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1 FALL 2009 BILLY CRYSTAL IN 700 SUNDAYS ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WICKED SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK EMERIL LAGASSE JON SECADA NEW WORLD SYMPHONY GAL COSTA FLORIDA GRAND OPERA THE COLOR PURPLE ITZHAK PERLMAN TONY BENNETT MESSIAH THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA DAVID COPPERFIELD MANHATTAN TRANSFER MIAMI CITY BALLET AND MORE! NEW! FULL-SERVICE DINING AT THE CENTER! (see page 17)

2 ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER A TOWN SQUARE WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME! John Richard, President and CEO Slava's Snowshow audience Free Family Fest Ailey Camp Miami participants Sofia Vergara at Chicago press conference Fuerza Bruta Dan Zanes audience members Alvin Ailey opening night party 2

3 The Joffrey Ballet The Walworth Farce Nestor Torres Itzhak Perlman Sweet Honey in the Rock Wicked MIAMI'S CULTURAL SHOWCASE IS A JEWEL IN THE CITY'S CROWN! Toronto Star TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 09/10 BROADWAY SEASON 6 BROADWAY EXTRAS 7 BILLY CRYSTAL IN 700 SUNDAYS 8 CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES 9 DANCE PERFORMANCES 10 JAZZ ROOTS 11 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES 12 CABARET AND COCKTAILS 13 RESIDENT COMPANIES 14 CELEBRITY CHEF SERIES 15 WORLD MUSIC 16 DRINK AND DINE 18 MEMBERSHIP 19 CENTER INFORMATION 20 MORE EVENTS 21 CALENDAR 30 PARKING 31 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS DO WE HAVE YOUR ADDRESS? Get first notice about the shows you love and guarantee the best seats in the house! Sign up today to receive s at arshtcenter.org. 3

4 Broadway Across America and Adrienne Arsht Center present Wicked ORDER TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG 4

5 SUBSCRIPTIONS STILL AVAILABLE STARTING AT $125! THE COLOR PURPLE OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 1, 2009 A Roof-Raising Story of Triumph! AP Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical! With a joyous score featuring gospel, jazz, pop, and the blues, The Color Purple is a soulstirring musical based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving fi lm by Steven Spielberg. 101 DALMATIANS DECEMBER 30, JANUARY 3, 2010 A joyful experience for the entire family, starring Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York as Cruella de Vil. This holiday season, don t miss the topsy-turvy new musical full of song, dance and spectacle that will leave everyone cheering! WICKED MARCH 3-21, 2010 Back by popular demand! When it fi rst played in Miami in 2007, Wicked broke box offi ce records and sold out in record time. Buy your tickets now to Broadway s biggest blockbuster! MAMMA MIA! MARCH 30 - APRIL 4, 2010 A sensation! Just sit back and let the joy sweep over you! New York Post Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show! Whether it s your fi rst visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more! SPRING AWAKENING MAY 11-16, 2010 Broadway may never be the same! The New York Times Don t miss the Tony Award-winning musical that rocked Broadway! With electrifying music by Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening celebrates three teenagers unforgettable journey to adulthood with a power, a poignancy, and a passion you ll never forget! 5

6 Brian Stokes Mitchell BEST SEATS HELD FOR BROADWAY IN MIAMI SUBSCRIBERS! BROADWAY EXTRAS! Adrienne Arsht Center presents THE WALWORTH FARCE NOVEMBER 4-7, 2009 Ferociously Entertaining! The New York Times Direct from acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Off-Broadway comes a triumph of suspense and staging, enacted unforgettably (Variety). A gripping story of a father, two sons, a stranger, blood ties and murder that is at once hilarious and shocking. Adrienne Arsht Center presents BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL DECEMBER 12, 2009 The greatest cabaret performance I ve ever seen in my life! The New York Times Join the Tony-winning star of Broadway s Ragtime and Kiss Me Kate for a special evening of show tunes, ballads and classic love songs. 6 Adrienne Arsht Center presents DAVID COPPERFIELD An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion JANUARY 12, 2010 Thousands have disappeared live on stage! ARE YOU NEXT? Imagine if you could win the lottery, travel to your perfect place in the blink of an eye, or reunite with a lost loved one. It all comes true. Every night! Grand Illusion is an evening of wonders you ll never forget.

