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Opera AMERICA Announces THE OPERA FUND: AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Recipients
by Christina Mancuso - March 02, 2017
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce it has awarded grants to 10 opera companies through The Opera Fund: Audience Development grant program, which promotes deep learning experiences about new or infr...
by Christina Mancuso - March 02, 2017
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce it has awarded grants to 10 opera companies through The Opera Fund: Audience Development grant program, which promotes deep learning experiences about new or infr...
BALLET HISPÁNICO To Perform En Familia Matinee at United Palace of Cultural Arts in Washington Heights
by Marissa Sblendorio - February 24, 2017
Washington Heights's United Palace of Cultural Arts will present Ballet Hispanico en Familia, the renowned dance company's beloved show specially curated for children and families, on March 11, 2017 at 2pm. The United Palace of Cultural Arts is located at 4140 Broadway & W. 175th Street. Tickets are...
by Marissa Sblendorio - February 24, 2017
Washington Heights's United Palace of Cultural Arts will present Ballet Hispanico en Familia, the renowned dance company's beloved show specially curated for children and families, on March 11, 2017 at 2pm. The United Palace of Cultural Arts is located at 4140 Broadway & W. 175th Street. Tickets are...
Ballet Hispanico To Perform EN FAMILIA Matinee, 3/11
by Molly Tracy - February 20, 2017
Washington Heights's United Palace of Cultural Arts will present Ballet Hispanico en Familia, the renowned dance company's beloved show specially curated for children and families, on March 11, 2017 at 2pm....
by Molly Tracy - February 20, 2017
Washington Heights's United Palace of Cultural Arts will present Ballet Hispanico en Familia, the renowned dance company's beloved show specially curated for children and families, on March 11, 2017 at 2pm....
Cast, Creatives Set for DEFERRED ACTION World Premiere at DTC
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2016
Dallas Theater Center announced today complete details for the world-premiere of DEFERRED ACTION. A co-production with Cara Mia Theatre Co. and directed by Cara Mia's Artistic Director David Lozano, DEFERRED ACTION features company members from both DTC and Cara Mia. DEFERRED ACTION will begin previ...
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2016
Dallas Theater Center announced today complete details for the world-premiere of DEFERRED ACTION. A co-production with Cara Mia Theatre Co. and directed by Cara Mia's Artistic Director David Lozano, DEFERRED ACTION features company members from both DTC and Cara Mia. DEFERRED ACTION will begin previ...
Cast, Creatives Set for DEFERRED ACTION World Premiere at DTC
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016
Dallas Theater Center announced today complete details for the world-premiere of DEFERRED ACTION. A co-production with Cara Mia Theatre Co. and directed by Cara Mia's Artistic Director David Lozano, DEFERRED ACTION features company members from both DTC and Cara Mia. DEFERRED ACTION will begin previ...
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016
Dallas Theater Center announced today complete details for the world-premiere of DEFERRED ACTION. A co-production with Cara Mia Theatre Co. and directed by Cara Mia's Artistic Director David Lozano, DEFERRED ACTION features company members from both DTC and Cara Mia. DEFERRED ACTION will begin previ...
Ballet Hispanico Sets 45th Anniversary New York Season at The Joyce Theater
by Tyler Peterson - February 16, 2016
Ballet Hispanico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, celebrates its 45th anniversary New York Season at the Joyce Theater from April 5-10, 2016 with eight performances featuring a New York Premiere and a special matinee for children and families. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now...
by Tyler Peterson - February 16, 2016
Ballet Hispanico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, celebrates its 45th anniversary New York Season at the Joyce Theater from April 5-10, 2016 with eight performances featuring a New York Premiere and a special matinee for children and families. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now...
Lisann Valentin Stars in Bushwick-Based Series CORNELIA
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 29, 2015
?Brooklyn-based actress Lisann Valentin is starring in the new web series “Cornelia”, which she describes a 'window into the Latino experience in an ever-changing borough.'...
