Angélica Negrón & BAE

Mainstage, Music

POSTPONED – March 14, 2020 in THE BRONX – Fresh from her triumphant Chorus of the Forest installation at New York Botanical Garden, groundbreaking composer ANGÉLICA NEGRÓN joins BRONX ARTS ENSEMBLE in a program featuring all-new arrangements of original works for string quartet, accordion, toys, electronics, and piano. Works include a piece written for and performed by adventurous guest pianist and vocalist EMILY MANZO, plus a personal selection of great classics that have inspired Ms. Negrón, from Ginastera to Stravinsky. — Stay tuned for future date!

We Have IRÉ

We Have IRÉ | Tenemos IRÉ

Mainstage, Multidiscipline, Music, Theater

January 24-26, 2020 in THE BRONX – New York Premiere and Puerto Rico Earthquake Benefit! A new multidisciplinary theater work by award-winning poet, performance artist, and playwright Paul S. Flores. The show explores true stories of immigrant Cuban artists living in the United States. Developed with and featuring Afro-Cuban jazz luminary Yosvany Terry; choreographer and dancer Ramón Ramos Alayo; and Oakland-based hip-hop artist DJ Leydis. Directed by Rosalba Rolón with videography by Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Only 3 performances — GET TICKETS NOW!

Evolution

Evolution of A Sonero

Ensemble, Mainstage, Music, Theater

January 9-19, 2020 in MANHATTAN – Encore run of acclaimed first full-length play by Latinx favorite Flaco Navaja and a stellar five-piece Latin band, aka The Razor Blades. Part coming of age story, part love letter to salsa and The Bronx, EVOLUTION OF A SONERO delivers a testament to human resilience in a spirited concert theater tribute. Directed by Jorge B. Merced. Back in NYC for a strictly limited engagement. Buy your tickets early!

¡GUARACHA! — A Musical

Ensemble, Mainstage, Music, Theater

Now Playing in MANHATTAN – A NEW YORK TIMES CRITIC’S PICK! First-ever stage adaptation of international hit novel LA GUARACHA DEL MACHO CAMACHO by Luis Rafael Sánchez. A cast of wild, mostly lovable, and decidedly over the top characters —The Deejay, The Senator, The Socialite Wife, The Son, The Mistress, and Doña Chon, the nosy neighbor— poke fun at a situation most messy, most sticky, most certainly out of control! Off-Broadway World Premiere at historic Puerto Rican Traveling Theater on West 47th Street. GET TICKETS NOW.

SolFest at PRTT

Mainstage, Partnerships, Presenting, Theater

June 17-19, 2019 in MANHATTAN – SolFest 2019: Three nights of extraordinary Latinx theater, dialogue, and celebration! Featuring new plays by Evelina Fernández (THE MOTHER OF HENRY), Darell Alejandro Holnes (FRANKLIN AVE), Cusi Cram (THE WILD INSIDE), and Pregones/PRTT Ensemble (LA GUARACHA based on story and characters by Luis Rafael Sánchez). All events start 7pm and include social mixer. FREE Admission. RSVP Required. Reserve Now – Seating Is Limited!

Quarter Rican

Ensemble, Mainstage, Theater

May 4, 2019 in MANHATTAN – Parenting, mixed heritage, and invisible difference between Puerto Rican flag and come what may! First workshop production of a new comedy by Gabriel Hernández. Music by Gabriel Hernández & Gabo Lugo. Directed by Jorge B. Merced. Only two performances: 3pm and 7:30pm. BUY NOW!

Made In Puerto Rico

Mainstage, Partnerships, Theater

March 7-April 21 in MANHATTAN – EXTENDED! This year’s favorite Off-Broadway sensation! Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Spanglish! A show about family, music and cultural identity. A celebration of diversity and a bold commentary of Spanglish culture. Written and performed by Elizardi Castro. Directed by Cándido Tirado.

LA GUARACHA! Coming This Fall!

LA GUARACHA in CONCERT

Mainstage, Music, Theater

December 1 in MANHATTAN – Special concert preview of Pregones/PRTT’s stage adaptation of one of the most treasured works of contemporary Puerto Rican literature. The setting is an epic San Juan afternoon traffic jam, with hit song “La vida es una cosa fenomenal” blaring from every car radio!