Fuenteovejuna at GALA Hispanic Theatre
Dates: 2/6/2025 - 3/2/2025
📍 Theatre: GALA Hispanic Theatre
GALA Hispanic Theatre
3333 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 2022347174
Tickets: $20-$55
By Lope de Vega (Spain)
Version by Juan Mayorga
Directed by José Luis Arellano
U.S. PREMIERE | In Spanish with English surtitles
Fuenteovejuna stands as a resonant exploration of the people’s right to rise against tyranny and oppression. Written in 1613 and based on historical events, the play tells the story of the villagers of Fuenteovejuna, who suffer under the brutal rule of a corrupt and arrogant commander. Driven to the breaking point, the citizens led by women discover strength in unity and seize power. This stirring tale of collective resistance against abuse of power remains as relevant today as it was over four centuries ago, resonating deeply with modern audiences.
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February 13, 2025 Written in 1613 by Lope de Vega, Fuenteovejuna is widely considered a masterpiece by the most influential playwright from Spain’s golden age. The play depicts a town revolting against tyrannical rule during a period of countrywide political unrest, based on the real events of the Fuenteovejuna village uprising in 1476. Though overzealous rulers terrorize the town, the people are not so easily defeated, and they unify to become stronger than their enemies.About the Theatre
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What shows have played recently at GALA Theatre?
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El beso de la mujer araña (Kiss of the Spider Woman) (9/4/25-9/28/25)
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Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos (1/5/25-1/5/25)
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