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The Witches of 'Wicked' Fly Into OC's Segerstrom Center for the Art
By Cris Franco The mega-hit musical Wicked will take flight from February 9 through March 6, 2022, at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts...
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Cris Franco
Jan 25, 20226 min read
Everybody’s Talking About Bianca Del Rio "La Drag Reina"
Roy Haylock (Courtesy: Ahmanson Theater )
Bel Hernandez
Dec 27, 20212 min read
End the Winter Holiday Season with A Free Dia de los Reyes Event
The Holidays are not over after New Year. In Mexico, Spain, and some parts of Latin America the end of the holidays is the Dia de los...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 5, 20212 min read
Dancer Herman Cornejo Dazzles in ABT´s ‘The Nutcracker’
By Cris Franco Herman Cornejo (Photo: Lucas Chilczuk) Argentina’s ballet superstar Herman Cornejo will dance the title role of The...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 12, 20218 min read
Latino Theater Company Presents ‘RE:Encuentro 2021’ Virtual Theatre Fest
The event will highlight Latino companies and artists across the U.S. Jesús Castaños-Chima and Tony Dúran in ICE by 24th Street Theatre...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Dynamic Comeback for Verdi Chorus Featuring Latinx Vocalists in “Ritorna Vincitori!”
By Cris Franco The program’s operatic stars include the visually and vocally voluptuous soprano Shana Blake Hill; the dark and hypnotic...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 7, 20213 min read
Odalys Nanin: A Mujer on a Mission
By Judi Jordan, Entertainment Editor Odalys Nanin (Courtesy: Self) No one ever accused activist-artist Odalys Nanin of lacking passion. A...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 6, 20212 min read
The Play ‘The Nun and the Countess’ to End Run in Los Angeles
The Nun and the Countess (Credit: Courtesy) Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Mexico’s renowned nun, prolific poetess and proto-feminist from...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 30, 20217 min read
‘Head Over Heels’ with George Salazar and Yurel Echezarreta
By Cris Franco From November 9 to December 12 of 2021, the Pasadena Playhouse will rock to the Go-Go’s fun-tastic musical Head Over Heels...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 8, 20212 min read
’57 Chevy’ A Ride Worth Taking
Review by Bel Hernandez During these trying times, 57 Chevy is a ride worth taking. When three comedic minds come together for a fun ride...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 2, 20218 min read
Tom Demenkoff: From Pachuco to Activist to “57 Chevy” Fan
Tom Demenkoff Portraying the wrongly incarcerated young pachuco “Tommy Roberts” in the original 1979 production of Luis Valdez’ Zoot Suit...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 28, 20211 min read
Culture Clash Members Return in ’57 Chevy’
Richard Salinas in 57 Chevy (Credit: San Diego Rep) Richard Salinas and Herbert Siguenza, members of the comedy group Culture Clash, are...
Bel Hernandez
May 26, 20212 min read
Rosie Perez and Lin-Manuel Miranda And Ballet Company
Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda and Fearless actress Rosie Perez will be joining Ballet Hispánico 50th Celebration this Thursday. One of...
Bel Hernandez
May 9, 20213 min read
Andy Señor Jr.’s ‘Revolution Rent’ Coming to HBO
About eight years ago, Andy Señor Jr. produced and directed the restaging of the Broadway musical hit Rent in Havana, Cuba. He captured...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 2, 20213 min read
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Promote Vaccination on NBC Special
Tony Award winner and Golden Globe and Oscar nominee Lin-Manuel Miranda is known for his activism in education, voting participation and...
Bel Hernandez
Mar 2, 20216 min read
Herbert Sigüenza Spends ‘A Weekend With Pablo Picasso’
CalTechLive! presents A Weekend with Pablo Picasso March 6 thru April 4. Live talk-backs with Sigüenza on selected dates. For Tickets...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 23, 20212 min read
L.A. Theatre Works Audio Recording Of ‘Bump’
A state-of-the-art audio theater recording of Bump is coming soon! The new comedy by Chiara Atik, based on the true story of Jorge Odón,...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 9, 20213 min read
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Receive Award in Hollywood
With more than 20 awards in theater, music, acting and other fields, Lin-Manuel Miranda is an inspiration in the arts. For being that,...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 14, 20206 min read
Two Legends Host ‘Nochebuena en Casa’ And Dish On Life
“Nochebuena En Casa” Friday, Dec. 18 at 5PM Christmas Celebration At The Soraya By Cris Franco Two of my most accomplished friends will...
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