Full Cast & Creative Team Set for TORCHED! IN CONCERT at Pregones/PRTT
The cast will feature John Cencio Burgos as Burt, Christin Eve Cato as Gina De La Vega, and more.
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater (Pregones/PRTT) has revealed the full cast and creative team for Torched! In Concert. Directed by Pregones/PRTT Artistic Director Rosalba Rolón, with musical direction by Desmar Guevara, performances run Thursday May 28 – Sunday June 7, 2026, at Pregones Theater (Pregones).
Torched! In Concert is a staged concert of Pregones/PRTT’s acclaimed production exploring the complex legacy of the Bronx fires of 1970’s New York. Pulsing to the beat of salsa, funk disco, and hip hop, Torched! In Concert transports audiences between 1970s New York – when the fires gripped headlines – and the present-day.
Part investigative theater and part poetic fiction, Torched! In Concert brings to life the true stories of those who endured the devastation, exposing the harsh realities of the arson-for-profit schemes. Torched! In Concert pays tribute to the real people who fought back, who continue to seek truth, share their testimonies, and unmask the hidden forces behind the fires. Performed in English and Spanish with titles, Torched! In Concert is a moving and vital exploration of resistance, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a community.
The cast will feature John Cencio Burgos as Burt, Christin Eve Cato as Gina De La Vega, José Joaquín García as Tito; and Austin Turner as Mr. B and Jay, Jenyvette Vega as Candy / Insurance Broker, and Nyseli Vega as Linda.
The band for Torched! In Concert will feature Desmar Guevara on keyboard, Alvaro Benavides on bass,Anthony Carrillo on percussion, and Marcos Torres on drums.
Torched! In Concert will feature musical direction by Desmar Guevara, lighting design by Lucrecia Briceño, costume design by Harry Nadal, and projection design by Eamonn Farrell. Jessica Moya is the Production Manager, Brianna Guillen is the Stage Manager, and Samara Lee is the Assistant Stage Manager. The creative team is comprised of longtime Pregones/PRTT collaborators.
The performance schedule for Torched! In Concert is as follows: Thursday-Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 3pm.
Tickets to Torched! In Concert are $35 and are available now at PregonesPRTT.org or by phone at 718-585-1202. Tickets for seniors and students are $25. Special pricing is also available for groups of 10 or more by phone or by email at info@pregones.org. To ensure programming remains available to all, audience members are invited to call the box office for information on all accessible options.
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