7 Billy Crystal Broadway Across America and Adrienne Arsht Center present DEcEmBER 9 13, 2009 Crystal glitters in this richly satisfying vehicle, proving himself a genuine theater star! TalkingBroadway.com One of America s favorite comic actors (When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, City Slickers) stars in his Tony Awardwinning hit. It s a laugh-out-loud hilarious and genuinely moving memory play about growing up, family, his love of jazz and sports, backyard barbeques, old movies, and the beloved father he lost much too soon. Not recommended for young persons under the age of 15. ORDER TODAY! ARSHTcENTER.ORG 7

8 SUBSCRIBE FOR BEST Subscribe to one series and save 10% - Subscribe to both and save 20%! Adrienne Arsht Center presents John S. and James L. Knight MASTERWORKS SEASON sanford and dolores ziff CLASSICAL music ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA December 16, 2009 Pinchas Zukerman, guest conductor and violin Amanda Forsyth, cello Haydn: Symphony No. 83 ( The Hen ) Haydn: Violin Concerto in G major Bruch: Canzone for cello in B-flat major Bruch: Adagio on Celtic melodies for cello Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is the principal underwriter of the Orchestra s North American tour. ITZHAK PERLMAN, violin January 12, 2010 Undoubtedly one of the greatest violinists of this or any era, 4-time Emmy and 15-time Grammy Award winner Itzhak Perlman returns to the Knight Concert Hall with a solo recital of audience favorites. Mr. Perlman records for EMI/Angel, Sony Classical/Sony BMG Masterworks, Deutsche Grammophon, London/Decca, Erato/Elektra International Classics, and Telarc. Mr. Perlman appears by arrangement with IMG Artists. DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA February 14, 2010 Leonard Slatkin, music director Sol Gabetta, cello Berlioz: Le Corsaire Barber: Cello Concerto Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 LANG LANG, piano March 29, 2010 Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival Orchestra Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 ( Classical ) Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 Media Sponsors: Lang Lang 8

9 SEATS AND SAVE 20%! Subscribers also get best seats to three additional special performances! (See p.11) Adrienne Arsht Center presents john s. and james l. knight MASTERWORKS SEASON DANCE BATSHEVA ENSEMBLE December 5 & 6, 2009 This is not dancing that you will see anywhere else! The New York Times Direct from Israel, Batsheva is one of the most influential, fresh, and exciting dance companies on the planet, with an international reputation for intense energy and rich sensuality. In their Miami debut, the company performs Deca Dance, a celebration of a decade of Artistic Director Ohad Naharin s stunning works. THE JOFFREY BALLET March 26 & 27, 2010 Swift, sinuous choreography and a superb ensemble of youthful dancers! The Washington Post The Joffrey makes its long-awaited return to Miami with the acclaimed hit The Age Of Innocence, inspired by Jane Austen s beloved, unforgettable female characters. The new work features a mesmerizing propulsive score by Oscar nominees Philip Glass (The Hours, Kundun, Koyaanisqatsi) and Thomas Newman (WALL-E, Erin Brockovich, American Beauty), with choreography by Edward Liang. ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER May 20 23, 2010 Exhilarating Performances! The Miami Herald Back by popular demand after playing to packed houses last year, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with its beloved Revelations and more modern dance masterpieces. Join us as Ailey celebrates Judith Jamison s 20th anniversary as the most stellar and admired artistic director of any repertory company in America. The New York Times Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Media Sponsor: ORDER TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG 9

10 Adrienne Arsht Center and Larry Rosen present THE BLUES BUDDY GUY AND DR. JOHN AND THE LOWER 911 NOVEMBER 6, 2009 AN EVENING WITH DAVE GRUSIN ALL C O LAST NCERTS SOL YEAR S U B SD O U T! TODA CRIBE YS A T $ 1T A R T I N G 50! JON SECADA, PATTI AUSTIN, GARY BURTON, ARTURO SANDOVAL, NESTOR TORRES, SAMMY FIGUEROA AND THE MANCINI INSTITUTE ORCHESTRA DECEMBER 4, 2009 VOCALESE THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER, NEW YORK VOICES AND SPECIAL GUEST JON HENDRICKS JANUARY 15, 2010 JAZZ AND SOUL AL JARREAU AND RAMSEY LEWIS FEBRUARY 26, 2010 A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA MICHAEL FEINSTEIN AND JOHN PIZZARELLI MARCH 19, 2010 PIANO LATINO EDDIE PALMIERI, MICHEL CAMILO AND INTRODUCING ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ APRIL 16, 2010 Watch video previews at jazzroots.net In partnership with Michael Feinstein Media Sponsors: ORDER TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG 10

11 Adrienne Arsht Center presents JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT MASTERwORKS SEASON SpECIAL performances Tony Bennett Seraphic Fire HOLIDAYS with SwEET HONEY IN THE ROCK December 11, 2009 The phenomenally popular African-American all-female vocal ensemble their voices are all fabulous! (Fort Worth Star Telegram) brings to Miami an inspirational and fun-for-the-entire family holiday concert fusing the many warm and wonderful traditions that mark the end of the year. Adrienne Arsht Center and Seraphic Fire present HANDEL S MESSIAH December 19, 2009 Seraphic Fire Patrick Dupré Quigley, Artistic Director Hallelujah! Following two years of sold-out performances, the most popular choral piece of all time returns for the holidays! AN EVENING with TONY BENNETT January 8, 2010 He s won multiple Gold and Platinum albums, Grammy and Emmy awards. Frank Sinatra called him the best singer in the business! That s why Tony Bennett is an American icon and the legendary king of pop and jazz. CLASSICAL ENCORE CIRCLE In an effort to secure the future for classical presentations in Miami, the Classical Encore Circle, a select group of patrons, will provide funding for classical music and dance programming at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Sponsorship opportunities and benefits are available at various giving levels. For more information please contact Churé Gladwell in the Development Department at or cgladwell@arshtcenter.org. 11

