What is the History of Mexican Performers on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 4, 2025
The terrific new musical Real Women Have Curves brings the story of a Mexican family to Broadway. Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American who dreams of becoming a journalist and must navigate being the only one with American citizenship in her family as she finds her own way in the world. Artists from Mexico have brought great and important work to the Broadway stage over the years.
Broadway Rewind: JERSEY BOYS Rehearses for Broadway in 2005!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2020
Today we continue with a sneak peek look and performance with the original cast of Jersey Boys in rehearsal. Then, a look at Marilyn Sokol and Peter Scolori in Stewart F. Lanes comedy 'In The Wings', followed by Cheech Marin, director of 'Latinologues', but we start things off by dropping by the Neil Simon Theatre to chew the fat with Hairspray's newest Motor Mouth Maybelle, music legend Darlene Love.
Hostos Center Presents UrbanTheater Company In Marco Rodriguez' ASHES OF LIGHT
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 23, 2019
A mother's love knows no boundaries... After a five-year self-imposed absence, Julio Cesar, a young man with a buried secret, returns home after the death of his father. Over the course of two evenings, mother and son, two estranged generations of Dominicans living on New York's Upper West Side, attempt to rekindle the love and appreciation for each other and their roots. However, unexpected revelations threaten to destroy an already thin bond between mother and child in Dominican-American Marco Antonio Rodriguez's riveting award-winning comedy/drama Ashes of Light ("La Luz de un Cigarrillo") performed in English (sprinkled with Spanish) for the first time in New York.
Hostos Center Presents UrbanTheater Company In Marco Rodriguez' ASHES OF LIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2019
A mother's love knows no boundaries... After a five-year self-imposed absence, Julio Cesar, a young man with a buried secret, returns home after the death of his father. Over the course of two evenings, mother and son, two estranged generations of Dominicans living on New York's Upper West Side, attempt to rekindle the love and appreciation for each other and their roots. However, unexpected revelations threaten to destroy an already thin bond between mother and child in Dominican-American Marco Antonio Rodriguez's riveting award-winning comedy/drama Ashes of Light ('La Luz de un Cigarrillo') performed in English (sprinkled with Spanish) for the first time in New York.
Hostos Center Presents Urban Theater Company In Marco Rodriguez' ASHES OF LIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2019
A mother's love knows no boundaries... After a five-year self-imposed absence, Julio Cesar, a young man with a buried secret, returns home after the death of his father. Over the course of two evenings, mother and son, two estranged generations of Dominicans living on New York's Upper West Side, attempt to rekindle the love and appreciation for each other and their roots. However, unexpected revelations threaten to destroy an already thin bond between mother and child in Dominican-American Marco Antonio Rodriguez's riveting award-winning comedy/drama Ashes of Light ("La Luz de un Cigarrillo") performed in English (sprinkled with Spanish) for the first time in New York.
BWW Review: A CONVERSATION WITH CHEECH MARIN Reveals His Amazing Life from Pot to Pottery via the Streets of South Central
by Shari Barrett - Apr 1, 2017
No doubt those of us who survived protesting the Vietnam War in the mid-60s will remember CHEECH AND CHONG, the comedy duo featuring two very different L.A. street kids who bucked the rules and openly smoked and promoted the use of marijuana at a time when doing so guaranteed a stint in jail. As one member of that comedy duo, Cheech Marin came of age at an interesting time in America, starting out as a South Central L.A. street kid raised on 36th and San Pedro in the heart of the most violent area of our city, a place where by age 7 he had seen two homicides on his front lawn. But he was smart and destined to get off the mean streets and make a name for himself.
Rutgers University Brings on Broadway Industry Professionals to Lead Rutgers High School Musical Theatre Academy
by Nora Dominick - Jul 26, 2016
The Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University announces that Stephen Agosto will lead a team of Broadway performers as Artistic Director of The Rutgers High School Musical Theatre Academy. He succeeds founding Artistic Director Alistair Williams. Agosto has a long history in Arts Education, having served on faculty for the TONY award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse and contributing musical theatre curriculum to The New York City Department of Education. Agosto will oversee comprehensive training in Acting led by Frances Mercanti-Anthony, Singing Technique led by Marian Murphy Powell, and Musical Theatre Dance led by Ivette Sosa Dempsey.
