Luis Salgado

Coaches, Judges and Presenters Announced for 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2026

The panel of judges for the 2026 Jimmy Awards is comprised of notable theatre professionals including Tony Award®-winning producers, prestigious casting experts, and industry leaders. Winners and finalists will be selected by Montego Glover, Kenny Leon, Joe Machota, Alecia Parker, Marc Platt, Tara Rubin, Thomas Schumacher, Bernard Telsey, and Lia Vollack.  Preliminary judges who adjudicated and cast the nominees in the Character and Feature Groups included Kristian Charbonier, Stephanie Klapper, Sammy Lopez, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Dale Mott, T. Oliver Reid, and Rachel Sussman.

Review: AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Roger Catlin - May 5, 2026

Aguardiente is the name of a firey drink from Colombia that’s sugary and strong. So it’s also a good name for the world premiere musical comissioned for the 50th anniversary season of GALA Hispanic Theatre in Columbia Heights. 

El estreno de AGUARDIENTE en Washington: Un hito para la comunidad latina internacional
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 30, 2026

Los actores hispanos Eric González y Rodrigo Calderón participan en el estreno mundial de esta producción dirigida por Luis Salgado en el GALA Hispanic Theatre.

Go Inside GALA Hispanic Theatre's AGUARDIENTE on Our Instagram Story
by Michael Major - Apr 28, 2026

Go inside GALA Hispanic Theatre's Aguardiente: Where Magic Transcends Borders on our Instagram Story! Zaramaría Fas, who appears as a Swing in the production, will take BroadwayWorld backstage at the world premiere musical.

BWW Q&A: Luis Salgado Talks AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 21, 2026

GALA Hispanic Theatre is set to premiere AGUARDIENTE, a bold new bilingual musical that blends Afro-Caribbean rhythms with the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez. Commissioned by GALA, the world premiere marks the theatre's 50th anniversary season.

El talento español conquista Washington: Eric González en el estreno mundial de AGUARDIENTE
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 13, 2026

El actor y bailarín barcelonés se une al elenco original de la nueva producción de Teatro GALA en Washington D.C., consolidando su carrera internacional

Feature: Three Actors, Three Productions of the Same Show, Same Historic Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 25, 2026

With the 250th birthday of our nation approaching this July 4th, Ford’s Theatre’s current attraction, the musical that tells the how the Declaration of Independence came to be, 1776 is indeed the best choice for this historic theatre to be presenting for the occasion. With a score by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone, 1776 ranks in my opinion as a perfect musical and there are only a handful of those.

GALA Hispanic Theatre to Premiere AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the world premiere of AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS in Washington, D.C. The new musical by Luis Salgado and Daniel Alejandro Gutiérrez will run April 30 through May 24. Tickets are now available.

Ángel Hikari Salgado: un joven artista que ya pisa fuerte en teatro, cine y música
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 12, 2026

Hijo del director y coreógrafo Luis Salgado y de la productora Denisse Ambert, el joven intérprete ya ha participado en producciones del Metropolitan Opera House, forma parte de Kidz Bop y actualmente actúa en el musical On Your Feet! mientras continúa su formación artística.

Rose-Ingrid Benjamin to Debut WHITE AS SNOW at NYC Fringe This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Lakou Loulouz will present White As Snow written and performed by Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, directed by Kyle Brown, featuring musical direction and compositions by Katie James.

Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo - Feb 12, 2026

What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?

CUNY Dance Initiative to Premiere Elodie Dufroux's UN-SPOKEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

The CUNY Dance Initiative will present the premiere of Elodie Dufroux's first full-length contemporary dance work, UN-spoken, at Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

Luis Salgado dirige simultáneamente ON YOUR FEET y 1776: Un puente latino en la historia de EE. UU.
by Adela González Pérez - Feb 9, 2026

El director lidera simultáneamente producciones en Chicago y Washington D.C., consolidando su influencia en la escena teatral durante el 250 aniversario de la nación.

Ford's Theatre Unveils 1776 Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026

Ford's Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of 1776, set to open in spring 2026. The historic venue will host this revival, bringing a fresh perspective to the classic American musical.

Alex Llorca coreografía y protagoniza “La Vida Loca”, inspirado en el éxito de Ricky Martin
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 21, 2025

El intérprete y coreógrafo español estrena el 22 de diciembre una potente reinterpretación coreográfica de “Livin’ La Vida Loca”, celebrando la diversidad y la energía de la noche neoyorquina.

Luis Salgado ofrecerá un Taller de Teatro Musical el 24 de noviembre en la Escuela JANA
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Nov 18, 2025

El reconocido artista Luis Salgado impartirá un Taller de Teatro Musical el próximo lunes, 24 de noviembre, en la sede central de la Escuela Internacional de Artes Escénicas JANA, para compartir su experiencia en los escenarios y en el cine.

The School At Jacob’s Pillow Announces Summer 2026 Dance Program Offerings
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025

The School at Jacob’s Pillow has announced its Summer 2026 dance programs, welcoming an international roster of directors, choreographers, and artist faculty to guide the next generation of dance artists.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, and More Honored With HOLA Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) hosted its 50th Anniversary HOLA Awards Gala on October 13 at Manhattan's HK Hall. Learn more about the winners here!

Idina Menzel Joins Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Idina Menzel joins LaChanze and others on the inaugural Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council, aiming to enhance sustainability in theater.

Micaela Prada Steps Into the Spotlight in London with Folklorica
by Felicitas de la Fare - Sep 25, 2025

Micaela Prada has built her career on both artistry and discipline, combining the vision of a producer with the presence of a performer.