A Star-Studded Season Takes the Stage

Faena Theater continues to redefine live entertainment in 2025 with a sensational season of programming.

ARTICLE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FAENA JOURNAL ISSUE #59 • SPRING 2025

From its iconic Jazz Series featuring Grammy winners to a fiery retelling of Carmen cabaret, the lineup is a testament to Faena’s dedication to blending artistry, innovation, and spectacle. Highlights also include guest performances by the legendary Dita Von Teese and a new weekly residency from New York City starlet Rocky Lanes, making Faena Theater an unmissable cultural hotspot in Miami Beach.

This season features a showstopping mix of celebrated and emerging talent. The series kicked off January 15, 2025, with Grammywinning Paquito D’Rivera performing alongside the Frost School of Music’s acclaimed Stamps Jazz Quintet. “The soldout performance received standing ovations and calls for encores from the audience,” said Faro. February brings the nostalgic sounds of Aymée Nuviola and Kemuel Roig, followed in March by three-time Grammy-nominated New Orleans pianist Sullivan Fortner. In April, Veracruz native, Lucia, who has a new album coming out, will take the stage, while May welcomes UK Soul Artist of the Year, Jarrod Lawson. The series concludes with Something Else!, an all-star soul jazz ensemble featuring Vincent Herring, delivering a high-energy fusion of bebop, funk, and R&B. Quixotic’s reimagined Carmen transforms Georges Bizet’s iconic opera into a daring, multisensory experience. “We dove deep into the roots of flamenco to honor its traditions while pushing boundaries,” said Anthony Magliano, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Quixotic, an award-winning performance collective. This avant-garde production fuses flamenco with fire artistry, pop hits like Black Magic Woman and Rolling in the Deep, and stunning visuals inspired by Alan Faena’s one-of-a-kind design sensibilities. Magliano describes it as “a visual feast radiating sensuality and sophistication.”

Dita Von Teese returns to Faena Theater with her signature blend of vintage glamour and modern artistry. Her act, which has been hailed as a thrilling spectacle for decades, celebrates burlesque’s legacy while redefining it. Every moment is an ode to femininity and empowerment, making her show a highlight of the season. Last but not least, Rocky Lanes, the New York City siren and star of Quixotic’s Allura Cabaret, will bring down the house weekly with RETRO, a rendition of highenergy Motown hits. Prepare for performances infused with Lane’s soulful star power and a voice that does justice to greats like Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross.