UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 at 1:15pm We've got some good news to share! The Arsht Center can once again have events on our campus (and in the community). We can't do the big shows just yet, but this is a huge step forward in bringing life back to our campus — and in bringing you entertainment and inspiration. All activities will require limited capacity, masks and distancing. We will have details about our plans ready for you in late October. In the meantime, please enjoy our virtual offerings. If you'd like to be the first to know about our events, make sure to sign up for our email list.



Thank you all for doing your part to slow the spread. Sincerely,



Johann Zietsman

President and CEO

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

UPDATED: JULY 2, 2020 at 9:00am Dear Arsht Center community:

Hope you and yours are staying healthy and safe during this time. All of us at the Arsht Center miss you tremendously and really can't wait to see artists on the stage and audiences in the theaters once again. As the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact the health of our community, we would like to share an update on the Arsht Center’s plans for the short- and long-term.

Performances at the Arsht Center will remain suspended for the rest of this summer, possibly longer. While other businesses may be ready to reopen, social distancing in the live performing arts is challenging artistically and, often, financially unfeasible. When the time is deemed right (and fully in accordance with directives from County health officials), the Arsht Center will be open for resident company, community partner and rental events. Right now, there are several events from partners scheduled for Fall 2020 and two Arsht Center-presented performances in December, including the opening night of our Jazz Roots series. Our Broadway in Miami, Knight Masterworks Classical Music Series, Theater Up Close, Jazz Roots and Live at Knight series will continue in 2021. We are grateful to the thousands who have already subscribed for their commitment to the Arsht Center. Our current schedule is available at While other businesses may be ready to reopen, social distancing in the live performing arts is challenging artistically and, often, financially unfeasible. When the time is deemed right (and fully in accordance with directives from County health officials), the Arsht Center will be open for resident company, community partner and rental events. Right now, there are several events from partners scheduled for Fall 2020 and two Arsht Center-presented performances in December, including the opening night of our Jazz Roots series. Our Broadway in Miami, Knight Masterworks Classical Music Series, Theater Up Close, Jazz Roots and Live at Knight series will continue in 2021. We are grateful to the thousands who have already subscribed for their commitment to the Arsht Center. Our current schedule is available at arshtcenter.org and additional details will be made available as soon as they are finalized.



COMMITMENT TO SAFETY We care deeply about the health of our community. The situation continues to evolve and we are always monitoring any new recommendations from health officials that impact our ability to host events or affect safety protocols. When we can re-open, all staff and visiting partners, artists and producers will follow all safety and health directives. As we get closer to identifying a re-opening date, we will share details on the new safety protocols we will implement for your safety and peace of mind here.



WHAT WE ARE DOING NOW Our doors have been closed for months now, yet we remain committed to keeping you connected to the arts. Arsht@Home has become our new digital stage, with free art-making experiences, living room performances, Miami-focused monologues, curated playlists and more – all updated each week. AileyCamp Miami, our free camp for middle schoolers now in its 12th year, has also gone virtual. In the spirit of connecting and supporting artists, we have commissioned 30 Miami artists to create work inspired by this global experience and will be premiering new pieces every week via social media over the rest of the summer ( details here ).

While critical to our mission, these events do not generate funds for the Center. We have had to make some difficult decisions needed to ensure the future viability of the Arsht Center and a strong return to the stage when conditions improve. Faced with cancellation or postponement of 160 performances representing a revenue loss of $11 million, the Arsht Center made the incredibly painful decision to reduce staffing by more than 50%. We are doing our best to maintain benefits when we can and provide other resources for staff members who have been laid off or furloughed. Our intention is to bring back as many of our staff members as possible when we ramp up for re-opening. Our staff is our lifeblood and this has been a gut-wrenching decision.

WHAT'S NEXT The Arsht Center is a resilient organization supported by an equally resilient community. We are cautiously optimistic that we can welcome guests once again in the coming months. In anticipation of our re-emergence, our team is planning a series of fun and entertaining, low-cost (or no-cost) events – all enjoyable at a safe social distance. Our 20-21 season includes jazz greats, magnificent orchestras, brilliant Broadway shows and soul-stirring local theater – and planning for 21-22 is underway. We will deliver your "Arsht fix*" when it's safe to do so once again. We also remain committed to maintaining the marquee arts education programs that have served more than 350,000 young people – Rock Odyssey for 5th graders, Kitty Hawk for 7th graders, and the 2021 edition of AileyCamp Miami.

