Arsht Center Performances 2009/2010
An Exciting Season is Upon Us
These performances are just a taste of a full-season lineup that will include many more presentations, including jazz from around the world; theater works both intimate and spectacular; shows for children and their families; the latest in contemporary dance; experimental multimedia shows and beloved classics; popular entertainment spanning top-selling recording stars, acclaimed cabaret artists, favorite comedians, and much more.
dance
The Joffrey Ballet
March 26 – 27 @ 8pm
“Swift, sinuous choreography and the superb ensemble of youthful dancers” (The Washington Post) are the hallmarks of The Joffrey Ballet. The company has long been known as a transformational force in American dance, having notched an astonishing number of “firsts”: the first dance company to perform at the White House; first to appear on television; first American company to visit Russia; first classical dance company to go multi-media; first to commission a rock ‘n’ roll ballet; and the first and only dance company to appear on the cover of Time magazine.
Ziff Ballet Opera House
Prokofiev “Romeo and Juliet”
March 26 – 27
The Cleveland Orchestra closes its 2010 Miami Residency season with performances of Sergei Prokofiev’s passionate Suite from Romeo and Juliet led by guest conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy. Argentine-born pianist Ingrid Fliter will perform Frédéric Chopin’s romantic Piano Concerto No. 2 as part of this program.
Knight Concert Hall
classical music
Ziff Classical Series
Lang Lang and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival Orchestra
March 29 @ 8pm
“The hottest artist on the classical music planet” (The New York Times), Lang Lang has become the pianist of his generation. The 26-year-old plays sold-out concerts all over the world, and was viewed by over 5 billion people in August 2008 during the Beijing’s Olympics opening ceremony. He comes to play at the Knight Concert Hall in splendid company—with the “awe-inspiring” (Berliner Zeitung) Schleswig Holstein Festival Orchestra, which was founded just over two decades ago by Leonard Bernstein and is comprised of the world’s finest young musicians under the age of 27. Leading the youthful players is the veteran and widely acclaimed German conductor Christoph Eschenbach, whose music-making is characterized by a “wide-ranging imagination and the fearless taking of interpretative risks” (Playbill).
Knight Concert Hall
broadway, cabaret, theater
Mamma Mia!
March 30 – April 4
MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,””S.O.S.,””Super Trouper,””Take A Chance on Me”and “The Winner Takes It All,”with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.
Member Presale January 25
Public On Sale February 5
Ziff Ballet Opera House
dance
Miami City Ballet Presents: Program IV
April 9 – 11 @ 8pm
Dances at a Gathering and Who Cares?
Ziff Ballet Opera House
New World Symphony Presents
The Mahler Legacy
April 10 – 11, 2010
Four of Michael Tilson Thomas’ eight Grammy Awards are a result of his explosively fresh interpretations of Mahler’s symphonies. Become a part of the magic and encounter extraordinary expression by MTT’s side as he delves into Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, a rich panorama of life showcasing beautiful jubilation and tender bereavement. Compelling pianist Jeremy Denk returns with Copland’s percussive Piano Concerto, a jazzy exposé on Americana.
Knight Concert Hall
jazz, latin entertainment
JAZZ ROOTS: PIANO LATINO
Featuring Eddie Palmieri, Michel Camilo and introducing Alfredo Rodriguez
April 16 @ 8pm
Eddie Palmieri thrills audiences throughout the world with his unique style, charismatic power and bold innovative drive.
Michel Camilo, the Dominican-born winner of a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album, is a virtuoso pianist with technique to spare, who flavors his tunes with the spice of Caribbean rhythms and jazz harmonies.
Alfredo Rodriguez, the Cuban born 23 year old, is a Quincy Jones discovery. His amazing improvisational skills and beautiful artistic soul represents a new generation of world class artists.
Knight Concert Hall
An Evening with Christine Andreas
April 22 – 25
DELICIOUS MUSIC, SWANKY SETTING.
“You will not see a greater female talent here or on any other world stage! – The Sunday Mail, Sydney, Australia
The acclaimed star of the Adrienne Arsht Center’s very first Broadway musical, The Light in the Piazza, returns with her lushly romantic and riveting cabaret entertainment. Singing songs ranging from contemporary pop to beloved classics of stage and screen, Christine Andreas has a “distinctive, gorgeous voice that illuminates the mood and meaning of each song through her considerable acting skills” (The Miami Herald).
Carnival Studio Theater in the Ziff Ballet Opera House
opera
Carmen
April 24 – May 8
The seductive and tempestuous gypsy, Carmen, Captures the heart of a young soldier, Don Jose. He sacrifices everything to be with her. Now a fugitive on the run, his life is in ruins. Unfortunately, she is drawn to the dashing matador, Escamillo, and casts Don Jose aside, which seals her fate. In his passionate confrontation with Carmen outside the bullring, Don Jose’s pleas for her to take him back are met with cold rejection…and the tragic murder that concludes the opera devestates audiences as much today as it did in 1875 when Carmen first premiered.
Ziff Ballet Opera House
family entertainment, free events
Family Fest
Rock Odyssey
May 8 @ 11:30am
The Adrienne Arsht Center will present Family Fest, a free series featuring family-friendly out-of-doors activities and performances. The performances, hands-on demonstrations, and mini-workshops will provide active and engaging opportunities for parents to share with their children, while introducing “up-close” involvement in the performing arts. Families can make a puppet, learn a song, or try out a few new dance moves, while learning about the arts and other cultures.
Knight Concert Hall
broadway, cabaret, theater
Spring Awakening
May 11-16, 2010
Broadway’s most talked about new musical is now the biggest Tony® Award winner in years. SPRING AWAKENING is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical in years.
Member Presale February 8
Public On Sale February 19
Ziff Ballet Opera House
dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Judith Jamison, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Masazumi Chaya, ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
May 20 – 21
Join the celebration as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America’s cultural ambassador to the world, marks its 51st anniversary of bringing African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world’s stages
All performances include Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations.
“Every American owes it to him or herself to see the Ailey [company] perform Revelations. It is an American phenomenon. I’ve probably seen it countless times and every time it’s magical and spiritual and hopeful—everything we want ourselves to be and hope that our country will be.” — Oprah Winfrey on Entertainment Tonight 12/4/08
Ziff Ballet Opera House
