Photo Flash: Opening Night at BABALU with Esparza, Arnaz
By: Gabrielle Sierra Jul. 13, 2010
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
Miami Metro Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
SWEENEY TODD (Inside Out theatre company)
11.2% of votes
2.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Lake Worth Playhouse)
8.7% of votes
3.
WEST SIDE STORY (Delray Beach Playhouse)
7.9% of votes
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