Luis Valdez News

PAQUITO D'RIVERA: FROM CARNE Y FRIJOL TO CARNEGIE HALL to Premiere on PBS

by Rachel Stone — September 11, 2026

Documentary chronicles the life of 18-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz musician Paquito D'Rivera, from child prodigy in Cuba to his defection to the U.

CineFest Latino Boston to Present LA BOLA NEGRA as Closing Night Film

by A.A. Cristi — September 8, 2026

CineFest Latino Boston announced its fourth annual lineup, featuring AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ as its opener and Netflix's LA BOLA NEGRA closing out the festival.

PBS to Present Hispanic Heritage Month Lineup With Six Primetime Premieres

by Rachel Stone — September 3, 2026

PBS will mark Hispanic Heritage Month with new episodes of AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, VOCES, AMERICAN MASTERS and THE HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS, plus fresh PBS KIDS content from ALMA'S WAY and ROSIE'S RULES.

ASCO: WITHOUT PERMISSION Documentary to Premiere on PBS VOCES

by Rachel Stone — August 11, 2026

A new documentary chronicles ASCO, the Chicano art collective that challenged Hollywood and museum institutions in 1970s Los Angeles, executive produced by Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna.

Luis Valdez Documentary AMERICAN PACHUCO Gets Theatrical Release; Watch a New Trailer

by Josh Sharpe — June 16, 2026

A new documentary spotlighting playwright Luis Valdez has set a theatrical run this summer.

Matteo Bocelli, Jacob Collier and More Set for The Ford 2026 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2026

xThe LA Phil has unveiled the 2026 season at The Ford, its hillside open-air venue, running from May 8 to October 31.

Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business

by Robert Diamond — April 3, 2026

Richard Jay-Alexander is celebrating a milestone year of 50 years in show business, having moved to New York City in the fall of 1975, the same season that A CHORUS LINE moved into its home on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre.

Center Theatre Group Creates New Works Development Pipeline

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 8, 2025

Center Theatre Group has in place a new developmental pipeline for plays and musicals, created by Snehal Desai, CTG’s Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director.

Latino Public Broadcasting Reveals 2025 Funding Recipients

by Josh Sharpe — February 10, 2025

Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) has announced the slate of long and short-form projects selected for production funding in 2025.

Photos: 2024 Idea Awards Honors Luis Valdez, Daria Miyeko Marinelli, AG, MILCK, & Sam Chanse, Dan Fishback & More

by A.A. Cristi — November 18, 2024

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2024 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well as playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.

TN Shakespeare Co. to Present TWELFTH NIGHT in December

by Blair Ingenthron — November 11, 2024

Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring William Shakespeare's holiday celebration Twelfth Night to the newly configured Tabor Stage in December.

2024 IDEA AWARDS FOR THEATRE Recipients Announced

by A.A. Cristi — November 8, 2024

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2024 Idea Awards for Theatre.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Liz Diamond as New SDCF Board President

by A.A. Cristi — September 9, 2024

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

Noche Flamenca to Bring New Work SEARCHING FOR GOYA to the Joyce Theater This Spring

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 29, 2024

Noche Flamenca will perform the New York premiere of its new work, Searching for Goya this spring.

Noche Flamenca to Premiere SEARCHING FOR GOYA in New York City

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 11, 2023

Experience the New York premiere of Noche Flamenca's 'Searching for Goya,' a new production inspired by renowned Spanish artist Francisco Goya.

CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center to Present World Premiere Readings

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 31, 2023

CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center will present world premiere readings from The Longwood Writers Workshop at LAICCC's Fall Celebration.