GARBO: The Actor Who Saved the World
An original work penned by GALA's Artistic Director Gustavo Ott and directed by Cuban Carlos Celdrán. This world premiere is based on a true story...
GALA Hispanic Theatre
3333 14th Street NorthwestWashington, DC 20010
Upcoming Shows
Review: HISTORY ON FOOT at Ford’s Theatre and on the Streets Of DC
Good theatre can take place practically anywhere if you know what you want out of the experience. Since 2008 Ford’s Theatre has been conducting walking tours under the banner of History On Foot. The tour takes you around to several places that all have some kind of connection to the assassination …
Review: MACBETH at Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
This production of Macbeth took a classic play and, through the use of minimal stage design, presents it in a unique way. Macbeth draws the audience in from the moment the lights go down, and has you on the edge of your seat until curtain call.…
Review: LEFTOVER LAZZI: A COMMEDIA CABARET at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Featuring a variety of recognizable musical theatre songs while performing with the physicality of Commedia dell’Arte, Faction of Fools delivers an enchanting yet hilarious cabaret, perfect for a summer night out. …
Review: THE WELL at District Fringe
THE WELL is a memorable and powerful production that will stay with you long after the house lights come up. Only three performances remain before it closes on Sunday, July 26 — don't miss it.…
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
STC Academy's Summer Repertory wows with their production of Twelfth Night. The cast of young actors, nearing the completion of their graduate training at the Academy, deliver a professional caliber performance of the renowned comedy.…
Review: ADRIFT: A MEDIEVAL WAYWARD FOLLY by Happenstance Theatre
Stagecraft and magic shines a spotlight on the dark ages in Happenstance Theatre's ADRIFT: A MEDIEVAL WAYWARD FOLLY at Round House Theatre. See what our critic had to say.…
Review: B*TCH EAT DOG at District Fringe
What did our critic think of B*TCH EAT DOG at District Fringe?…
Review: MY FAVORITE SOCIOPATH at Contemporary American Theater Festival
We need plays like Aurin Squire's “My Favorite Psychopath” to remind us that when it comes to shameless, yellow journalism, we have nobody to blame but ourselves. Squire offers us a finely-crafted portrait of digital-age journalism in all its messiness, and director Céline Rosenthal has created…
Review: THIS IS A PLAY ABOUT GOD at District Fringe Festival
While the volleyball court may be the setting for most matchups, THIS IS A PLAY ABOUT GOD is far more concerned with the action behind the scenes when the athletes stop performing. Written by Aimee Dastin and directed by Rachel Johns, this is a world premiere produced as part of the District Fringe …
Review: BEST LINE WINS at Contemporary American Theater Festival
Ms. Kander has set herself a high bar indeed, writing at a level to match one of the early Sketch Comedy era’s most famous duos, and she absolutely nails it. It helps, too, that we have a perfect cast for this run: in the role of Elaine herself, Lori Vega is edgy, scalpel-sharp, and as proud and…
Past Shows
FeaturedAGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS
Blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as bomba, currulao, and cumbia, and Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism, Aguardiente is a bold new musical about the messy, urgent act...
FeaturedLA 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...
Botiquín de Boleros Columbia Heights
Botiquín de Boleros Columbia Heights is an intimate concert featuring Spanish-language boleros, showcasing the talents of Facundo Agustín, Fran Tapia, and Anna Malave. Directed and...
THE OTHER SIDE STORY
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...
FeaturedEl 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...
FeaturedChoke (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 Emilio...
FeaturedFuenteovejuna
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...
Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos
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...
FeaturedThe 22+ Weddings of Hugo
LAS 22+ BODAS DE HUGO – The 22+ Weddings of HugoBy Gustavo Ott Directed by José ZayasSeptember 5 - 29, 2024 World Premiere in Spanish with...
Zavala-Zavala
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...
FeaturedMummy in the Closet: Evita's Return
Book & Lyrics by Gustavo OttOriginal Musical & Lyrics by Mariano ValesDirected by Mariano CaligarisMusic Direction by Walter "Bobby" McCoyChoreography by Valeria CossuIn Spanish with...
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 GarcíaWritten & Adapted by Cristina GarcíaDirected by Adrián AleaPresented in Spanish with English surtitles Dive into the vibrant chaos of...
FeaturedThe Palacios Sisters
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 realm...
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 influenced...
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
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)
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
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...
FeaturedON 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...
FeaturedLa 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...
IN THE HEIGHTS
IN THE HEIGHTS April 20- May 21, 2017 Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel MirandaConceived by Lin-Manuel MirandaBook by Quiara Alegria HudesSpanish version by Amaury Sanchez, adapted for...
DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story
GALA Theatre: - Luis Caballero; dir: Luis Caballero....
Don Quijote and Sancho Panza
GALA Theatre: - Patricia Su...
La casa de los esp
GALA Theatre: - Caridad Svich; dir: Jos...
La vida en los esclavos unidos
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...
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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CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (6/12-8/09) |
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7th Street Echo Mosaic Theater Company (3/25-4/18) |
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"1776" The Alden Theatre (7/24-8/02) |
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Moxie Events presents "Magic of Motown" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (8/21-8/22) |
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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Wolf Trap (8/14-8/14) |
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Josh Groban Wolf Trap (8/22-8/22) |
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert Wolf Trap (8/27-8/27) |
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Grand Kyiv Ballet presents "The Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (11/18-11/18) |
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Dupont Investigations: Flight of the Fallen Nocturne Hall (9/01-11/11) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Washington DC (9/12-9/12) |