Adrienne Arsht Center presents
BABALU
Starring Lucie Arnaz, Raúl Esparza, Valarie Pettiford, and special guest Desi Arnaz, Jr.
“Mr. Esparza, whose parentage is Cuban, infused the songs with a fiery theatrical intensity and nostril-flaring passion!” — The New York Times
It’s show time at the Tropicana! Hear Desi Arnaz’s greatest hits, including the hip-swiveling “Cuban Pete,” his signature conga “Babalu,” and the beloved theme from “I Love Lucy,” plus dozens of Latin and Broadway standards — performed to a Cuban beat — in this one-of-a-kind tribute to the most glamorous music of the ‘40s and ‘50s.
BABALU is not only Lucie Arnaz’s loving tribute to her father, but also a chance for all of us to celebrate Desi’s extraordinary musical career and the major role Latin music has played in American pop culture. Joining Lucie on stage is four-time Tony Award-nominated Miami native Raúl Esparza, acclaimed for his performances in the Broadway hits Company, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Taboo, and Cabaret, plus Broadway star Valarie Pettiford (Dancin, Fosse, Sophisticated Lady), a pair of smoldering Latin dancers, and a 15-piece band playing all original music from the Desi Arnaz Orchestra.
July 8-11, 2010 at 8pm
Knight Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Tickets: $30 – $70
For reservations, visit www.arshtcenter.org or call the box office at (305) 949-6722