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It\u2019s one hot night as Benise,\u00a0\u201cThe Prince of Spanish Guitar,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>celebrates 25 years of fiery Spanish guitar and dance.<\/p>\n

Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! Benise (pronounced Buh-nes-say) shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining world music and dance \u2013 the only show of its kind!<\/p>\n

The 25th\u00a0Anniversary tour establishes Benise\u2019s\u00a0Emmy Award winning\u00a0<\/strong>show as one of the longest running Latin-themed theatrical productions touring the world.<\/p>\n

For Benise, music has always been a journey. From his humble beginnings as a street performer, to being featured on the #1 rated show in the USA \u2013 Dancing With The Stars. Guitarist and creative force behind the event, Benise, comments \u201cI wanted to push the boundaries of Nuevo Flamenco\/Spanish guitar while combining the elements of dance and theater. This show is a celebration of all the shows we\u2019ve done over the last 25 years.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The Emmy Award-winning composer along with an international cast of musicians and dancers will entertain audiences with a\u00a0two-hour show\u00a0<\/strong>that\u00a0\u201cis an escape from all of their problems,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>Benise says. Beyond the new material,\u00a0Benise\u00a0says\u00a0\u201cthe live show will incorporate some fan favorites from my street performing days and rock classics like Led Zeppelin\u2019s Kashmir and AC\/DC\u2019s Thunderstruck.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>In addition,\u00a0Benise adds his signature touch to classics such as\u00a0\u201cAve Maria, \u201cMoonlight Sonata,\u201d and Vivaldi\u2019s\u00a0\u201cSummer\u201d from\u00a0The Four Seasons<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Benise\u00a0<\/strong>adds,\u00a0\u201cThis is a great show for the whole family; I really think we have something for everyone. I hope people will be inspired by our story, by the music, by the production–and have the passion to follow their own dreams.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The Theatrical World Music and Dance spectacle that has been called \u201cThe Latin Riverdance\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018The Prince of Spanish Guitar\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0– Dancing With The Stars<\/p>\n

\u2018Bennissimo!\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0– Chicago News<\/p>\n

\u2018Extreme Flamenco Fusion\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0– Screen India<\/p>\n

This is a venue rental event presented by an independent organization separate from the Long Center. Any views or opinions expressed in this event or by the event organizers do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or values of the Long Center.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Long Center is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment and will not tolerate demeaning, harassing, or discriminatory conduct from, or directed toward, patrons, artists, rental clients, staff, or volunteers.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":7682,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"tags":[],"event_type":[],"event_type_2":[54],"class_list":["post-7683","ajde_events","type-ajde_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_location-rollins-theatre","event_type_2-music"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBENISE - Long Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s one hot night as Benise,\u00a0\u201cThe Prince of Spanish Guitar,\u201d\u00a0celebrates 25 years of fiery Spanish guitar and dance.\u00a0Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! 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