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ISSUE #19 | 05/10/12

COVER STORY: DISNEY TALKS TO WIRE ABOUT THE LION KING

By James Cubby and Rafa Carvajal

Images Credit: The Lion King National Tour. Disney.

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J. Anthony Crane as “Scar� and Dionne Randolph as “Mufasa�

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COVER STORY: DISNEY TALKS TO WIRE ABOUT THE LION KING

Disney took a gamble and won. The musical opened on Broadway on November 13, 1997 and is still running today. The Lion King is now the highest grossing #SPBEXBZ TIPX PG BMM UJNF BOE JT #SPBEXBZ T TFWFOUI MPOHFTU SVOOJOH TIPX JO history. The Broadway version of The Lion King won six Tony Awards including Best Musical. With such a success on Broadway the show has toured the world with productions running in cities like Tokyo, London (still running), Toronto, Los "OHFMFT )BNCVSH 4FPVM 1BSJT 5BJQFJ .BESJE BOE 4JOHBQPSF The Lion King is one of Disney’s biggest money making projects, both the film BOE #SPBEXBZ WFSTJPOT 1SPEVDFE PO #SPBEXBZ CZ %JTOFZ 5IFBUSJDBM (SPVQ UIF stageplay and musical production arm of The Walt Disney Company. The compa ny first gained its reputation for creating Broadway hits with the acclaimed Beauty and the Beast and most recently with Newsies. Disney’s role in producing The Lion King is almost as interesting as the story of the musical itself. Wire Magazine did a little snooping and found a willing spokesperson in David Schrader, Managing %JSFDUPS PG %JTOFZ 5IFBUSJDBM (SPVQ What is your role at Disney and in what capacity do you work with The Lion King? .Z SPMF JT .BOBHJOH %JSFDUPS GPS %JTOFZ 5IFBUSJDBM (SPVQ 8F QSPEVDF NVTJDBMT and plays for Broadway, National Tours, and major cities around the world. I oversee the business and financial side of the group.

How was the Broadway production of The Lion King conceived?

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We understand that it was not easy to convince Michael Eisner, Disney’s CEO, that The Lion King would be a hit in Broadway. How was that accomplished?

Really it was more the other way around. Michael encouraged a group of artists to try adapting Beauty and the Beast for the stage, and it became Disney’s first Broadway hit. He wondered if The Lion King could also work on Broadway...the film score by Elton John and Tim Rice was a solid foundation with a number of popular songs. It was Julie’s vision as director that catalyzed the team to take the risk.

How were the costumes conceived and designed so that the animated characters could come alive on stage?

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What are the most significant differences/variations between the theatrical production and the animated film?

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“The story is timeless and universal - about finding the courage to take your place in society.�

David Schrader, Managing Director of Disney Theatrical Productions

Syndee Winters as “Nala� and Jelani Remy as “Simba�

COVER STORY: DISNEY TALKS TO WIRE ABOUT THE LION KING

Dionne Randolph as “Mufasa�

J. Anthony Crane as “Scar�

How crucial was Julie Taymor in the creation of the characters’ costumes, the production of the show and its success on Broadway?

Julie’s vision and leadership was essential from the the atrical production’s inception. In addition to her roles as director and designer, she is a very compelling spokes person explaining the concepts in the show’s production and communicating how the show goes beyond what the audience expects.

What do you attribute to the show’s longevity?

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Why do you think audiences relate to the show so much?

There are many strong characters and the show is about relationships between them, in their family and commu nity. You root for Simba as hero on his journey. Some of the strongest moments in the relationship between Simba and his father, Mufasa the king, are told without words.

It just gets in you. The show makes us wonder about our place in the world, about how things exist in a delicate balance.

What was the biggest problem with mounting a show like The Lion King?

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Is the current show that’s on tour the same as the original production that opened on Broadway in 1997?

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How many languages has The Lion King been translated into for production?

Seven (plus there are six African languages in the show).

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How many different countries has the show visited?

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The elephant costume in “Circle of Life� is 13 feet long, 11 feet tall and nine feet wide.

Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine readers about The Lion King?

We are thrilled that the efforts of the team at the Arsht Center and Broadway Across America have finally led to The Lion King QFSGPSNJOH BU ZPVS BNB[JOH XPSME DMBTT theatre here in Miami!

The Lion King comes to the Arsht Center

from May 15 – June 10

Jelani Remy as “Simba� and the ensemble in “He Lives in You�

Is Syndee Winter’s Dream Come True

By James Cubby

he Lion King opens with the gathering of the animals in the song “Circle of Life.�

5IF TVO SJTFT BOE 3BĂĽLJ UIF NBOESJMM DBMMT UIF BOJNBMT UP 1SJEF 3PDL BOE UIF UIFBUSF fills with a cast of incredibly costumed animals. A lion cub named Simba, the future -JPO ,JOH JT CPSO BOE UIF KPVSOFZ CFHJOT 4JNCB T CFTU GSJFOE JT B MJPOFTT OBNFE /BMB XIP CSJOHT 4JNCB CBDL UP UIF 1SJEF -BOET TP IF DBO UBLF IJT QMBDF BT LJOH BOE TIF IJT RVFFO 5IF BDUSFTT QMBZJOH /BMB JO UIJT QSPEVDUJPO PG The Lion King is Syndee Winter, a beautiful singer who was raised in Miami. Wire Magazine took the opportunity to chat with this former Miamian about her background, singing, and The Lion King.

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Yes. When I lived here I was a commercial dancer and performed in music videos. From Miami I moved to New York City.

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It’s about Simba, the prince, a free spirited kid and his journey.

What’s the highlight of the show?

The opening song, “Circle of Life.� There are so many things going on.

What’s the most interesting thing that happens backstage that we may not know about?

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What do you attribute to the show’s longevity?

This is a show that is the first of its kind. The Lion King is a show that is hard to duplicate.

I met Julie Taymor. She shared her vision and it’s an amazing product. She put so many languages in the show.

What do you think audiences remember most about the show?

The greatest thing is that most people know the story and the songs. We hope we add a familiar twist to the story. It’s a special world that is created on stage and we hope to share that with the audience.

Do you think The Lion King is a message show or is it just entertainment?

I think all entertainment should carry a message. I like to affect people and The Lion King definitely has a message. It’s all about the Circle of Life. Things are always evolv ing and you can’t deny your destiny.

What’s the most incredible part of The Lion King?

There are so many things. The puppetry is great. The costume designs are incredible.

The Lion King in itself is just incredible.

What has been the highlight of your career?