12 Christine Andreas AN EVENING WITH SHERIE RENE SCOTT OCTOBER 15-18, 2009 " She sings with the exuberance of someone born to raise roofs and bring down houses. She s the complete Broadway package! Bloomberg.com The Tony-nominated singing actress has starred in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Little Mermaid, Aida and Rent. But Sherie Rene Scott has never performed on stage with just a pianist don t miss the cabaret debut of one of our greatest Broadway stars! KAREN AKERS SIMPLY STYNE MuSICAL DIRECTION by DON REbIC DIRECTED by ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT JANUARY 21-24, 2010 buy ALL 3 AND SAVE 10%! " Perfection! Her voice has never been more lustrous. The New York Times One of America s most arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars sings the well-known melodies of Jule Styne, whose shows and songs include Gypsy, Funny Girl, People," and The Party s Over. AN EVENING WITH CHRISTINE ANDREAS APRIL 22 25, 2010 " 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. 12

13 RESIDENT COMPANIES MIAMI CITY BALLET OCTOBER 23 25; DECEMBER 18 23; JANUARY 8 10; FEBRUARY 5 7; APRIL 9 11 It s season 24 for Miami City Ballet. In its four subscription programs and seasonal engagement of George Balanchine s The Nutcraker, the company offers Miami audiences richly diverse works ranging from contemporary masterpieces by Twyla Tharp and Paul Taylor, classics by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, and Edward Villella s epic tribute to popular dance steps, The Neighborhood Ballroom. Michael Tilson Thomas The Barber of Seville NEW WORLD SYMPHONY AMERICA S ORCHESTRAL ACADEMY OCTOBER 24 & 25; FEBRUARY 20; APRIL 10 & 11 Michael Tilson Thomas and some of the most talented young musicians from around the globe invite you to be a part of NWS 22nd anniversary season. Brilliant orchestral favorites, such as Beethoven s Ninth, Gershwin s An American in Paris, and the Mahler Fifth, are coupled with internationally acclaimed soloists, including violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and soprano Christine Brewer. New this year Sunday matinee performances! FLORIDA GRAND OPERA NOVEMBER 14 28; JANUARY 23 31; FEBRUARY 20 28; APRIL 24 MAY 8 Pagliacci and Suor Angelica, Lucia di Lammermoor, The Barber of Seville, and Carmen some of the world s most popular operas give Florida Grand Opera something to sing about throughout its record-breaking 69th season. Jealousy, betrayal, insane clowns, madness, murder, and a close shave! What more could any opera lover ask for? Missing any of these would be tragic. See videos about the season online at arshtcenter.org Musical Arts Association of Miami and Adrienne Arsht Center present THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA JANUARY 22 & 23, 29 & 30; MARCH 26 & 27 Music Director Franz Welser-Möst and Vladimir Ashkenazy lead the magnificent Cleveland Orchestra to glory during the fourth season of their Adrienne Arsht Center residency. Brahms sweeping Symphony No. 2, Beethoven s heroic Symphony No.3, Chopin s lyrical Piano Concerto No. 2, and Prokofiev s dramatic Romeo and Juliet are just a few highlights. VISIT ARSHTCENTER.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BUY TICkETS TO ALL FOUR COMPANIES. ORDER TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG 13

14 BUY ALL 3 AND SAVE 10% Emeril Lagasse INGRID HOFFMANN AND DAISY MARTINEZ OCTOBER 16 Colombia-born Ingrid Hoffmann stars on her Food Network series, "Simply Delicioso" and hosts "Delicioso" on Galavision/Univision. Daisy Martinez wrote the multi-awardwinning Daisy Cooks! Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World and is the star of the Food Network s Viva Daisy! Daisy Martinez Jacques Pépin ANTHONY BOURDAIN HOSTS JACQUES PÉPIN AND ERIC RIPERT NOVEMBER 13 Featuring a mystery-ingredients cook off competition! Jacques Pépin, Emmy winner for the PBS series he co-hosted with Julia Child, is the author of La Technique. Eric Ripert, a frequent guest judge on Bravo s Top Chef, is the creator of Get Toasted, an online video guide to quick meals prepared with a toaster oven. EMERIL LAGASSE JANUARY 9 Emeril shares his signature New New Orleans cuisine! The renowned chef, restaurateur, television host, James Beard Award winner and Johnson & Wales graduate is the proprietor of Emeril s Miami Beach and ten other restaurants throughout the country. His latest best-selling book takes you outdoors Emeril at the Grill: A Cookbook for All Seasons. Want to meet the chefs after the show? ASK ABOUT VIP TICKETS! Sponsored by 14