Jaime Camil Extends Run in Broadway's CHICAGO!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2016
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago has announced that, by popular demand, Latin Sensation & 'Jane The Virgin' star Jaime Camil has extended his run as 'Billy Flynn' through Sunday, July 31, 2016 only at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).
Photo Coverage: JANE THE VIRGIN's Jaime Camil Takes Opening Night Bows in CHICAGO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 1, 2016
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago just welcomed Latin sensation & 'Jane the Virgin' star Jaime Camil to its cast, marking his return to Broadway. Camil steps into the role of Billy Flynn and will play a 5-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) through Sunday, July 3, 2016.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos from his opening night curtain call below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Jaime Camil as CHICAGO's Billy Flynn!
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Latin sensation & 'Jane the Virgin' star Jaime Camil to its cast next week, marking his return to Broadway. Check out a first look at Camil in costume below!
TV: Razzle Dazzle 'Em! CHICAGO's Next Billy Flynn, Jaime Camil, on Stepping Into Broadway's Long-Running Hit
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2016
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Latin sensation & 'Jane the Virgin' star Jaime Camil to its cast next week, marking his return to Broadway. Camil just met the press this morning at the Algonquin Hotel, and BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was on hand. Below, find out what the Latin superstar had to say about joining the production, returning to Broadway and more!
Photo Flash: CHICAGO's Next Leading Man, Jaime Camil, Meets the Press!
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2016
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Latin sensation & 'Jane the Virgin' star Jaime Camil to its cast next week, marking his return to Broadway. Camil steps into the role of Billy Flynn beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2016, and will play a 5-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) through Sunday, July 3, 2016. Camil just met the press this morning at the Algonquin Hotel - check out photos from the event below!
JANE THE VIRGIN's Jaime Camil Will Be CHICAGO's Next Billy Flynn
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2016
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Latin sensation & 'Jane the Virgin' star Jaime Camil making his Broadway debut in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He will play a 5-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) throughSunday, July 3, 2016.
Comedian Rick Najera Releases Memoir, 'Almost White: Forced Confessions of a Latino in Hollywood'
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 17, 2013
Rick Najera takes an unapologetic and honest look at the depiction of Latino culture with his new thought-provoking and comedic memoir, Almost White: Forced Confessions of a Latino in Hollywood (SmileyBooks, September 16, 2013, ISBN: 978-1-4019-4312-7, $16.95, Trade Paperback). The book released nationwide on September 16th, during Hispanic Heritage month and on Mexican Independence Day.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jaime Camil in 200 CARTAS!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2013
Stage and screen stars Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jaime Camil lead 200 Cartas- a romantic comedy about the life of a Puerto Rican born in NY. One night, Raul meets Maria, a young Puerto Rican woman visiting New York. The night of their encounter, something dramatic happens and they are suddenly separated. Struck by love at first sight, he travels to Puerto Rico in search of this beautiful girl. This adventure will have him traveling around the island in search of his love.
LATINOLOGUES Celebrates 15 Years With Benefit Performance 5/8
by BWW
News Desk - May 8, 2010
Writer/performer Rick Najera and his ensemble cast will celebrate Latinologues' 15-year anniversary with a special, one night only performance on Saturday, May 8 at The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.
LATINOLOGUES Celebrates 15 Years With Benefit Performance 5/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2010
Writer/performer Rick Najera and his ensemble cast will celebrate Latinologues' 15-year anniversary with a special, one night only performance on Saturday, May 8 at The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.
Tony Committee Announces Eligibility for Chita Rivera, Color
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2006
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the second time this season to decide the eligibility of Broadway productions for the 2006 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing.
Start Date for Jaime Camil in Latinologues Shifts to December 6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2005
In order to complete his filming schedule on his new movie 'I Love Miami,' Jaime Camil will now join the cast of LATINOLOGUES on Broadway on Tuesday, December 6 instead of the previously announced start date of November 25. 'I Love Miami,' starring Jaime Camil, will be released in
April 2006.