Definitely The Lion King. It’s been my best and greatest experience. I can’t imagine what’s next. I’ve wanted to be in this show since I was ten.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with Wire Magazine readers?

Check out my website: www.syndewinters.com. I’m a singer and have several videos on YouTube. I would love it if people went to my site and followed me on Twitter.

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ISSUE #38 | 09/20/12

BY RAFA CARVAJAL

"Work hard, but never stop having fun. Most importantly, don't ever stop believing in yourself."

- Dominique Scott aka Drew Images Credit: Scott Suchman

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"I’m very similar to Drew in a lot of ways. He's a 23 year old trying to be a rockstar."

- Dominique Scott aka Drew

How does the Broadway show compare to the film? Is the movie helping draw attendance to the shows?

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What advice would you give to any young aspiring performing artist interested in pursuing a career on Broadway?

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ISSUE #23 | 06/07/12

COVER STORY: GEORGE HAMILTON & CHRISTOPHER SIEBER STAR IN LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

GEORGE HAMILTON AND CHRISTOPHER SIEBER

STAR IN LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

" #SPBEXBZ NVTJDBM UIBU HMPSJĂĽFT DSPTT ESFTTJOH La Cage aux Folles is that and more. La Cage aux Folles, the Broadway musical with a book

by Harvey Fierstein (who also played one of the leads on Broadway) and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman, comes to the Broward Center with its glorious show about life and loving. Taking a line from the show, “You’ll love VT PODF ZPV HFU UP LOPX VT w "OE BVEJFODFT DPOUJOVF MPWJOH La Cage aux Folles 5IF PSJHJOBM #SPBEXBZ QSPEVDUJPO XPO TJY 5POZ "XBSET JODMVE ing Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The 2010 Broadway revival was nominated for eleven Tony Awards and won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. While the Broadway productions had a revolving showcase of stars, CFHJOOJOH XJUI ,FMTFZ (SBNNFS TUFQQJOH JOUP UIF MFBE SPMFT UIJT QSPEVDUJPO BMTP IBT TUBS QPXFS XJUI UIF MFHFOEBSZ (FPSHF )BNJMUPO QMBZJOH (FPSHFT BOE $ISJTUPQIFS 4JFCFS XIP QMBZFE (FPSHFT PO #SPBEXBZ PQQPTJUF )BSWFZ Fierstein) as Albin. *O DBTF ZPV EJEO U TFF UIF QMBZ CZ +FBO 1PJSFU UIF 'SFODI ĂĽMN PS the film The Birdcage UIF "NFSJDBOJ[FE ĂĽMN WFSTJPO PG La Cage aux Folles shot in South Beach, here’s a brief synopsis of the plot. La Cage aux Folles JT UIF TUPSZ PG B HBZ DPVQMF (FPSHFT UIF NBOBHFS PG B OJHIUDMVC GFBUVSJOH drag entertainment, and Albin, his star attraction who performs as his alter FHP ;B[B BOE UIF DIBPT UIBU FSVQUT XIFO (FPSHFT TUSBJHIU TPO CSJOHT IPNF IJT ĂĽBODĂ?F BOE IFS VMUSB DPOTFSWBUJWF QBSFOUT GPS B WJTJU 5ISPX JO B HSPVQ PG talented chorus boys who play chorus girls and you have a madcap musical with a happy ending.

8IJMF BVEJFODFT BSPVOE UIF XPSME BSF GBNJMJBS XJUI (FPSHF )BNJMUPO * XBT excited to interview Christopher Sieber, a Broadway veteran, who played (FPSHFT PO #SPBEXBZ XJUI )BSWFZ 'JFSTUFJO BOE OPX QMBZT "MCJO JO UIF UPVS ing production of La Cage aux Folles. While some remember Sieber from his SPMF BT ,FWJO #VSLF JO UIF UFMFWJTJPO TIPX Two of a Kind starring the Olsen twins, he is most known for his outstanding work on Broadway appearing in shows like Shrek, Spamalot (for which he received a Tony nomination), Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast, and Into the Woods. A OBUJWF PG 4U 1BVM .JOOFTPUB 4JFCFS OPX MJWFT PO IJT PXO JTMBOE JO /FX +FSTFZ with his husband. Wire Magazine was able to chat with Christopher about La Cage #SPBEXBZ (FPSHF )BNJMUPO BOE )BSWFZ 'JFSTUFJO

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CHRISTOPHER SIEBER AS ZAZA AND GEORGE HAMILTON

BY JAMES CUBBY *."(&4 $3&%*5 PAUL KOLNIK

COVER STORY: GEORGE HAMILTON & CHRISTOPHER SIEBER STAR IN LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

What’s the hardest part of playing a role like Albin?

The energy level. It’s so exhausting. I don’t stop for 3 ½ hours. Show week is five days straight and I’m exhausted at the end.

Why do you think La Cage is such a hit? *U IBT BO BNB[JOH TDPSF CZ +FSSZ )FSNBO You can’t get the songs out of your head. It also has a great book by Harvey Fierstein.

It’s a great story. Very powerful.

Is this a message show or is it pure entertainment?

Both. It’s who you love that matters. You can make a family no matter who you are. *U T MJLF UIF MJOF GSPN UIF TIPX i:PV MM MPWF VT PODF ZPV HFU UP LOPX VT w 5IF BVEJFODF grows to love us during the show and they even sing along.

be whispers and pajamas because I’m so tired.

What do you think audiences remember most about La Cage?

The ending. They remember that song. It’s UIF NPTU QPXFSGVM NPNFOU 1FPQMF MFBWF flying high.

Is there anything else that you’d like to share with Wire Magazine?

No, just come to see the show. You’ll have a great time.

(FPSHF )BNJMUPO XJUI RVJUF B CPEZ PG üMN and television work under his belt, is prob ably best known as the actor with the per petual suntan. Hamilton joins Christopher 4JFCFS POTUBHF BT (FPSHFT JO La Cage aux Folles. While Hamilton’s schedule kept him from a phone chat, Wire Magazine was able to get a few interview questions an swered via email.

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THE CAGELLES

What’s your favorite moment in the show? * IBWF TFWFSBM * MPWF XIFO ;B[B DPNFT PO BOE QFSGPSNT IFS CJH OVNCFS o i* "N 8IBU * "N w * -PWF UIBU TPOH *U T UIF CJH When did you decide you wanted gest gay anthem. to be a performer?

When I was in the 3rd grade. I was a class What’s generally the audience’s faclown. Back in Minnesota, I was put in a vorite moment? special gifted program and in high school Audience loves that number. “I Am What my teachers decided that I should go to * "N w New York and helped me find a school. I Are audiences on tour more or less NPWFE UP /FX :PSL PO 0DUPCFS enthusiastic than Broadway audiences?

You have quite an impressive track It’s hard to say. Broadway audiences are record on Broadway. What made much more savvy. Bringing a Broadway you decide to tour? show to cities that would never get a show The last time I toured was in 1991 with like this is great. The local audiences love Meet Me in St. Louis. You have to do some it. It’s really special. thing a little scary to grow. Harvey called me to see the show on Broadway and after Is this your first time performing in the show he said, (doing a great Harvey drag?

Fierstein impression) “So, do you want to No, I did Edna in Hairspray and I did SugEP UIF TIPX w * IBE OP JEFB UIBU IF XBT ar, the musical version of Some Like It Hot. going to offer me the role but I couldn’t turn it down It was a great experience working What’s been the highlight of your with Harvey Fierstein every night on Broad career so far? way. Later I was asked to do the touring Spamalot. I loved that show. It was so much TIPX 8IFO * IFBSE (FPSHF )BNJMUPO XBT fun. I was nominated for a Tony. I worked with a lot of great talent and everyone starring, I said yes. was crazy. We had so much fun. We just giggled every night. I worked with great Which role is more fun to play?

Both roles are fun. Albin is just so crazy QFPQMF MJLF %BWJE )ZEF 1JFSDF )BOL "[ BOE PWFS UIF UPQ XIJMF (FPSHFT JT UIF ESJW aria and Tim Curry. ing force of the show. I loved working with Harvey. I think the show works best when What’s your ultimate role that you’d love to play? there are two gay men in the lead roles and I’m holding out for Harold Hill in the Music they like each other. The chemistry works.

Man but I’m not quite ready for that yet. I With Harvey it was magic. prefer creating roles. My next show should

GEORGE HAMILTON

Describe your role in La Cage aux Folles?

I play Albin, the greatest star on the Riv JFSB ;B[B JT UIF QFSGPSNJOH BMUFS FHP

COVER STORY: GEORGE HAMILTON & CHRISTOPHER SIEBER STAR IN LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

MATT ANCTIL One of the Dancing Drag Queens

How are you adapting to life as a nightclub owner in La Cage?

It’s a challenging role for me. In many ways, I’m envious PG $ISJT 4JFCFS QMBZJOH ;B[B CFDBVTF "MCJO JT TVDI B fabulous, flamboyant character. It’s seductive to want to be the farceur. Chris is so good in this: He gets bored with doing the usual, so he will change things around [in B TDFOF> .Z KPC JT UP CF PSHBOJDBMMZ BODIPSFE UP UIJT‰ I’ve got to direct traffic through this whole story. I’m torn between my son and Albin. If I’ve done my job correctly, the piece takes on a profundity that’s got to be there.

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of La Cage aux Folles

GEORGE HAMILTON AS GEORGES AND CHRISTOPHER SIEBER AS ZAZA

CHRISTOPHER SIEBER AS ZAZA

How are you holding up with the eight-showa-week schedule? Did hearing about Jeffrey Tamborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abrupt departure from the Broadway production make you think twice about taking on the role?

I only heard about Jeffrey after I had taken it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never actually heard the clear story. I heard he had hip replace ment surgery pretty close to the show. But I had a knee replacement, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll match his hip with my knee. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really realize how difficult this is. Not only is it daunting in the amount of time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on stage, but also with all you have to do.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it like to be surrounded by this youthful ensemble of dancers?

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some of the most wonderful dancing! These athletes are unbelievable. They are just incredibly kind BOE SFTQFDUGVM UP NFÂ&#x2030;BOE QSPUFDUJWF * MPWF AFN *OJUJBMMZ the ensemble and I stayed at separate hotels, because I have places that I like in every city that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been before. *O UIF ĂĽSTU DPVQMF XFFLT POF PG UIF $BHFMMFT IBE B OJOF inch cut right to the bone in his foot, and he was back in the show a week later. Another one pulled his hamstring and was out for about two weeks. So I thought, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the middle of people who can really take punishment and HP CBDL JOUP UIF TIPX JU XPVME CF CFTU GPS NZTFMG UP TUBZ close to the theater. So Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kind of moved to wherever they go. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be too far of a walk away.

a Cage aux Folles has a troupe of dancers called Les Cagelles, the drag queens of La Cage aux Folles that keeps the audience screaming. Wire Magazine caught up with Matt Anctil, one of the Cagelles, for a quick chat about La Cage, dance, touring, and drag.

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For those not familiar with La Cage aux Folles, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the story in a nutshell?

Ever heard of The Birdcage 4FU JO 4U 5SPQF[ JO UIF A T La Cage UFMMT UIF TUPSZ PG (FPSHFT UIF owner of the gaudy drag cabaret) and Albin (the sassy headliner), and what happens when their son arrives with a bit of news, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting married to the daughter of a conservative political fanatic. As the families meet for the first time, feathery chaos ensues and pushes the anticipated wedding to the edge of collapse. Thankfully, the true element of family and marriage comes to the forefront to show that LOVE knows no boundaries, enemies or obsta cles. As long as we continue to keep that in mind, the best of times is truly NOW. What is your role in La Cage? * QMBZ "OHFMJRVF UIF iMFTT UIBO FOUIVTFEw NVTDMF drag queen. She is one of six unique characters called Les Cagelles, who are the drag queens of the nightclub, La Cage Aux Folles. As a group, we en tertain the audience with over the top musical num bers, jump splits, acrobatics, comedy and dance.

Individually, we show that each of us are unique, CSJOHJOH B TQFDJBM FMFNFOU PG iGBCVMPVTw UIBU XIFO put together, makes for an unforgettable evening.

COVER STORY: GEORGE HAMILTON & CHRISTOPHER SIEBER STAR IN LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

How long have you been in the show? Can you share your audition experience?

I have been with the show for almost two years now. This was my Broadway debut and then I contin ued with the tour when we set out in October of last year. My audition was pretty unique. I borrowed a pair of heels from a friend and heeded the advice of my manager to go in for the role. Having never seen the show and only knowing that they had just revived it a few years back in 2005, I was not so anxious to book the job. The actual audition was one of the most thorough and dynamic dance calls I had ever been to. When you see the show you will understand why, we do a little bit of everything.

