By John Hayden
A new performing arts venue is set to hit its stride in 2026. Gray Box Theater (GBT) has a powerful pair of acts scheduled for January and, if your New Year’s resolution is to have more fun, you need to check them out.
Up first is local legend Alexander Zenoz. He just finished up a holiday residency in Provincetown and is starting the new year in style. He and his band, The Birds of Paradise bring their Civil Disobedience show to Gray Box on January 10, 2026 at 8 pm.
“The Birds of Paradise and I are looking forward to bringing a close, honest show filled with the kind of energy a new theater like this inspires,” he said.
Zenoz has become a regular fixture in South Florida’s performing arts community and often pops up along The Drive either solo or with Birds of Paradise.
The Miami native has a strong voice and is honing his acting skills. In September, he starred in Evil Dead the Musical, at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts (The Center), and before that he co-starred in the campy horror flick Big Easy Queens, which streamed on Hulu in June as part of their Pride Month programming.
Zenoz has been associated with Gray Box through the development stage, always showing up to support local artists. Now he’s ready for the GBT spotlight to shine on him.
“As a performer, it’s exciting to be part of a venue created by people who truly understand the value of what we do,” he said.
Praise & Piano
Rounding out the month is Cameron Cody, who’s bringing spiritual authenticity to the stage with his Praise, Playbills, & the Grand Piano show on January 31, 2026.
Cody, a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, strives to use his music and storytelling skills to help people navigate faith and being LGBTQIA+, two things that often seem diametrically opposed.
He’s an acclaimed pianist who, with a background as a worship leader, makes personal connections with his audience. The show’s mission is to “blend virtuosic piano performance with heartfelt reflections on identity, community, and the joy of living your truth as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ family.”
Grey Matter
Gray Box Theater held its first show in October, with Tituss Burgess as the premiere performer. The new venue, located at 1444 NE 26th St. in Island City Plaza, seats up to 230 for stage performances.
However, the renovated space is extremely versatile. It can be set up with cocktail tables for receptions or events looking for a more intimate feel, or cleared out for people looking for open space.
They are still looking to develop space for a food truck and an outdoor bar.
The GBT team, led by founder Gary Van Horn, has worked tirelessly to hit the ground running and make sure top artists will return.
“What I love about Gray Box Theater is that it represents real community effort from people who believe deeply in the arts and the impact they have on our world,” Zenoz said. “So many individuals came together to bring this space to life, and I’m proud to have contributed to that vision.”
For tickets and the latest lineup, visit GrayBox.Theater.
