by Aidan O'Connor - March 01, 2026
How far would you go to keep your loved ones happy? To ensure the very thing that binds you when all else fails, has a satisfactory ending? In the Kennedy Center’s World Premiere Commission, The Sea Beyond the Ocean, 9-year-old Scooter (Ty’Ree Hope Davis) tests those limits to help his sick fath...
by Mary Lincer - February 26, 2026
Yes, Rent opened on Broadway thirty years ago. Having seen its final preview with a rapt and frequently weeping audience, it was fun to share it with an audience that knows the score (and when to moo)....
by Itai Yasur - February 19, 2026
Master illusionist Dendy gives you the gift of a stone in your shoe. See what our critic had to say....
by Laurie Sara Oliver - February 18, 2026
“So I’ve got a story to tell you. It’s a good one.” Marcus Kyd paces the small stage of the black box theater at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop where the house has been arranged like a comedy club. ...
by Audrey Cahak - February 22, 2026
As part of their self-ascribed “year of world premieres,” Olney Theatre Center is debuting the profoundly peppy, wonderfully messy, coming-of-age celebration Little Miss Perfect, written by Joriah Kwamé. The musical has been in development for more than five years, originally based on the catch...
by Andrew White - February 17, 2026
Krapp’s Last Tape is Scena Theatre’s contribution to a mini-Beckett festival that has popped up in our midst this past week, and it’s a poignant reminder of how Beckett foresaw demise—his, ours, everyone’s—with a combination of wry humor, and a resignation that sometimes borders on relie...
by David Friscic - February 17, 2026
An embarrassment of theatrical riches, bordering on sensory, stimulating overload, is on display in an exceptionally bold and satisfying reimagining of the very influential musical Pal Joey—now reconceived as Chez Joey. The show still takes place in the 1940’s Chicago music/nightclub scene, but ...
by Doug Poms - February 16, 2026
What did our critic think of SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Creative Caudron Stage?...
by Jake Bridges - February 16, 2026
With TAMBO & BONES, Spooky Action Theatre takes on a satirical and biting piece that refuses to play by the rules, whether it be of narrative, of genre, or of comfort. What starts as a minstrel show quickly mutates into a centuries-spanning interrogation of race, capitalism, and the hunger for auton...
by Jackson Malmgren - February 15, 2026
What did our critic think of THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA at Gala Hispanic Theatre?...
Past Shows
Do not miss this contemporary staging of the modern classic La casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba) by Spanish playwright Federico García...
Written and performed in Spanish and Spanglish by Puerto Rican artist Ángel Vázquez, this hilarious one-man musical explores the island’s history, the Puerto Rican migration...
In an Argentine prison cell, two complete opposites discover that love may spring in the most unlikely of places. Valentin, a political prisoner whose commitment...
GALA Hispanic Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of Sucede hasta en las mejores familias (Choke), a powerful new play by Los Angeles-based playwright Emilio...
By Lope de Vega (Spain)Version by Juan MayorgaDirected by José Luis ArellanoU.S. PREMIERE | In Spanish with English surtitles Fuenteovejuna stands as a resonant exploration of the people’s...
GALA Hispanic Theatre celebrates the annual Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos on January 5, 2025, featuring a vibrant blend of song, dance, and storytelling...
LAS 22+ BODAS DE HUGO – The 22+ Weddings of HugoBy Gustavo Ott Directed by José ZayasSeptember 5 - 29, 2024 World Premiere in Spanish with...
This chamber opera in five cuts delves into the moving story of Natividad Zavala-Zavala, a Honduran woman torn apart from her seven-year-old grandson after their...
With tantalizing lyrics and the seductive allure of tango, waltz, and salsa, this wicked musical seamlessly blends history and fantasy. Follow the afterlife of Eva...
Book & Lyrics by Gustavo OttOriginal Musical & Lyrics by Mariano ValesDirected by Mariano CaligarisMusic Direction by Walter "Bobby" McCoyChoreography by Valeria CossuIn Spanish with...
Brimming with lively music and uproarious laughter, this bilingual play follows the gentleman from La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as they embark...
Co-conceived by Adrián Alea & Cristina GarcíaWritten & Adapted by Cristina GarcíaDirected by Adrián AleaPresented in Spanish with English surtitles Dive into the vibrant chaos of...
By Cristina García Directed by Adrián Alea In Spanish with English surtitles Dive into the vibrant chaos of 1985 Miami as Cristina García's gripping play,...