11 out of an original group of 90 or so were called back a week later. When I got there, I started looking around and noticed that the 10 other boys each had a hair person, makeup person, or both BOE * IBE NZ EBODF CFMU -ZDSB KB[[ QBOUT BOE B HSFBU CJH TNJMF *U XBT B SFBM iTIPX NVTU HP POw moment. I just gave them all I had, from the heart, and next thing I knew I was waking up to one of the most amazing phone calls of my life, Duncan Stewart, the casting director, asking me if I wanted to join the La Cage family. Ya, I screamed after accepting, of course.

Why do you think La Cage is such a hit?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an emotional entertainment roller coaster. Audiences come in night after night, not quite sure where we will take them, and they walk out with smiles on their faces. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve exercised their minds, hearts, faces and stomach muscles through all the comedy and drama. The story is so poignant and really drives home the message of equality and love without mounting a soapbox. In a way, we invite you to be enlightened AND entertained!!

Is this a message show or is it pure entertainment?

Both! You really just have to be open to possibility and trust that you are going to have a good time.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favorite moment in the show?

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generally the audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite moment?

A lot of people love when we are in the cage and do the jump splits in the Can Can. Of course, the 11 P DMPDL OVNCFS i* "N 8IBU * "Nw JT B TIPX TUPQQFS $ISJTUPQIFS ESJWFT IPNF B EFĂĽOJUJWF NFTTBHF of acceptance and loving yourself for who you are. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the moment when people are crying and are moved to jump to their feet. You always put those kinds of numbers at the end of Act 1.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your ultimate role that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to play?

Hmmmm,thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a toughie. To be honest, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not really sure. I would really love to originate something spectacular, so that role is yet to be determined. But if I had to choose, I would think JU XPVME CF UIF -FBEJOH 1MBZFS JO Pippin.

Do you have any funny stories from the road that you can share?

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What do you think audiences remember most about La Cage?

I would hope that audiences really take to heart the message we deliver about equality and love. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be lying if I said that I EJEO U IFBS OJHIU BGUFS OJHIU i5IPTF MFHT * XBOU UIFN w 4P maybe thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the other memory they walk away with.

LA CAGE MATT IN COSTUME

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most difficult part of performing as one of the Les Cagelles?

I think the hardest thing for me, playing Angelique, is to stick to her mannerisms. The group as a whole is dynamic in character, but some days I just wanna queen out as much as the rest of them. But when everyone laughs at Angeliqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bitter attitude, it makes me smile inside to know that I gave them a DIVDLMF 0VS SFTJEFOU EJSFDUPS PO #SPBEXBZ XPVME BMXBZT UFMM NF iTJNQMF HFUT UIF MBVHI w BOE UIBU SF ally was a skill that I had to exercise and learn. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really difficult to look like you could care less,well, for me it is, because inside itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the complete opposite.

Are audiences on tour more or less enthusiastic than Broadway audiences?

It really depends on the city or market we are in. Of course, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of wonderful energy in a #SPBEXBZ IPVTF CFDBVTF XFMM JU T #SPBEXBZ #VU UIFSF T TPNFUIJOH TQFDJBM BCPVU UIF FWFS DIBOH ing energy with each city we go to. I think audiences on tour, for the most part, are excited that we BSF DPNJOH UP UIFN XJUI 5POZ BXBSE XJOOJOH NBUFSJBM BOE ZFT UIF GBCVMPVT VCFS )PMMZXPPE TUBS (FPSHF )BNJMUPO Is this your first time performing in drag?

Yes! As you can tell from my audition experience for this show, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the memo. I love it though. * BN TVSF UIBU JU T OPU NZ MJGFTUZMF CVU * SFBMMZ EP FOKPZ HPJOH PVU BOE QFSGPSNJOH XJUI UIF PUIFS iHJSMTw when we do promos at local clubs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also nice to step out of Angeliqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s persona and explore my GFNJOJOJUZ JO B EJGGFSFOU XBZ BOE XIP EPFTO U MPWF XFBSJOH SIJOFTUPOFT Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the highlight of your career so far?

This show, for sure, has been quite the highlight of my career so far. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really the first time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been given a role to nurture in a production this scale alongside major celebrity actors. With it being my Broadway debut, La Cage really holds a special place in my heart. Aside from La Cage, I think the second highlight of my career would be launching the arena version of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular CBDL JO UIBU TIPX XBT NBTTJWF BOE QSFUUZ SPDL TUBS *U XBT MJLF CFJOH JO B NPWJF *."(&4 $3&%*5 BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA 13 | wire magazine | issue #23, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter

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WIRE COVER: COME FLY AWAY WITH OLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BLUE EYES

MIAMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JULIUS ANTHONY RUBIO DANCES TO FRANK SINATRA

By James Cubby iami audiences are treated to some of Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top shows with Broadway Across America touring companies. While Miami has be come a breeding ground for talent, many performers leave seeking their fame and fortune but often times return in a touring DPNQBOZ .JBNJ SBJTFE +VMJVT "OUIPOZ 3V bio comes home as one of the performers in the current touring production of Come Fly Away at the Arsht Center.

Come Fly Away, a romantic mix of dance and music, fuses the songs of Frank Sina tra with the incredible choreography of Twyla Tharp. This amazing show combines Olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Blue Eyesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unforgettable voice, a thrill ing live band, and 14 of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest dancers performing to such timeless classics BT i'MZ .F 5P 5IF .PPO w i.Z 8BZ w BOE i5IBU T -JGF w Come Fly Away is currently touring the country but Wire Magazine was able to catch up with Julius Anthony Rubio to chat about Miami, performing, and Come Fly Away. While still in Miami, Rubio studied at the New World School of the Arts and Dance Attack Studios.

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WIRE COVER: COME FLY AWAY WITH OLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BLUE EYES What is your role in the show?

I play one of the three male ensemble dancers and understudy/cover one of the principal roles.

A lot of talent comes out of New World School of the Arts. Do you feel the school prepared you for the real world?

Most definitely. Although I started dancing when I was 14/15, I started attending NWSA as an incoming sophomore. Learning the ethics and even dance his tory of what that school taught me has definitely given me such a (no pun intended) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;leg upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the business.

New World is a school that really nurses some incred ible talent. It definitely was a place for me to not only excel in my craft, but also mature as a young adult at the time. Besides, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a performing arts high school, how could you not enjoy your time there? Just danc ers, singers, actors, artists everywhere!

I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t express enough to be as grateful (learning the hard and easy way) dancing under the direction of one of the most classic choreographers ever, Twyla Tharp. What an experience!

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favorite moment in the show?

