Press Release Live at Knight returns for 2022-2023 season - Arturo Sandoval, Floyd Nation, Celia Vive, Pink Martini and more!

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Presents

Entertainment’s biggest names and fan favorites return to the
Arsht Center for an unforgettable new season of Live at Knight

FOR LOVE OR COUNTRY: THE ARTURO SANDOVAL STORY
Legendary 10-time Grammy winner performs music from his autobiographical HBO movie live to film with Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra and special guests
October 1, 2022

FLOYD NATION: EXPERIENCE PINK FLOYD
Pink Floyd tribute band performs iconic hits from the
vast collection of Pink Floyd albums
October 8, 2022

¡CELIA VIVE!
featuring India and Lucrecia
“Las Divas” join their unmistakable voices to pay tribute to the
“Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz
December 2, 2022

SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR'S CONCERT
The beloved New Year’s tradition—featuring acclaimed European singers and dancers, as well as a full symphony orchestra—continues at the Arsht Center just in time to waltz into 2023
December 30, 2022

DREAM HOUSE QUARTET
featuring Katia and Marielle Labèque, Bryce Dessner, David Chalmin
Acclaimed dueling pianists and composer-guitarists perform radical new commissions and pivotal contemporary works
April 20, 2023

Along with previously announced 2022-2023 Live at Knight Series shows including…

ANDRÉS CEPEDA: La ruta púrpura
With a career spanning over 20 years — making him one of the most important pop artists in Latin America — Cepeda brings his brand of Latin pop and rock, mixed with a dose of bolero, to the Arsht Center
October 20, 2022

DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT
All-star quartet of Broadway and animated film icons celebrate all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of
songs, animation, and stories
November 12, 2022

PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES
Singer China Forbes joins the “little orchestra” after a sold-out performance in 2019
February 11, 2023

Miami, FL – July 18, 2022 – The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is pleased to announce a new selection of amazing concerts, encompassing a variety of genres and musical tastes, as part of the LIVE AT KNIGHT series. The 2022-2023 season features a thrilling lineup of global superstars, including ARTURO SANDOVAL and ANDRÉS CEPEDA, fan favorites such as DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT, SALUTE TO VIENNA, DREAM HOUSE QUARTET and PINK MARTINI, as well as tributes to music legends PINK FLOYD and CELIA CRUZ -- all live and in-person in Miami’s home for the performing arts. 

The 2022-2023 LIVE AT KNIGHT series is supported by BACARDÍ, Epic Hotel and Café Bustelo.

TICKETS
Tickets for newly announced 2022-2023 Live at Knight Series performances will be available to Arsht Center Culturist members beginning July 19 at noon, and to the general public on July 21 at noon. Tickets may be purchased at the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at arshtcenter.org. Tickets to previously announced shows including ANDRÉS CEPEDA, DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT and PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES are available now.

Newly announced 2022-2023 Live at Knight series shows include:

Adrienne Arsht Center presents
FOR LOVE OR COUNTRY: THE ARTURO SANDOVAL STORY
Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall
Tickets: $45, $55, $75, $125*

ARTURO SANDOVAL, legendary Cuban trumpeter, composer, and 10-time Grammy winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient, performs music from his autobiographical HBO film FOR LOVE OR COUNTRY: THE ARTURO SANDOVAL STORY live with the FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC’s HENRY MANCINI INSTITUTE ORCHESTRA and special guests while the entire digitally remastered movie plays on a large screen. The special, one-night-only performance will be under the direction of acclaimed music director and concert producer ANGEL VELEZ.

The film, courtesy of HBO, stars Grammy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Andy Garcia, Mia Maestro, three-time Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Charles S. Dutton and is based on the incredible true story of one man’s ultimate dream, freedom.  

Digitally remastered for the big screen, For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story is a classic love narrative set amidst the struggles of one man’s search for freedom during the height of the Castro regime but standing as a symbolic universal beacon of hope and solidarity for the inalienable rights of liberty for all. Twenty-two years following the film’s release, its story speaks to a new generation, Cuban and not, bringing hope and unity in the fight against injustice and surrounded by the joy of musicmaking by one of the world’s greatest musicians.

Adrienne Arsht Center presents
FLOYD NATION: EXPERIENCE PINK FLOYD
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Ziff Ballet Opera House
Tickets: $39, $49, $59, $69*

FLOYD NATION is a US-based Pink Floyd tribute band that performs all the iconic hits from the vast collection of Pink Floyd albums such as The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Division Bell. Audiences will be immersed in sound, lights and lasers as FLOYD NATION takes them on an epic journey, bringing back the best memories of some of the most iconic music ever produced. The band’s precise tone and extreme accuracy shows their deep respect to the music of one of the most incredible bands to ever take the world stage.

Loud And Live and Adrienne Arsht Center present
¡CELIA VIVE! featuring India and Lucrecia
Friday, December 2, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall
Tickets: $59.99, $79.99, $99.99, $129.99, $149.99, $179.99*

For the first time, in a unique and unforgettable presentation, two great music stars, India and Lucrecia, will join their unmistakable voices to pay tribute to the “Queen of Salsa,” Celia Cruz.

With the flavor and rhythm of their unmatched styles, the artists will delight audiences with the great musical hits of the immortal "Guarachera de Cuba" such as “La Negra Tiene Tumbao,” “Tu Voz,” “Bemba Colorá,” “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” and many others.

In addition to honoring and celebrating the memory and life of Celia Cruz, “Las Divas” will also perform well-known and acclaimed songs from their repertoires.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions and Adrienne Arsht Center present
SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT
Friday, December 30, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $29, $49, $79, $109, $159*

Waltz into 2023 with SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT, now an American tradition! This dazzling performance evokes a golden age of Viennese music, brimming with energy, merriment, and romance.

This holiday season, the spirited romance of operetta, the glamour of ballroom dance and the delicate beauty of ballet will waltz fans into a triumphant new year. Inspired by Vienna’s beloved Neujahrskonzert, this charming celebration showcases acclaimed European singers and dancers, as well as a full symphony orchestra, for a rich cultural experience that will start the new year on a joyous note.

Celebrate the start of the New Year with SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT, delighting audiences in Miami for 15 years.

Adrienne Arsht Center presents
DREAM HOUSE QUARTET
featuring Katia and Marielle Labèque, Bryce Dessner, David Chalmin
Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall
Tickets: $39, $49, $69, $89*

Formed in 2018, DREAM HOUSE QUARTET fuses decades of musical mastery of classical and contemporary forms, featuring luminaries Katia and Marielle Labèque on dueling pianos along with acclaimed composer-guitarists Bryce Dessner (Cyrano, The National) and David Chalmin (Innocence, La Terre Invisible) performing radical new commissions from visionary composers including Thom Yorke, Bryce Dessner and Philip Glass, as well as pivotal contemporary works of the last half century.

Dream House Quartet is sponsored by Steinway & Sons.

Previously announced 2022-2023 Live at Knight Series shows include:

Metropolitan Entertainment and Adrienne Arsht Center present
ANDRÉS CEPEDA: La ruta púrpura (The Purple Route)
Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall
Tickets: $36.75, $57.75, $78.75, $131.25*

The Purple Route is the latest musical journey from Colombian singer-songwriter ANDRÉS CEPEDA. With a career spanning more than 20 years — making him one of the most important pop artists in Latin America — the Bogota-born Cepeda brings this career-retrospective concert, and signature brand of Latin pop and rock mixed with a dose of bolero, to the Arsht Center.

The Purple Route visits some of Latin Grammy winner’s greatest hits, as well as songs from his latest album, 2021’s Me estás haciendo falta, all accompanied by a band of stellar musicians.

Adrienne Arsht Center and Pandora present
DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT
Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $35, $59, $79, $109, $165*

For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, these beloved songs come to life on stage in DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT!

A quartet of Broadway, television and animated film icons celebrate the music from every Disney princess in an unforgettable evening, alongside their magical music director and enchanting prince. Drama Desk nominee Christy Altomare (original Anastasia, Mamma Mia!), Broadway.com Audience Award nominee Isabelle McCalla (Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, The Prom), Disney Channel star Anneliese van der Pol (Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Chelsea Daniels on That’s So Raven/Raven’s Home) and BroadwayWorld Award winner Syndee Winters (Nala in The Lion King, Hamilton) combine forces in this concert of a lifetime, joined by their magical music director, Benjamin Rauhala (Fiddler on the Roof) and enchanting prince, Adam J. Levy (Moulin Rouge).

This performance of DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT is sponsored by Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Adrienne Arsht Center presents
PINK MARTINI featuring China Forbes
Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall
Tickets: $35, $55, $75, $79, $109, $135*

The Arsht Center is proud to present the return of the biggest “little orchestra” around — PINK MARTINI featuring lead singer China Forbes!

Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded the “little orchestra” PINK MARTINI in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks.

Twenty-eight years later, PINK MARTINI still tours the world, singing in 25 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums and fashion shows. In 2014, PINK MARTINI was inducted into both the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.

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*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information.

The 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, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations.

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AboutUs

Set in the heart of downtown Miami, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is committed to welcoming and connecting ALL people to the arts, to the Arsht Center and to each other. Our stages are alive year-round with artists from around the world, innovative programming from our resident companies and local arts partners, free community events that reflect Miami’s unique identity and arts education experiences for thousands of Miami children each year.

 Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has been recognized as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development in the downtown area, a leader in programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity, a host venue for historic events and Miami’s hub for arts education.

Each year, we serve more than 60,000 young learners and offer more than 100 culturally diverse and inclusive education programs — many enhanced by the Arsht Center’s relationship with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, local teaching artists and Miami-based arts organizations.

The Arsht Center is also a home stage for three resident companies — Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony — and a launch pad for local artists to make their mark on the international stage. Our 300+ events each year include the Center’s Signature Series of classical, jazz, Broadway, local theater and much more. We present a robust series of touring Broadway musicals direct from New York, the largest jazz series in South Florida, a major annual Flamenco Festival and an award-winning Miami-based theater program. In addition, our Family Fest, Free Gospel Sundays, CommuniTEA LGBTQ+ celebration and Heritage Fest are among dozens of free events that bring together people from all corners of our community. For more information, visit arshtcenter.org.