Musical America’s “Instrumentalist of the Year,” his flawless technique has solidified his renown as an American master. Edward Gardner is the Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director of Den Norske Opera & Ballet. He additionally serves as Honorary Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $39.50
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.
An Evening With Kenny G
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m.
KENNY G is the biggest selling instrumental musician of the modern era, and one of the best-selling artists of all time. With global sales totaling more than 75-million records and 1.5 billion streams, the jazz icon has accumulated a staggering 24-award nominations throughout his 50-year career and has taken home a Grammy Award, American Music Award, two NAACP Awards and two Soul Train Music Awards.
With classic, top-selling studio albums including Duotones, Silhouette, Breathless, Miracles: The Holiday Album, Heart and Soul and Brazilian Nights, Kenny has maintained a prominent level of creative excellence through decades of unprecedented commercial success. In December of 2023, KENNY G released his 20th studio album, Innocence, which features 12 tracks, all of which embrace the theme of lullabies, a cultural and familial tradition that is incredibly special to Kenny.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $39.50
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 & Outback Presents
The Killers of Kill Tony
Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony”, the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the road with KILLERS OF KILL TONY. Building upon the success and energy of “Kill Tony”, KILLERS OF KILL TONY showcases the diverse talent pool of comedians who have graced the stage of the original podcast with their wit, humor, and unique comedic styles.
The current KILLERS OF KILL TONY lineup includes Kam Patterson, Ari Matti, David Lucas and Hans Kim. This lineup is subject to change.
Tony Hinchcliffe will not appear in this show.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $38.75
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 Rocket Man Show starring Rus Anderson A Tribute to Elton John
Saturday May 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Crash land into your seat with THE ROCKET MAN SHOW, starring Scotsman RUS ANDERSON – Elton John’s official stunt and body double as featured in the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour. Chosen by Elton himself, Rus pilots a night of greatest hits, while slamming the piano and wearing Elton’s actual personally owned costumes from the 1970s.
THE ROCKET MAN SHOW is an extremely sincere, intense and visual spectacle of a journey. With the perfect blend of humor, cabaret, costuming, tales from the road, ballads and thunderous rock songs, audiences laugh, cry, sing and dance as they recall the highs and lows of Elton’s epic career.
In the show, Rus recreates the magic and live persona of a young Elton like no other. Storming around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock & roller. Rus’ portrayal has been described as “Amazing” by Jimmy Fallon and “Phenomenal” by Queen’s Adam Lambert.
THE ROCKET MAN SHOW has quickly joined the list of must-see tickets in town and is perhaps summed up best by “All About That Bass” megastar Meghan Trainor who claims, “You IS Elton!” It’s one small step for man…one giant leap for Elton John fans.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $34.50*
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.
Gospel Gala featuring Yolanda Adams
Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
Gospel powerhouse, multi-Grammy® winner YOLANDA ADAMS has played a significant role in expanding the genre’s popularity. She is revered as one of the greatest Gospel singers of all time. Her 1999 breakout, Mountain High Valley Low, was a platinum-selling success that helped introduce her to the masses and she went on to release a subsequent string of popular albums.
Dreyfoos Hall
Tickets start at $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.
Kravis Center and Palm Beach Improv Present
Jessica Kirson
Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m.
JESSICA KIRSON is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self-deprecating vulnerability. With a career spanning over two decades, she has found an audience for her comedy on social media, where she has racked up over a billion views.
Persson Hall
Tickets start at $42.50*
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.
Cimafunk
Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
With his unmistakable Afro-Cuban sounds, no-holds-barred live show and multiple GRAMMY® nominations, CIMAFUNK is “a funkadelic force to be reckoned with!”
CIMAFUNK has electrified global audiences performing with his 9-piece band, La Tribu (The Tribe), on massive stages from New Orleans Jazz Festival and SXSW to becoming the first Cuban-born artist to play Coachella — making a name for himself as one of the great showmen of today, “with an energetic intensity that has drawn comparisons to James Brown.”
He’s collaborated with stars like Alejandro Sanz, CeeLo Green, Fonseca, George Clinton, Jon Batiste, Juanes, and many more. His widely praised NPR Tiny Desk Concert started a movement of converting millions of people to the religion of groove, one live show at a time. Most recently, CIMAFUNK performed at the 47th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony honoring Arturo Sandoval.