Well thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two moments: One would be the open JOH PG UIF TIPX i-VDL #F " -BEZw XIFSF JU GFFMT MJLF youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being shot out of a cannon and where all the characters and ensemble get introduced and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a partnering galore! The entire company is on stage and it just happens to always set the tone of the en tire night and show... and, oh yeah, the other part is XIFO XF BMM HFU QSFUUZ NVDI IBMG OBLFE BOE TUBSU UBL JOH PVS DMPUIFT PGG POTUBHF EVSJOH i.BLJO 8IPPQFF IIâ&#x20AC;? Yeah, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m shirtless and I like it. Is that bad?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like they say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shoot for the moon for if you miss at least youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll land among the stars.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Julius Anthony Rubio

Do you still have family in Miami and will they be coming to see you in Come Fly Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not familiar with Dance Attack Studios in Away?

Miami. Is it still there?

Yes, I do and from what I know yes they are still plan But of course! Dance Attack Studios is located in ning on coming to see it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m probably more anxious $PVOUSZ 8BML ,FOEBMM IPPE JO .JBNJ *U JT PXOFE CZ about playing at the Arsht than I am about family com John Culbertson and Augusto â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cookieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ramos. This ing to see me... but the more I think about it having actually is the other half of some of the amazing train them see me AT the Arsht gets me a bit nervous. ing and mentorship of my life career. Those two studio owners (John and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cookieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) were the fathers I never Are you familiar with Wire Magazine? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really had growing up and can proudly say that still changed quite a bit since you lived here. they breed some phenomenal dancers who continue Actually, I am. Unfortunately when I was living in Mi to be doing what I do and more. ami I was under 21, so I could only read about these fabulous and fierce events and not be able to go to Have you performed at the Arsht Center be- them but would always appreciate the public attention fore? to what Miami and the gay community had to offer in No! But I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until I do. Is it dorky that I get but the arts, nightlife and life. terflies every time I think of that particular venue and me actually performing in it? How crazy is it know Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your ultimate career goal? ing that I walked/drove by that place so many times Honestly, just to make my family, friends and the peo growing up thinking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one day, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna perform ple who helped me get here proud. I sincerely feel that there and now look! Dreams do come true. success is not what you accomplish or whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on your resume, but how fulfilled you are in what you love to What has been the highlight of your career do... I can proudly say that there are so many things so far? in this world/business that I still plan to do and will Oh. Hmmmmm? Even after approximately five amaz NEVER be fulfilled. Like they say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shoot for the moon ing years living in LA, I would have to say opening up for if you miss at least youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll land among the stars.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; an original Broadway show called WONDERLAND and finally making the move to live in New York City. Is there anything else youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to tell Wire I never would have made the jump if I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a Magazine readers? secure job. Unfortunately the show closed after three Thanks for being such avid and faithful readers to weeks of opening, but six weeks later I landed this such an amazing and long running magazine and of gig. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear that everything happens for a reason, course support the amazing Broadway dance theater no? experience Come Fly Away. And thanks for reading this too. I promise Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make all of you guys proud no Why do you think audiences enjoy Come Fly matter where my life and path leads me!

Away?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a show that is so unique in fusing live music, dance and, above all one of the most timeless voices of all Come Fly Away comes to the Adrienne Arsht Center for time, Frank Sinatra. Twyla Tharp has such a seamless way to make art or better yet a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;languageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spoken the Performing Arts from March 20-25. The Arsht Center is through what we know best, our bodies. It explores located at 1300 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. so many facets of dance art through Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music 305.949.6722 or www.arshtcenter.org and Twylaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choreography set on some of the stron gest dancers of our generation. With that being said, Meredith Miles in Come Fly Away 1IPUP CZ +PBO .BSDVT 15 | wire magazine | issue #11, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter

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One of the major reasons our community has pro gressed in terms of equality and acceptance is the sex ual revolution of the 60s. In the decade of love, drugs, BOE SPDL AO SPMM UIPVTBOET PG TFMG QSPGFTTFE IJQQJFT explored their sexuality, experimented with each and every type of drug available, rebelled against unifor mity and government control, and then summed it all up in some of the greatest music of the century.

On Memorial Day Weekend, South Florida will wel come the 2009 Tony Award Winning Musical Revival )"*3 5IF "NFSJDBO 5SJCBM -PWF 3PDL .VTJDBM BOE XF couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more excited. The show that continues to make waves and spark change around the world will QMBZ UIF "ESJFOOF "STIU $FOUFS GPS UIF 1FSGPSNJOH "SUT GSPN .BZ o +VOF BOE #SPXBSE $FOUFS GPS UIF 1FS GPSNJOH "SUT GSPN +VOF o With a score including such enduring musical num bers as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let the Sun Shine In,â&#x20AC;? Aquarius,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hairâ&#x20AC;? and i(PPE .PSOJOH 4UBSTIJOF w )"*3 EFQJDUT UIF CJSUI PG a cultural movement in the 60s and 70s that changed America forever.

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HAIR tells the story of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;tribeâ&#x20AC;?, a group of po MJUJDBMMZ BDUJWF MPOH IBJSFE IJQQJFT PG UIF i"HF PG Aquariusâ&#x20AC;? living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. Claude, his good friend Berger, their room mate Sheila, and their friends struggle to balance their young lives, loves, and the sexual revolution with their rebellion against the war and their con servative parents and society. Ultimately, Claude must decide whether to resist the draft as his friends have done, or to succumb to the pressures of his parents (and conservative America) to serve in Vietnam, compromising his pacifistic principles and risking his life. The show resonates with an irresist ible message of hope more than 40 years after it first opened on Broadway.

HAIR won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival as well as the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award for Outstanding Re vival of a Musical. HAIR was also nominated for an additional seven Tony Awards, including Best Di rection, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound Design. The

DBTU SFDPSEJOH XBT BMTP OPNJOBUFE GPS B (SBNNZ man who defends the rights of my amazing and Award for Best Musical Show Album. beautiful gay friends. We have very much rallied to the cause and it has seeped into our show and Of course, no show as famous as HAIR would be our work!â&#x20AC;? complete without an amazing cast. We were able to catch up with lead cast member, Matt DeAngelis, Check out what else Matt had to say in his inter who plays Woof. view with Wire Magazine: Matt was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up on show tunes and the rabid Boston sports scene. From a very early age, Matt had a true passion for the arts. Since the age of eight, he IBT CFFO QFSGPSNJOH NVTJDBMT OPO TUPQ After majoring in Musical Theater at both the Uni versity of Maine and the Boston Conservatory, Matt moved to New York, where he worked as a strug gling actor, taking little parts here and there. His big break finally came when he was cast in the pro duction of HAIR on Broadway. Eventually he joined the West End Company of HAIR in London, where he played for six months.

