Photo Flash: Opening Night at BABALU with Esparza, Arnaz
Last week the Adrienne Arsht Center was honored to host the Miami premiere of BABALU, Lucie Arnaz's loving tribute to the music of her father, Desi Arnaz. The performance featured a show-stopping star turn by Miami's own Raúl Esparza who left audiences amazed and enchanted!
Broadway dance diva Valarie Pettiford contributed a smoky voice and sultry moves and in a rare, special appearance, Desi Arnaz, Jr. set the stage on fire with his brilliant percussion!
Photo credit: Courtesy of the Adrienne Arsht Center. All photos by Manny Hernandez


Lucie Arnaz and Raul Esparza

Dr. Sandford Ziff and John Richard

Lucie Arnaz and Raul Esparza

Dr. Sanford Ziff, Lucie Arnaz, and KC

Desi Arnaz, Jr.

Desi Arnaz, Jr.

Barbara Craddock

Welcome home to Miami’s own Raul Esparza

Toby Ansin and Len Rapaport

Seeing double

Raul Esparza, Lucie Arnaz, and Desi Arnaz Jr.

Mayor Regalado and guest with Valerie Riles

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