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Manuel Puig

Birth Place: Villegas, ARGENTINA

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Among his best-known novels are La traición de Rita Hayworth (Betrayed by Rita Hayworth, 1968), Boquitas pintadas (Heartbreak Tango, 1969), and El beso de la mujer araña (Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1976) which was adapted into the film released in 1985, directed by the Argentine-Brazilian director Héctor Babenco; and a Broadway musical in 1993.

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KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie Sets World Premiere at 2025 Sundance Festival

Kiss of the Spider Woman has set its world premiere. The upcoming movie musical, based on the Broadway show of the same name, will make its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Estate of Chita Rivera to be Auctioned at Bonhams

One-of-a-kind costumes, awards, photographs, and ephemera from the extraordinary career of Broadway legend Chita Rivera (1933-2024) will be auctioned online at Bonhams.
Jennifer Lopez Cancels Summer Tour to 'Be With Her Children, Family and Close Friends'

Jennifer Lopez has announced that she will no longer be embarking on her summer tour, effectively canceling all 30 shows. This follows a previous cancellation of seven dates in March. In support of her new album, This is Me...Now, the tour would have been her first North American tour in five years.
Jennifer Lopez Says John Kander Was Involved in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie

According to a new report, Jennifer Lopez, who recently finished filming the upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman, said working with composer John Kander on the film was 'a dream.' Kander wrote the score for the 1993 Broadway musical, winning a Tony alongside lyricist and frequent collaborator Fred Ebb. “John Kander, who is 97 years old, was in the studio with me,” Lopez said. “He is the most beautiful man.'
Video: Jennifer Lopez Discusses 'Exhilarating' KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film

Last week, Jennifer Lopez stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark and briefly discussed the upcoming film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, based on the hit Kander and Ebb musical. “I just finished a movie called Kiss of the Spider Woman, where it was all singing and dancing, which was equal parts exhilarating and exhausting as well,' Lopez said. Watch the interview!
Tony Kushner Will Receive Pen/Mike Nichols Writing For Performance Award At Pen America Literary Awards

PEN America announced that playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner among the career achievement honorees for its 2024 PEN America Literary Awards  hosted by Academy Award-nominated writer and comedian Jena Friedman.
Diego Luna and Tonatiuh Join Jennifer Lopez in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Diego Luna and Tonatiuh have joined the upcoming film based on the Broadway musical. In Kiss of the Spider Woman, Diego Luna and Tonatiuh will play Valentin Arrequi and Luis Molina, respectively. Led by Jennifer Lopez, Kiss of the Spider Woman tells the story of these two men as they attempt a mental escape from the torture of their imprisonment. 
Jennifer Lopez-Led KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film Enters Production

Jennifer Lopez has officially begun working on the Kiss of the Spider Woman film adaptation. The 'This Is Me...Now' artist posted a quote to her story, also writing 'Day One,' followed by the spider web emoji. Learn more about the movie musical which will be helmed by Bill Condon.
Jennifer Lopez To Star In KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film Adaptation

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez has signed on to star in a big screen adaptation of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally's 1993 Broadway musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Reflexionarán En La Tallera Sobre La Inteligencia Artificial Y Su Aplicación En El Quehacer Humano

La Tallera, museo de arte contemporáneo del Proyecto Siqueiros, del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), ubicado en Cuernavaca, Morelos, ofrecerá seis charlas sobre inteligencia artificial, en las cuales explorarán diversas perspectivas relacionadas con el uso de estas herramientas en los campos del arte, el periodismo y las ciencias cognitivas, entre otros. El objetivo es reflexionar alrededor de las múltiples implicaciones que estas tecnologías tienen y tendrán en nuestras vidas.  
Interview: Ed F. Martin Leaving His Indelible Mark With His KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Next up at A Noise Within, Manuel Puig’s Kiss of the Spider Woman beginning April 1, 2023 (with previews starting March 26th). Michael Michetti directs this classic two-hander with Adrián González and Ed F. Martin. Ed, a familiar face on the Los Angeles stages, managed to squeeze out some time between rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.  
LA Theatre Week Set For This March With Discounted Tickets To Over 75 Productions

LA Theatre Week, a two-week-long celebration of the performing arts, will be happening from March 13 to 26. With tickets to more than 75 productions starting at just $20, beginning on February 27th, audiences will be able to experience high-caliber shows at prices that democratize access to the best of LA culture.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN to be Presented at A Noise Within This Spring

Pasadena’s A Noise Within will present a four-week run of Kiss of the Spider Woman April 1 through April 23, with previews beginning March 26.
A Noise Within Releases Full Lineup for 2022-2023 Season

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classic theatre company, is thrilled to announce its 2022-2023 Season with the theme DARING TO LOVE. A Noise Within’s current season subscribers, donors, and patrons were invited to hear the news first in an exclusive online announcement last night. Season pass holders and new subscribers now have the opportunity to access priority seating. Single tickets will go on sale to the public on July 6, 2022.
5 canciones imprescindibles de John Kander

Repasamos la carrera del autor de CABARET y CHICAGO en 5 temas.
BWW Review: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is a True Tour De Force at The Baxter Golden Arrow Studio

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is an absolute treat for theatre lovers and the Baxter Theatre should be proud to present it.
Lawrence Leritz, Bill McCauley & More to Join RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES

Broadway's Lawrence Leritz, Bill McCauley and Stephen Currens will join friends, family and colleagues to salute the life and career of the great ICM literary agent Mitch Douglas on Richard Skipper Celebrates (YouTube) this Saturday evening, November 6th, 2021 at 6PM est.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN se estrenaba en Broadway

El musical basado en la novela de Manuel Puig fue protagonizado por Chita Rivera en el Broadhurst Theatre, en 1993
VIDEO: On This Day, May 3- KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Opens On Broadway

On this day in 1993, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally's Kiss of the Spider Woman, opened at the Broadhurst Theatre.
Former ICM Literary Agent Mitch Douglas Dies at 78

Calvin Mitchell (Mitch) Douglas passed from metastatic brain cancer on November 5th, 2020 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY. He was 78 years old.

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How many shows has Manuel Puig written?

Manuel Puig has written 1 shows including Kiss of the Spider Woman (Source Material).

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