8 of the best Latin-Theme music so far on Broadway: 'West Side Story' to 'Bone Vista Social Club'
Two Latin-Theme music has opened up within five weeks of each other on broadway, this year receives some love from Tonis: Buena Vista Social ClubWho co-ease List of nominations With 10 nodes for the June 8 award ceremony, and Grows in real women: musicThose who were received.
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Buena Vista Social Club -The story of Cuba artists who compete in categories including the 1997 acclaimed Grammy-winner albums in the world-the best performance, the best performance, including the best performance. Actress in a special role (Natalie Vetia Belcon), Best Book (Marco Ramirez) and Best Direction (Sahim Ali). In addition, musicians who make bands in the show will be recognized with a special Tony Award.
Grows in real women: music The best original score is enrolled – by Latin Music Star Joy Hurta (Half of Mexican pop pair Jessie and Joy) And Benjamin Valez – and the best performance by an actress in a special role (Justina Machao). Based on the drama of Josephina Lopez and HBO's film optimization, she is a daughter of 18-year-old Ana Garcia, an immigrant parent, who struggles between her ambitions and wishes of her mother, for her, to marry, to marry, children and look at the small, runaut family-owned factory.
And a third Latin-Theme show is currently in tasks: wastewith Music and songs No one other than Cuba-American superstar Gloria Estephan And her daughter, lyricist Emily EstefanInspired by a true story, waste (Spanish for “garbage) will describe Paraguay's recycled orchestra's journey, a group of young artists that converts scrap material into equipment and music possibilities.
But Broadway has been having a long time with Latin music and artists, such as with shows like Classics West Side Story, Kiss of a spider woman, Avita And Man of la stageLike more recent presentations In heights And On your feet! -And Rita Moreno and Chita Riviera to Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Was also short term The capsman [1998] Starred Ruben blades, Marc Anthony And Adenita nazriyoA Paul Simon music is based on the life of the guilty killer Salvador Agron that closed after only two months; And Women on the verge of a nervous breakdown [2010]Pedro Almodovar's prestigious black comedy film, which received most negative reviews and lasted for three months.
Meanwhile, some non-Latin themed shows shown Latin stars throughout the year, such as HaemiltonStart with manufacturer Lin-Manuel Miranda and including Anthony Ramos and Xavier Munose; And ChicagoMexican plays with actress Bianca Marruquin, both Roxy and Velma, and Velma, and Sophia Vergara play with both star guests, both, Jame camil And Sebustiyan trip,
In honor of the 78th Tony Awards, on 8 June in the Radio City Music Hall and live on CBS and Paramount+, eight of the best Latin-Themes broadwee music from the past and present are in the alphabet.
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Inauguration date: March 19, 2025
Closing date: N/A
About this: Inspired by true events, Buena Vista Social Club The 1997 Grammy-winner brings the album to life as it tells the story of Cuban veterans who won it.
Music by: Buena Vista Social Club
Book by: Marco Ramirez
Main Cast: Natalie Venetia Belcon (Omra), Julio Monge (Complete), Mail Sem (Ibrahim), Jainardo Batista Sterling (Reuben), Isa Antonate (Young Ora), Dawn T. Moody (Young Compee) Heade), Justin Cunningham (Juan de Marcos).
Tony Nomination: 10
Tony Awards: TBD
Avita
Avita
Inauguration date: September 25, 1979
Closing date: June 26, 1983
Revival: April 5, 2012 to January 26, 2013
About this: Set in Argentina, Avita The Latin American country's prestigious first woman Eva Peron tells the story of Poverty to become a powerful person in the region. Music discovered his final death from his political ambitions, charity work and cancer at the age of 33.
By music / song: Andrew Lloyd Weber / Tim Rice
Book by: Tim rice
Main original cast: Strip Lupone (Eva Peron), Bob Ganton (Peron), Mandy Patinon (Che)
Main revival cast: Elena Roger (Eva Peron), Michael Servaris (Paron), Ricky Martin (Che)
Tony Nomination: 11 for the original, 3 for revival
Tony Awards: 7 For the origin, including the best music, the best book of music, the best original score, the best actress (Patty Lupone) in a music, a music (mandy patinon), the best light design, and the best special actor in the best direction of a music.
In heights
In heights
Inauguration date: March 9, 2008
Closing date: January 9, 2011
About this: A story of heritage, trust and treatment love, In heights New York is about the hopes and conflicts of the residents of the city's Washington Heights.
