Ryan Alvarado

Photos: Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Week One Shows in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre’s (EAT) bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC starts today, September 9. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Interview: Vincent Ortega On Directing IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 3, 2024

We spoke to Director Vincent Ortega about staging  IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse. Vincent Ortega makes his directorial debut at The Gateway; however, he has appeared onstage in numerous productions as well as served as Dance Captain and Co-Choreographer.

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Finds Home at The Gateway Playhouse
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Mar 24, 2024

What did our critic think of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse?

Cast Set For IN THE HEIGHTS at the Gateway Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

The highly anticipated musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, begins rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from March 15 – April 14, 2024.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; The Muny Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; at Stages St. Louis Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; The Muny Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: NATIVITY VARIATIONS is the Christmas Comedy You've Been Wishing For
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 23, 2022

This is well-paced, laughter-filled, and heartwarming theater full of smart writing and charming characters. In short, 'The Nativity Variations' is the perfect gift for Milwaukee audiences this holiday season. 

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stage St. Louis IN THE HEIGHTS Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Photos: First Look at THE NATIVITY VARIATIONS World Premiere at Milwaukee Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

Get a first look at Milwaukee Repertory's world premiere of The Nativity Variations, by Catherine Trieschmann, running November 16 – December 11, 2022 in the Quadracci Powerhouse.

Ann Arvia, Adam LeFevre & More to Star in THE NATIVITY VARIATIONS World Premiere at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of The Nativity Variations by Catherine Trieschmann (One House Over) November 16 – December 11, 2022 in the Quadracci Powerhouse. 

VIDEO: Meet the Cast of Stages St. Louis' IN THE HEIGHTS
by Alan Henry - Jul 28, 2022

Get a first look at Stages St. Louis is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-Winning Best Musical, IN THE HEIGHTS! The cast features Ryan Alvarado as Usnavi, with Tami Dahbura as Abuela Claudia, Marlene Fernandez as Carla, Luis-Pablo Garcia as Sonny, Jahir Lawrence Hipps as Benny, Isabel Leoni as Nina, Amanda Robles as Vanessa , and Ariana Valdes as Daniela. ​​​

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at STAGES St. Louis In The Ross Family Theater At The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
by James Lindhorst - Jul 28, 2022

There are not enough adjectives in a thesaurus to describe this jubilant production from STAGES St. Louis. This show is a dynamic explosion of rhythm, hip-hop and salsa with a stellar cast who deliver maximal effort with every moment they are on stage.

Interview: Chatting with Ryan Alvarado, Star of IN THE HEIGHTS at STAGES St. Louis
by James Lindhorst - Jul 26, 2022

Ryan Alvarado is a New York based actor with ties to Lin-Manuel Miranda and was cast as the alternate for Alexander Hamilton in the first national tour of HAMILTON.  Alvarado currently takes on Miranda’s first Broadway role Usnavi in the STAGES St. Louis production of IN THE HEIGHTS.

Photos: Meet the Cast of Stages St. Louis' IN THE HEIGHTS
by Team BWW - Jul 22, 2022

Coming up next at Stages St. Louis is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-Winning Best Musical, IN THE HEIGHTS!

VIDEO: Watch Arianna Rosario Takeover Our Instagram!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 23, 2021

Gloria herself, Arianna Rosario, took over our Instagram story on August 22 to answer fan questions and give our followers a behind the scenes look at The Muny's production of On Your Feet! Missed out on all the fun? No worries! Check out the recap here and find out Arianna's favorite number from the show, favorite costume, and more!

Photos/Video: First Look at The Muny's ON YOUR FEET!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2021

The principal cast of On Your Feet! includes Arianna Rosario (Gloria), Omar Lopez-Cepero (Emilio), Natascia Diaz (Gloria Fajardo), Alma Cuervo (Consuelo), Isabella Iannelli (Little Gloria), Jordan Vergara (Young Emilio/Nayib/Jeremy), Lee Zarrett (Phil), Marina Pires (Gloria Standby) and Dhanny Burgos (Emilio Standby).

Arianna Rosario Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 22, 2021

Arianna Rosario is taking over our Instagram today, August 22 to take our followers behind the scenes at The Muny's production of On Your Feet, the fourth show of the theatre's 103rd season.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for The Muny's ON YOUR FEET!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021

The Muny will be presenting On Your Feet!, the fourth show of the theatre's 103rd season, Aug. 21 - 27. On Your Feet! stars Arianna Rosario (Gloria), Omar Lopez-Cepero (Emilio), Natascia Diaz (Gloria Fajardo), Alma Cuervo (Consuelo), Lee Zarrett (Phil), Isabella Iannelli (Little Gloria) and Jordan Vergara (Nayib/Young Emilio/Jeremy).

The Muny Announces Complete Cast, Design and Production Team for ON YOUR FEET!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2021

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for On Your Feet!, the fourth show of the theatre’s 103rd season. On Your Feet! runs Aug. 21 – 27.