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Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo Appointed Co-Artistic Directors of Teatro Vista, Chicago's Equity-Affiliated Latino Theater

Chicago's leading Latinx theater company, Teatro Vista, announced today Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo have been tapped as the company's new Co-Artistic Directors.  
CLATA Will Present Puerto Rican Star Marian Pabón in Sola En La Pandemia Está Cañón

The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) has invited popular Puerto Rican actor and comedian Marian Pabón to bring some much-needed comic relief to Chicago with Sola en la Pandemia está Cañón (Being Alone in a Pandemic is Hard), her new one-woman show about how she survived the pandemic.
Mexican RomCom AMERICAN CURIOUS Brings Big Screen Love, Laughter to ChiTown Movies

The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) revealed today the big screen finale of Destinos al Aire, a live, outdoor, socially distanced celebration of Latino theater, music and culture, Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. at Chi-Town Movies, 2343 S. Throop St. in Pilsen.
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance to Present DESTINOS AL AIRE

The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance has announced Destinos al Aire, Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. at ChiTown Movies, 2343 S. Throop St. in Chicagoa??s Pilsen neighborhood.
The Den Theatre Extends Closure Through May 3

The Den Theatre announced today it will remain closed through May 3, 2020, in response to the latest stay-at-home order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The closure includes The Haven Lounge.
Cast, Production Team Announced For Sandra Delgado's LA HAVANA MADRID At Teatro Vista

Anticipation is building for the spring return of La Havana Madrid, Chicago Latinx playwright and actor Sandra Delgado's smash hit, all-immersive theatrical event inspired by true stories of a 1960's Chicago nightclub and immigrant melting pot, La Havana Madrid.
LA HAVANA MADRID, Sandra Delgado's Docu-Musical Returns Next Spring at The Den

Chicago Latinx playwright and actor Sandra Delgado's smash hit, all-immersive live theatrical event, La Havana Madrid, will return next spring in a co-production between Teatro Vista and Collaboraction.
Video: First Look at LA HAVANA MADRID at Goodman Theatre

On the heels of critically-acclaimed sold-out runs at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Miracle Center in Logan Square, Teatro Vista's La Havana Madrid by Sandra Delgado arrives at Goodman Theatre for an extended summer run, July 21 - August 20. Chicago's fabled 1960s nightclub, La Havana Madrid, comes bursting back to life in 'an immersive, wholly enjoyable experience' (Chicago Reader) complete with live music and 'enough dancing and bonhomie to tempt you away from your little table down front' (Chicago Tribune). Directed by Teatro Vista ensemble member Cheryl Lynn Bruce, the production was inspired by true stories of Cuban, Puerto Rican and Colombian immigrants who found refuge in the nightclub. Delgado leads the eight-member cast (a full list appears below) as a mystical woman who conjures stories and vibrant songs performed live onstage each night by Colombian-American musician Roberto 'Carpacho' Marin and his band of 30 years, Carpacho y Su Super Combo.
Photo Flash: Teatro Vista Brings Nightclub Energy to Goodman Theatre in LA HAVANA MADRID

On the heels of critically-acclaimed sold-out runs at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Miracle Center in Logan Square, Teatro Vista's La Havana Madrid by Sandra Delgado arrives at Goodman Theatre for an extended summer run, now through August 20. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Teatro Vista's LA HAVANA MADRID Extends at Goodman Theatre This Summer

On the heels of critically-acclaimed sold-out runs at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Miracle Center in Logan Square, Teatro Vista's La Havana Madrid by Sandra Delgado extends its run  at Goodman Theatre this summer, July 21 - August 20.
Teatro Vista's LA HAVANA MADRID Extends at Goodman Theatre This Summer

On the heels of critically-acclaimed sold-out runs at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Miracle Center in Logan Square, Teatro Vista's La Havana Madrid by Sandra Delgado extends its run  at Goodman Theatre this summer, July 21 - August 20.
Teatro Vista Transfers Smash Hit LA HAVANA MADRID to The Miracle Center

