Performing Arts

Here’s a look at the new show in Miami about Cuban comedy legend Álvarez Guedes

By Pedro Portal

Beloved Cuban comedy legend Guillermo Álvarez Guedes has made a comeback in Miami’s Tropical Park. A new production called “Muerto de Risa El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes” gives audiences a chance to experience the comedy of one of the exile’s most popular humorists, who died in 2013. Álvarez Guedes was best known for his raunchy language as he translated the Cuban exile experience with humor. His musings and storytelling spread across Latin America and the Caribbean through his comedy recordings and stand up shows.

The new show features Cuban actor Ariel Texido, who bears a resemblance to a younger Alvarez Guedes, and is in Spanish with few Spanglish bits that longtime fans will remember. The show takes place in a pop-up venue on the north end of the park that is set up to feel like the kind of late-night cabaret Alvarez Guedes would have performed in during his heyday.

The show debuted on Tuesday and is running through May 31. Take a look at opening night.

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A vintage Alvarez Guedes talking doll on display at the bar of “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.” Guests enter a waiting room before they go into the cabaret, where performers from the cast interact with guests while they sip cocktails.
A vintage Alvarez Guedes talking doll on display at the bar of “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.” Guests enter a waiting room before they go into the cabaret, where performers from the cast interact with guests while they sip cocktails. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Artists Lena Burke and Yoel del Sol posed with producer Nelson Albareda, as they arrived at “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.”
Artists Lena Burke and Yoel del Sol posed with producer Nelson Albareda, as they arrived at “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.” Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Brenda Navarrete arrives at “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.”
Brenda Navarrete arrives at “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.” Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Attendees including “los Pichy Boys” (center), and comedic duo A Pair of Nuts arrive at “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.”
Attendees including “los Pichy Boys” (center), and comedic duo A Pair of Nuts arrive at “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.” Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Producer Emilio Estefan at the bar of the “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.”
Producer Emilio Estefan at the bar of the “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.” Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Violinist Muriel Reinoso Lezcano performs at the cabaret ahead of the “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes,” an immersive comedy cabaret honoring the Godfather of Latin Comedy.
Violinist Muriel Reinoso Lezcano performs at the cabaret ahead of the “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes,” an immersive comedy cabaret honoring the Godfather of Latin Comedy. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Cuban actor Ariel Texido performs as Alvarez Guedes in the “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.” The immersive comedy blends stand-up, live musicnand theatrical storytelling.
Cuban actor Ariel Texido performs as Alvarez Guedes in the “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes.” The immersive comedy blends stand-up, live musicnand theatrical storytelling. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Cuban actor Ariel Texido as Alvarez Guedes.
Cuban actor Ariel Texido as Alvarez Guedes. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
“Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes” gives audiences a chance to experience the Cuban comedy legend’s humor live.
“Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes” gives audiences a chance to experience the Cuban comedy legend’s humor live. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
A dancer performs the opening act of the “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes”
A dancer performs the opening act of the “Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes” Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published April 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

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