Also in Tampa and NYC.
"Havana Night Club," to appear in Miami.
The Cuban production that some thought would never make it to the United States, has been extended at the Stardust (Las Vegas) through the first week in September.
The extension, its fourth, carries the show past its first anniversary. It
debuted Aug. 21.
"Havana" features a cast of 50 Cuban dancers, singers and musicians who trace the origin of dance in the Island nation, covering hundreds of years of musical history.
It was to have premiered in July, but because of a conflict with the Cuban
government didn't arrive in Vegas until the end of August. In November all but three of the cast members requested political asylum.
Since its arrival "Havana" has become one of the hottest shows in town, and apparently out of town as well.
The production recently returned from a triumphant engagement at the
7,000-seat University of Miami Convocation Center in Coral Gables on March 10. The sold-out show will have an encore performance at the university May 26.
On April 15 it will be in Tampa, Fla., and on May 20 "Havana" will appear at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
The out-of-down dates are part of a "Celebrate Freedom" national tour.
The show in Coral Gables was different from the one at the Stardust, whose showroom seats only about 900.
"We changed the show dramatically for the big arena," said Nicole Durr, the show's creator, producer, director, choreographer and costume designer.
The larger version includes pyrotechnics, aerial scenes and new costumes. The show has been taped as part of a documentary that is planned for theatrical release.
Durr also said a CD soundtrack has been recorded.
"I wish I could bring the new version to Vegas," Durr said. "Everybody would be blown away."
Durr wrote a song for the new show, "For You Cuba, I Sing This Song."
When the song was completed the cast and most of the audience were in tears, Durr said.
"It is a song about freedom," she said.
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