Where are you from?

I am from Boston, Massachusetts.

What inspired you to go into theater?

My mother inspired me to do theater. She dragged me to my first audition, because I was always sing ing on the coffee table. I was immediately hooked!

Every actor struggles to make it into the biz. What do you consider your big break?

This show was my big break. It changed my life One of the things that makes Matt so special is his personally and professionally forever. But there re EFEJDBUJPO UP (-#5 FRVBMJUZ "T B TUSBJHIU NBO ally isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a break though. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot more work Matt says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am proud to say that I am a straight to be done.

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When did you first get connected with Hair?

I did a regional production of it a year before I booked it on Broadway.

Can you tell me a little bit about your character?

He is young and full of life. He wants to be a leader and the center of attention but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite have it figured out yet. He is very sensitive and he provides a little bit of ambiguously sexual comic relief.

What do you like most about playing this character?

I love how fun it is, as a man, to explore my sensi tive side.

How are you and your character similar and different?

I am actually very sensitive. I try to hide it, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to let it show!

Can you summarize the story of HAIR for me?

HAIR is about a tribe of hippies living in Central park. Claude gets his draft notice in the mail, and he and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know quite how to react. The rest is about sex, drugs, and rock and roll. We all take our clothes off at the end of Act 1!

Do you think there are any similarities to the GLBT equal rights movement and the overall story of HAIR? If so, please explain.

What are you looking forward to most about performing in South Florida?

We have been very connected to the gay rights DBVTF UISPVHIPVU PVS KPVSOFZ XJUI )"*3 (BWJO Creel, our original Claude on Broadway, started an amazing organization called Broadway Impact.

We have been doing benefit concerts all across the country to support that cause. The idea of youth rebellion and protest speaks to the plight of gay people everywhere. We marched on Washington and sang on the steps of the capitol for the Mar riage Equality Rally. I am proud to say that I am a straight man who defends the rights of my amazing and beautiful gay friends. We have very much ral lied to the cause and it has seeped into our show and our work!

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the future for Matt?

How does the touring show differ from being on Broadway?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just like performing on Broadway except you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always sleep in the same place and you wear the same 10 outfits all the time!

What can people expect on opening night?

1FPQMF DBO FYQFDU FYDJUFNFOU BDUPST SVOOJOH JOUP the audience, some of the best music ever written, nudity, and all the sex, drugs, and rock and roll you could ask for.

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ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS www.arshtcenter.org

The largest center for the performing arts in Miami has an amazing series of events scheduled throughout season that is as diverse as the community that surrounds it. This year, the Arsht Center will bring five incredible Broad way Across America productions, including The Addams Family, Oct. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30, which will be followed by the un BCBTIFE GBNJMZ SPNQ 4ISFL UIF .VTJDBM BT B QSF IPMJEBZ GBNJMZ TIPX %FDFNCFS .JMMJPO %PMMBS 2VBSUFU introduces families to one of the greatest moments in rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll history, set to bring in the New Year, December +BOVBSZ BOE 5XZMB 5IBSQT T MPWJOH PEF UP 'SBOL Sinatra, Come Fly with Me, locked in as the spring entry, .BSDI 'PS UIF ĂĽSTU UJNF JO .JBNJ %JTOFZ T 5IF -JPO ,JOH UIF SFDPSE CSFBLJOH NVTJDBM TFU JO UIF "GSJDBO pride lands, will play May 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 10 as the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning finale!

The season also features five of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most superb TPMPJTUT o BMM UJUBOT PG DMBTTJDBM NVTJD BOE BO BSSBZ PG superlative symphonic ensembles in five vibrantly diverse concerts, including master violinist Itzhak Perlman on No WFNCFS JOUFSOBUJPOBMMZ SFOPXOFE QJBOJTU +FBO Yves Thibaudet and Russiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tschaikowski St. Petersburg 4UBUF 0SDIFTUSB PO 'FCSVBSZ (SBNNZ "XBSE XJOOJOH QJBOP WJSUVPTP (BSSJDL 0IMTTPO BOE 1PMBOE T superb Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra on February 10, 2012, and acclaimed violinist Midori will perform with the venerable Minnesota Orchestra in an exciting program on March 10, 2012. The grand finale of the DMBTTJDBM TFBTPO GFBUVSFT B POF OJHIU POMZ TPMP QJBOP SF cital by the inimitable classical music superstar Lang Lang on May 17, 2012. With so much going on this season, a subscription is an absolute must this year!

ART BASEL

December 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4, 2011 www.artbaselmiamibeach.com During the first weekend in December, thousands of art collectors, connoisseurs, and artists will descend upon our sandbar to experience the largest art exhibition in the Western Hemisphere. As the sister event of Switzerlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 41 years, Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties, and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture, and design. VIP tickets to events can sometimes be hard to come by, so be sure to start reserving your tickets now.

ART MIAMI

November 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 4, 2011 www.art-miami.com As acclaim for Art Miami grows, the fair continues to at USBDU UIF QBSUJDJQBUJPO PG BGĂ˝VFOU DPMMFDUPST BOE IJHI RVBM ity galleries from all over the world. It is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t missâ&#x20AC;?

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event for all serious art enthusiasts, curators, and museum professionals, providing an intimate look at some of the most important work at the forefront of the international contemporary art movement from more than 100 leading national and international galleries. Last year, Art Miami attracted 7,200 collectors during its Opening Night and BUUFOEFFT PWFS B TJY EBZ QFSJPE 5IJT ZFBS "SU .JBNJ XJMM CF IFME JO B TUBUF PG UIF BSU TRVBSF foot pavilion that will feature European style cafes serv ing delectable cuisine as well as an exclusive VIP lounge.

ART WALK DESIGN & WYNWOOD ARTS DISTRICT 2nd Saturday of Each Month

Over the past decade art galleries, artists, and furniture shops have opened up shop in the very bohemian De sign District and Wynwood Arts District, and, as a result, these two areas have become the hottest destination to check out the latest in contemporary art. Every second Saturday of the month, both Districts host an art walk, where visitors can sip on a cocktail or two, enjoy some delicious nosh, and peruse the various galleries.

