The Journey to Art With A Purpose

  2023 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Grand Marshal and More! Announcing our 2023 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Grand Marshal, Padrino, Madrina and Queen! Under the 2023 theme, Música, Cultura y Alegría (Music, Culture and Joy), the iconic procession will march 35 blocks up New York City’s Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 11 beginning at 11am EDT, featuring the best in Puerto Rican heritage and achievement.  Leading the procession will be television personality, actor and author,  Giselle Blondet , with the title of Grand Marshal.  Born in New York City and raised in Puerto Rico, Blondet is recognized as one of the most iconic figures on Spanish-language television. She began her career in Puerto Rico in the ‘80s and became a national figure after joining the cast of the world’s longest-running TV variety series, Sábado Gigante. She then went on to co-host Univision’s morning show, Despierta América,  as well as Nuestra Belleza Latina and Pequeños Gigantes...

    Spring is HERE! So much has happened during our first 2 months of the new year! We are so grateful for the opportunity to connect, inspire, and work with our community of artists ready to go beyond. Check out some of our stories! We are honored to announce  Lilian Andrea De León  as the 2023 Doreen Montalvo ‘Do It Anyway’ Scholarship recipient. Lillian is a Mexican American hailing from Texas who is currently pursuing a career in the arts. Alongside her journey of creating art, Lillian shared with us her passion for creating a more inclusive and diverse theater community. Our R.Evolución Latina family was inspired by her determination and desire to make this dream a reality. Out of the several applicants, there were two finalists that stood out by showcasing Doreen’s talents, storytelling, and passion for the arts. We are proud to honor two additional artists who shared their artistry and truly honored Doreen with their work! Please join us in congratulating...

  Broadway Backwards Broadway Backwards 8 pm on Monday, March 13 New Amsterdam Theatre, New York City Broadway Backwards  is back. The annual, one-night-only extravaganza tells LGBTQ+ stories like no other production on Broadway. It’s an evening where your favorite Broadway stars, backed by a live orchestra, reinterpret classic and current songs of musical theater into anthems of LGBTQ+ experiences. Broadway Backwards  is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits Broadway Cares and New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. Special guests set to perform this year include F. Murray Abraham, George Abud, Philippe Arroyo, Corbin Bleu, Wayne Brady, Len Cariou, Bradley Dean, Dormeshia, Eden Espinosa, Robbie Fairchild, Barrett Foa, Adrianna Hicks, Robyn Hurder, Beth Leavel, Brittney Mack, Ellyn Marie Marsh, Bonnie Milligan, Jeigh Madjus, Chris McCarrell, Samantha Pauly, Anthony Rapp, Turner Riley, Lea Salonga, Kyle Scatliffe, A.J...

  BWW Review said:  ON YOUR FEET! La Historia De Emilio Y Gloria Estefan! En Espanol! at Gala Hispanic Theatre " Choreography by Mr. Salgado is sizzling, stylized and technically proficient throughout the production. A huge ensemble of terrific dancers exploded on the stage space and these dancers danced up a storm with verve and electric energy." " Direction and choreography by Luis Salgado and (associate director) Valeria Cossu have enhanced the fascinating source material of the Estefan and Fajardo family by giving the more intimate scenes as much heft as the dance numbers. A gentle and kind spirit hovers over this entire enterprise, even in the most emotional and intense scenes, and it is refreshing to see this quality in a musical." Ajani Jones   said:  " GALA Hispanic Theatre’s completely Spanish rendition of the 2018 Broadway musical, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado, managed to perfectly recount the couple’s hard-fought rise to fame as their b...