Latino Leaders & Broadway
Latino Leaders & Broadway
THE SAY THE NEON LIGHTS ARE ON BROADWAY
THEY SAY THE NEON LIGHTSARE ON...ON BROADWAY, AND OFFLATINO LIGHTSON BROADWAY
In a special edition of our acclaimed portfolio section, we bring you the hottest names that you have never heard from in the world of professional theater: our Latino stars on Broadway.
By Wendy PedreroPhotos for Latino Leaders by Jennifer MacFarlane
"They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway, they say there's always magic in the air..." - From the Song "On Broadway"
Like the famous song, Latinos have been making magic in this theater Mecca from the start. Names like Rita Moreno, Chita Rivera, and more recently Sara Ramirez and others are clear prove that Latinos have long made their mark in this high-spirited industry.
The following are some examples of Latinos whose work, both on and off Broadway is helping to establish beyond reasonable doubt that when it comes to the stage, Latinos are simply there to stay.
From the founders of New York's most prominent Latino Theater Festival -TeatroStageFest, to the cast members of off-Broadway's hottest new show, the Latino-themed In the Heights, here are the faces of Latinos on Broadway today, and you should acquaint yourself with them, because no doubt you will be seeing them again in the future.
Our special thanks to Sharon Jensen at Non-Traditional Casting and to Wayne Wolfe and Matt Stapleton at Bartlow & Hartman P.R. for their invaluable help in putting this project together.
Susana Tubert Executive Producer, Director
Who she is: Susana is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Latino International Theater Festival of New York and Executive Producer of TeatroStageFest. TeatroStageFest began in 2003, when Mayor Michael Bloomberg appointed José W. Fernández as a Commissioner on the NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission.
Why she's here: Susana is the recipient of the prestigious Theatre Communications Group/National Endowment for the Arts Director Fellowship, and has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinas by El Diario/La Prensa. Susana has directed at major regional and New York theaters, including last summer's Viva la Vida!, starring Tony Award-winner Mercedes Ruehl, and the hit musical Four Guys Named Jose.
What the critics are saying about her: "Susana Tubert's direction is excellent. It manages to give the play a dynamism that sustains the show's rhythm without gaps and the audience always involved and entertained." Mario Rojas - Comunidad
Lin-Manuel MirandaActor, Playwright
Who he is: Lin-Manuel is a writer and actor who works in New York City. As a founding member of Freestyle Love Supreme, an improvisational comedy and freestyle rap group, "Lin-Man" has toured internationally to high acclaim.
Why he's here: Lin-Manuel's first feature musical, In the Heights, an original hip-hop salsa musical, premiered on February of 2007 to rave reviews. It is still being staged successfully at New York's Theater 37.
What the critics are saying about him: "Heights is a tour de force for composer Miranda's virtuosic musical skills, and a valentine to both the old neighborhood and his family. His lyrics and flow are revelatory. His presence gives the musical specificity." Jerry Weinstein - Curtain Up
José W. Fernández Co-founder and Chairman of the Board,TeatroStageFest
Who he is: José is a partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins, LLC, and he heads Mayor Michael Bloomberg's NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission, which was formed to promote New York City as a center of Latino entertainment.
Why he is here: As commissioner of Latin Media & Entertainment, José joined Susana Tubert, and together they founded the Latino International Theater Festival of New York. As an attorney, José has handled some of Latin America's most complex acquisitions for corporations and private equity firms and has advised on financings, privatizations, securities offerings, arbitrations and joint ventures.
What he's said about the festival: "Bringing this festival to fruition has been a dream come true. The time has come for a celebration of theater from three continents that will appeal to Latino and non-Latino audiences alike. We are grateful to Mayor Bloomberg and our visionary sponsors for helping to make TeatroStageFest a reality."
Luis SalgadoDancer, Actor
THE SAY THE NEON LIGHTS ARE ON BROADWAY
THEY SAY THE NEON LIGHTSARE ON...ON BROADWAY, AND OFFLATINO LIGHTSON BROADWAY
In a special edition of our acclaimed portfolio section, we bring you the hottest names that you have never heard from in the world of professional theater: our Latino stars on Broadway.
