Spanish Repertory premieres “Farándula”
Repertorio Español (138 East 27th Street) premieres this Thursday, September 28, with limited presentations until this Sunday, October 1, the play “Farándula”, written and directed by the Cuban Jazz Vilá. The comedy, inspired by a personal experience of its author and director, has become a sociocultural phenomenon that, after 220 performances, continues to conquer viewers inside and outside of Cuba. It is a modern work but structured on a classic dramaturgy of romantic entanglements, which serve as an excuse to address universal themes such as deception, migration, addictions and sexuality. For 70 minutes, the viewer will discover how the protagonists’ last 24 hours have passed and what has led them to a police interrogation. More information and tickets at: https://repertorio.nyc
Fabulous Cadillacs in concert
After their successful presentation at the Coachella Festival, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are touring some cities in the country and one of those stops will be this Friday, September 29 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, at 8:00 pm. Throughout their 38-year history, the Argentine band has constantly evolved their musical style, mixing ska, reggae, rock, rap and salsa to create a unique sound that has made them a fundamental reference in Latin American music, with hits like Matador, Mal Bicho and Vasos Vacíos, to name a few. Tickets at: https://fabulososcadillacs.com
New York premiere of “Bernarda”
Havanafama brings the play “Bernarda” to the stage in New York for just one weekend, this September 29 and 30. A version of the classic work of the Spanish writer and poet, Federico García Lorca, “The House of Bernarda Alba” with an adaptation and direction by Juan Roca, “Bernarda” recreates the time when women were victims of Spanish society, which limited from all types of development and choice. It is also a search in the modernisms of theater and an approach to Japanese Kabuki theater. The use of masks and nudes, as well as the music and choreography, adorn this theatrical piece, making it one of the most ambitious in Havanafama. At 8:00 PM at the LATEA theater (107 Suffolk St. FL 2). For more information or reservations call 212-529-1948.
Son del Monte at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Concert Series GO! presents this Friday, September 29, the Cuban group Son Del Monte, directed by maestro Timbalero, Manuel Rivera, formerly of the Yambu Orchestra and Sonsublime. The 12-member band incorporates trombones along with lively vocals and impressive contributions from flute, violin, trombone, piano and congas to fuse the musical styles of charanga and Conjunto into a uniquely New York sound that Rivera has called “chajunto” and that yields tribute to the greats of Cuban son of the past and present. At 7:30 pm at the David Rubenstein Atrium (61 W 62nd St) Free. Information:www.lincolncenter.org
The West Side of Manhattan will have a great party
The West Side Cultural Network, made up of a group of more than 19 museums, parks, performing arts centers and cultural institutions in that area of Manhattan, will hold the first West Side Fest, a day of free admission, with special programming in indoor and outdoor spaces, children’s crafts, art, an evening dance party and much more, this Saturday, September 30. Some of the events planned for that day are: free admission, guided tours of the neighborhood and art activities for children at the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Marine Science Festival, SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival; a puppet show, open studios and live music at Westbeth Artists Housing; free arts activities for all ages on Little Island; late night party at The Shed with special performances and a poetry reading on the High Line. For more information and a full list of events, visit the website westsidefest.nyc.
Alejandro Sanz at Madison
After triumphing in Spain, Mexico and Latin America, Alejandro Sanz has begun his successful “Sanz en Vivo” tour of the United States with full houses in Orlando and Miami, and this Saturday, September 30, it is New York’s turn. The award-winning Spanish singer-songwriter will be performing at the Theater at Madison Square Garden with his new show that has a spectacular audiovisual montage, where Sanz enchants and pleases his audience with an extensive repertoire that includes some of his most emblematic hits, such as “Corazón Partío” or “Amiga mia”, and performs some of the songs included in SANZ, her latest studio work. For ticket availability, visit: www.alejandrosanz.com.
Hispanic Celebration at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
This Saturday, September 30, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (145 Brooklyn Avenue) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a day full of bilingual presentations for children and families. At 10:30 am, there will be a bilingual animal puppet show with artist Karina Onofre; At 11:30 am and 2:00 pm, visitors will be able to enjoy a bilingual presentation by the New York City Children’s Theater and its play ¡Corre, Abuelita, Corre!, which takes the little ones on a linguistic journey throughout the five boroughs while cheering on Abuelita during the New York Marathon; and at 3:00 pm, queer Afro-Latina Dominican and Puerto Rican writer, wife, mother and community organizer Alyssa Reynoso-Morris (photo) will read his book “Plátanos Son Amor”. It is a great opportunity for children to learn, have fun and interact with different languages and cultures.. For more information visit: www.brooklynkids.org/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month.
A mesmerizing show at the McKittrick Hotel
The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street) will be hosting its show “Hypnotique – A Late Night Sultry Spectacle” on Friday and Saturday nights through October 14. During the show, a highly talented cast presents stunning live performances to the audience, seducing them on a hypnotic journey that explores the deepest fantasies of the mysteriously attractive female. A unique experience that envelops the audience with spontaneous performances and dancers, accompanied by bold soundscapes in a surreal atmosphere at The Club Car. Hypnotique is a collaborative creation between Emursive, director/choreographer Whitney Sprayberry and creative director Reginald Robson, with sound and turntable design by MD Silvio Pacini and costume design by David Quinn. For tickets and information, visit:www.mckittrickhotel.com.
Off-Broadway Week starts
New York City Tourism + Conventions announced the return of NYC Off-Broadway Week, in collaboration with Mastercard, offering 2-for-1 ticket sales to 31 notable Off-Broadway shows. The biannual program, which celebrates its 14th anniversary, will take place from next Tuesday, October 3 to 15. Among the participating shows are: Alice in Wonderland the Musical, Bettinger’s Luggage, The Creeps, Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, Emergence, Friends! The Musical Parody, La Golondrina (photo) and Gazillion Bubble Show. To purchase tickets, you can go to the website nyctourism.com/offbroadwayweek.
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