Manuel Puig
Birth Place: Villegas, ARGENTINA
Latest News on Manuel Puig:
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie Soundtrack Now Available on CD (Nov 21, 2025)
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Sets November Digital Release (Nov 10, 2025)
Chita Rivera Was Originally Set to Appear in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie (Oct 23, 2025)
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie Soundtrack Now Available on CD (Nov 21, 2025)
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Sets November Digital Release (Nov 10, 2025)
Chita Rivera Was Originally Set to Appear in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie (Oct 23, 2025)
BIO
Among his best-known novels are La traición de Rita Hayworth (Betrayed by Rita Hayworth, 1968), Boquitas pintadas (Heartbreak Tango, 1969), and El beso de la mujer araña (Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1976) which was adapted into the film released in 1985, directed by the Argentine-Brazilian director Héctor Babenco; and a Broadway musical in 1993.
Videos
Video: Jennifer Lopez New Musical Clip from KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 11:12:13
Video: Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Seeing Her First Broadway Show
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-06 13:44:57
Video: Jennifer Lopez Talks Lifelong Love of Musicals on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, Previews KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-29 11:43:08
Listen: Tonatiuh Sings 'She's a Woman' From KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-26 11:49:34
Video: Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh, & More on Bringing KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN to Life
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-22 15:43:17
Video: Jennifer Lopez Sings Title Song From KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-05 07:51:03
Video: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film Trailer, Starring Jennifer Lopez
by Stephi Wild - 2025-08-20 09:34:10
VIDEO: Get a 360 Degree Look at Boston Lyric Stage's KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN Sitzprobe
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-04 15:24:09
VIDEO: Lisa Bertone of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Answers 41 Questions
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-08-30 20:47:32
VIDEO: On This Day, May 3- Chita Rivera Returns to Broadway in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-03 16:52:48
VIDEO: Lyric Stage Company of Boston Announces 2018 Season; THE WOLVES, THE LITTLE FOXES, and More!
by Alan Henry - 2018-03-30 12:14:27
News
Review: KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN Confidently Harnesses the Language of Film
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 14, 2025
In 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, movie musical veteran Bill Condon reimagines it, with additional songs from the pre-Broadway production.
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 14, 2025
In 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, movie musical veteran Bill Condon reimagines it, with additional songs from the pre-Broadway production.
Layton Williams and George Blagden Join KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.
Photos: Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh, & More Attend KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Red Carpet Event at The Shed
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025
On Monday, October 6, 2025 at The Shed in New York, the cast and crew of Kiss of the Spider Woman attended a special screening and red carpet for the highly anticipated movie musical. Check out photos now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025
On Monday, October 6, 2025 at The Shed in New York, the cast and crew of Kiss of the Spider Woman attended a special screening and red carpet for the highly anticipated movie musical. Check out photos now!
Listen: Tonatiuh Sings 'She's a Woman' From KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025
“She's a Woman,' another single from the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, is now available. The John Kander and Frank Ebb-penned tune is performed by Tonatiuh, who plays the character of Molina in the film. Listen to it here!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025
“She's a Woman,' another single from the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, is now available. The John Kander and Frank Ebb-penned tune is performed by Tonatiuh, who plays the character of Molina in the film. Listen to it here!
Video: Jennifer Lopez Sings Cut Song 'Never You' From KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2025
“Never You,' the second single from the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman and performed by the film's star, Jennifer Lopez, is now available. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2025
“Never You,' the second single from the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman and performed by the film's star, Jennifer Lopez, is now available. Check it out now.
Review: THE KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Mary Lincer - Sep 7, 2025
The Kiss of the Spider Woman, a 2-hour show presented in Spanish with English surtitles, runs through September 28. See here for more details!
by Mary Lincer - Sep 7, 2025
The Kiss of the Spider Woman, a 2-hour show presented in Spanish with English surtitles, runs through September 28. See here for more details!
BWW Q&A: José Luis Arellano on KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Sep 4, 2025
Set in an Argentine prison, Kiss of the Spider Woman follows two cellmates as they struggle to overcome prejudices and preconceptions—Valentín, a revolutionary political prisoner, and Molina, a queer idealist who copes by escaping reality into film noir fantasies.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 4, 2025
Set in an Argentine prison, Kiss of the Spider Woman follows two cellmates as they struggle to overcome prejudices and preconceptions—Valentín, a revolutionary political prisoner, and Molina, a queer idealist who copes by escaping reality into film noir fantasies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Manuel Puig written?
Manuel Puig has written 1 shows including Kiss of the Spider Woman (Source Material).
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