Yasser Tejeda & Palotré

BUY TICKETS Saturday March 10, 2018 @ 8PM | Afro Dominican Jazz Fusion like no other! Originating in Dominican Republic and now based in NY, Yasser Tejeda & Palotré is a group that is redefining the Afro Dominican Jazz genre.  Conceptualized and led by composer, guitarist, and vocalist Yasser Tejeda, Palotré is uses rock influences and jazz harmonies…

SUMMER HITS!

SUMMER HITS!

Two productions will crown our stages this Summer: EL BOLERO WAS MY DOWNFALL at Pregones Theater in The Bronx, and the Broadway district opening of SPAMILTON at Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in Manhattan. Allow me to brag a bit. Two of the things we do extremely well at PregonesPRTT are: adaptations and collaborations. El Bolero…

Miriam Behind The Scenes

Miriam Behind The Scenes

When Miriam Colón bid farewell on March 3rd, she did so as gracefully as she lived. The trail of tributes from around the world, and most especially from those whose lives she touched speak volumes of her life, her vision, her wisdom, her wit. I will not attempt to match the thousands of messages received…

ISLAND LIFE

By Rosalba Rolón. “We’re small, but not the smallest island. Surrounded by water on all four sides of the island. From our tallest mountain we can see other islands far away. All surrounded by water, as islands are.” I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. This is what we hear from the moment we…

HAPPY NEW SEASON!

Each year for the past 37 years, the end of our theater season coincides with Pregones Theater’s birthday. Thirty seven years ago (1979) three friends reached across a dining room table and shook hands to seal our agreement. “Are we now a theater company?” we asked, staring at each other. “We are”—I can’t remember who…

#StandWithOrlando

#StandWithOrlando

WE STAND FOR SOCIETY AND SAFE HAVEN: Regarding Events of 12 June 2016, Latin Night at LGBTQ Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL PREGONES THEATER and PUERTO RICAN TRAVELING THEATER stand with all persons who refuse to allow fear to deter the vibrancy of our cultures and silence the voices of our brethren. We celebrate, support,…

I Like It Like That

I Like It Like That I Like It Like That – A Musical is the story of the Rodriguez family living in New York City’s East Harlem in the early 1970s, when music was the lifeline and proudest expression of El Barrio. [tab: ABOUT] I Like It Like That – A Musical brings us back…

2016 BX Summer Block Party

Saturday July 30, 2016 • 12noon to 7pm Pregones Theater & The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in collaboration with Lincoln Center Out of Doors’ LA CASITA, present 2016 SUMMER BLOCK PARTY with LA CASITA! [tab:ABOUT] One of our most popular free outdoor events, this dynamic celebration provides a fun summer afternoon of performances, a live…

21 Islands Int’l Short Film Fest 2016

GET TICKETS December 9-11, 2016 IN THE BRONX Featuring short films from: ISLAND nations  ISLAND territories and  ISLAND states all around the world A feature event of PregonesPRTT’s 21 Islands Project.   [tab:TICKETS] Advance Tickets >> Individual tickets start at $10 per screening. Screening dates and times: Friday Dec 9th 7PM – Screening #1 –…