Tag: Gala Hispanic Theatre

The Spanish-language theater launches its 50th season with a classic of Latin American literature. By ANDREA MOYA MUNOZ

Shining with stories both light and dark, a new musical about reopening a cabaret bar amid the 2024 election has much potential for power. By DANIELLA IGNACIO

Gustavo Ott's world premiere adaptation of Rubén Leon's immersive musical takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through love, breakup, and self-love.

Emilio T. Infante's world premiere play tackles socio-dynamic territory and is topically relevant, universal, and geographically germane all at once. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

The four enchanting stories in both Spanish and English include messages of care and cunning, strength, friendship, and love. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Lope de Vega's classic about a 15th-century village rising up against its selfish and cruel overlord has much to say to us here and now. By SOPHIA HOWES

The beloved DC-based Salvadoran poet/artist/performer shared his life and culture with heart and the funky downbeat of rock and roll. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

This year's three programs demonstrated a rich variety of expression and narratives. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

Inspired by the childhood of Frida Kahlo, this bilingual musical for young audiences sparkles with life. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKON

With compelling performances, the fine work recalls and reflects on the disastrous Trump-era Zero Tolerance immigration policy. By JULIAN OQUENDO

The musical is lively, entertaining, at times chilling, and deliciously transgressive. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

The ensemble and creative team are a match made in heaven. By KJ MORAN VELZ

These professional productions made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

The playwright and longtime GALA Hispanic Theatre collaborator will assume leadership in January 2024.

This entertaining show for children and their families invites the audience into Picasso’s imaginative leaps of transformational visions. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

Profound emotions swell as a Catholic priest must choose between the woman he loves and his vocation in the Church. By BOB ASHBY

A tribute to refugees from Central America during the 1980s and to people in the DMV who rose to address their needs.

Poetry, live music, and testimonials tell a story of faith communities opening their doors to refugees—often in defiance of federal law.

A musical review about the life and legacy of a sister and brother whose art advanced the identity of Afro-descendants in Peru.

GALA Hispanic Theatre's production captures all the heart and narrative soul of Karen Zacarías’ play and dials it up to an eleven.