Representation matters because it tells young artists: “You belong here.”
A Night of Celebration and Hope: Latine Stories on Broadway Tonight, I have the honor of attending the opening night of Real Women Have Curves on Broadway — a landmark moment that fills me with pride, excitement, and hope. This moment is made even more meaningful knowing that my mentor, Sergio Trujillo , is leading the charge as both director and choreographer, showing the world the excellence of Latine leadership at the highest level. For the first time ever, two Latine-themed shows are running on Broadway at the same time: Real Women Have Curves and Buena Vista Social Club . This is monumental. To understand the magnitude of this achievement, we have to look back at the journey Latine stories have taken on Broadway stages: A Brief History of Latine-Themed Broadway Shows West Side Story (1957): Opened the door by depicting Puerto Rican characters and blending Latin rhythms into musical theatre. Zoot Suit (1979): Luis Valdez b...