June 3 to July 31, 2015 at 6PM German Pérez’s AMEN DE MARIPOSAS exhibit reception. Dominican artist German Pérez brings his acclaimed exhibit inspired by the Mirabal Sisters to Pregones as part of our “10 on WALTON” Bronx Anniversary celebration. [tab:ABOUT] We are proud to kick-off our “10 on WALTON” Bronx Anniversary celebration with the…
July 29, 2015 at 6PM Edwin Sanchez’s DIARY OF A PUERTO RICAN DEMIGOD book launch reception. Acclaimed Puerto Rican playwright Edwin Sánchez celebrates the publication of his first novel at Pregones. [tab:ABOUT] We are proud to join Puerto Rican playwright Edwin Sánchez as he celebrates the publication of his first novel, Diary of a Puerto…
A World Premiere June 24-25, 2016 A new play written and performed by Rock WILK Directed by reg e gaines Featuring a live music ensemble. An angel named Queen tells the tale of Esther, Jamal and Saint; three kids who grow up together in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. [tab: ABOUT] “The idea of theater is to…
Sunday August 2, 2015 • 12noon to 7pm Pregones Theater & The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in collaboration with Lincoln Center Out of Doors’ LA CASITA, present 2015 SUMMER 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 preview…
Sunday March 20, 2016 @ 3PM | FREE! A FREE Bronx Piano Sundays Concert! ABOUT Carlos Cuevas CARLOS CUEVAS – Born in England and raised in Venezuela, Cuevas studied music at University of North Texas and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College-CUNY, where was recipient of the prestigious Sir Roland Hanna Memorial…
Saturday March 12, 2016 @ 8PM MARCH IS MUSIC 2016 series! ABOUT The D.O.M.E. Experience THE D.O.M.E. EXPERIENCE – Co-founded by bassist, vocalist, composer Mimi Jones, alongside jazz pianist, composer, educator ArcoIris Sandoval, D.O.M.E, or Dance Orchestration Media Environment, combines lush philharmonic jazz orchestra production, physical performance, and audiovisuals to create a consciousness-rich multi-sensory concert.…
Decimistas en Nueva York June 4, 2016 @ 7:30pm Puerto Rican décima and the folkore of the Canary Islands join hands in this unique musical celebration. One night only! [tab: ABOUT] A décima refers to a ten-line stanza of poetry, and the song form generally consists of forty-four lines (an introductory four-verse stanza followed by…
February 27-28, 2016 Saturday @ 8pm Matinee Sunday @ 3pm Hawaii’s Moses Goods is DUKE! Directly from HAWAII, playwright/actor Moses Goods tells the story of the heroic Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, U.S. Olympic swimmer, grandfather of modern surfing, actor, and friend of celebrated philanthropist Doris Duke. A Family audiences feature. IN THE BRONX! A feature event…
A special film presentation Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 7PM 6:30PM – Special reception in our garden (con lechón asao). ¡Betances – el padre de la patria! A documentary film about the life and work of Dr Ramón Emeterio Betances, by filmmaker Tito Román. Presented in collaboration with La Marqueta Retoña. IN SPANISH [tab: ABOUT]…
Film Screening Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7PM A son, his mother and her revolutionary fight! This award-winning documentary film follows Ernesto Gómez Gómez, son of Puerto Rican political prisoner Dilcia Pagán, in his journey to connect with his mother and her revolutionary fight. Presented in collaboration with Borimix. [tab: ABOUT] What happens to the…