15 world music Espirito Santo Bank presents GAl costa OCTOBER 29, 2009 Gal Costa s melting, sensual voice has been a Brazilian pop archetype since she was the muse and advocate of the Tropicália movement. The New York Times A elegantly intimate concert by Brazil s great song stylist, accompanied by her guitarist, Romero Lubambo, one of the most celebrated Brazilian jazz musicians today. A Rhythm Foundation Production Adrienne Arsht Center presents THE idan raichel ProJEcT NOVEMBER 21, 2009 Grab your tickets soon! The Idan Raichel Project (is) among Israel s hottest bands! examiner.com With their African beats, Latin American rhythms, and Middle Eastern soul, The Idan Raichel Project is one of the biggest success stories in Israeli music. The ethnic elements are cleverly rewired with modern grooves to create an ambient journey that thrillingly bridges the traditional and the modern. The Times, London Adrienne Arsht Center presents ANGEliQuE KidJo MARCH 5, 2010 The Beninese singer exudes such energy that the audience can t help but get to its feet!" Los Angeles Times Kidjo s Grammy Award-winning music embraces a seamless array of elements from funk, blues, reggae, rock, Afro-pop and jazz, energized by her soaring dramatic voice, and the dance-party rhythms of her homeland. Idan Raichel order TodAY! ArsHTcENTEr.orG 15

16 NEW IN DRINK AND DINE WITH US AT THE CENTER! S! DRI DINE WITH U! DRINK AND DINE W INE WITH US! DRINK AN DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DR TH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH NE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AN DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DR ITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DIN AND DINE WITH US! DRI DRINK AND DINE W ITH US! DRIN DINE W NK T A TH A The neighborhood s newest gathering place opens early 2010! A unique space on the ground floor of the Carnival Arts Tower, Miami s preeminent art deco landmark, gives Adrienne Arsht Center patrons and visitors the ultimate upscale lounge experience early in the evening or after the show. Whether you stay inside at the neon blue bar or relax in the outdoor seating area, at the new Bombay Sapphire Lounge you ll enjoy innovative cocktails and delectable small plates designed by Barton G. H D US For more information, please visit arshtcenter.org OPENS EARLY 2010! D US D D Artist Renderings 16

17 With the openings this season of the new Prelude by Barton G restaurant inside the Ziff Ballet Opera House and the Bombay Sapphire Lounge at the Carnival Arts Tower, soon you ll be able to park, drink, dine, and experience fantastic entertainment with unprecedented ease! Enjoy a complete and exciting one-stop evening where you can drink and dine in relaxed comfort with your theater seat just a few steps away! NK AN ITH US! DR K AND DINE WITH ITH US! DRINK AND DIN AND DINE WITH US! DRINK A H US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! D ND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DIN ND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH U! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND INE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US RINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND DINE WITH US! DRINK AND D OPENS OCTOBER 23! Events impresario Barton G. Weiss' whimsical presentation fuses with culinary magic at downtown Miami's newest dining hot spot, PRELUDE by Barton G., the Adrienne Arsht Center's only on-site restaurant, opening October 23. Prelude's fixed-price menu introduces a new concept to the South Florida restaurant scene: Diner's Decision, allowing patrons to choose from any three items on the dinner menu. Miami's most comprehensive by-the-glass wine list offers patrons the opportunity to sip by the taste, glass or half-glass. An a la carte bar menu allows arts lovers to enjoy a leisurely glass of wine and a nibble before or after the show. Prelude is open from 11:15 AM - 2 PM for brunch/lunch on matinee performance days (any two courses for $23, plus tax and tip) and from 5:00 PM until late for dinner (any three courses for $39, plus tax and tip) with daily seatings at 11:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:15 PM (reserved for Adrienne Arsht Center ticket holders), 7:30 PM and post-performance. For reservations and more information, please call or visit arshtcenter.org/prelude. Artist Renderings 17

18 We ve got the showstoppers... BECOME A MEMBER TODAY Your membership in the Visionary Society makes it possible for the Adrienne Arsht Center to bring you world-class performances and helps support our arts education and outreach programs in the community. Members receive exclusive benefits and privileges such as members presales, discounts at local restaurants and hotels, and special invitations to members-only events all designed to honor your membership support and enhance your experience at the Center. Membership in the Visionary Society is now offered at various levels, starting at a rate of just $75 for the year! MEMBERSHIP LEVELS 18...You can be a showstarter! $75 PARTICIPATING (Fully tax-deductible) $200 FRIENDS AND FAMILY (Fully tax-deductible) $250 GREEN ROOM SOCIETY (Fully tax-deductible) $500 SUPPORTING ($455 is tax-deductible) $1,500 CONTRIBUTING ($1,455 is tax-deductible) $2,500 SUSTAINING ($2,455 is tax-deductible) $5,000 PRESIDENT S CIRCLE ($4,955 is tax-deductible) JOIN TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG

