The Journey to Art With A Purpose

  As I sit, writing from the clouds, I can't help but feel a surge of inspiration coursing through me. Enveloped by the DayDreamer playlist on my British Airways flight, memories of my travels to some of the most enchanting places on Earth flood my mind. London, Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Thailand—each holds a special place in my heart, beckoning me back time and time again. Reflecting on my childhood, I recall the exhilaration of my first flight at the tender age of 9. Flying solo, I was treated to coconut ice cream by a kind flight attendant, a gesture that made me feel truly special. Those early experiences ignited a lifelong passion for travel and adventure, a passion I now share with my own son, who, at 9 years old, is discovering the joys of the arts and the challenges of staying true to oneself. But enough reminiscing—let's dive into the heart of the matter: London's vibrant theater scene. For me, London is more than just a destination; it's a haven for artistic...

BARBA  is a new Brazilian musical that explores the true story of Fernando Barba who discovers he has an extraordinary gift for creating music using his own body as an instrument. A music virtuoso, Barba transformed people’s lives, founding the Brazilian body percussion ensemble Barbatuques. His dedication to teaching this innovative, accessible form of body music is threatened when he is given a medical diagnosis that puts his mission in jeopardy. What happens when the thing most precious to you is taken away?  Follow the Journey of BARBA! Excited to share with you some photos from our showcase production of Barba.  We have  SOLD OUT  houses, but we are offering  a  STANDBY LINE   for ticke ts before the start of every show.  The line will open 30 minutes before the show. We will seat you 5 minutes after the show's start if seats are available. Tickets will be $20 at the door. This will be first come first serve Directed & Choreographed ...

New Brazilian Musical  Barba  Sells Out All Performances; Standby Line Will Be Offered Before Curtain "N ew Brazilian musical  Barba  has sold out all performances for their run Off-Broadway at the Pregones Theater. The work exploring body percussion performance is set to play the Bronx venue through February 25. A standby line will be available 30 minutes prior to curtain for each performance. All tickets are priced at $20. Barba  tells the true story of Fernando Barba, who discovered he has an extraordinary gift for creating music using his own body as an instrument. The musical, born from collaboration with selected participants from the Beyond Workshop Series 2024, features a cast predominantly comprised of Latine artists from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, and other Latin American nations.  Luis Salgado  directs and choreographs." Telemundo share a story on the project:  R.Evolución Latina and Pregones/Pue...

  "This is a beautifully cast show full of authentic Latin performers. They have all had input into the choreography for this production, which  Luis Salgado  headed up. The director has amped up the dancing from the original Broadway version and made the final journey after Gloria’s accident far more spiritual and compelling. I got chills watching as each ensemble member became a fan writing a letter to  Gloria Estefan  for her to get better because it felt so honest to see these Latin performers paying tribute to who we routinely credit as the “Queen of Latin Pop.” The show itself is a love letter to Gloria, Emilio, and their fans. So Luis gets it, and this show is one of the best incarnations of ON YOUR FEET theater fans will ever get to see. The ensemble is perfection, and there was not one missed note or beat in the entire show."  - Brett Cullum " The heart of the story thumps to a toe-tapping rhythm under the spectacle director/choreographer Luis Salg...

El director y coreógrafo puertorriqueño Luis Salgado , reconocido por su trabajo en Broadway,  recientemente inauguró su propio teatro en el estado de Massachusetts. Junto con su organización, R.Evolución Latina, Salgado ha trabajado incansablemente a lo largo de los años para llevar las artes a la juventud latina   en diferentes ciudades y en Nueva York. La oportunidad de crear Luis Salgado Playhouse surgió a través de su trabajo con Lawrence High School en Massachusetts durante la pandemia, donde fue invitado a participar en sus talleres y crear conciencia en una comunidad muy latinoamericana. “Bienvenidos al Luis Salgado Playhouse , un lugar donde los jóvenes pueden arriesgarse y jugar/crear en una casa de teatro segura, apoyados por mentores y maestros que los aman. Este es el círculo completo de donde vengo y mi compromiso con la escuela ahora es para siempre”, escribió Salgado en una publicación en Instagram. Con este paso adelante, Salgado continúa su misión por...

On Your Feet' director Luis Salgado's goal is to bring others in Hispanic community into theater. Luis Salgado has performed on Broadway. And now, he's a driving force behind-the-scenes, supporting others getting their chance on stage in the showbiz spotlight. "On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan" got standing ovations on Broadway, and recently at the Pantages Theatre. Now, the show has traveled to La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Salgado performed in the show on Broadway. He is now the director and the choreographer of this new production with a new perspective. "In this particular show, Gloria, herself has said, 'I'm so proud that, you know, we're representing the entire Latin America scope through the casting of the show.' Our Emilio is from Venezuela. Our Gloria is from Mexico. We have people from Peru, from Argentina, from Puerto Rico, from Dominican Republic," said Salgado. "So as we go through the ...

  Help us Get There We are proud of our mission and the service we provide through our different programs. We want to share with you one of the key programs that R.Evolución Latina offers—our  Dare 2 Go Beyond Performing Arts Summer Camp.  Do you know how much it costs per child to participate in a summer camp in New York City?  An estimated cost is  $850/week per child!!!  For the past 16 years we have consistently offered a week-long summer camp for thousands o f  kids   FREE  of charge . Typically, a camp of this kind, with highly talented professionals that teach dancing, singing, and acting, would cost an exorbitant amount. We are appreciative to have built relationships with incredible artists. We are proud to grant  tuition-free  admission to children of families that otherwise wouldn't have access to this camp experience. Watch a little bit of our Camp Experience this past July Quick facts & a  fun IG video from the...