Hernandez News

Alliance Repertory Theatre Company's ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS to Open 10/11

mun2, the Hispanic entertainment cable network, had its largest third quarter prime time (Monday-Sunday, 7-11p.m.) deliveries with total viewers (89,000) to date, according to Nielsen. For the quarter mun2 was the #1 Hispanic cable network in Fringe (Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m) among adults 18-34, as well as adult males 18-34 and 18-49, and grew its Sunday night deliveries by double digits: +22% (55,000) adults 18-49, +31% (97,000) total viewers. The networks quarter deliveries were led by its robust programming mix which includes its original reality series “I Love Jenni” and “Larrymania,” soccer programming “Barclays Premier League presented by Deportes Telemundo on mun2,” and captivating telenovela “Pasion de Gavilanes.”

Atlantis Productions recently opened the first production of the legendary musical 'Carrie' outside the United States to critical acclaim at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati.

Los Tigres del Norte, the most influential regional Mexican group, will receive the first ever Leader Billboard award. The recognition for their leadership role and social activism will take place at the 2013 Billboard Mexican Music Awards set to broadcast live on Wednesday, October 9

The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher announced this morning that the audience and critics' favorite will play its final performance at New World Stages on Sunday, January 12, 2014, after almost two years, five Tony Awards, and 645 performances (both on Broadway and at New World Stages). Written by Tony Award nominee Rick Elice and directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher opened on Broadway on April 15, 2012 and ran until January 20, 2013, before beginning performances at New World Stages (340 West 50th St.) on Monday, March 18, 2013.

The impressive list of performers on what promises to be one of the most unforgettable nights honoring Mexican music continues to grow with Los Tigres del Norte, Diana Reyes, Kevin Ortiz, Los Primos MX, and Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez to perform at the 2013 Billboard Mexican Music Awards. They join previously announced performers Joan Sebastian, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga, Gerardo Ortiz, Roberto Tapia, Banda Los Recoditos, Julion Alvarez y su Norteño Banda, Calibre 50, Los Inquietos del Norte, and Roberto Junior y su Bandeño. The only awards show on a major network that honors Mexican music will broadcast live on Wednesday, October 9 at 7pm/6c from the renowned Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Kicking off its 26th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere stage adaptation of Marguerite Duras' The North China Lover, translated byLeigh Hafrey and adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Heidi Stillman. The North China Lover runs September 25 - November 10, 2013 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. You never forget your first lover. The affair plays like a moving picture over and over in your mind: passionate, consuming, secret, taboo.

Harris Theater's 2013-2014 Season is full of Classical Music, Opera, Dance, and opportunities for the entire family. Look below to see the different category and when they're happening.

Expect over 100 organizations with almost 200 events and more than 10,000 patrons for this fourth year of ARTS CRUSH. Over 1000 people are expected between 11am and 2pm at the Arts Crush Kickoff Fair at Seattle Center on September 22, 2013. Ten days later the annual ARTS CRUSH festival begins and runs all over the Puget Sound region from today, October 1-31. It features unique creative arts adventures developed to reawaken the senses and engage people through community, collaboration and innovation. These once-a-year arts events blow the lid off standard gallery shows, theatre performances or dance recitals. AllFEATURED ARTS CRUSH EVENTS are FREE or Pay-What-You-Will.

Continuing its 26th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Little Prince, by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and directed by Ensemble Member David Catlin. The Little Prince runsDecember 5, 2013 - February 2, 2014 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m..

Casa 0101 Theater, Josefina Lopez, Artistic Director, and Miguel Garcia, Festival Executive Producer, will present Casa 0101's 3rd Annual Brown & Out Theater Festival (BAOTF) featuring a collection of eight new comedic and dramatic short plays celebrating the Latino/a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning/Queer experience. The Festival will be presented on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 5:00 p.m., kicking off on Friday, October 11, 2013, National Coming Out Day, and continuing through Sunday, November 3, 2013 at The New Casa 0101 Theater, 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA 90033.

Alterna'TV, the bridge between Latin American programming services and potential carriage partners in the U.S, will be introducing the new Hispanic-focused wellness channel, INTI Network TV, to cable television providers in America beginning in October.

Tonight, September 30, 2013, Spare Some Change, presents the event, 'Artists Using Their Voice for Homeless Youth'. Located at the King King on 6555 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028, tickets are on sale now, and will also be made available at the door $15.00

Revel Casino Hotel will present The Latin Quarter Show, a sexy and fun Latin themed variety show, presented exclusively at The Social at Revel, Thursdays through Sundays, beginning October 10 and running through December 1, 2013. Check out a first look at rehearsals with choreographer Luis Salgado below!

In the new episode of 'Larrymania' airing today, September 29 at 9pm ET/PT/8C on mun2, Latin star Larry Hernandez has an emotionally charged phone call from his brother Freddy in jail who shares with him his fears and solitude behind bars.

Directed by John Amplas, Soldier's Heart began previews on Thursday, Sept. 26, and runs Sept. 27-Oct. 13, in the Studio Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave. Performances are 8 p.m., Thursday - Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The 18th annual Chicago Artists Month (CAM) is celebrating artists 'In the Neighborhood' starting September 27-29 and running through October - with hundreds of exhibitions, openings, open studios, art walks, performances and opportunities for learning/making.

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) joins forces with First Voice to present the World Premiere of MU, a magical fable created by National Endowment for the Arts Fellow playwright/artistic director Brenda Wong Aoki, Emmy-winning composer Mark Izu, and Tony-nominated choreographer Kimi Okada, and featuring fantasy costumes by Beaver Bauer. Based on a Japanese legend, MU is a beguiling tale both otherworldly and deeply personal. Three performances take place in Kanbar Hall tonight, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 pm, with a 2 pm matinee on Sunday, Sept. 29, to be followed by a national tour.

In the new episode of “Larrymania” airing this Sunday September 29 at 9pm ET/PT/8C on mun2, Latin star Larry Hernandez has an emotionally charged phone call from his brother Freddy in jail who shares with him his fears and solitude behind bars.