Maria Torres
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Maria Torres is a world-renowned Choreographer, Director, Producer, and Performer whose contributions have led the way for Latinos in the arts. She is an active member of SDC and the League of Professional Theater Women and has served as an advocate for artists over the entire course of her career. ...
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Maria Torres is a world-renowned Choreographer, Director, Producer, and Performer whose contributions have led the way for Latinos in the arts. She is an active member of SDC and the League of Professional Theater Women and has served as an advocate for artists over the entire course of her career. Major stage and TV credits include current Bway hit On Your Feet! (Associate Choreo); Bway & National Tour of Swing!; Seagrams DJ Live Show (Clio Award); Latin Billboard Awards (Telemundo); Off- Bway productions of Latin Heat, Four Guys Named Jose (Carbonelle nom), The Donkey Show (A.R.T.), Mambo Kings, and Celia: The Life & Times of Celia Cruz; Don Omar's “King of Kings” (US Tour); and Disney’s Golden Mickeys (International Tour). Additional credits from feature to independent films include Dance With Me, Disney’s Enchanted, El Cantante (Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony), Fugly (John Leguizamo), and Physical Attraction. Current projects include Man Of La Mancha (5th Avenue); Havana Music Hall, and Pasion (Immersive theater). Maria carries an impact across new media platforms whether its creating choreography interactively on Jordan Roth's periscope Making Mondays, or she recently launched podcast “Hourglass: Time To Talk” offering insight into the professional performing arts industry while focusing on connections to humanity and to life.Maria is a philanthropist with a strong desire to encourage aspiring artists, and create connections between supporting organizations, cultivating a solid network that will uplift, inspire and “pay it forward”. After years of teaching, mentoring and advocating, she founded the Maria Torres Emerging Artists Foundation (MTEAF) which also stands for Motivation, Teaching, Education, Action, and Fellowship. MTEAF is a rigorous, interdisciplinary educational and mentorship program in the performing arts empowering pre-teens and young adults, from multiethnic and underserved communities, to achieve their goals as professionals in the entertainment industry. Maria’s latest projects include strong partnerships that are aligned with similar goals which are why she looks forward to bringing her own extensive experience, industry resources and spirit of collaboration to the Chicago community is teaming up with The Miracle Center and with M.A.D.D. in Miami, FL to name a few.
Maria Torres Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Choreographer | ||
Maria Torres, 4 Guys Named Jose?And Una Mujer Named Maria! |
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2023
Hip Hop Cinderella will make its New York stage debut on February 10th at the New Victory Theater. See how to purchase tickets!

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2023
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) has received Regrowth and Capacity grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. These grants will support the organization's cultural programming and artistic associates as we continue our ongoing recovery from pandemic challenges.

by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2023
SYREN Modern Dance has received an award of $21,680 from the City of New York. This comes as part of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo's recent announcement of over $58 million in Cultural Development Fund (CDF) grants to 1,070 cultural organizations across the five boroughs.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation announced that the 2022 Joe A. Callaway Awards will be awarded to Saheem Ali for excellence in directing for Fat Ham (The Public Theater) and Josh Prince for excellence in choreography for Trevor: the Musical (Stage 42).

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022
Ice Theatre of New York has received an award of $30,000 from the City of New York. This comes as part of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo's recent announcement of over $58 million in Cultural Development Fund grants to 1,070 cultural organizations across the five boroughs.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs has announced over $58 million in Cultural Development Fund grants to 1,070 cultural organizations across the five boroughs.

by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2022 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 14. Evan Yionoulis was elected to serve a second term as Executive Board President.

by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2022
The Trust for Governors Island today announced the Governors Island Winter Village will open November 17, transforming historic Colonels Row into a singular seasonal destination for the second year in a row.

by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022
The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs announced four artist placements for the City's 2022-23 Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program.

by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), has announced the line-up of artists for Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday October 17, 2022 at 54 Below in New York City.
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by Alan Henry - Oct 15, 2018
The world premiere of Havana Music Hall at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Miami is now on stage. The brand new original musical features Tony Award nominee John Herrera (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and rising star Linedy Genao (On Your Feet!) headlining the all-latinx cast of nineteen performers. The limited engagement runs through November 18, 2018. Opening night is set for Friday, October 19.


by Alan Henry - Oct 12, 2018
Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of Havana Music Hall at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Miami.
by Stage Tube - Oct 19, 2016
Broadway's Rufus Bonds, Jr. takes over the role of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha at 5th Avenue Theatre. Bonds was recently seen as Porgy in The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess in London's West End, and was a member of the original Broadway casts of RENT and Parade. This new production is the first of The 5th Avenue Theatre's 2016/17 season and also features Don Darryl Rivera as Sancho and Nova Payton as Aldonza with direction by Allison Narver and choreography by Maria Torres.
by Stage Tube - Oct 14, 2016
Broadway's Rufus Bonds, Jr. takes over the role of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha at 5th Avenue Theatre. Bonds was recently seen as Porgy in The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess in London's West End, and was a member of the original Broadway casts of RENT and Parade. This new production is the first of The 5th Avenue Theatre's 2016/17 season and also features Don Darryl Rivera as Sancho and Nova Payton as Aldonza with direction by Allison Narver and choreography by Maria Torres.
by Stage Tube - Sep 30, 2016
Broadway's Rufus Bonds, Jr. will be tilting at windmills on The 5th Avenue Theatre stage when he takes over the role of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. Bonds was recently seen as Porgy in The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess in London's West End, and was a member of the original Broadway casts of RENT and Parade. This new production is the first of The 5th Avenue Theatre's 2016/17 season and also features Don Darryl Rivera as Sancho and Nova Payton as Aldonza with direction by Allison Narver and choreography by Maria Torres.
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