Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami

Architectural Beauty and History

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is a theater and entertainment complex and one of the largest cultural centers in the United States of America. It is located in the picturesque center of Miami right on the luxurious Biscayne Boulevard.

The presented center is considered the second largest in the whole country. The original theater building is included in the register of national architectural monuments.

One of the most famous architects, Cesar Pelli, worked on the development of architecture and design of the building. He prepared a project for a huge building, which eventually occupied over 50,000 square meters. Acoustics for the room was developed by R. Johnson. He, for example, worked at the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.

The center was opened in 2006, the ceremony was significant, it was attended by different stars. In early 2008, the well-known philanthropist Adrienne Arsht donated as much as 30 million to this center to protect the object from constant financial penalties and loans. In his honor, the modern theater Adrienne Arsht Center was named. The original name — Carnival Center was completely withdrawn from use.

Features of the structure and additional architectural solutions

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts has two large buildings that are connected by a beautiful terrace. The first building is reserved for the opera house. This is a fairly large building, which at the same time is able to invite up to 2,400 people to the performance, not counting the working staff.

The second building is occupied by a concert hall of almost the same size, with slightly less capacity - up to 2200 spectators. An unusual stage is provided in the concert hall, which performs a little on the territory of the audience, and immediately 200 special places are placed behind it. Sometimes they are sold to viewers, and sometimes a whole choir takes them.

The unique floor can be transformed from an orchestra pit into a special dance floor for up to 850 people!

Both huge buildings are decorated with large stepped slabs, the coating of which is made of beige granite. The upper part of these giants is equipped with glass and steel structural elements. Such an unusual combination of materials constantly attracts residents and visitors of the city. Against the background of the theater are constantly photographed, it serves as a source of inspiration for many people of art.

Also on the territory of the Arsht Center is a modern theater-studio, which can visit up to 200 people at a time. Most often, concerts, performances and performances of some stars are organized here.

Another interesting place is the special rehearsal base, which capacity is 270 people.

World-class performances

• Real Broadway operas, musicals, and dramatic and dance performances are constantly staged here. Often in the concert hall there are symphony orchestras touring the world, as well as stars of various levels.
• You can watch comedy performances here and plunge into the fascinating world of cabaret. For music lovers, a variety of styles are also available — classical, jazz.
• The Adrienne Arsht Center constantly hosts performances that have earned worldwide fame. This theater in popularity can be compared with the Grand Opera and other institutions of this level.
• For children, educational programs are often held here, sometimes halls are rented for various conferences. Over 450 thousand people pass through the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami during the year.

Ticket and infrastructure features

Visiting the Adrienne Arsht Center is not cheap, but worth it! Legendary stars, world premieres, and the best performances fully justify the somewhat overpriced prices of drinks and snacks.

But the center also has its own special offer of free performances and some other recreational activities. This is done to introduce the masses to art. For example, there are free Family Fest series family events and Sunday readings of biblical texts.

The cultural center also takes care of the development of art, supporting various creative people. Educational courses held at the institution are planned in accordance with the Department. The theater has its own website where you can book tickets for interesting performances.