BY ROSALBA ROLÓN “Marching onward, marching onward, marching to that lovely tune”. These lyrics from the King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin (1868 – 1917), kept pulling me in as I sat to listen to the first concert of March Is Music at our Pregones Theater. Radio Pirata hit the stage with a rich repertoire of…
IN PERSON – June 14-15, 2024 in MANHATTAN – The beloved classic tale, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic novel, is given a modern twist in a spectacular show by TEATRO SEA suitable for all ages.
IN PERSON – April 12-14, 2024 in THE BRONX – People’s Theatre Project presents Rachel Lynett’s new comedy, Missing Socks and a Line of Coke (or The Baby Fever Play)
IN PERSON and ONLINE – March 2-30, 2024 – Monthlong, multigenre concert series featuring world-class Latin, Jazz, Fusion, and Classical headlining artists including Radio Pirata, People of Earth, Alex “Apolo” Ayala’s Big Band, Pete Rodríguez Jr., Groove Collective, and more!
IN-PERSON – February 22-25, 2024 – Pregones/PRTT and R.Evolución Latina are proud to announce performances of BARBA, The Brazilian Body Percussion Musical, based on the life of Fernando Barba. Written by Carlos Bauzys and Kim Bixler. Directed by Luis Salgado.
FREE – Spring 2024 – Pregones/PRTT and R.Evolución Latina renew their rich collaboration for a new round of the jointly produced Raúl Juliá Training Unit + Beyond Workshop Series. Workshops imparted by seasoned Broadway and Off-Broadway performing artists and culminating in a showcase production of new musical BARBA. – DARE TO GO BEYOND!
FREE ONLINE – February 1-11, 2024 – 8th Edition featuring over 50 multigenre short films from around the world bundled into 5 fun-packed festival screening Groups. Finalists compete for multiple Festival Jury Prizes and Audience Choice Awards. Streaming for a two-week period starting Thursday, February 1st. — WATCH & VOTE!
IN PERSON – February 4, 2024 in THE BRONX – 30 Artists and 6 New 10-minute plays inspired by 6 Bronx Hip Hop Artists. Presented in collaboration with Harlem 9. Inspired by the music of Sha-Rock, Big Pun, Remy Ma, Melle Mel, Cardi B, and KRS-One.
FREE ONLINE + PUBLIC ACCESS TV – 9:30pm on December 6, 2023 – This December, Bronx Film Wednesdays (BxFW) celebrates Best Women Directors from our 21 Islands International Short Film Fest with a collection of diverse and inspired short films. Hosted by Sonyi Lopez. – TUNE IN!
BY ROSALBA ROLÓN “Raise your right hand! Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” This is how the first courtroom scene in Pregones/PRTT’s The Red Rose begins. The occasion? Puerto Rican activist Jesús Colón is called to testify,…