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 29, 2015
?Brooklyn-based actress Lisann Valentin is starring in the new web series “Cornelia”, which she describes a 'window into the Latino experience in an ever-changing borough.'...
City Lights Publishers Presents PEDRO PIETRI SELECTED POETRY
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Pedro Pietri's often playfully absurd poems chronicle the joys and struggles of Nuyoricans—urban Puerto Ricans whose lives straddle the islands of Puerto Rico and Manhattan—and define the Latino experience in urban America. By turns angry, heartbreaking, and hopeful, his writings are imbued wit...
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Pedro Pietri's often playfully absurd poems chronicle the joys and struggles of Nuyoricans—urban Puerto Ricans whose lives straddle the islands of Puerto Rico and Manhattan—and define the Latino experience in urban America. By turns angry, heartbreaking, and hopeful, his writings are imbued wit...
PBS Airs ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 22, 2015
ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM, premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, captures a complex aspect of the Vietnam War: the legacy of Latino veterans and their families during the conflict....
by TV News Desk - September 22, 2015
ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM, premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, captures a complex aspect of the Vietnam War: the legacy of Latino veterans and their families during the conflict....
PBS to Air ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM, 9/22
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2015
ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM, premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, captures a complex aspect of the Vietnam War: the legacy of Latino veterans and their families during the conflict....
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2015
ON TWO FRONTS: LATINOS & VIETNAM, premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, captures a complex aspect of the Vietnam War: the legacy of Latino veterans and their families during the conflict....
Ballet Hispanico Begins New York Season at The Joyce Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the Joyce Theater from tonight, April 14-26, 2015 with 15 performances featuring five dynamic programs....
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the Joyce Theater from tonight, April 14-26, 2015 with 15 performances featuring five dynamic programs....
Ballet Hispanico Set for New York Season at The Joyce Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2015
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the Joyce Theater from April 14-26, 2015 with 15 performances featuring five dynamic programs....
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2015
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the Joyce Theater from April 14-26, 2015 with 15 performances featuring five dynamic programs....
BWW Interviews: Patricia Duran Talks Connecting and Connections in CLOUD TECTONICS
by Katricia Lang - January 10, 2015
CLOUD TECTONICS is an uncommon and complex love story....
by Katricia Lang - January 10, 2015
CLOUD TECTONICS is an uncommon and complex love story....
Ballet Hispanico Performs at 24th Annual International Ballet Festival of Havana This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as America's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform in Cuba's International Ballet Festival of Havana this weekend, November 1-2, 2014 at 5pm. Highlights of the program include Asuka, a celebration of the music of Celia Cruz by Ballet Hispanico's Cub...
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as America's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform in Cuba's International Ballet Festival of Havana this weekend, November 1-2, 2014 at 5pm. Highlights of the program include Asuka, a celebration of the music of Celia Cruz by Ballet Hispanico's Cub...
Ballet Hispanico to Perform at 24th Annual International Ballet Festival of Havana, 11/1-2
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as America's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform in Cuba's International Ballet Festival of Havana on November 1-2, 2014 at 5pm. Highlights of the program include Asuka, a celebration of the music of Celia Cruz by Ballet Hispanico's Cuban-American...
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as America's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform in Cuba's International Ballet Festival of Havana on November 1-2, 2014 at 5pm. Highlights of the program include Asuka, a celebration of the music of Celia Cruz by Ballet Hispanico's Cuban-American...
Latino Comedienne Kiki Melendez to Host New Comedy Series on Estrella TV
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2014
Estralla TV, one of the leading Spanish networks in the US, announced the launch of Locos Y Contentos, a stand-up comedy show hosted by pioneer Latino comedienne, Kiki Melendez....
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2014
Estralla TV, one of the leading Spanish networks in the US, announced the launch of Locos Y Contentos, a stand-up comedy show hosted by pioneer Latino comedienne, Kiki Melendez....