BASS MUSEUM

www.bassmuseum.org The first fine art exhibition space in Miami Beach con tinually hosts a number of international exhibitions and this season definitely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any different. Last year, the Bass Museum opened Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Egyptian gallery, which offers a unique opportunity to learn about one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most mysterious civilizations from its surviving objects, including an Egyptian sarcophagus and mummy to great fanfare! Additionally, the gallery will host various events for art lovers, as well as hosts a number of exhibitions for a variety of artists, including -BVSFOU (SBTTP BOE 4BOESB (BNBSSB

BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS www.browardcenter.org

5IF #SPXBSE $FOUFS IBT BO JODSFEJCMF MJOF VQ UIBU JT TVSF to entertain thousands of South Floridians by offering an assortment of theatrical productions, classical showcas es, and featured performances. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season will in DMVEF UIF 1SJEF 4FSJFT EFEJDBUFE UP UIF -(#5 DPNNVOJUZ XJUI TIPXT MJLF +PO BOE +VBO T 8FEEJOH 0DU

UIF IPMJEBZ NBZIFN PG 5IF ,JOTFZ 4JDLT 0Z 7FZ JO B .BOHFS %FD BOE UXP TUBST PO POF TUBHF XJUI -FTMJF Jordan and Varla Jean Merman (April 7). Audiences will enjoy the best of Broadway Across America with box of ĂĽDF IJUT MJLF 3"*/ " 5SJCVUF 5P 5IF #FBUMFT 0DU

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FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH

MIAMI CITY BALLET

Looks like Miami Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest theater will keep us SPDLJOH BMM TFBTPO MPOH "DUT MJLF ,PSO 5IF "VTUSBMJBO Pink Floyd Show, and the sensational Sting are sure to get you ready to rock! Throughout the season, the Fill more Miami Beach will also showcase some of the funni est comediennes in the biz, including David Sedaris and Mac Miller. One of the biggest highlights of the season at the Fillmore is certainly the Janet Jackson concert on December 5th!

This year the Miami City Ballet will bring South Florida audiences a world premiere ballet by Liam Scarlett, the talented young choreographer from Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Royal #BMMFU BOE UIF SFUVSO PG UXP BVEJFODF GBWPSJUFT UIF GVMM MFOHUI QSPEVDUJPOT PG (JTFMMF BOE $PQQFMJB 5IF IPMJEBZ TFBTPO XJMM ĂĽOE (FPSHF #BMBODIJOFT T 5IF /VUDSBDLFS gracing the stages in Miami and Fort Lauderdale this December. The Opus One Orchestra, under the direc UJPO PG .BFTUSP (BSZ 4IFMEPO XJMM QMBZ GPS BMM SFQFSUPSZ programs.

www.fillmoremb.com

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA www.fgo.org

For those of us who enjoy a good opera or two or three, 5IF 'MPSJEB (SBOE 0QFSB IBT POF IFDL PG B MJOF VQ GPS VT 5IF 'MPSJEB (SBOE 0QFSB XJMM LJDL PGG JUT TU TFBTPO on November 12th with Federico Moreno Torrobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zar [VFMB -VJTB 'FSOBOEB ;BS[VFMB B QPQVMBS 4QBOJTI GPSN of musical theater, incorporates both spoken dialogue and singing with decidedly operatic vocal requirements.

The season will include two important company â&#x20AC;&#x153;firstsâ&#x20AC;?: the first presentation of Torrobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luisa Fernanda zarzu ela, and the first production of Pucciniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La rondine. The TFBTPO XJMM BMTP JODMVEF 7FSEJ T 3JHPMFUUP BOE (PVOPE T RomĂŠo et Juliette.

MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE April 15, 2012 www.miamibeachgaypride.com

Three years ago, Miami Beach made history by success GVMMZ MBVODIJOH UIF ĂĽSTU PGĂĽDJBM .JBNJ #FBDI (BZ 1SJEF Last year the event broke its own record by attracting close to 40,000 people. Pride participants spent the day enjoying the official Pride parade, expo, and con DFSU BOE HPU UIF DIBODF UP IBOH XJUI .JBNJ #FBDI (BZ 1SJEF T GBNPVT (SBOE .BSTIBM "OEZ $PIFO 5IJT ZFBS Miami Beach Pride is going to be even bigger and bet ter with an expected attendance of over 60,000 people.

5ISPVHIPVU UIF TFBTPO .JBNJ #FBDI (BZ 1SJEF XJMM CF hosting a number of cocktail parties, community events, and volunteer meetings. Check out the website for more information.

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MIAMI FASHION WEEK March 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24, 2012 www.miamifashionweek.com

*O JOUFSOBUJPOBM GBTIJPO NPEFM #FUI 4PCPM launched Miami Fashion Week to provide a platform for designers from Latin America to gain international ex posure. During the past 13 years, MFW has evolved into one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier fashion events, spotlight ing designers from Europe, USA, and Canada, the Ca ribbean, Middle East, and Asia, as well as the largest showcase of Latin American design talent in the world.

The best part is that the proceeds raised during this event go towards helping emerging designers and students studying fashion, photography, film, and graphic design realize their dreams through scholarships and financial support. Check out MFWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for updates on spe cial fashion events taking place before and after Miami Fashion Week.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART www.mocanomi.org

,OPXO BT UIF NVTFVN iXIFSF OFX BSU JT EJTDPWFSFE w MOCA is internationally recognized as a force in defin ing new trends and directions in contemporary art. The museum originates most of its own exhibitions, present ing an exciting mix of both emerging and legendary artists. Visitors from around the world are drawn to its permanent collection reflecting the most important devel opments in contemporary art. This season, MOCA will host a number of exhibitions and events ranging from major art installations to film screenings to jazz evenings.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: New World Symphony WALLCAST Concert at New World Center: Photo by WorldRedEye // Photo Provided by Scope Miami // Miami City Ballet: Jennifer Kronenberg and Carlos Guerra In the Night. Choreography by Jerome Robbins Š The Robbins Rights Trust. Photo Š 2008 Lois Greenfield. // 3-Million Dollar Quartet Original Broadway Cast: Photo by Joan Marcus

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NEW WORLD SYMPHONY www.nws.edu

5IF TFBTPO XJMM FYQMPSF JOTQJSJOH DPNCJOBUJPOT of music and visual art, made uniquely possible in the QFSGPSNBODF IBMM B +PVSOFZ $PODFSU XIJDI JOWPMWFT the orchestra and ensembles of varying sizes perform ing throughout the evening on different stages around UIF QFSGPSNBODF IBMM UIJSUZ NJOVUF .JOJ $PODFSUT XIJDI allow audiences to experience music for only $2.50 per QFSGPSNBODF BOE UIF QPQVMBS /FX 8PSME 4ZNQIPOZ WALLCASTâ&#x201E;˘ concerts, which bring free, live perfor NBODFT PVUEPPST POUP UIF CVJMEJOH T TRVBSF GPPU projection wall, overlooking the 2.5 acre Miami Beach SoundScape.