By music / song: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by: Quiara alegria hoods
Main Cast: Lin-Manuel Mirandanda (USNV), Andre Burns (Daniella), Janet Duckal (Carla), Robin D Jessus (Sunny), Carlos Gomez (Kevin), Mandy Gonzalaz (Nina), Christopher Jackson (Beni), Priskilla Lopaze (Camel), Olga Maradis (Camel),
Tony Nomination: 13
Tony Awards: 4, including the best music, the best original score written for theater, best choreography and best orchestration
Kiss of a spider woman
Kiss of a spider woman
Inauguration date: May 3, 1993
Closing date: July 1, 1995
About this: Based on the 1976 novel by manual Puig, Kiss of a spider woman During the dirty war, an Argentina prostrates the complex relationship between two selmets, Molina and Valentin in the jail. Molina, a gay person, uses his love for his imagination and movies, to create a world of escapism for himself and unexpectedly, for valentine, for a political prisoner.
By music / song: John Cander / Fred Abb
Book by: Terence Mackeli
Main original cast: Riviera Guitar (Spider Woman / Arora), Brent Carver (Molina), Anthony Creivelo (Valentin)
Notable replacement: Vanessa Williams played the role of Spider Woman from 27 June 1994 to 18 March 1995; Maria Konchita Alonso painted the role from March 20, 1995 to July 01, 1995
Tony Nomination: 11
Tony Awards: 7, including the best music, the best book of music, the best original score, the best actor in a music, the best actor (Brent Carver), the Best Actress in a music (Chita Riviera), the best actor in a music (Anthony Creivelo), and the best costume design.
Man of la stage
Man of la stage
Inauguration date: November 22, 1965
Closing date: 26 June, 1971
Revivals: June 22, 1972 to 21 October, 1972; September 15, 1977 to December 31, 1977; 24 April 1992 to July 26, 1992; December 5, 2002 to August 31, 2003
About this: Don Quixot of Miguel Day Serventes and Retailing of his discovery, Man of la stage Celebrates the perseverance of a person who refuses to abandon his ideals and who is firm to see life, as it is not, but as it should be.
By music / song: Mich Leh / Jo Darian
Book by: Del vasarman
Main original cast: Richard Kelly (Don Quixot – Survents), Irving Jacobson (Sancho Panja), Zone Diner (Aldonza – Dulasinia)
Tony Nomination: 7 for the origin, 1 for revival of 1977, 2002-2003 for revival
Tony Awards: 5 For the original, Best Music, Best Composer and Lyricist, Best Actor in a music (Richard Kelly), Best Sightsee Design, and including the best direction of a music
On your feet!
On your feet!
Inauguration date: November 5, 2015
Closing date: August 20, 2017
About this: On your feet! The inspirational true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan tells the two people who believed in their talent – and each other to become an international sensation. His hits like “Rhythm Is Gona Get You” and “Konga” are characterized by their music journey and music and those challenges in life.
By music / song: Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan
Book by: Alexander dinelaris
Main original cast: Ana Villafanfan (Gloria), Josh Segra (Emilio), Andre Burns (Gloria Fazardo), Alma Qveero (Consoulo), Eduardo Hernandez (Naib)
Tony Nomination: 1
Tony Awards: 0
Grows in real women: music
Grows in real women: music
Inauguration date: 27 April, 2025
Closing date: N/A
About this: Set in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles in 1987, Realizes in real women Anna follows Garcia, a bright 18 -year -old man determined to go to college to become the first member of his family. But when the family's apparel business receives a make-or-break order for 200 clothes, Ana finds herself to her ambitions, her mother Carmen's expectations, and a community of women who are trying to work against obstacles. The show is based on Josephina Lopez and HBO's film adaptation drama.
By music / song: Joey Hurta, Benjamin Vales
Book by: Lisa Lumor, Nail Benjamin
Main original cast: Tatiana Cordoba (Ana Garcia), Justina Machado (Carmen Garcia), Florenceia Qinaka (Estella Garcia), Mauricio Mendza (Raul Garcia)
Tony Nomination: 2
Tony Awards: TBD
West Side Story
West Side Story
Inauguration date: September 26, 1957
Closing date: June 27, 1959
Revivals: 27 April 1960 to 10 December, 1960; April 8, 1964 to May 3, 1964; 14 February 1980 to 30 November, 1980; March 19, 2009 to January 02, 2011; 20 February, 2020 to March 11, 2020
About this: A modern representation of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story The New York is located west of the city of New York during the summer of 1957, and two youths investigate rivalry between the war -fingered road gangs: European roots jets, and sharks, sharks of Puerto Rickon origin. Things become complicated when Tony, a member of the jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of a shark leader.
By music / song: Leonard Bernstein / Stephen Sondhaim
Book by: Arthur Laurements
Main original cast: Mickey Callin (RIFF), Larry Cart (Tony), Carroll Lawrence (Maria), Ken Le Roy (Bernardo), Chita Rivera (Anita)
Tony Nomination: 6 for original production; 2 for revival of 1964; 2 for the revival of 1980; 4 for revival of 2009-2011
Tony Awards: 2 For original production, including best sightseeing design and best choreography; 1 for the revival of 199-2011, for the best painted actress in a music (Karen Olivo)
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