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Por Las Tierras De Colon In Spanish with English supertitles July 28 - August 1 A famous actress and her husband embark on a tour of Latin America, but the Bogotazo, the massive riots that followed the assassination of a Colombian presidential candidate in April 1948, force them to remain inside a theater for 33 hours. The play focuses more on the couple's problems than on the national crisis, and highlights the way Latin Americans view their individual fates, and that of their continent, in a violent world. Based on real events, it won the University of Miami's 1987 Golden Letters Award. Carnival Studio Theater
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| Cyndi Lauper August 3 @ 8:00 pm Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who wants to have fun. After more than 20 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 25 million, she has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. With her newly minted collection, "Bring Ya To The Brink," Cyndi firmly asserts her position as one of the most beguiling, innovative, and downright exciting recording artists of this—and any other—generation.
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| AileyCamp Miami FREE PERFORMANCE! - Soulstice August 7th @ 7p.m. The culminating presentation of the six week long AileyCamp Miami will feature ballet, jazz, modern and West African dance performed by AileyCampers ages 11-14. AileyCamp Miami is a free, six-week, full-scholarship summer day camp program for students ages 11 - 14 currently enrolled in a Miami Dade County Public Middle School. Using dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, creative expression and imagination, AileyCamp at the Arsht Center is offered in partnership with the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation. The camp curriculum is designed to develop students' critical thinking skills and foster healthy respect for self and others through a rigorous and diverse program of dance instruction, creative expression and personal development. Knight Concert Hall |
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| Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá Mestizajes FREE PERFORMANCE! August 21st @ 8 p.m. Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá, acclaimed in Latin America as one of the finest, makes its U.S. debut at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
Led by the Colombian conductor Ricardo Jaramillo, the concert will include symphonic versions of popular Colombian melodies and feature
many renowned Colombian popular artists such as Andrés Cabas, Andrés Cepeda, Janio Coronado, renowned interpreter of Joe Arroyo's themes, Choc Quib Town, "Juancho" Fernández—former Gaiteros de San Jacinto—and Totó La Momposina.
La Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá, una de las agrupaciones sinfónicas de más renombre en latinoamerica, se presentará por primera vez en los Estados Unidos en el Adrianne Arsht Center.
Se escucharán versiones sinfónicas de melodías populares Colombianas y el concierto contará con la participación de reconocidos artistas populares Colombianos entre los cuales se encuentran Andrés Cabas, Andrés Cepeda, Janio Coronado –reconocido intérprete de la música de Joe Arroyo–, Choc Quib Town, "Juancho" Fernández –integrante de los famosos Gaiteros de San Jacinto– y Totó La Momposina.
La dirección artística estará a cargo del director de orquesta Colombiano Ricardo Jaramillo. Knight Concert Hall |
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| Pandemonium Lost and Found Orchestra September 16 - 26 After the global success of their unique take on rhythm and physical theatre, the creators of Stomp have taken their concept to a new level: where Stomp creates rhythm with everyday objects, the Lost and Found Orchestra's Pandemonium transforms everyday objects into orchestral instruments, representing every section of a symphony orchestra, with strings, woodwind and brass replaced by musical saws, bottles, whirly toys, and traffic cones. Culminating with the human voice being added to the mix, what begins with simple melodies plucked, blown, thumped and brushed into life, ends in a complex symphonic and choral celebration. Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| dance Tania Perez-Salas October 2 @ 8:00 pm Hailed by The New York Times as a choreographer with "intense theatricality," Tania Pérez-Salas, an award-winning dancer/choreographer from Mexico City, coaches brilliant technique and intense emotions from her troupe of dancers. Launched in 1994, her Compañía de Danza debuts in Miami as part of an international tour celebrating Mexico's 200th anniversary of independence. The company comes to Miami directly after a stop at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Salas' ensemble performs a full season at home in Mexico, and tours extensively to international festivals, including the Latin American Festival in Montreal, the Biennale de la Danse in Lyon, the Festival Oriente Occidente in Italy, and New York's City Center Fall For Dance Festival. Her work has been commissioned and presented in Madrid and Barcelona, and she was awarded the prize for best choreography by the audience at the International San Luis Potosi Festival in Mexico. |
