Filmed at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, DC, the program will honor recipients of the 27th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. Honorees include celebrities, physicians, scientists, educators, innovators, public officials and community and business leaders selected by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. The awards, established by the White House in 1987 to commemorate the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., are considered among the highest honors for Latinos by Latinos and recognize notable Latinos who have had a positive impact on America and the world in various fields.
The 38th Hispanic Heritage Awards Set PBS Air Date
by Josh Sharpe - September 17, 2025
The 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards (HHAs) will air nationwide on Friday, September 26, at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS. The awards, taped for broadcast on Thursday, September 4, at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., will also stream on PBS.org....
Previews: UNVEILING at The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - May 29, 2025
Grammy Award-winning soprano Ana María Martínez, with Broadway music director and conductor Andy Einhorn, will be at The Hobby Center this Saturday at 7:30 pm in the Zilkha Hall....
Tickets to ANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ WITH ANDY EINHORN: UNVEILING at The Hobby Center on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2025
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present Grammy Award-winning soprano, and Houston resident Ana María Martínez with renowned Broadway music director and conductor Andy Einhorn. Learn more....
37TH ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS Airing on PBS Later This Month
by Josh Sharpe - September 17, 2024
The 37th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards will air on PBS on September 27, celebrating the contributions of Hispanic leaders in various fields. Tune in to honor achievements in arts, education, and community service....
Real Life Father/Son Acting Duo to Star in A NUMBER at Edge of the Universe Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 11, 2024
Edge of the Universe Theater will bring A Number to the stage in August. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets....
Omar Apollo Releases New EP 'Live for Me'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023
The EP marks his first project since the release of his debut album IVORY, his Best New Artist nomination at the 2023 Grammy’s, and his sold-out world tour. The track was co-produced by Omar and Teo Halm (ROSALÍA, Beyoncé, Lil Yachty), and was promoted with the appearance of three ice sculptures...
VIDEO: Kali Uchis Debuts 'NO HAY LEY' Video
by Michael Major - September 08, 2022
The new track, which Consequence says “immediately threatens to summon you to the dance floor,” continues a wildly successful few years for Uchis, whose Grammy-nominated 2020 album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞ spawned the runaway hit “telepatía.” Watch the new music video now!...
Kali Uchis Debuts New Song 'NO HAY LEY'
by Michael Major - September 02, 2022
Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis unveils a new track, “NO HAY LEY.” The new track continues a wildly successful few years for Uchis, whose Grammy-nominated 2020 album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞ spawned the runaway hit “telepatía.” Uchis is a finalist at this year’s Billboar...
San Diego State University New Musical Initiative Selects IN A SUNSHINE STATE For World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2022
Out of 163 submissions, the San Diego State University New Musical Initiative has chosen In a Sunshine State as this year's selection. Writers T.C. Lind, Derek Gregor, and Phoebe Kreutz will join with director Stephen Brotebeck, music director Robert Meffe and the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre cohort for...
Kali Uchis Wins Top Latin Female Artist & Top Latin Song at Billboard Music Awards
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022
Additionally, Uchis is nominated for six Latin American Music Awards this year for New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “telepatía,” Favorite Artist – Female, Favorite Artist – Pop, Favorite Song – Pop for “telepatía” and Viral Song of the Year for “telepatía.” ...
VIDEO: Kali Uchis Premieres 'fue mejor' Music Video with SZA
by Michael Major - September 29, 2021
Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis unveils a new version her track “fue mejor” with SZA alongside a video directed by Daniel Sannwald. The original version of the song is taken from Uchis’ much-lauded 2020 Spanish language album, 'Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)'....
Rita Moreno Documentary, LA FRONTERA, & More To Premiere on PBS for Hispanic Heritage Month
by Michael Major - August 25, 2021
PBS will be offering a new lineup of premiere content to celebrate Latino Heritage Month this September and October. New performances from The Met, Rita Moreno documentary, and The 34th Hispanic Heritage Awards will highlight the schedule....
ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School Appoints Aubrey Lynch, Rubén Martín & Caridad Martinez to Faculty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2021
Aubrey Lynch has been appointed Dean of Faculty and Student Affairs for the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. Rubén Martín has been appointed Principal Teacher for the School and Caridad Martinez has been appointed as faculty member....
ANA GABRIEL: POR AMOR A USTEDES Announced at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2021
New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents Mexican powerhouse and multi-platinum recording artist Ana Gabriel: Por Amor A Ustedes. ...
At Home Artists Project Presents A SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2021
At Home Artist Project Presents: A Short Play Festival, featuring three short length plays. At Home Artists Project is a virtual space for new work....
WORLD Channel Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2020
WORLD Channel will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, showcasing more than 40 films that celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans....
PBS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Special Programs
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2019
To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, PBS will offer a range of new programming celebrating Latinx heritage and culture this September and October, culminating in the broadcast of the 32nd ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS....
The Sol Project Announces New Members Of Leadership Team
by Julie Musbach - December 20, 2018
The Sol Project (Jacob G. Padron, Artistic Director), the national theater initiative dedicated to amplifying Latinx voices and building a body of work for the new American theater, is proud to announce that founding member and artistic producer David Mendizabal will become the Associate Artistic Di...
PBS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2018
PBS announced today that it will air the 31st ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS on Friday, September 28 at 10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) as part of its ongoing commitment to celebrate and honor the contributions of Hispanic Americans as recognized by The Hispanic Heritage Foundation. The a...
American Pops Orchestra Announces Winners of New Vocal Competition
by Julie Musbach - April 02, 2018
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - has announced the winners of their first annual vocal competition, "NextGen: Finding The Voices of Tomorrow." The First Place female winner is Nia Savoy (Howard University) and the First Place ma...
American Pops Orchestra Opens COLE PORTER AFTER DARK With Betty Who, Liz Callaway, Mo Rocca, and More
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2018
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will conclude their star-studded third season with Let's Misbehave: Cole Porter After Dark at the Orchestra's new home, Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater (1101 Sixth Street SW) o...
American Pops Orchestra Launches Special VOCAL COMPETITION At Arena Stage, 3/23
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2018
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - has teamed up with Washington, DC chapter of The National Society of Arts and Letters for their first annual vocal competition, "NextGen: Finding The Voices of Tomorrow." The final round audi...
American Pops to Present AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS in Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2018
Maestro Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will continue their star-studded third season with Around the World in 80 Days, the world premiere of a new family-oriented musical written by Claybourne Elder ('Gossip Girl,' Broadway's Sunday in...
American Pops to Present AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS in Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
Maestro Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will continue their star-studded third season with Around the World in 80 Days, the world premiere of a new family-oriented musical written by Claybourne Elder ('Gossip Girl,' Broadway's Sunday in...
Lea DeLaria, Rumer Willis and More Join American Pops for Holiday Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present a special holiday concert not to be missed, with special guest stars Rumer Willis ('Dancing with the Stars,' Broadway's Chicago), Lea DeLaria (Broadway, comedy and jazz star, 'Orange ...
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