19 CENTER INFORMATION GROUPS Groups Save Money! Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more for most performances at Adrienne Arsht Center. Group Sales benefits include: Ability to purchase selected performance tickets before they go on sale to the general public Personalized service with flexible payment options Reduced processing fees Assistance with group transportation information and pre- and postshow activities. Contact Adrienne Arsht Center Group Sales at or for details. ACCESSIBILITY The Adrienne Arsht Center is fully accessible. When purchasing tickets, patrons who have special needs should call or VOLUNTEERS Play a central role at the Adrienne Arsht Center! For more information, call or volunteers@arshtcenter.org. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH A wide variety of activities create ways for patrons of all ages to be part of the arts scene at the Adrienne Arsht Center. From family-friendly fun to intellectual conversations about the artistic process, programs include workshops, classes, lectures, Q&As with artists and teachers, interviews and demonstrations, all designed to help audiences deepen their understanding and increase their enjoyment of the wide variety of performances on the Center stages. For information about education and outreach programs related to the presentations listed in this brochure, please visit arshtcenter.org/educate. FACILITIES RENTALS Individuals or organizations interested in renting the Adrienne Arsht Center theaters, lounges, or other spaces for private and public events, contact or rentals@arshtcenter.org. ORDER TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG 19

20 MORE EVENTS! Adrienne Arsht Center presents JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FREE GOSPEL SUNDAYS A MUSICAL CELEBRATION WITH GOSPEL AM 1490 WMBM AND JUBILATE, INC. OCTOBER 18, DECEMBER 6, FEBRUARY 21, APRIL 18 Back by popular demand! A joyous celebration of our community s best and brightest gospel ensembles, joined by renowned special guest soloists. JOAN RIVERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST BRAD ZIMMERMAN NOVEMBER 11 Can we talk? From TV to the silver screen, from Chicago s Second City to the lights of Broadway, there is no one quite like Emmy Award-winning comedian, author, actress, playwright, TV talk show host, fashion commentator and winner of Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice, Joan Rivers! Contains Adult Language. FLAMENCO FESTIVAL MIAMI FEBRUARY 9 19 Every performance last season sold out! Be first in line this year! Sign up at arshtcenter.org and choose the categories Latin Entertainment and/or Dance to receive s about this season s programs and when tickets become available. TEL AVIV AT 100 OCTOBER 25 JANUARY 12 A celebration of the arts and cultures of the first Hebrew city established in the modern era. Performances include the New World Symphony on October 25 (see p. 22), Idan Raichel Project on November 21 (see p. 15), Batsheva Ensemble* on December 5 and 6 (see p. 9), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra* on December 16 (see p. 8), and Itzhak Perlman* on January 12 (see p. 8) *These performances are part of the MASTERWORKS SEASON, generously underwritten by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Sanford and Dolores Ziff, and the Classical Encore Circle. 20 DO WE HAVE YOUR ADDRESS? Get first notice about the shows you love and guarantee the best seats in the house! Sign up today to receive s at arshtcenter.org. Please follow these two easy steps to maximize our system: 1: ADD US TO YOUR ADDRESS BOOK. Add @arshtcenter.org to your address book or safe list to ensure future delivery of Adrienne Arsht Center s to your inbox (not junk or spam folders). 2: UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES. Every we send has a link to update your preferences. You may also log in anytime and choose the types of s you wish to receive.

21 october 2009 OCTOBER 10 saturday FAMILY PROGRAMS: MARIONETAS DE LA ESQuINA 11AM (English) & 2 PM (Spanish) Carnival Studio Theater (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $15 OCTOBER 15 thursday CABARET & COCKTAILS: AN EVENING WITH SHERIE RENE SCOTT Carnival Studio Theater 7:30 PM (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $45 OCTOBER 16 FridAY CABARET & COCKTAILS: AN EVENING WITH SHERIE RENE SCOTT Carnival Studio Theater 8 PM (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $45 OCTOBER 17 saturday CABARET & COCKTAILS: AN EVENING WITH SHERIE RENE SCOTT Carnival Studio Theater 5:30pm & 8:30pm (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $45 OCTOBER 18 sunday CABARET & COCKTAILS: AN EVENING WITH SHERIE RENE SCOTT Carnival Studio Theater 4 PM (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $45 JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FREE GOSPEL SuNDAYS A MUSICAL CELEBRATION WITH GOSPEL AM 1490 WMBM AND JUBILATE, INC. Knight Concert Hall FREE CELEBRITY CHEF SERIES: INGRID HOFFMANN AND DAISY MARTINEZ $25, $55, $85, $125, $200 (VIP ticket includes meet & greet reception and photo with chef) THE COLOR PURPLE October 27 - November 1 order today! Arshtcenter.orG 21

