'Celia: The Life & Music Of Celia Cruz' Returns To S. Florida

FOLLOWING A HUGELY SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL TOUR,

CELIA: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF CELIA CRUZ RETURNS

TO THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER BY POPULAR DEMAND 

THE RETURN ENGAGEMENT OF THE HIT MUSICAL FEATURES A MORE ROBUST PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTING THE SALSA QUEEN'S GREATEST SONGS AND HER TRAJECTORY TO GLOBAL STARDOM  

June 2 - 21

Tickets $60-$125

John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall  

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County hosts the return of the hit musical CELIA: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF CELIA CRUZ. From June 2 - 21, 2009, South Florida audiences will witness the story of how the marvelous "queen of salsa" rose to musical fame over the course of 60 years. The last CELIA: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF CELIA CRUZ run at the Adrienne Arsht Center was the launching point for the show's international tour and drew more than 20,000 attendees, including celebrities such as Gloria and Emilio Estefan, talk show host Cristina Saralegui and many more. 

Showcasing an ensemble of 18 singers, dancers and musicians, this encore performance highlights Celia Cruz's journey to becoming one of the most significant Hispanic singers the world has ever known. For CELIA's return engagement in Miami, Anissa Gathers returns in the starring role alongside Pedro Telemaco as Celia's beloved husband "Pedro Knight;" Kevin Ceballo as the "Nurse" and Grace Hichez as the young Celia. Music director Isidro Infante (who performed with the real Cruz) brings his talent to the stage leading a seven-piece band and complementing the incomparable Gathers. Audiences will hear live renditions of dozens of Celia Cruz's beloved songs, including "Guantanamera," "Químbara," "Toro Mata," and "La Vida es un Carnaval," and "La Bomba," Celia's groundbreaking collaboration with Tito Puente which is credited with sparking the popularity of salsa music in the '70s. 

Following the international tour, the production has been enriched for its return to the United States, which begins with the run at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center before returning to its birthplace - New York City. Enhancements include an augmented set by Carlos Saenz, additional costumes by Miami resident Haydee Morales and enhanced choreography created by Leo Chavez performed by an ensemble of dancers from Miami, Las Vegas and New York City. 

"Celia's music is in the hearts of many and her many powerful messages remind us of what is important in life," said M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. He continued, "The spirit of Celia lives on at the Adrienne Arsht Center this summer." 

Tickets for CELIA: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF CELIA CRUZ are now on public sale. Single ticket prices range from $60-$125. Tickets priced at $125 are for the VIP seating package that includes a post-performance meet and greet with cast members, and an autographed poster. Tickets are available through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at 305.949.6722 or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

Groups 15 or more contact 786.468.2326.

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