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Review: RIO BRAVO at The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
by Jill Ripa - Sep 23, 2024

In June, we were able to have an epic date night watching the Ballet Folklorico at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. We were simply amazed by the production and how the audience responded with such joy and pride to all the color, movement, and cultural storytelling. What a joy, then, on Saturday to experience a performance such as this again right here in San Antonio!

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Announces THE 44th CINEFESTIVAL SAN ANTONIO  
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2023

San Antonio's original Latinx film festival returns on Tuesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the historic Guadalupe Theater with a greater than-ever Texas filmmaker presence. Featuring 114 films, including 38 films from San Antonio and 40 films from the Lone Star State, the 44th CineFestival San Antonio continues to support local and regional filmmakers, while offering a well-rounded program to local audiences that also includes national and international films that highlight artistic excellence and diversity.  

CINEFESTIVAL San Antonio Launches Call For Entries
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022

The nation's original and longest-running Latino film festival returns in the summer of 2023 with the 44th edition of CineFestival San Antonio. Presented by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio's annual celebration of independent Latino cinema will take place July 12-16, 2023, at the historic Guadalupe Theater in San Antonio's Westside.  

Metropolis Executive Director and New Artistic Director Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME With Rikki Lee
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022

On Friday, June 17, radio's It's Showtime with Rikki Lee will feature an interview with Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's new artistic director Robert Gretta, along with executive director Brookes Ebetsch who joined the company in February 2020.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Celebrates 30 Years of the Guadalupe Dance Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2021

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center has announced a weekend of festivities to celebrate the Guadalupe Dance Company's 30th Anniversary accompanied by Mariachi Azteca de América on Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2, 2021 at 8pm. 

Metropolis' Brookes Ebetsch To Guest On Radio's It's Showtime With Rikki Lee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021

On Friday September 3, Brookes Ebetsch, Executive Operations Director of Metropolis Performing Arts Center, will join radio host Rikki Lee Travolta on 101.5 FM to discuss the theater company's 2021-2022 season.

The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership
by TV News Desk - Jul 1, 2021

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees.

The Five Heartbeats' Michael Wright Will Guest On Radio's It's Showtime With Rikki Lee
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2021

In anticipation of the 30th Anniversary Screening and Cast Reunion of The Five Heartbeats at the Tribeca Film Festival, star Michael Wright will guest on radio's It's Showtime with Rikki Lee on Friday June 4 at 3 PM Central.

NEW MONKEES Star Larry Saltis To Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2021

You remember The Monkees from 1960's television, but do you remember The New Monkees from the 1980's? Larry Saltis was just a teenager when he was selected from a nationwide casting call to be the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for The New Monkees. The television show produced one highly heralded self-titled album before leaving the air.

4 Chairs Theatre Founder Joins IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE to Discuss ISLAND SONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2021

Joining Chicago radio's It's Showtime with Rikki Lee on Friday, April 2, 2021 will be guest Lauren Berman, founder and executive director of 4 Chairs Theatre. Host Rikki Lee Travolta and Berman will discuss the mission of 4 Chairs Theatre, the company's past successes, and the theater group's upcoming virtual production of the musical Island Song.

/kor/ Productions' Johanna Moffitt And Emily Cox To Guest Star On IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2021

On Friday March 26, 2021 at 3 PM Central, /kor/ Productions' artistic director Johanna Moffitt and managing director Emily Cox will be the featured guests on radio's It's Showtime with Rikki Lee on 101.5 FM WHRU-LP.

FAME's Jesse Borrego to Join IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2021

Actor Jesse Borrego, who starred on the television series Fame will be the featured guest on the January 22, 2021 episode of Chicago radio’s It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee. The radio program airs every Friday at 3 PM Central on 101.5 FM.

VIDEO: Watch a FAME Reunion on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with the cast of the hit TV series 'Fame'- Debbie Allen, Jesse Borrego, Michael Cerveris, Loretta Chandler, Lee Curreri, Erica Gimpel, Valerie Landsburg, and PR Paul.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: September 26-27- with Debbie Allen, Vanessa Williams and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2020

This weekend (September 26-27) in live streaming: Fame reunites on Stars in the House, Irish Rep presents Belfast Blues, and so much more!

FAME TV Series Cast Will Reunite On STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the cast of the hit TV series 'Fame' will join them LIVE on Saturday, September 26 at 8 PM ET for 'Stars in the House.'

CineFestival Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 25, 2018

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and CineFestival are excited to announce the 2018 Premios Mesquite winners, the Third Annual Ya'Ke Smith Filmmaker Award, master classes for directors, a free punk rock show featuring Fantástico and the official list of CineFestival after parties and receptions.  The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) will also present the inaugural NALAC Fund for the Arts Adán Medrano Legacy Award in Film.

CONJUNTO BLUES Heads to Los Angeles this November
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is proud to announce the selection of Conjunto Blues as a participant in The Los Angeles Theater Company's 2017 Encuentro de las Americas.

Photo Flash: The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2017

The Actors Fund - the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition - celebrated "FAME" 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California.

Original Stars of TV Series FAME Reunite Tonight in 35th Anniversary Concert for The Actors Fund
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017

The Actors Fund announced today that cast members from the hit 1980s musical television series 'Fame' will reunite for a 35th anniversary concert to benefit the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2017

The Actors Fund - the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition - has announced the complete cast and creative team for their upcoming "FAME" 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert, to be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. A one-night-only celebration of the music and memories that made the series "FAME" a worldwide phenomenon, this landmark reunion marks the first US concert by the cast since 1985. Tickets are now on sale at www.actorsfund.org/Fame.