SAVE DADE HALLOWEEN PARTY â&#x20AC;&#x153;HELLROTIKAâ&#x20AC;?

4BUVSEBZ 0DUPCFS 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. www.savedade.org

and curators, while networking them with potential buy ers through a unique program of solo and thematic group TIPXT QSFTFOUFE BMPOHTJEF NVTFVN RVBMJUZ FYIJCJUJPOT collector tours, screenings, and special events. Needless to say, this event always draws an eclectic crowd of art lovers.

SLEEPLESS NIGHT

November 5, 2011 www.sleeplessnight.org Tens of thousands of cultural enthusiasts will descend upon the vibrant streets and sands of Miami Beach for a VOJRVF BMM OJHIU FYQFSJFODF EVSJOH 4MFFQMFTT /JHIU UBL ing place November 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6, 2011. This year, the festival has set its sights higher than ever, pairing remarkable quality and incredible variety by presenting an eclectic mix of more than 150 local and international artists rang ing from trapeze artists, symphonies, theater and dance groups, music concerts, architectural tours, museum ex hibitions, and much more at various sites across Miami Beach.

For 17 years, SAVE Dadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Halloween fundraiser has laid its mark as the premier fall event on the social DBMFOEBS PG 4PVUI 'MPSJEB T (-#5 DPNNVOJUZ &BDI ZFBS partygoers look forward to this festive night of extrava gant costumes, prizes, dancing, and electrifying music.

This year, SAVE Dadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest fundraising event has CFFO SF JNBHJOFE BT i)FMMSPUJLB 4FFE PG UIF #FBTU 3FDSF ated and freshly energized by a new steering committee, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is envisioned as a perfect combination of dance party, mingling forum, and themed spectacle, with an aim to attract a diverse group of individuals from within the community. Event guests will be treated UP BO JNNFSTJWF NVMUJ NFEJB FYQFSJFODF XJUI JOUFSBDUJWF performances, a costume contest, food vendors and the latest dance music played by world class DJs. Advance tickets are only $40 for general admission and $150 for VIP, which includes an open bar.

SOBE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

SCOPE MIAMI

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/PWFNCFS o %FDFNCFS www.scopemiami.com Prepare yourself for the largest and most global art fair in the world, featuring emerging contemporary art with sev en markets worldwide. The goal and passion of Scope Miami is to present the most innovative galleries, artists,

February 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 26, 2012 www.sobefest.com

Every February thousands of foodies from around Miami and the world rejoice as some of the best chefs in the country take to the sand to showcase their delicious cu linary creations during the SoBe Wine & Food Festival.

Tickets for this event always sell out way in advance, so make sure you purchase your tickets as soon as possible.

Presale tickets will go on sale October 24th. This year, the South Beach Wine and Food Festival will feature its NBJOTUBZ FWFOUT JODMVEJOH UIF (SBOE 5BTUJOH #VCCMF2 and Burger Bash, as well as a variety of wine seminars to fulfill the little sommelier in all of us!

SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY This season marks many milestones for the South Florida Symphony, as they will continue to expand their regional performances. The South Florida Symphony will show case works by Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a theme CZ 5IPNBT 5BMMJT 4BJOU 4BFOT )BWBOBJTF BOE *OUSPEVD UJPO BOE 3POEP $BQSJDDJPTP XJUI $IFF :VO PO UIF WJPMJO and Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Miami Beach Gay Pride // Miami City Ballet: Jeanette Delgado and Renato Penteado In the Night. Choreography

by Jerome Robbins Š The Robbins Rights Trust. Photo Š 2008 Lois Greenfield. // White Party at Vizcaya // Winter Party Pool Party

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WHITE PARTY

TOP TO BOTTOM: Winter Party Beach Party // Miami Beach Gay Pride // New World Symphony Performance at New World Center - Photo by Tomas Loewy // Florida Grand Opera: Rigoletto by Ken Howard for San Diego Opera // Art Basel: De Alvear, Madrid, Michael Elmgreen & Ingar Dragset, Amigos, 2011

November 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 28, 2011 www.whiteparty.org Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe Thanksgiving Day Weekend is right around the corner and along with it comes the arrival of Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest running gay fundraising event, White Party. This year, Care Resource promises an assortment PG IJHI FOFSHZ FWFOUT UIBU XJMM TIPXDBTF TPNF PG UIF biggest names in the music business at some of Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest venues. This year will mark a new beginning for White Party, as it will relaunch the official White Party at the Miami Seaquarium. Tickets are already on sale, and VIP tickets are selling out fast. Check out White Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website to see the complete schedule or to purchase tick ets.

WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE March 2012 www.wmc.com

Winter Music Conference celebrates its 27th year as one of the most anticipated and publicized global gatherings for pioneering artists, innovators and professionals. Long regarded as an essential proving ground for new re leases, artists, and technological advances, WMC 2011 attracted tens of thousands of attendees from dozens of DPVOUSJFT 5IJT ZFBS 8.$ XJMM SFUVSO XJUI BO PWFS UIF UPQ roster of international DJs, performers, and artists. From the International Dance Music Awards to the hundreds of parties set to take place, WMC 2012 is going to be one IFMM PG B IJHI FOFSHZ FWFOU

WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL 'FCSVBSZ o .BSDI www.winterparty.com

Every year, over 10,000 gay men and women flock to our sandy shores to enjoy all that glitters in our fabu MPVT UPXO 5IJT ZFBS 5IF /BUJPOBM (BZ BOE -FTCJBO 5BTL Force, who organizes the massive dance and cultural FWFOU JT FYQFDUJOH B SFDPSE CSFBLJOH ZFBS BT UIF FWFOU is already garnering tons of interest from international visitors and locals alike. Between the scandalous pool parties, the late night dance events, and sexually stimulat ing beach party, there will be so much to see, so many boys to party with, and tons of fun to be had by all. Tick ets are currently on sale and there is even a special pack age for Florida residents. See you on the dance floor!

WORLD EROTIC ART MUSEUM www.weam.com

Stop by and enjoy one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest museums dedicated to the fascinating world of erotic art. Own er and curator, Naomi Wilzig, has traveled the world searching for rare pieces of erotic art, and placed many of them in the World Erotic Art Museum for our viewing pleasure. This season WEAM will feature an assortment of erotic art exhibitions from a variety of genres. Wheth er you stop by to check out the exhibition of fab artists or just want to see all that WEAM has to offer, plan to spend hours perusing the many galleries located within the museum.

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