The Emmy® Award-Winning, Benise's (Buh-ness-say) fiery Spanish Guitar and International Dance Troupe returns in an even hotter show! See for yourself why the LA Times calls it "The Latin Riverdance," live at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, November 10 at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, June 2 at noon.
En Fuego is Extreme Flamenco!
En Fuego, showcases classic songs from Led Zeppelin, Queen, Bach, and The Eagles...to name a few...and marries them with Spanish guitar and Spanish dance. Benise's love of both Spanish Guitar and rock brings a fierce intensity to these new interpretations of his favorite classic anthems.
The tour coincides with a PBS special and DVD release, Benise Live In China!, on World One Music, which was filmed during a sold-out tour through the Orient and China. Directed by Amy Tinkham (Paul McCartney, Britney Spears), Raf Kapoor (Josh Groban, Carrie Underwood), and with choreography by Alex Magno (Madonna, Jenifer Lopez), Benise and cast take audiences on a beautifully choreographed musical adventure of music, love, and life.
Since appearing on Dancing with the Stars, Benise has embarked on a world tour.
Fans of dance will witness some of the most renowned Flamenco dancers, Broadway dancers, and featured soloists from Madonna, Celine Dion, and Lady GaGa tours. Benise's international cast of dancers will flawlessly execute Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Argentinean Tango, Brazilian Samba, Indian Bollywood, Waltz, and more!
Fans of music will be captivated by Benise's unique fusion of Spanish Guitar, Classical, Rock, and World Music. Benise is accompanied by a world-class band, featuring Cedric Leonardi of Gypsy Kings, soul violinist Karen Briggs of Yanni, and Omar Lopez of Riverdance, among others En Fuego! sizzles with all new songs and stage sets.
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This is a show for everyone! This is a "Family Friendly" performance for fans of all ages...young & old! Benise combines the cultures of the world through music and dance.
Benise's tour will also highlight his latest album ‘En Fuego!" and the hit single A New Day released this year.
For more information please contact:
Sharon Banaszak
En Fuego! Publicity
954.260.5092
Reserved tickets priced at $78.00, $45.50 and $42.50 will be available at the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office located at 1111 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater or by calling 727.791.7400. The Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office is open Monday through Saturday, from noon to 6 pm and one hour prior to showtime. Patrons may also purchase tickets at www.rutheckerdhall.com 24/7.
Designed by the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Ruth Eckerd Hall is consistently ranked in the top 5 venues in the world with seats of 2,500 or less by industry trade publications and is known for its 2,180-seat, acoustically perfect auditorium. Artists from America and around the world, ranging from classical, rock, opera, Broadway, jazz, pop and more are included in the stellar lineup of more than 200 performances a year. Ruth Eckerd Hall is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