Ballet Hispanico and BHdos to Perform in City Parks Foundation's SUMMERSTAGE
by Courtnie Mele - June 30, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's premier Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform a dynamic trio of works at SummerStage at Central Park on Wednesday, July 16 at 8pm. The program for the evening will include Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro's Asuka, a special piece celebrating ...
by Courtnie Mele - June 30, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's premier Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform a dynamic trio of works at SummerStage at Central Park on Wednesday, July 16 at 8pm. The program for the evening will include Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro's Asuka, a special piece celebrating ...
Ballet Hispanico to Bring Four Works to East Hampton's Guild Hall, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform at Guild Hall on June 14, 2014 at 8pm. Highlights of the program include a Celia Cruz-inspired work by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro and Sortijas by dynamic and groundbreaking Spanish choreogr...
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform at Guild Hall on June 14, 2014 at 8pm. Highlights of the program include a Celia Cruz-inspired work by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro and Sortijas by dynamic and groundbreaking Spanish choreogr...
Ballet Hispanico to Bring Four Works to East Hampton's Guild Hall, 6/14
by Tyler Peterson - June 11, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform at Guild Hall on June 14, 2014 at 8pm. Highlights of the program include a Celia Cruz-inspired work by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro and Sortijas by dynamic and groundbreaking Spanish choreogr...
by Tyler Peterson - June 11, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will perform at Guild Hall on June 14, 2014 at 8pm. Highlights of the program include a Celia Cruz-inspired work by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro and Sortijas by dynamic and groundbreaking Spanish choreogr...
Ballet Hispanico Plays Two-Week Season at The Joyce Theater, Now thru 4/27
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to The Joyce Theater from today, April 15-27, 2014 with 15 performances featuring four dynamic programs....
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to The Joyce Theater from today, April 15-27, 2014 with 15 performances featuring four dynamic programs....
Tanya Saracho to Lead Latino Storytelling Workshops at Two River Theater
by Tyler Peterson - March 28, 2014
Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, has announced that the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has awarded the theater a generous $40,000 grant through the foundation's Building Demand for the Arts program, which launched last year...
by Tyler Peterson - March 28, 2014
Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, has announced that the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has awarded the theater a generous $40,000 grant through the foundation's Building Demand for the Arts program, which launched last year...
Ballet Hispanico to Play Two-Week Season at The Joyce Theater, 4/15-27
by Tyler Peterson - February 28, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to The Joyce Theater from April 15-27, 2014 with 15 performances featuring four dynamic programs. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now....
by Tyler Peterson - February 28, 2014
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to The Joyce Theater from April 15-27, 2014 with 15 performances featuring four dynamic programs. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now....
BALLET HISPANICO Returns to The Apollo Theater With Three New Works and Live Music - Today
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2013
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the legendary Apollo Theater tonight, November 23, 2013 at 7:30pm, following last season's sold-out holiday performance....
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2013
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the legendary Apollo Theater tonight, November 23, 2013 at 7:30pm, following last season's sold-out holiday performance....
BALLET HISPANICO Returns to The Apollo Theater With Three New Works and Live Music - 11/23
by Robert Diamond - October 26, 2013
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the legendary Apollo Theater on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 7:30pm, following last season's sold-out holiday performance. The performance is sponsored by Goya Foods...
by Robert Diamond - October 26, 2013
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the legendary Apollo Theater on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 7:30pm, following last season's sold-out holiday performance. The performance is sponsored by Goya Foods...
Raices Theatre Company Now in Residence at Road Less Traveled Theater
by Tyler Peterson - August 09, 2013
"All good things come to those who wait," said Raices Founder and Artistic Director Victoria Perez. "From the beginning of my artistic career it has been my dream to bring quality, enlightening and authentic Latino theatre to Buffalo. Co-founder Rolando M. Gomez and I have been on this road for 10 y...
by Tyler Peterson - August 09, 2013
"All good things come to those who wait," said Raices Founder and Artistic Director Victoria Perez. "From the beginning of my artistic career it has been my dream to bring quality, enlightening and authentic Latino theatre to Buffalo. Co-founder Rolando M. Gomez and I have been on this road for 10 y...
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