'Lucio…Less Cuban Than Ever' Comes to the Laurie Beechman, Opens 10/15

Lucio Fernandez, 2008 MAC Award nominee and winner of the ITRA Award, Star Award, and Premio ARTE Award, will be performing his new show "Lucio...Less Cuban Than Ever" opening on October 15, 2011 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in the heart of New York City on 42nd Street.

Lucio, accompanied by a nine-piece band, will be performing Broadway tunes, Latin standards, and even a few original songs. The show centers on Lucio's life story; born in Cuba, his experiences growing up in "Jersey", and eventually becoming a City Commissioner.

From poverty to politics as a City Commissioner... from playing barefoot in ditches with paper boats as a kid to singing in New York City... this is Lucio's story. He was born in Havana, Cuba to a poor family. His mother was a seamstress and one of sixteen children. He and his mother had to leave Cuba when he was still a child due to political reasons, and because his father was a political prisoner. They lived in Spain for one year before arriving in the United States. They settled in New Jersey, where he still calls home. After graduating from Rutgers University he became a professional actor traveling the world with several Broadway shows. Increasingly becoming more socially conscious, he set out to help others, leading him to become involved with many charities, serving on many boards, and finally becoming a Commissioner for the City of Union City. In his act, "Lucio... Less Cuban Than Ever", he discusses the challenges of being an artist while serving as a "politician". He jokes about being a Cuban-American singing Broadway tunes, and of being an artist in the world of "machismo".

The show is directed by multi-MAC Award winning director Lennie Watts; musical arrangements & direction by Mark Goodman; choreography by Megan Fernandez; and written by Gerard Karabin and Fernandez.

If you want to hear memorable show tunes and romantic Latin standards; enjoy some sexy dancing; and have a few laughs, check out"Lucio... Less Cuban Than Ever".

You don't need to be Cuban to enjoy this show. This a feel-good show for all pallets. So come and Live the Mojito!!!

"Lucio... Less Cuban Than Ever!!!"
...where Havana meets Broadway. A colorful mix of show tunes and Latin Rhythms... featuring a nine-piece band, sexy energetic dancers, and the comedy antics of Lucio Fernandez "The Cuban Kid".

starring
Lucio Fernandez "The Cuban Kid"

featuring
Larry Piscitelli, Amy Smith, & Megan Fernandez

with
Alexander Diaz & Constanza Palavecino

Directed by Lennie Watts
Musical Direction by Mark Goodman
Choreography by Megan Fernandez

Saturday, October 15 @ 7:30 PM Opening Night - doors open at 6:30 PM for dinner
Friday, October 21 @ 9:00 PM
Friday, October 28 @ 9:00 PM
Friday, November 11 @ 9:00 PM

The Laurie Beechman Theatre
@ West Bank Cafe
407 - 42nd Street
New York City

$25.00 Admission
($15 food/beverage minimum. Full menu available.)

Purchase tickets today at:
SmartTix.com by calling: 212-868-4444

or log on to:
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Reservations with The Laurie Beechman, call 212-695-6909

For out-of-towners: Parking is available for a fee on 42nd Street in a lot a few steps from The Laurie Beechman Theatre.