A steamer trunk, a mysterious book, and a hat belonging to Harry Houdini begin this outrageous show filled with magic, juggling, unicycling and physical comedy. The audience must solve clues, overcome obstacles, predict, infer, and figure out a ninety-year-old-secret as they help to create the story from beginning to end.

Bestselling author and master of dry wit David Sedaris will grace the stage of Tennessee Williams Theatre in Key West with his unmistakable blend of sharp humor and piercing social commentary, following the release of Happy-Go-Lucky and his first children’s book, Pretty Ugly. Known for his distinctive voice and deeply personal essays, Sedaris is one of America’s most celebrated humorists, captivating audiences with stories that are at once hilarious, poignant and unflinchingly honest.

Still threatening their own brand of trouble, Laurie Breakwell and Vicki Roush storm the Tennessee Williams Cabaret with bold, brassy, and bossy songs. They’ll spark a tear or two with strains both tender and touching. Buckle up, Key West, those Evil Sister Goddesses are back in town and bringing along that uber-talented Jim Rice, not only as Musical Director extraordinaire, but as a not-as-evil singing God(dess) in his own right. Of course, John Neal will be holding court at their ubiquitous on-stage bar.

Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America’s most gifted artists in pop and jazz. A leading champion of the great American Songbook, she’s made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer.

With twenty years of Broadway experience, and having performed as a regular member of twenty broadway shows, Mairi explores what it is to be a Broadway musician. Using exquisite arrangements and captivating stories, she illustrated what drew her to a career of supporting a story with music.

The Ulysses Quartet has been praised for their "textural versatility," "grave beauty" and "the kind of chemistry many quartets long for, but rarely achieve" (The Strad), as well as their "avid enthusiasm ... with chops to back up their passion" (San Diego Story), "delivered with a blend of exuberance and polished artistry" (The Buffalo News). The quartet "promise to bring as much sophistication, imagination and vitality to Beethoven’s other quartets as they will to music by a panoply of composers from long ago and today" (Gramophone).

Classy klezmer- chamber music and jazz infused with schmaltz

A uniquely virtuosic and entertaining chamber ensemble performing original music inspired by Klezmer, Yiddish Swing, Jazz and Classical music.

Prague Conservatory of Music trained guitarist, Martina Bevis, returns to the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Join her along with her special guests to experience music from an artist who has mastered her instrument.

American violinist Melissa White has enchanted audiences and critics around the world for her “warmly expressive and lyrical… glittering” playing (Chicago Classical Review) and for “making her violin sing elegantly” (Aspen Times). Ms. White’s rapid rise as a soloist has captured the attention of orchestras and audiences worldwide, many of whom already know her for her successes as a founding member of the Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet.

A fun colorful family show, all the way from Sweden!

With hits like Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Fernando and Dancing Queen, ABBA, Sweden’s biggest music export group ever, made their way into the hearts of people all around the world.

Masterworks II:

Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony & Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major with Barber
Featuring Svetlana Smolina, piano

Barber
Overture to The School for Scandal

Ravel
Piano Concerto in G Major 
Featuring Svetlana Smolina, piano 

Prokofiev
Symphony No. 5

Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr, the band remains a truly "local" organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West. In the interest of enhancing both solo and ensemble performances, the band regularly features outstanding guest artists from New England, New York City and Pittsburgh.

Recognized by critics, audiences, and colleagues alike for its polished and passionate performances, the Dorian Wind Quintet is known worldwide as one of chamber music’s pre-eminent and longest continuously active ensembles. The Quintet has traveled around the world – concertizing in 48 of the 50 United States and Canada, touring Europe eighteen times, and playing throughout the Middle East, India, Africa and Asia.

Robert Cuccioli is known by many for his critically acclaimed TONY nominated performance in Jekyll & Hyde, for which he also received the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Jeff Awards for “Outstanding Actor in a Musical”.

The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the most famous choirs in the world, and one of the oldest. Boys have been singing at Vienna's Imperial Chapel since at least 1296.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four Principal musicians from the Orchestra: Concertmaster Frank Huang (The Charles E. Culpeper Chair); Principal Second Violin Group Qianqian Li; Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps (The Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose Chair); and Principal Cello Carter Brey (The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Chair).

Pilobolus’s Other Worlds Collection traverses the spaces we inhabit—from the realms within ourselves, society, and the universe—with wit, wisdom, and whimsy. The collection features collaborations with visionaries who see life through the lens of theatre, music, and dance.

Giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times), “eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker), the Horszowski Trio has quickly become a vital force in the international chamber music world since their formation in 2011.

Masterworks II:

Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol with Mozart, Joachim & Simon
Featuring Seth Parker Woods, cello

Simon
Four Black American Dances
*SFSO Premiere

With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever!

Pianist George Li, is Impromptu’s 2026 “Rising Star”. Praised by the Washington Post for combining “staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression,” he possesses an effortless grace, poised authority, and brilliant virtuosity far beyond his years. Since winning the Silver Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, Li has rapidly established a major international reputation and performs regularly with some of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors.

Step into the Extraordinary as Rick Thomas takes you on a journey never to be forgotten. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing world of one of the greatest illusionists on the planet. People of all ages will experience amazing and magical things as they witness the beauty and mysteries behind the Mansion’s magnificent walls. Contained within the production are the most intriguing, innovative and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world.

Featuring stars from the Broadway shows Jersey Boys, Motown, Beautiful and Hairspray, Doo Wop Project is inspired by inner city African American vocal groups like The Flamingos, The Five Satins, The Miracles and later The Four Seasons, along with all the original groups that created the sound of Doo Wop.

Masterworks IV:

Beethoven’s 4th Symphony & Rossini’s Stabat Mater
Featuring special guest vocalists and the South Florida Symphony Chorus

Described as "ravishing" (Strad), "enlightened" (BBC), "explosive" (Virginia Gazette), and "irresistibly elegant" (Diario de Leon), violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova are rapidly compiling a remarkable list of accolades in recognition of their fiery musical expression, refined artistry, and relentless entrepreneurial dedication to social initiatives. Both acclaimed international soloists, as individuals they have won top prizes in several international competitions, and have been featured in such world-renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw, and Lincoln Center.

Under the baton of Joe Dallas Jr, the band remains a truly "local" organization consisting of professional and semi-professional musicians from the Lower Keys and primarily Key West. In the interest of enhancing both solo and ensemble performances, the band regularly features outstanding guest artists from New England, New York City and Pittsburgh.

Soak in the sounds of the velvety melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin when the golden age of jazz returns with Great American Crooners!

Houston Ballet II (HBII) is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fifth largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, HBII members perform a diverse range of dance works such as excerpts from the great classics including The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker to contemporary works by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM.

The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.

One Night of Queen is a touring 2-hour stage show, paying tribute to the stage theatrics and music of Queen.