The curtain will rise again and we look forward to welcoming you to experience the joy of the live performing arts when conditions improve. It’s important to remember that many of the arts organizations in our community are nonprofits (Arsht Center included) and by-and-large depend on donations to continue to offer programming. The generosity of our community has never been more needed and valued. Please consider supporting the Arsht Center ( follow this link ) and other arts organizations by investing in, advocating for and attending cultural events (including virtual ones). Sincerely, Johann Zietsman

President and CEO

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County UPDATED: JUNE 12, 2020 at 4:00pm Arsht Center Commitment to Safety Before the curtain rises once again, we will implement a series of new measures for your safety and peace of mind. They include reinforced hygiene practices with Arsht Center staff, enhanced cleaning protocols and, likely, requiring guests to follow additional safety practices. Your safety and well-being continue to be our top priority. The Arsht Center will follow guidelines issued by the federal government, State of Florida, Miami-Dade County, and City of Miami; however, please note that any public location with multiple people present provides an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. We encourage all guests to take precautions, as recommended by the CDC, to protect themselves and others in public spaces. We will share additional details on new protocols as we get closer to welcoming guests to the Arsht Center once again. Please check your inbox or visit us here for updates. You can also sign up to receive Arsht Center e-mails here. UPDATED: MAY 14, 2020 at 9:00am State of the Arsht: A Message From Arsht Center President and CEO Johann Zietsman During these unprecedented times, the Arsht Center remains committed to engaging and connecting people from every corner of our community. Please watch this video for an update from the Arsht Center’s president and CEO. UPDATED: APRIL 29, 2020 at 3:30pm Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, performances at the Arsht Center will continue to be suspended through mid-June 2020. Schedule changes beyond mid-June will be based on guidance from government and health officials. The curtain will rise again and we look forward to welcoming you to experience the joy of the live performing arts when conditions improve. During this intermission, we hope you are staying connected to the arts through our virtual Arsht@Home offerings. For additional information, our phone lines are open Monday-Friday noon-5pm or e-mail us at tickets@arshtcenter.org. LATEST INFORMATION ON CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS: August 20, 2020 at 3:00pm CANCELED: An Evening With Jim Carrey and Dana Vachon, May 9

Flamenco Festival Miami XIII: Compañía Manuel Liñán: ¡VIVA!, October 23

Flamenco Festival Miami XIII: Miguel Poveda in Concert, November 15

Flamenco Festival Miami XIII: María Pagés Compañía: Yo, Carmen, March 26

Flamenco Festival Miami XIII: Stars of Flamenco: Mercedes Ruíz, María Moreno and Eduardo Guerrero, October 21-22

Florida Grand Opera: Rigoletto, March 28 - April 5

Hamilton, March 13-15

Jazz Roots: An Evening with Branford Marsalis, April 24

Jazz Roots: Dave Grusin and Friends, March 20

Jorge Drexler: Gira Silente, August 14

Lang Lang Plays Goldberg Variations, May 11

Miami City Ballet: Don Quixote, April 17-19

Miss Saigon, April 7-12

Moscow Symphony Orchestra, January 16

¡Ñooo! Un Tributo a Álvarez Guedes, September 25-27

Nu Deco Ensemble featuring Lake Street Dive, May 2

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, May 12-17

The Price is Right Live, January 2



POSTPONED: A Little Night Music, New dates are March 18-April 11, 2021

An Evening with David Sedaris, New date to be announced

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds, New dates are June 17 - July 3, 2021

Francis Cabrel en Concert, New date to be announced

Free Gospel Sundays: The Kingdom Choir, New date to be announced

GringoLandia, New dates are January 14-31, 2021

In the Heights, New dates are July 23-24, 2021

PATTI LABELLE Live in Concert, New date is January 28, 2021

Spoken Soul Festival 2020, New virtual event date is October 3, 2020

Summer Shorts 25, New dates are June 3 - July 3, 2021



UPDATED: MARCH 20, 2020 at 7:27pm Dear Arsht Center friends: All of us at the Arsht Center hope that you are all finding ways to keep your minds and bodies healthy through this unique moment in our collective history. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Arsht Center and we especially look forward to bringing the thrill of live performance to you as well as thousands of children in our community very soon. For now, we have to wait just a little bit longer. In the best interest of our guests, staff, artists and especially the most vulnerable in our community, we have decided to extend the suspension of all performances and events at the Arsht Center beyond the original date of April 5. Shows and events will now be suspended through May 10. This is in line with the directive from Miami-Dade County and the most recent recommendations issued by the CDC earlier this week for the health of our entire community. The arts are a vital part of all our lives and we at the Arsht Center take the responsibility quite seriously. Despite this disruption, our staff is diligently working on ways to keep you connected to the performing arts, to Miami’s artistic community and to the Arsht Center. Updates on that coming soon. Now that shows are suspended through May 10, here is what we know: We are working with all of the affected artists to reschedule as many shows as possible. You will find the most updated news below at the end of this message.