22 CELEBRITY CHEF SERIES: INGRID HOFFMANN October 16 OCTOBER 23 FRIDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM I $19, $29, $59, $69, $85, $169 OCTOBER 24 SATURDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM I $19, $29, $59, $69, $85, $169 NEW WORLD SYMPHONY AMERICA S ORCHESTRAL ACADEMY BEETHOVEN S ODE TO JOY Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Christine Brewer, soprano Kendall Gladen, mezzo-soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Luca Pisaroni, bass-baritone Master Chorale of South Florida University of Miami Frost Chorale $15.25, $25.25, $54.25, $79.25, $103.25, $ OCTOBER 25 SUNDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM I Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM $19, $29, $59, $69, $85, $169 NEW WORLD SYMPHONY AMERICA S ORCHESTRAL ACADEMY BEETHOVEN S ODE TO JOY Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Christine Brewer, soprano Kendall Gladen, mezzo-soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Luca Pisaroni, bass-baritone Master Chorale of South Florida University of Miami Frost Chorale Knight Concert Hall 2 PM $10.25, $20.25, $43.25, $63.25, $83.25, $ OCTOBER 27 TUESDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: THE COLOR PURPLE $25, $45, $55, $67, $72 OCTOBER 28 WEDNESDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: THE COLOR PURPLE $25, $45, $55, $67, $72 OCTOBER 29 THURSDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: THE COLOR PURPLE $25, $45, $55, $67, $72 WORLD MUSIC: GAL COSTA $38.50, $53.50, $68.50, $78.50 OCTOBER 30 FRIDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: THE COLOR PURPLE $30, $48, $58, $70, $75 OCTOBER 31 SATURDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: THE COLOR PURPLE Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM & 8 PM $30, $48, $58, $70, $75 22

23 NovEmbER 2009 NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: THE COLOR PURPLE Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM & 7:30 PM Mat: $30, $48, $58, $70, $75 Eve: $25, $45, $55, $67, $72 A LINCOLN TOWN HALL: LINCOLN, MIAMI, AND THE AMERICAN DREAM THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION Knight Concert Hall 4 PM Free NOVEMBER 4 WEDNESDAY THE WALWORTH FARCE Carnival Studio Theater 8 PM (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $50 NOVEMBER 5 THURSDAY THE WALWORTH FARCE Carnival Studio Theater 8 PM (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $50 NOVEMBER 6 FRIDAY JAZZ ROOTS: THE BLUES BUDDY GUY, DR. JOHN AND THE LOWER 911 $25, $45, $55, $85, $125 THE WALWORTH FARCE Carnival Studio Theater 8 PM (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $50 NOVEMBER 7 SATURDAY FAMILY FEST Thomson Plaza for the Arts 11:30 AM FREE THE WALWORTH FARCE Carnival Studio Theater 2 PM & 8 PM (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House) $50 NOVEMBER 11 THURSDAY COMEDY PLANET: JOAN RIVERS With Special Guest BRAD ZIMMERMAN $34.50, 49.50, $69.50 JOAN RIVERS November 11 order ToDAY! ARSHTCENTER.oRG 23

24 BUDDY GUY November 6 NOVEMBER 13 FRIDAY CELEBRITY CHEF SERIES: ANTHONY BOURDAIN HOSTS JACQUES PÉPIN AND ERIC RIPERT $25, $55, $85, $125, $200 (VIP ticket includes meet & greet reception and photo with chef) NOVEMBER 14 SATURDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: PAGLIACCI & SUOR ANGELICA Ziff Ballet Opera House 7 PM $ 27.75, $52.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $178.75, $228.75, $ NOVEMBER 18 WEDNESDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: PAGLIACCI & SUOR ANGELICA $13.75, $22.75, $27.75, $62.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $ NOVEMBER 20 FRIDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: PAGLIACCI & SUOR ANGELICA $22.75, $27.75, $52.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $178.75, $ NOVEMBER 21 SATURDAY WORLD MUSIC: THE IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT $30, $45, $60 NOVEMBER 22 SUNDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: PAGLIACCI & SUOR ANGELICA Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM $13.75, $22.75, $27.75, $62.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $ NOVEMBER 24 TUESDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: PAGLIACCI & SUOR ANGELICA $13.75, $22.75, $27.75, $62.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $ NOVEMBER 28 SATURDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: PAGLIACCI & SUOR ANGELICA $ 27.75, $52.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $178.75, $228.75, $ AMAZON INSPIRATIONS: A TRIBUTE TO HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS Vale, Odebrecht and The Consulate General of Brazil In Miami $38, $55, $79 ORDER TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG

