Indian Pop and Bollywood tradition.
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center and Culture Shock Miami co-present Taj Express, the Bollywood Musical Revue, on Sunday, Mar. 5, at 4 p.m., on the Main Stage of the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay.
Taj Express explodes with the sounds of India and Bollywood, capturing the vibrant, expressive spirit of the world of Bollywood movies that have been entertaining billions of people in India for generations. Through a fusion of film, dance and music, this dazzling international sensation promises to take audiences on a live cinematic journey through modern Indian culture and society.
The production is a high energy celebration of new India’s pop music, Bollywood culture, and deep traditions featuring colorful costumes, joyful dance, and thrilling live music. The musical takes audiences into a dazzling theatrical spectacular wrapped into 120 minutes of swirling colors, sparkle, shimmer and electrifying energy, which weaves its magic to mesmerize and captivate audiences all over the world.
Taj Express is produced, directed and choreographed by Vaibhavi and Shruti Merchant, one of the dynastic families who have been in the Bollywood film industry for decades. The production is the first original Indian musical to have successfully completed five years of international touring.
Having several scores composed by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and Salim-Sulaiman Merchant and Monty Sharma, the highly acclaimed musical tells a Bollywood story unraveled through high energy dance routines showcasing a surge of vibrant footwork and an illustration of emotional rapture.
Full price tickets are $35 to $67.50. These tickets are available online at SMDCAC.org or through the SMDCAC box office by calling 786-573-5300.
Some $5 tickets are available to 13-22 year olds and one accompanying guest, exclusively through CultureShockMiami.com. $5 Culture Shock Miami tickets are not sold through the SMDCAC Box Office or through SMDCAC.org. Culture Shock Miami ticket sales for this performance end on Friday, Mar. 3 at 11:59 PM. Student ID and TicketWeb confirmation is required when picking-up tickets at will call.