Experience the exhilarating journey of Lo preciso, where mesmerizing bailaor Rafael Ramírez sets the stage ablaze, igniting your senses. This piece delves into the realm...
Surrender to the mesmerizing melodies of La Banda Morisca, and their music, which emanates from the rich tapestry of old Al-Andaluz, a region deeply influenced...
Montoya’s choreography breathes life into untold Latino stories of the American Southwest. Drawing from personal histories and ancestral knowledge passed down from generation to generation,...
From the lush stroke of his paintbrush to the beat of his heart, the artful canvas of Picasso’s life unfolds through memories of cherished family...
A new Flamenco masterpiece co-directed by Edwin Aparicio and Aleksey Kulikov, Enredo is a reflection of the dual nature of the human experience, individual and...
Enter a world where love's forbidden allure leads to a relationship between Father Monroe, a devout Catholic priest, and a beguiling Havana pianist from his...
As poets, musicians, dancers, choreographers, and historians, Victoria and Nicomedes Santa Cruz led the resurgence of Afro-Peruvian arts in the 1960s. Their efforts to restage...
An expertly constructed tale brimming with family feuds and supernatural secrets. This rollicking comedy finds sisters Trini and Guarda battling over whether to sell their...
This moving play with music tells the story of Dolores, an Afro-Puerto Rican woman victim of physical and psychological violence by men. Her only refuge...
Based on the children’s book King and King by Linda Haan and Stern, Prince & Prince captures the charm of fairy tales at their finest....
In a northwest DC neighborhood, two families – one a young Latinx couple new to the neighborhood, the other a pair of older Latino conservatives...
Direct from Spain, experience Jos Almarchas masterful guitar playing in Alejandra, an intimate composition that pays tribute to his late mother. A great and lucid...
Flamenco Men explores the masculine energy and style of flamenco, featuring the unique qualities and stylistic range of four accomplished male flamenco artists led by...
Ignite your senses with high octane flamenco performances by Antonio Granjero + Entreflamenco, making their GALA debut in Fuego Flamenco! Led by Antonio Granjero, Cerrando...
By Cornelia CodyDirected by Elena VelascoBilingualCan an eight-year-old girl make a difference? Learn how at that age Sylvia Mndez became the face of the landmark...
Composed by Ruperto ChapBased on the text by J. Lpez Silva and C. Fernndez ShawAdapted by Paco Gmez (Spain)Directed by Jos Luis ArellanoMusic Direction by...
Book by Alexander Dinelaris Featuring music produced and recorded by Emilio & Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine Directed & choreographed by Luis Salgado Musical...
English with an AccentMusic and Lyrics by Migguel Anggelo and Jaime LozanoMigguel Anggelo, lead artistJaime Lozano, Musical Director, ArrangerSarah OGleby, DirectorFriday, April 1, 8pmGALA Hispanic...
A play written for GALA by Caridad Svich Based on the novel by Puerto Rican writer Rosario Ferré Directed by Rebecca Aparicio In The House...
Ella es tango is an original musical revue that highlights the contribution of women composers and singers to this world-beloved, but traditionally male dominated genre....
Water by the Spoonful is a moving drama by 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winner Quiara Alegría Hudes that depicts the everyday struggles of several people, including a...
As 10-year-old Pilar travels to Guatemala City in search of her idol Rigoberta Menchú, villagers along the way suggest questions she should ask the Nobel...
Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter is a humorous, multilayered play about the coming of age of one of Latin Americas greatest novelist, Nobel Prize-winner Mario...
In this piece with a Sci-fi Latino noir aesthetic in response to todays repressive policies, artist José Torres-Tama exposes a history of hate crimes against...
Íntimo focuses on the essence of flamenco, the synergy and interdependence of music, rhythm, and movement, as well as the connection among its performers....
The Dog in the Manger is a hilarious comedy by the Master of Spain's Golden Age, Lope de Vega, that explores the pain of love...
GALA Theatre: - Luis Caballero; dir: Luis Caballero....
Saulo García’s LA VIDA EN LOS ESCLAVOS UNIDOS directed by Juan Carlos Talero PRESENTED IN SPANISH ONLY, TRANSLATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS SHOW. After...
A musical extravaganza of songs, dances and dramatic scenes that depicts the artistic career of an entire family of Afro-Peruvian musicians, the Leyvas, from the...
This hilarious play of three women on the verge was a smash hit in GALA’s 2003 season. A divorcee is on the brink of suicide...
The young Eréndira is forced to sell herself by her grandmother to pay for accidentally burning down the family home. After traveling from town to...
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