By Wendy PedreroPhotos for Latino Leaders by Jennifer MacFarlane
"They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway, they say there's always magic in the air..." - From the Song "On Broadway"
Like the famous song, Latinos have been making magic in this theater Mecca from the start. Names like Rita Moreno, Chita Rivera, and more recently Sara Ramirez and others are clear prove that Latinos have long made their mark in this high-spirited industry.
The following are some examples of Latinos whose work, both on and off Broadway is helping to establish beyond reasonable doubt that when it comes to the stage, Latinos are simply there to stay.
From the founders of New York's most prominent Latino Theater Festival -TeatroStageFest, to the cast members of off-Broadway's hottest new show, the Latino-themed In the Heights, here are the faces of Latinos on Broadway today, and you should acquaint yourself with them, because no doubt you will be seeing them again in the future.
Our special thanks to Sharon Jensen at Non-Traditional Casting and to Wayne Wolfe and Matt Stapleton at Bartlow & Hartman P.R. for their invaluable help in putting this project together.
Susana Tubert Executive Producer, Director
Who she is: Susana is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Latino International Theater Festival of New York and Executive Producer of TeatroStageFest. TeatroStageFest began in 2003, when Mayor Michael Bloomberg appointed José W. Fernández as a Commissioner on the NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission.
Why she's here: Susana is the recipient of the prestigious Theatre Communications Group/National Endowment for the Arts Director Fellowship, and has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinas by El Diario/La Prensa. Susana has directed at major regional and New York theaters, including last summer's Viva la Vida!, starring Tony Award-winner Mercedes Ruehl, and the hit musical Four Guys Named Jose.
What the critics are saying about her: "Susana Tubert's direction is excellent. It manages to give the play a dynamism that sustains the show's rhythm without gaps and the audience always involved and entertained." Mario Rojas - Comunidad
Lin-Manuel MirandaActor, Playwright
Who he is: Lin-Manuel is a writer and actor who works in New York City. As a founding member of Freestyle Love Supreme, an improvisational comedy and freestyle rap group, "Lin-Man" has toured internationally to high acclaim.
Why he's here: Lin-Manuel's first feature musical, In the Heights, an original hip-hop salsa musical, premiered on February of 2007 to rave reviews. It is still being staged successfully at New York's Theater 37.
What the critics are saying about him: "Heights is a tour de force for composer Miranda's virtuosic musical skills, and a valentine to both the old neighborhood and his family. His lyrics and flow are revelatory. His presence gives the musical specificity." Jerry Weinstein - Curtain Up
José W. Fernández Co-founder and Chairman of the Board,TeatroStageFest
Who he is: José is a partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins, LLC, and he heads Mayor Michael Bloomberg's NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission, which was formed to promote New York City as a center of Latino entertainment.
Why he is here: As commissioner of Latin Media & Entertainment, José joined Susana Tubert, and together they founded the Latino International Theater Festival of New York. As an attorney, José has handled some of Latin America's most complex acquisitions for corporations and private equity firms and has advised on financings, privatizations, securities offerings, arbitrations and joint ventures.
What he's said about the festival: "Bringing this festival to fruition has been a dream come true. The time has come for a celebration of theater from three continents that will appeal to Latino and non-Latino audiences alike. We are grateful to Mayor Bloomberg and our visionary sponsors for helping to make TeatroStageFest a reality."
Luis SalgadoDancer, Actor
Why he is here: Luis has worked as a dancer with renowned Latin artists such as Paulina Rubio, Thalía, Yerba Buena, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tañon, and many others. On Broadway, Luis has participated in: Evita, Aida, Fame, 42nd St., and The Mambo Kings.
What the critics are saying about him: "If you don't notice him for his mop of curly hair, you do because of his eye-popping dance moves, especially in the club scene, when he comes between would-be sweethearts Usnavi and Vanessa." Adrienne Onofri - Broadway World
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