Domingo Quiñones Joins Cast of Hit off-Broadway Show I LIKE IT LIKE THAT

Celebrated singer / actor Domingo Quiñones will return to the stage to star in the hit Off-Broadway musical I Like It Like That beginning December 1, 2016, taking over the role of Roberto, currently played by Grammy nominee Tito Nieves. Quiñones will team up again with writer/producer David Maldonando who worked together on ¿Quién Máto a Héctor Lavoe?. I Like It Like That is written by David Maldonado & Waddys Jáquez and directed by Waddys Jáquez and now run through the end of January, 2017.

I Like It Like That is the story of the Rodríguez family living in New York City's East Harlem in the early 1970s, when music was the proudest expression of "El Barrio". The production takes the audience on a historical musical journey amidst neighborhood volatility and social activism. Its residents deal with the ever-present pull between Escape and Social Conscience.

Domingo Quiñones is a singer, composer, producer and actor. He began his career with the Conjunto Nativo and performed with Rafael de Jesús, José Alberto and El Canario, with Johnny Rodriguez and the Conjunto Clásico. He replaced Roberto Lugo in the Luis "Perico" Ortiz orchestra with whom he recorded four albums, including La vida en broma, In Tradition and Perico. His solo albums include: Domingo es mi nombre, Pintando Lunas, Mi Meta, Se necesita un milagro, which was selected as one of the most influential albums by the National Foundation for Popular Culture of Puerto Rico. On stage he performed in Jesus Christ Superstar (with Olga Tañón, Michael Stuart and Tito Auger), he starred Off-Broadway in Quien Mato a Héctor Lavoe, and his films include Héroes de Otra Patria and Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's El Cantante.

I Like It like That has been praised by critics calling it "Incredibly inviting I Like It Like That is El Barrio's answer to Fiddler on the Roof. A delightful jukebox extravaganza certain to have you on your feet by the end of the show. Director Waddys Jáquez choreographed the show's memorably energetic dances, like a Dominican Michael Bennett." Theatermania; "A rousingly joyful, jukebox musical that had everyone tapping their toes, snapping their fingers, and clapping their hands, I Like it Like That has a vibrant cast with an infectious energy that you won't be able to resist joining in the choruses." Theater Pizzazz; "I Like It Like That is sizzling hot with salsa The score is infectious with a vocal power house of a cast." Times Square Chronicle; ". It's a fun party, I Like It Like That LoveYou'll one-part drama and many parts comedy. Not just a little bit funny, but several belly laughs. It's contagious you'll be up on your feet. It is so worth the money!" Splash Magazine; "'Yeah baby,' who wouldn't want an evening of exhilarating non-stop fun." Theatre is Easy.

Co-written by theater, film & Latin Music industry veteran, David Maldonado, I Like It Like That will bring its audience back to an era when New York City was on the verge of financial collapse. Where music kept El Barrio's soul afloat and became the religion of the masses. When Salsa singers and bands of the time became the community's heroes and idols.

Under Desmar Guevara's musical supervision I Like It Like That features classics from era legends: Ruben Blades, Hector Casanova, Willie Colón, Pete El Conde, Joe Cuba, El Gran Combo, Hector Lavoe, La Lupe, Ismael Miranda, Johnny Pacheco, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Mon Rivera, and Ismael Rivera and original songs by Bobby Allende, Pablo Garcia, Desmar Guevara, Waddys Jáquez, David Maldonado, Adan Perez, Victoria Sanabria and Michael Sotille.

Quiñones will join a stellar cast featuring Rossmery Almonte (Tita), Caridad De La Luz (China), Chachi Del Valle (María Luisa, Babilonia and La Lupe), Shadia Fairuz (Carmen), Quique González (Carlos), Sofia Klimovsky (Paula), Angel López (Rafa), Yesenia Santiago (Understudy/Ensemble), and Gilbert Velázquez (Juan). The band includes Bobby Allende (Percussion), Anthony Carrillo (Percussion), Jorge Castro (Saxophone), Guido Gonzalez (Trumpet), Desmar Guevara (Musical Director/Keyboards), Jerry Madera (Bass), Hommy Ramos (Trombone).

I Like It Like That's creative team includes Raul Abrego (Scenic Designer), Lucrecia Briceño & Benjamin Swope (Lighting), Julian Evans (Sound), Rocco DiSanti (Projection), Hochi Asiatico (Costume), Charles Bowden (Props), Rosalba Rolón (Dramatist), Jonathan Maldonado, Grisel Del Valle (Associates Choreographers).

I Like It Like That A Musical is produced by David Maldonado, David Rodriguez and Juan Toro, co-produced by Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, and Executive Produced by Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN).

I Like It Like That - A New Musical
Written by David Maldonado andWaddys Jaquez; Directed by Waddys Jaquez with Musical Direction by arrangement by Desmar Guevara

Tickets now on sale through the end of January 2017.

Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre is located at 304 W 47th Street
Performing Schedule:
Tuesday - Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 5pm & 9pm;Sunday at 3pm & 7pm.
2 hours with intermission

Holiday Schedule:
ADDED Shows: Wednesday, November 23 & December 28 at 3pm;Friday November 23 and December 30 at 3pm; Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 3pm

NO Shows: Thanksgiving, November 24; Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 5 & 9pm; Christmas, December 25; Saturday, December 31

Tickets are $65 - $85 and can be purchased by visiting www.ilikeitlikethat.com or
calling 212-581-9859.
For more information, please visit www.ilikeitlikethat.com

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