Photo Flash: Boleros for the Disenchanted At Goodman's Albert Theatre
Goodman Theatre proudly concludes its 2008/2009 season with José Rivera's newest play, Boleros for the Disenchanted.
A true love story inspired by Rivera's parents' courtship and eventual migration from Puerto Rico to Alabama, Boleros for the Disenchanted makes its Chicago premiere directed by Henry Godinez-the Goodman's Resident Artistic Associate who was named 2008 Latino of the Year by the Chicago Latino Network.
Chicago actors Elizabeth Ledo and Sandra Marquez command the stage in the role of Flora, based on Rivera's mother, at various points in her life. Godinez's cast also includes Liza Fernandez, Joe Minoso, Rene Rivera and Felix Solis. Boleros for the Disenchanted is performed in English in the Albert Theatre June 20 - July 26, 2009.
Tickets are $25 - $70. A complete performance schedule including dates, times and ticket prices appears at the end of this release.
Meet the playwright and director at a free post-performance discussion on Thursday, June 25, moderated by Myrna Salazar of the International Latino Cultural Center. Tickets and information: 312.443.3800 or GoodmanTheatre.org. The Chicago Community Trust is the Major Production Sponsor.
Photos by Eric Y. Exit.
José Rivera
Elizabeth Ledo and Henry Rivera
Sandra Marquez
Elizabeth Ledo
Rene Rivera
Felix Solis
Joe Minosa and Sandra Marquez
Liza Fernandez
Henry Godinez, Rene Rivera, Elizabeth Ledo and Sandra Marquez
Elizabeth Ledo and Sandra Marquez
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