25 DECEMBER 2009 DECEMBER 4 FRIDAY JAZZ ROOTS: AN EVENING WITH DAVE GRUSIN Jon Secada, Patti Austin, Gary Burton, Arturo Sandoval, Nestor Torres, and Sammy Figueroa, The Mancini Institute Orchestra $25, $45, $55, $85, $125 DECEMBER 5 SATURDAY JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT MASTERWORKS SEASON DANCE SERIES: BATSHEVA ENSEMBLE $25, $35, $45, $60, $75, $90 DECEMBER 6 SUNDAY JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT MASTERWORKS SEASON DANCE SERIES: BATSHEVA ENSEMBLE Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM $25, $35, $45, $60, $75, $90 JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FREE GOSPEL SUNDAYS A MUSICAL CELEBRATION WITH GOSPEL AM 1490 WMBM AND JUBILATE, INC. Knight Concert Hall 4 PM FREE DECEMBER 9 WEDNESDAY BILLY CRYSTAL IN 700 SUNDAYS $65, $75, $85, $200 (Premium seating) Does not include box office handling fees. DECEMBER 10 THURSDAY BILLY CRYSTAL IN 700 SUNDAYS $65, $75, $85, $200 (Premium seating) Does not include box office handling fees. DECEMBER 11 FRIDAY BILLY CRYSTAL IN 700 SUNDAYS $65, $75, $85, $200 (Premium seating) Does not include box office handling fees. JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT MASTERWORKS SEASON SPECIAL PERFORMANCES: SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK HOLIDAYS WITH SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK $30, $45, $60 DECEMBER 12 SATURDAY BILLY CRYSTAL IN 700 SUNDAYS $65, $75, $85, $200 (Premium seating) Does not include box office handling fees. BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL $45, $60, $75 DECEMBER 13 SUNDAY BILLY CRYSTAL IN 700 SUNDAYS Ziff Ballet Opera House 3 PM $65, $75, $85, $200 (Premium seating) Does not include box office handling fees. YOU VE MADE US A WINNER! THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF THE SOULTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOR THE RECOGNITION WE HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED. THE URbAN LAND INSTITUTE S (ULI) SOUTHEAST/CARIbbEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL S 2009 PROjECT OF THE YEAR AWARD SOUTH FLORIDA business journal S 2009 NON-PROFIT business OF THE YEAR AWARD SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING S 2009 KID S CROWN AWARD 25

26 NWS MUSIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS OCTOBER 24 & 25 DECEMBER 16 WEDNESDAY JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT MASTERWORKS SEASON SANFORD AND DOLORES ZIFF CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES: ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PINCHAS ZUKERMAN, guest conductor and violin AMANDA FORSYTH, cello $50, $75, $100, $125 DECEMBER 18 FRIDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET: GEORGE BALANCHINE S THE NUTCRACKER Ziff Ballet Opera House 7:30 PM $19.75, $29.75, $42, $49, $54, $65 DECEMBER 19 SATURDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET: GEORGE BALANCHINE S THE NUTCRACKER Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 & 7:30 PM $19.75, $29.75, $42, $49, $54, $65 JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT MASTERWORKS SEASON SPECIAL PERFORMANCES: HANDEL S MESSIAH SERAPHIC FIRE PATRICK DUPRÉ QUIGLEY, artistic director $15, $30, $40, $50, $75 DECEMBER 20 SUNDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET: GEORGE BALANCHINE S THE NUTCRACKER Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM $19.75, $29.75, $42, $49, $54, $65 DECEMBER 22 TUESDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET: GEORGE BALANCHINE S THE NUTCRACKER Ziff Ballet Opera House 7:30 PM $19.75, $29.75, $42, $49, $54, $65 DECEMBER 23 WEDNESDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET: GEORGE BALANCHINE S THE NUTCRACKER Ziff Ballet Opera House 7:30 PM $19.75, $29.75, $42, $49, $54, $65 DECEMBER 30 WEDNESDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: 101 DALMATIANS $25, $43, $53, $65, $70 DECEMBER 31 THURSDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: 101 DALMATIANS Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM & 8 PM $25, $43, $53, $65, $70 ORDER TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG

27 JANUARY 2010 JANUARY 1 FRIDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: 101 DALMATIANS $30, $46, $56, $68, $73 INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT FEATURING FARAH JUSTE UNITED HAITIAN AMERICAN ARTIST INC. Knight Concert Hall 4 PM $30 JANUARY 2 SATURDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: 101 DALMATIANS Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM & 8 PM $30, $46, $56, $68, $73 JANUARY 3 SUNDAY BROADWAY IN MIAMI: 101 DALMATIANS Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM & 7:30 PM Mat: $30, $46, $56, $68, $73 Eve: $25, $43, $53, $65, $70 JANUARY 8 FRIDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM II $19, $29, $59, $69, $85, $169 JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT MASTERWORKS SEASON SPECIAL PERFORMANCES: AN EVENING WITH TONY BENNETT $66, $86, $116, $150 JANUARY 9 SATURDAY CELEBRITY CHEF SERIES: EMERIL LAGASSE $25, $55, $85, $125, $200 (VIP ticket includes meet & greet reception and photo with chef) MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM II $19, $29, $59, $69, $85, $169 FREE FAMILY FEST Outdoor activities, Thomson Plaza for the Arts 11:30 AM 2 PM Miami City Ballet, Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM FREE JANUARY 10 SUNDAY MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM II Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM $19, $29, $59, $69, $85, $169 Florida Grand Opera presents LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR January

