LATINOLOGUES, originally scheduled to close December 4, will now be extended through December 31 at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).Cheech Marin directs the Broadway production of LATINOLOGUES, a collection of comedic and poignant monologues, performed in English, revealing the Latino experience in America. LATINOLOGUES was created and written by Rick Najera, one of America's leading comedy writers with "MAD TV" and "In Living Color" among his credits. Najera performs in LATINOLOGUES along with Eugenio Derbez, Rene Lavan, and Shirley A. Rumierk, as they take on everything from beauty pageants to immigration, shattering Latino stereotypes with hilarious results.Previews for LATINOLOGUES began on September 13. Celebrity guests on hand for the October 13 Gala Opening Night celebration included Rosie Perez, Geraldo Rivera, Esai Morales, Jaime Camil, Dick Cavett, "One Life to Live" stars Kamar De Los Reyes and Sherri Saum, Hot 97's Angie Martinez, Fashion Designer Alvin Valley, and Lauren Velez.LATINOLOGUES has been featured around the country in cities including Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, San Antonio, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, and on Showtime's "Latino Laugh Festival" and HBO's "Aspen Comedy Festival." More than 70 actors have performed in the show. LATINOLOGUES recently won the Imagen Award for Best Live Theatrical Production.
The playing schedule for LATINOLOGUES at the Helen Hayes Theatre is Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 5 and 9 p.m., and Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 and $60 with a $20 rush ticket for the first two rows of the orchestra available on the day of performance. For tickets visit Telecharge.com or call 212-239-6200 / 800-432-7250. http://www.latinologues.net
