Ricky Martin and Juanes. Lang Lang and Yundi Li. Spiegelworld and Blackbird. Miley Cyrus and Interpol. Wifredo Lam and Christina Lei Rodriguez. These are just a few of the many artists and shows on tap as yet another performing-arts season kicks off in South Florida. Here are critics' picks.
In this something-for-everyone theater season, we'll be getting the stripped-down Sondheim of Sweeney Todd and the spectacle of Wicked; the bawdy puppets of Avenue Q, the high-flying naughtiness of Spiegelworld's Absinthe and the boy-band spirituality of Altar Boyz; a bunch of provocative recent-vintage plays and a slew of world premieres. Who wouldn't be happy?
The high point of the upcoming year in visual arts in South Florida continues to be Art Basel Miami Beach in early December. The local influence of North America's pre-eminent contemporary art fair continues to expand, so much so that for the first time, Art Miami will now take place in early December in Wynwood, rather than in January, a move that may prove a smart survival tactic for the 17-year-old fair.
Miami City Ballet's most ambitious new production, a dance-theater work on AIDS from unpredictable Miami artist Octavio Campos, the return of American Ballet Theater in another fairy tale classic, and a compelling array of contemporary dance from the United States, India, Spain, Africa and Brazil highlight this dance season.
With a presidential election looming next year, politics are on just about everyone's minds, and this year's Miami Book Fair International lineup reflects that preoccupation.
Transition is the hallmark of the 2007-2008 classical music season, with several anniversary milestones, one major change in leadership and retrenchment among some leading music organizations.
A world-recognized brand name is paramount in pop music. Jennifer Lopez surely has that -- but despite scoring a number of pop hits, both in English and Spanish, she's never toured before. That will change Nov. 2 when Lopez, bringing touring veteran and hubby Marc Anthony along, performs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami.
There's a gamut of Latin and global sounds on tap this season -- and that's before the year has even really gotten rolling. Many concerts, from arena to small club shows, will be announced as the year rolls on. But for now, here's a look at what's coming up.
With the Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club and the Carnival Center both in their second year, jazz in South Florida is continuing to gain ground.