Celebrated by Rolling Stone for having “one of the most exciting live shows,” CIMAFUNK continues pulling listeners into his magnetic orbit, redefining what the planet understands as Cuban music.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $34.50
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.
JUNE
Kravis Center Dream Awards:
Celebrating High School Musical Theater Excellence
Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
The next big star may live on your street! THE KRAVIS CENTER DREAM AWARDS recognizes outstanding student achievement in musical theater productions and culminates in a showcase in Dreyfoos Hall. Two students who perform in the showcase will be nominated to participate in The Jimmy Awards® (National High School Musical Theatre Awards™) in New York City. Schools must choose from an approved list of productions in order to be considered.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $15
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 & Outback Presents
Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour
June 7 – June 8
Saturday at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Sunday at 7 p.m.
For nearly two decades at sold-out tours, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Emmy®-nominated NIKKI GLASER has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. Glaser was the undeniable standout on Netflix’s Emmy®-nominated THE GREATEST ROAST OF ALL TIME: TOM BRADY which earned her viral attention and reinstated her title as “the best roaster on the planet” according to INDIEWIRE. Up next, she is hosting the 82nd Annual Golden Globes Awards, Hollywood’s Party of the Year, on January 5th, 2025, on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. Following the success of her Critics Choice Award-nominated HBO standup special, GOOD CLEAN FILTH, Glaser recently premiered her highly anticipated second HBO comedy special, SOMEDAY YOU’LL DIE, on May 11, for which she received her first Emmy® Award nomination in the category of “Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)”.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $39.75
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.
Ralph Barbosa & René Vaca: The Butterfly Effect Tour
Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
The Butterfly Effect Tour brings together comics RALPH BARBOSA and RENÉ VACA for a night of comedy you won’t soon forget. The tour – originally meant to include comic Ken Flores – now carries on in honor of him. Don’t miss out on this night of laughs and remembrance.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $25.75
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 On Broadway
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
June 24 – June 29
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m.
AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Ain’t Too Proud tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time.
DREYFOOS HALL
Tickets start at $35
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 & Palm Beach Improv Present
Jeff Dye
June 27 – June 28
Friday, Saturday at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
JEFF DYE is a nationally touring comedian, actor, and host. Jeff shot over 100 episodes of a new FOX game show called “Who the Bleep Is That?” and is currently filming his new comedy special, “The Last Cowboy in LA.” Jeff starred in NBC’s comedy adventure series “Better Late Than Never” and can be seen on episodes of “I Can See Your Voice” and “The Masked Singer” on FOX.
Dye has performed multiple times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and has his own “Comedy Central Presents” special. In previous years, he has starred on numerous TV projects, including “Money from Strangers,” “Girl Code,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” NBC’s “I Can Do That,” “Better Late Than Never,” “That Awkward Game Show” and numerous others. Jeff’s last 2 albums “Dumb is Gooder” and “Live from Madison” is playing on Sirius XM and both are top 10 albums on the Billboard Comedy Charts. Jeff is a recurring guest on “The Greg Gutfeld Show” where he has received praise for his raw unfiltered comedic viewpoint, bringing a new style of edge and honesty.
Dye’s passion is bringing love and positivity through laughter while maintaining truth to everyone he encounters.
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $32.50*
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.
JULY
Kravis Center & Palm Beach Improv Present
Darci Lynne and Friends: Up Close and Personal
July 19 – July 20
Friday at 7 p.m.
Saturday at 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
This summer, 2025, join DARCI LYNNE, AGT’s fan-favorite ventriloquist and singing sensation, for her DARCI LYNNE AND FRIENDS: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL tour. Performing in intimate settings, Darci brings you closer than ever to her unforgettable cast of puppet friends—Petunia, Oscar, Edna and more.
With fresh routines, unexpected surprises, and her signature charm, this show offers a unique chance to enjoy Darci’s talents in an up-close, personal setting. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s a night of laughter, music and memories you won’t want to miss. Tickets are limited—grab yours today!
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Tickets start at $27.50*
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.
For tickets visit kravis.org or call 561.832.7469
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About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of South Florida’s premier performing arts centers located in Downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992 the Kravis Center has hosted the very best in live entertainment featuring world-class artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway and more. Since opening its doors, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs. Students of all ages can participate in a variety of workshops, classes and special events, as well as free and reduced-price tickets to those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience live performances. For information, please visit kravis.org
*All programs, artists, cast, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit kravis.org for up-to-date information.
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