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GALA HISPANIC THEATRE

3333 14th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20010

LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA (The House of Bernarda Alba)


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 ...



Review: THE OTHER SIDE STORY at GALA Hispanic Theatre


by Roger Catlin - December 14, 2025

Most know the musical “West Side Story,” where Puerto Rican and white gangs rumble on the Upper West Side 1950s New York in the manner of the Montagues and Capulets....

GALA Hispanic Theatre Will Present DC Premiere of THE OTHER SIDE STORY


by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2025

GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the DC premiere of THE OTHER SIDE STORY, a one-man musical created and performed by Puerto Rican artist Ángel Vázquez....

Stage Guild Continues 40th Season With ACCUSED!


by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2025

Accused! – the third play in Patricia Milton's The Victorian Ladies Detective trilogy (which also included The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective and Escape from the Asylum) - will continue The Washington Stage Guild's 40th Season of Determination. ...

Gala Hispanic Theatre to Host 21st Annual FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL


by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2025

GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the 21st annual Fuego Flamenco Festival from November 6–22, 2025, showcasing tradition, fusion, and innovation in flamenco. ...

Gala Hispanic Theatre To Present World Premiere Of HÉCTOR, THE ELECTRIC KID THIS FALL


by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2025

GALA Hispanic Theatre will premiere Héctor, The Electric Kid October 18 – November 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The bilingual musical for young audiences, by Cornelia Cody with music by Aldo Ortega, tells the story of a shy boy who discovers he is electric....

ROJA RIDIN’ IN THE HOOD AND OTHER CUENTOS Comes to GALA Hispanic Theatre


by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2025

GALA Hispanic Theatre will present Roja Ridin’ in the Hood and Other Cuentos, a reimagining of classic fairy tales, produced and performed by the young artists of Paso Nuevo Youth Program and the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program....

GALA Hispanic Theatre Celebrates 50th Anniversary with 2025–2026 'Golden Season'


by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2025

GALA Hispanic Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, marking the company’s 50th anniversary. Titled The Golden Season, the lineup reflects themes of purpose, resilience, and community, with new works, classic plays, and cross-disciplinary performances from local and international artists....

Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards


by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions....

Review: CHOKE at GALA Hispanic Theatre


by Roger Catlin - May 07, 2025

Among its other achievements, the world premiere of the Spanish language “Choke” at GALA Hispanic Theatre should also be noted as perhaps the first play to incorporate the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge....

CHOKE & More Lead Washington, DC's May 2025 Top Theatre Shows


by Team BWW - April 30, 2025

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2025 include Gala's CHOKE and more....

Past Shows

THE OTHER SIDE STORY
THE OTHER SIDE STORY
12/12 - 12/14/2025


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 ...

El beso de la mujer araña (Kiss of the Spider Woman)


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 ...

Choke (Sucede hasta en las mejores familias)


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 ...

Fuenteovejuna
Fuenteovejuna
2/6 - 3/2/2025


By Lope de Vega (Spain) Version by Juan Mayorga Directed by José Luis Arellano U.S. PREMIERE  |  In Spanish with English surtitles   Fuenteovejuna stands ...


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 ...

The 22+ Weddings of Hugo
The 22+ Weddings of Hugo
9/5 - 9/29/2024


LAS 22+ BODAS DE HUGO – The 22+ Weddings of Hugo By Gustavo Ott  Directed by José Zayas September  5 - 29, 202 4 World ...

Zavala-Zavala
Zavala-Zavala
6/21 - 6/23/2024


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 ...

Momia en el Clóset (Mummy in the Closet)


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 ...

Mummy in the Closet: Evita's Return


Book & Lyrics by Gustavo Ott Original Musical & Lyrics by Mariano Vales Directed by Mariano Caligaris Music Direction by Walter "Bobby" McCoy Choreography by ...

Más Aventuras de Don Quijote (More Adventures of Don Quixote)


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 ...

Las hermanas Palacios (The Palacios Sisters)


Co-conceived by Adrián Alea & Cristina García Written & Adapted by Cristina García Directed by Adrián Alea Presented in Spanish with English surtitles   Dive ...

The Palacios Sisters
The Palacios Sisters
2/1 - 2/25/2024


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, ...

XIX Fuego Flamenco Festival: Lo Preciso


Experience the exhilarating journey of Lo preciso , where mesmerizing bailaor Rafael Ramírez sets the stage ablaze, igniting your senses. This piece delves into the ...

XIX Fuego Flamenco Festival: La Banda Morisca


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 ...

Leyendas de mi tierra (Stories from Home)


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, ...

Picasso
Picasso
10/14 - 10/21/2023


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 ...

XIX Fuego Flamenco Festival: Enredo


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 ...

Baño de luna (Bathing in Moonlight)


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 ...

KUMANANA! An Afro-Peruvian Musical Revue


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 ...

LA VALENTÍA (Valor)
LA VALENTÍA (Valor)
4/20 - 5/14/2023


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 ...

LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY: La historia de Dolores Verano


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 ...

PRÍNCIPE Y PRÍNCIPE (Prince & Prince)


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. ...

JARDÍN SALVAJE (Native Gardens)


In a northwest DC neighborhood, two families – one a young Latinx couple new to the neighborhood, the other a pair of older Latino conservatives ...

XVIII FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL: Alejandra


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 ...

XVIII FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL: Flamenco Men


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 ...

XVIII FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL: Cerrando el círculo


Ignite your senses with high octane flamenco performances by Antonio Granjero + Entreflamenco, making their GALA debut in Fuego Flamenco! Led by Antonio Granjero, Cerrando ...

La llamada de Sylvia Méndez: Separate is Never Equal


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 ...

Revoltosa
Revoltosa
9/8 - 10/2/2022


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 ...

ON YOUR FEET! La historia de Emilio y Gloria Estefan ¡EN ESPAÑOL!


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 Accent


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 ...

La casa de la laguna (The House on the Lagoon)


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 (She Is Tango)


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. ...

Agua por cucharadas (Water by the Spoonful)


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 ...

Rigoberta, ¿dónde estás? A Journey Through Guatemala


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 ...

Tía Julia y el escribidor (Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter)


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 ...

Aliens, Immigrants & Other Evil Doers


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 ...

XVI Fuego Flamenco Festival: Íntimo by Flamenco Aparicio Dance Co.


Íntimo focuses on the essence of flamenco, the synergy and interdependence of music, rhythm, and movement, as well as the connection among its performers....

El perro del hortelano (The Dog in the Manger)


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....

Don Quijote and Sancho Panza
3/23 - 3/30/2013


GALA Theatre: - Patricia Su...

La casa de los esp
2/7 - 3/10/2013


GALA Theatre: - Caridad Svich; dir: Jos...

Puerto Rico...¡fuá!
6/7 - 7/1/2012

La vida en los esclavos unidos
12/9 - 12/10/2011


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 ...

Don Quijote y Sancho Panza
10/31 - 11/11/2011

¡Ay, Carmela!
9/15 - 10/9/2011

RAÍCES NEGRAS DEL PERÚ An Afro-Peruvian Musical


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 ...

Divorcees, Evangelists and Vegetarians


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 ...

La cándida Eréndira/The Innocent Eréndira and her Heartless Grandmother


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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