28 JANUARY 12 TUESDAY JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT MASTERWORKS SEASON SANFORD AND DOLORES ZIFF CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES: ITZHAK PERLMAN, IN RECITAL $50, $75, $100, $125 DAVID COPPERFIELD AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION Ziff Ballet Opera House 5:30 & 8:30 PM $39, $55 JANUARY 15 FRIDAY JAZZ ROOTS: VOCALESE MANHATTAN TRANSFER, NEW YORK VOICES, and special guest JON HENDRICKS $25, $45, $55, $85, $125 JANUARY 17 SUNDAY MIAMI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: AN EVENING IN VIENNA $ 20, $50, $65, $75, $150 JANUARY 21 THURSDAY CABARET & COCKTAILS: KAREN AKERS SIMPLY STYNE Carnival Studio Theater 7:30 PM $45 JANUARY 22 FRIDAY THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA FRANZ WELSER-MӦST, conductor LEILA JOSEFOWICZ, violin To receive price information about this event when it s available, join our list at arshtcenter.org and choose the category classical music. CABARET & COCKTAILS: KAREN AKERS SIMPLY STYNE Carnival Studio Theater 8 PM $45 JANUARY 23 SATURDAY CABARET & COCKTAILS: KAREN AKERS SIMPLY STYNE Carnival Studio Theater 5:30 & 8:30 PM $45 FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Ziff Ballet Opera House 7 PM $ 27.75, $52.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $178.75, $228.75, $ THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA FRANZ WELSER-MӦST, conductor LEILA JOSEFOWICZ, violin To receive price information about this event when it s available, join our list at arshtcenter.org and choose the category classical music. 28

29 JANUARY 24 SUNDAY CABARET & COCKTAILS: KAREN AKERS SIMPLY STYNE Carnival Studio Theater 4 PM $45 JANUARY 26 TUESDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR $13.75, $22.75, $27.75, $62.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $ JANUARY 27 WEDNESDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR $13.75, $22.75, $27.75, $62.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $ JANUARY 29 FRIDAY THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA FRANZ WELSER-MӦST, conductor JOELA JONES, piano To receive price information about this event when it s available, join our list at arshtcenter.org and choose the category classical music. ORDER TODAY! FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR $22.75, $27.75, $52.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $178.75, $ JANUARY 30 SATURDAY THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA FRANZ WELSER-MӦST, conductor JOELA JONES, piano To receive price information about this event when it s available, join our list at arshtcenter.org and choose the category classical music. FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR $ 27.75, $52.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $178.75, $228.75, $ JANUARY 31 SUNDAY FLORIDA GRAND OPERA: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Ziff Ballet Opera House 2 PM $13.75, $22.75, $27.75, $62.75, $81.75, $99.75, $132.75, $ Prices, artists, dates, times, and program content are subject to change without notice. ARSHTCENTER.ORG MIAMI CITY BALLET January

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31 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council. Education & Outreach is funded in part by The Children s Trust. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from private contributions to the Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation, Inc. through its Visionary Society membership program and its Encore Circle major gifts program; City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency; American Express Company; Arison Arts Foundation; Dade Community Foundation; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council; the National Endowment for the Arts, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Institutional Partners Official Partners Corporate Underwriters Greensleeves, Inc.; Marriott Hotels and Resorts of Miami; Odebrecht Construction, Inc.; and Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Coconut Grove. Design credits: hi-glossdesign.com Photo Credits: (p.1) Billy Crystal in 700 Sundays. Photo by Carol Rosegg. (p.2) Slava Snowshow audience. Photo by Benjamin Thacker. Fuerza Bruta. Photo by Mitchell Zachs. Free Family Fest. Photo by Alex Mateo de Acosta. Sofia Vergara at Chicago press conference. Photo by Ian Ibbetson. Dan Zanes audience members. Photo by Benjamin Thacker. Alvin Ailey opening night party. Photo by Noelle Thread. (p.3) Age Of Innocence. Photo by Herbert Migdoll. Suor Angelica. Photo by Ken Howard. Itzhak Perlman. Photo by Akira Kinoshita. The Walworth Farce. Photo by Keith Pattison. (p. 5) Spring Awakening. Photo by Joan Marcus. (p. 6) The Walworth Farce. Photo by Keith Pattison. (p. 7) Billy Crystal in 700 Sundays. Photo by Carol Rosegg. (p. 8) Lang Lang. Photo by Detlef Schneider. (p. 9)Alvin Ailey Dancers: J. Roberts, A. Machanic & O. Jackson Photo By Andrew Eccles. (p. 11) Sweet Honey in the Rock. Photo by Dwight Carter. Tony Bennett. Photo by Paul Drinkwater. (p. 14) Emeril Lagasse. Photo by Steven Freeman. Emeril Lagasse. Photo by Ron Calamia. (p. 15) Miami City Ballet. Photo by Joe Gato. The Barber of Seville. Photo by Carol Pratt. (p. 18) Flamenco Festival Carmen. Photo by Mitchell Zachs. Dan Zanes and Friends. Photo by Alex Mateo de Acosta. (p. 19) Adrienne Arsht Center Exterior. Photo by Robin Hill. (p. 22) Free Gospel Sundays. Photo by Mitchell Zachs. Joan Rivers. Photo by Charles William Bush. (p. 23) Joan Rivers. Photo by Charles William Bush. (p. 27) Lucia Di Lammermoor. Photo by Savonlinna. (p.29) Miami City Ballet dancers in Twyla Tharp s The Golden Section. Photo by Joe Gato. (p. 31, 32) Adrienne Arsht Center Exterior. Photo by Robin Hill. 31

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