Ricky Martin To Rock Iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach Thanksgiving Weekend

Famed Pop Star Tapped as Next Artist in Landmark Hotel's BleauLive Vacation Experience

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Sep 20, 2011, 09:00 ET

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pop sensation and soon-to-be Broadway leading man, Ricky Martin will rock Fontainebleau Miami Beach when he takes the stage as part of the legendary hotel's newly launched BleauLive performance series. Martin's upcoming Fontainebleau performance will be his last before heading to New York City to star as Che in the Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Evita."

Celebrating his 10th anniversary as Y100's Afternoon Drive host, Michael Yo will be Master of Ceremonies for the weekend, introducing Ricky Martin on stage and entertaining his long-time fans in South Florida. Both Y100 and Mega 94.9 will be Fontainebleau's exclusive partners for the weekend.

BleauLive is the resort's new entertainment unit that brings the world's top acts to Fontainebleau Miami Beach for one-of-a-kind vacation experiences. Available only to hotel guests, BleauLive combines elements of performance, personal guest interaction with the artist and an immersive weekend getaway for the complete Fontainebleau experience. BleauLive just launched Labor Day weekend with a performance and meet-and-greet by hip hop artist Pitbull.

"Since opening in 1954, Fontainebleau Miami Beach has been a go-to destination for iconic performers of their generation to appear. From Elvis and Sinatra in the early days to more recent appearances from Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, legendary musicians have always wanted to perform at our resort," noted Jeffrey Soffer, Executive Chairman, Fontainebleau Miami Beach. "Our new BleauLive performance series is an organic extension of this rich history and we are thrilled to announce Ricky Martin as the next artist to appear for his final performance before his return to Broadway."

Room packages for the weekend including performance, meet-and-greet and much more can be booked online at www.BLEAULIVE.com or by calling 800-584-8886.

About Fontainebleau Miami Beach

A revered Miami Beach landmark for more than 50 years set on 22 oceanfront acres, Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts 1,504 new guestrooms and suites outfitted with iMacs; 12 restaurants and lounges, most notably Gotham Steak, Scarpetta and Hakkasan; two dynamic nightlife venues; the 40,000-square-foot Lapis spa with mineral-rich water therapies and co-ed swimming pools; and a dramatic oceanfront pool-scape.

For general information or accommodations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, visit www.fontainebleau.com or call 1.866.940.4512.

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