Tickets on sale tomorrow, June 15 for only $10
Former street musician and now a celebrated international guitarist, Benise and his Emmy Award-winning Nights of Fire cast performs the world music and dance spectacular – The Spanish Guitar – Friday, October 7 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Benise, along with a full cast of performers, takes the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure, exploring Cuban Salsa, Argentinean Tango, Indian Bollywood, Parisian Waltz and much more! Tickets are just $10 and on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, June 15 at 10 a.m.!
Hailed as “The Latin Riverdance,” the family-friendly, all ages show discovers world cultures through music and dance with Benise’s enchanted Spanish guitar becoming a treasure chest of inspiration. With its marriage of emotional melodies, brilliantly choreographed dance numbers and orchestral pieces, The Spanish Guitar features poignant stories of romance, bliss and love lost.
The musical tales come to life, not only with Benise’s passionate performance, but with the sensational talents of his female dancers, the Gitanas. The group, which was hand-selected from a global pool of Flamenco and Broadway performers, as well as soloists from Madonna, Celine Dion and Ricky Martin, are dressed in breathtaking couture fashions, dancing to infectious rhythms played by his band of world-class musicians. Such artists as Karen Briggs of Yanni fame and internationally-renowned Cuban percussionist Daniel de los Reyes, recognized for his appearances with musical powerhouses as Sting, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, accentuate the cultural delight of The Spanish Guitar.
Benise’s personal story is as driving and inspirational as his music. The guitar found him at 11 years old, a connection that would begin his journey towards worldwide recognition for his stunningly unique Nouveau Flamenco style. Entirely self-taught and unable to read the notes he composes, Benise pulls influence from, not just the sound of the artists he once aspired to reproduce, but the environment surrounding him through his travels.
Always redefining the ordinary, Benise began to promote his own concerts, selling out theatres and eventually bringing mega stage hits on the road. As part of the multi-city tour, The Spanish Guitar coincides with a PBS pledge special, which was filmed over three years across 10 countries, an album and DVD release, as well as a critically-acclaimed performance on Dancing With The Stars, world tours in India and Middle East.
The Spanish Guitar is directed by Raj Kapoor, known for producing and directing stage tours for Josh Groban and American Idol, as well as choreographed by Brazilian-born, Emmy-nominated Alex Magno, famous for his arrangement of dance routines for Madonna and Yanni.
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About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.
The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.
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