Buenas noticias!  If you couldn't get a ticket during its sold-out run at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre, Teatro Vista is transferring its current smash hit La Havana Madrid for two additional weekends of performances at The Miracle Center, 2311 N. Pulaski Rd., in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood. 
Rob Ruiz's SPANGLISH MEMOIRS to Return to Gorilla Tango, 6/27-28

Storytelling is a craft. Some storytellers hone their craft with years of practice, and some are born to do it. Rob Ruiz is one of the latter. 'The Spanglish Memoirs,' Rob Ruiz's spontaneous, moment-to-moment autobiographical one-man show, returns for two nights only: Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 7:30 pm. Friday's performance will be hosted by Mathew Lyon Montalvo, creator of viral video 'I Love Adobo,' and Saturday's performance will be hosted by storytelling diva Kelli HoneySweet of 'The HoneySweet Experience.' All performances take place at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL, 60647. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at gorillatango.com/bucktown or by calling 773-598-4549.
Rob Ruiz's SPANGLISH MEMOIRS Opens 3/21 at Gorilla Tango Bucktown

Storytelling is a craft. Some storytellers hone their craft with years of practice, and some are born to do it. Rob Ruiz is one of the latter. 'The Spanglish Memoirs,' Rob Ruiz's spontaneous, moment-to-moment autobiographical one-man show, performs for two nights only: Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 7:30 pm. All performances take place at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL, 60647. Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door and can be purchased at gorillatango.com/bucktown or by calling 773-598-4549. $1.00 from each ticket sold will be donated to Miggy's Braids for a Latino student scholarship fund.
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts Presents MADE IN PUERTO RICO, 3/25-5/1

Mike Oquendo Events presents the hilarious smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO in a limited engagement previewing March 18th, opening March 25th, and running through May 1st at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street, Chicago. Written, directed and performed by Elizardi Castro, MADE IN PUERTO RICO has sold out over 50 times in cities including Chicago, Orlando and New Haven. Tickets are already selling quickly.
MADE IN PUERTO RICO Offers $10 Tickets To Teachers and Students Thru 5/1

The smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO is offering $10 tickets exclusively to Chicagoland teachers and students on Sundays at 5 p.m. now through May 1st.
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts Presents MADE IN PUERTO RICO, 3/25-5/1

Mike Oquendo Events presents the hilarious smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO in a limited engagement previewing March 18th, opening March 25th, and running through May 1st at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street, Chicago. Written, directed and performed by Elizardi Castro, MADE IN PUERTO RICO has sold out over 50 times in cities including Chicago, Orlando and New Haven. Tickets are already selling quickly.
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts Hosts MADE IN PUERTO RICO 3/18-5/1

Mike Oquendo Events presents the hilarious smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO in a limited engagement previewing March 18th, opening March 25th, and running through May 1st at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street, Chicago. Written, directed and performed by Elizardi Castro, MADE IN PUERTO RICO has sold out over 50 times in cities including Chicago, Orlando and New Haven. Tickets are already selling quickly.
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts Presents MADE IN PUERTO RICO, 3/25-5/1

Mike Oquendo Events presents the hilarious smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO in a limited engagement previewing March 18th, opening March 25th, and running through May 1st at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street, Chicago. Written, directed and performed by Elizardi Castro, MADE IN PUERTO RICO has sold out over 50 times in cities including Chicago, Orlando and New Haven. Tickets are already selling quickly.
Photo Flash: MADE IN PUERTO RICO Plays CCPA

Mike Oquendo Events presents the hilarious smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO in a limited engagement previewing March 18th, opening March 25th, and running through May 1st at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street, Chicago. Written, directed and performed by Elizardi Castro, MADE IN PUERTO RICO has sold out over 50 times in cities including Chicago, Orlando and New Haven. Tickets are already selling quickly.

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