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| Broadway Across America and The Adrienne Arsht Center present Dreamgirls October 19 - 24 Direct from Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, comes the sensational new stage production of DREAMGIRLS. Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s singing girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune, resounding with unforgettable hits including: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" "One Night Only," and "Listen." This Tony® and Academy® Award-winning musical sparkles like never before! Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| Jerry Seinfeld November 6 @ 7 & 9:30 p.m Due to popular demand, America's premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love—stand-up comedy. Recently hailed as "the master stand-up comic of his generation" and "the best comedian of our time" in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| dance Hubbard Street Dance Chicago December 11 Founded in 1977 by pioneering dance teacher/choreographer Lou Conte, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) is one of America's most innovative contemporary dance companies. HSDC is a repertory company, showcasing a diverse array of techniques and forms, representing numerous choreographers and styles. Because HSDC is not tied to a single choreographer, the company boasts a unique legacy of attracting national and international choreographers to set exciting, contemporary new works on both the main company and the junior company, Hubbard Street 2. HSDC is recognized as a leader in the creation and development of new choreography, unique collaborations, and innovative production concepts, all featuring the unparalleled versatility and virtuosity of its 16 dancers. HSDC is also a pioneer in the area of artistic collaborations, including partnerships with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Rush University Medical Center as part of HSDC's Dance for Parkinson's program. HSDC's engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center will include repertory pieces by Ohad Naharin (whose Batsheva Ensemble recently played to sold-out audiences at the Adrienne Arsht Center) and Jirí Kylián, as well as a new work by choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo with music by Mason Bates. Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| Broadway Across America and The Adrienne Arsht Center present Beauty and the Beast December 28 - January 2 Lush, romantic and enchanting, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the Broadway musical for all generations, is coming to Miami for a special limited holiday engagement! Based on the Academy® Award-winning animated feature film, this classic musical love story is an eye-popping spectacle that has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| Salute to Vienna January 2 @ 7 p.m. A New Year's bouquet of glorious music that goes down like a glass of champagne! Inspired by Vienna's world famous Neujahrskonzert, this holiday tradition brings the same splendor, charm and beauty to the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts for a 12th consecutive year. The brilliant new cast of European singers and dancers delight and inspire with famous Strauss waltzes, polkas and operetta excerpts. Fall in love with the sounds of the "Waltz King" in an unforgettable and uplifting celebration! Embrace this joyous New Year's tradition once again! Knight Concert Hall |
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| Whoopi Goldberg January 15, 2011 One of the very few extraordinary artists honored with Oscar, Tony, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Emmy Awards, WHOOPI GOLDBERG's comic wit surpasses even her stunning list of accolades. Her wise and witty repartee is a daily treat on ABC's "The View," and her many stints as host of the Academy Awards are the stuff of comic legend. GOLDBERG's talent as an actress spans the breadth of Broadway hits including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Xanadu; featured television roles on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "The Cleaner," and "Hollywood Squares;" and unforgettable film performances in the comedies "Sister Act" and "Soapdish," and stirring dramas "The Color Purple" and "Ghost." GOLDBERG's career began with work in theater and improvisation, eventually leading to The Spook Show, her hit Broadway show and HBO special that helped launch her career and established her voice as a tremendously talented character comedian with a wry sense of humor and a distinctive point of view. WHOOPI GOLDBERG's inimitable style and outstanding body of work have since become part of the tapestry of great American artists and entertainers who both inspire and delight. Knight Concert Hall |
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| Broadway Across America and The Adrienne Arsht Center present Jersey Boys March 2 - 20 "Too good to be true!" raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons. This is the astounding story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds, and sold 175 million records worldwide—all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS, winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album and the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, features the hit songs "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Oh What A Night," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| Broadway Across America and The Adrienne Arsht Center present In the Heights March 29 - April 3 IN THE HEIGHTS is a sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home.
With an amazing cast, incredible Tony® Award-winning dancing, and a thrilling Tony® Award-winning score, IN THE HEIGHTS is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community - a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. Experience the next chapter of the classic American story as the most joyous, exciting and award-winning new musical on Broadway comes to Miami! Find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream and what it means to be home...IN THE HEIGHTS. Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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| Broadway Across America and The Adrienne Arsht Center present Hair May 31 - June 5 The Public Theater's new production of HAIR is the most electric celebration on Broadway! This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. Featuring an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs including "Aquarius," "Let the Sun Shine In," "Good Morning, Starshine" and "Easy To Be Hard." Its relevance is undeniable. Its energy is unbridled. Its truth is unwavering.
It's HAIR, and It's time. Ziff Ballet Opera House |
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