Miami City Ballet’s Don Quixote , please complete this If you have tickets for, please complete this form

Florida Grand Opera’s Rigoletto , please complete this If you have tickets for, please complete this form

If you have tickets to any other performance through May 10 and it has been CANCELED (as indicated below), there are various options available, including refunds. A form will be sent for your canceled show via e-mail.

If you have tickets to any other performance through May 10 and it has been POSTPONED (as indicated below), please consider holding on to your ticket until we announce a new date. Your tickets will be valid for the new dates. Your support in that way is greatly appreciated. We will let you know when a new date is announced via e-mail, arshtcenter.org and our social media channels.

If you have tickets to any other performance through May 10 and it is listed as PENDING (as indicated below), decisions are still being made and updates will be sent via e-mail.

This page also has the best ways to communicate with our customer service representatives below. Click here As we all have experienced, the situation is unique and continuously evolving. We will keep monitoring reliable resources and follow the latest directives from the CDC and Miami-Dade County health officials and will make further decisions accordingly. As we go through this unprecedented moment together, we will promise to share any future decisions with you as quickly as possible. Our hearts are with those in our community who are suffering the health effects of this pandemic as well as with those in our industry and beyond who are suffering financially. We are in this together and will rise out of this together. We look forward to the day when we can continue to, once again, provide wonderful, life-affirming cultural experiences to you as we have for the past 15 years! More to come. Sincerely, Johann Zietsman

Arsht Center President and CEO UPDATED: March 17, 2020 at 12:25pm Dear Arsht Center friends, Please be aware we are experiencing intermittent service issues with incoming calls. Customer service representatives are diligently working on ticket refunds and exchanges. If you have a refund or exchange request, please go to arshtcenter.org/Covid-19 and fill out the supplied form. We are working on fulfilling these requests in performance date order. If you have already filled out and submitted the form, please know our team is working on processing these as quickly as possible, and we ask for your patience at this time. We hope to see you soon,

The Arsht Center Team UPDATED: March 13, 2020 at 5:13pm During these unprecedented times, we have a responsibility to take additional precautions to keep our staff, patrons and community safe. By close of business Friday, March 13, the Arsht Center complex will be closed to the public. This includes the Café at Books & Books, the walk-up window of our box office and the administrative offices. The staff, including box office representatives, will be working remotely through March 27. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and, as more information about the outbreak becomes available, we will share further updates when appropriate. In the meantime, we ask that you access credible sources of information for updates about the COVID-19 virus, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and take care of each other during this time. UPDATED: March 13, 2020 at 12:57pm A LETTER FROM THE ARSHT CENTER PRESIDENT AND CEO:

Dear Arsht Center friends: Out of an abundance of caution, and in an effort to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Arsht Center has made the difficult but necessary decision to suspend performances and events at the Arsht Center through Sunday, April 5, effective today, March 13, 2020. This is in line with the directive issued by Miami-Dade County today. Regarding events beyond April 5, the Center will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and will update the community via email and below as decisions are made. The Center will continue to follow all directives from government health officials. The Arsht Center’s highest priority is the health and safety of our guests, artists, staff and volunteers. We will attempt to reschedule as many performances as possible when conditions become appropriate. The Arsht Center is committed to providing the utmost flexibility for our guests. In light of these circumstances, ticket holders for performances scheduled to take place through April 5 have the following options: Exchange your tickets for an alternate show

Exchange your tickets for an Arsht Center gift certificate

Donate your tickets and receive a tax deduction for the total ticket value

Receive a refund All ticket holders will be contacted by our customer service representatives. We anticipate a high volume of inquiries. To avoid long wait times on the phone, we recommend that guests email us at tickets@arshtcenter.org. We are committed to communicating with all our guests as quickly as possible and we ask for your patience during these extraordinary circumstances. We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves to ensure the health and well-being of our guests, artists and staff before anything else. Thank you for your patience and your continued support. We realize that many of you were looking forward to enjoying great performances and we look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Johann Zietsman

Arsht Center President and CEO PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW FOR ANY CANCELED SHOW INQUIRIES.