New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo in a live performance of his Tony-nominated hit, Latin History for Morons, as part of a Netflix special filming at NJPAC, June 28th - 30th, 2018.
A sold-out run at
The Public Theater. A record-breaking engagement at
Berkeley Repertory Theatre. A 2018 Tony Award nomination for best play on Broadway. Chalk it all up to the mad genius of acclaimed writer and actor
John Leguizamo.
When his son gets a school assignment on heroes, Leguizamo seizes the chance to teach him all about the great figures of the Latino world. But once he sets out on his irreverent crash course across three continents and 3,000 years of history - from conquistadores to cumbia, Montezuma to Menudo, and taking on the characters in all of it - he uncovers provocative truths that shock even him.
This is Leguizamo's first appearance at NJPAC following the successful filming of his
Ghetto Klown in the Victoria Theater. His other stage works include Mambo Mouth, Spic-o-Rama, Freak (Emmy and Tony award nominations), and Sexaholix ... A Love Story (Tony nomination). In addition to his Tony nod for Latin History for Morons, he is being honored with a 2018 special Tony Award for his body of work as a playwright and solo artist.
Leguizamo has been featured in many films, such as To
Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything,
Julie Newmar; Moulin Rouge; Summer of Sam; and Romeo + Juliet, and is the recipient of two Obie, three Drama Desk, three Outer Critics Circle, one Emmy and six Cable ACE awards.
Please note: All performances of
John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons will be filmed for television. Seating is general admission and all audience members, including those selecting the VIP package, will be directed to seats by house management based on requirements as determined by the show's producers. The VIP ticket package will include a special VIP seating area and post-show meet and greet.
Tickets to see
John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons go on sale Friday, June 1st at 10 AM. For tickets visit
NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or the NJPAC Box Office.
Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy
