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Dwyane Wade with Actress Gabrielle Union Visited Lion King on Tour At The Adrienne Arsht Center
Dwyane Wade spent free time this weekend in watching the Lion King musical at The Adrienne Arsht Center. Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade celebrating son Zion’s birthday on Sunday with a performance of “Disney’s The Lion King” at Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. The Heat superstar celebrated his son Zion’s fifth birthday on Sunday, treating the boy and his friends to a performance of Disney’s The Lion King and a backstage meet and greet with the cast.
The group of about 30 including Wade’s girlfriend, Actress Gabrielle Union (Bad Boys II, Bring It On) also munched on pizza along with eats catered by Barton G and a jungle-inspired two-story cake. After the musical, Wade and fam went backstage to meet cast members Syndee Winters (who plays Nala) and Jelani Remy (Simba). It’s Zion’s fifth birthday party!
“The Lion King” is up through June 10, with Lion King Miami FL tickets available online.
The Miami Heat star witnessed the stage spectacular with Union on May 27, taking time after to pose with the show’s stars Syndee Winters (Nala) and Jelani Remy (Simba). Take a look at this Hot Shot from Rodrigo Gaya for World Red Eye, featuring the attractive couple.
Dwyane Wade, Syndee Winters, Jelani Remy & Gabrielle Union
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The Lion King at Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center – Behind The Scenes Gallery
Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ premieres Thursday night at 8 p.m. at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through Sunday, June 10, 2012.
Jipsy (Visit her blog for complete news) visited back stage of lion king for what was a truly amazing and unique experience.
She met Syndee Winters, a graduate of Palmetto High, who plays Nala; the energetic Jelani Remy, who plays Simba; and ensemble member Amyia Burrell, she plays 11 roles with 14 costume changes.
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Disney’s “The Lion King” Roars Back to Miami
Lion King Broadway Tour will stop in Miami for four weeks from May 15 to June 10, 2012.
Lion King musical is all about the noble lion king Mufasa sacrifices his own life to save his headstrong young son Simba. Mufasa’s evil brother Scar commits fratricide and rules over a dying kingdom. Young love blossoms when Simba reencounters his boyhood friend Nala, then finds the brave purpose that would make his late father proud. The darker elements of The Lion King’s universally resonant story are the stuff of Greek tragedy, but the reliably moving musical glows with a hopeful ending and many moments of beauty, joy and the celebration of life.
For two of the cast members in the Lion King’s touring company, playing the Arsht Center means coming home. Syndee Winters, a Palmetto High graduate, is playing the adult Nala, a role she has coveted since she was a child.
Syndee Sinters plays Nala in The Lion King
Syndee Winters as Nala embraces Jelani Remy as Simba in The Lion King
Sharron Williams, a New World School of the Arts and Florida State University grad, plays multiple roles — a cheetah, a lioness, a wildebeest, a hyena and more. Both women trained as dancers and are thrilled to be performing in a show choreographed by Garth Fagan, a Tony-winning modern dance figure.
“When the show played South Florida before, I was in Miami but I couldn’t afford a ticket to see it,” says Winters, who plans to teach a class at her old high school while the show is at the Arsht. “When you come to see The Lion King, you suspend your disbelief. For the next two and a half hours, you belong to us. You could be the biggest, buffest guy, but when you hear Circle of Life, you’re affected. You get a lump in your throat. You get chills.”
Winters’ pal Williams, who will also teach a class while the show is in town, expects as many as 30 people in her extended family will see The Lion King during its Arsht run. For her, the show’s appeal is a combination of story, design, music and Fagan’s demanding choreography.
“When I first saw it, I laughed, I cried, I was touched in every way,” Williams says. “The work is challenging. The beat of the drums, the costumes, the music — they make you feel fierce. I get excited every time.”
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Lion King Miami FL Schedule and Cast Update
Lion King musical tour will stop in Miami, FL on May 15, 2012. South Florida’s most eagerly awaited stage production will leap onto the stage of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on Tuesday, May 15 and runs through Sunday, June 10.
Casting has been announced for the Miami premiere engagement of Disney’s The Lion King. The talented cast of 50 actors includes two local connections. Syndee Winters, who plays the loyal lioness “Nala”, is a Miami native and graduated from Miami Palmetto Senior High School. Prior to joining The Lion King North American Tour, Winters worked as a dancer/choreographer throughout Miami. SharRon Williams, an ensemble dancer, was born and raised in Miami and is a graduate of the New World School of the Arts.
The sardonic and deviously cunning “Scar” is played by J. Anthony Crane. Dionne Randolph is “Mufasa,” the great warrior and ruler of the Pridelands. Buyi Zama is the wise baboon shaman “Rafiki.” Mark David Kaplan portrays the prim and proper hornbilled bird “Zazu.” Ben Lipitz is the carefree warthog “Pumbaa” and Nick Cordileone is the wisecracking meerkat “Timon.” Mufasa’s son, “Simba,” the lion prince born to be king, is played by Jelani Remy. The three evil hyenas are played by Keith Bennett (“Banzai”), Rashada Dawan (“Shenzi”) and Robbie Swift (“Ed”).
The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Zavion J. Hill and Adante Power and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Sade Phillip-Demorcy and Kailah McFadden.
Other members of the creative team include: Steve Canyon Kennedy (sound design), Michael Ward (hair and makeup design), John Stefaniuk (associate director), Marey Griffith (associate choreographer), Clement Ishmael (music supervisor) and Doc Zorthian (Production Supervisor). Anne Quart serves as associate producer.
Lion King Miami FL Schedule:
Tuesdays to Fridays – 8:00 PM
Saturdays – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sundays – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Special matinee on Friday, June 8 – 2:00 PM
On Sunday, June 10, Lion King closes with the 1:00 PM performance.
On stage, Taymor’s creative vision blends elements of African art and Broadway artisanship to depict anthropomorphic animal characters. Taymor, along with designer Michael Curry, has created hundreds of masks and puppets for The Lion King. The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed The Lion King animated feature, and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay.
The North American touring production of The Lion King has been seen by over 13.9 million theatergoers and grossed over $920 million to date. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly makes its Miami premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the performing arts.
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