Sent by: Repertorio Espanol Reply to the sender April 8, 2010 Fri @ 8pm: La casa de los espíritus, An epic adaptation of Isabel Allende's novel by Caridad Svich. Last two performances before the summer! Sat @ 3pm: Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece El Quijote on a colorful adaptation by Colombia's Santiago García. FINAL WEEKEND! Pilar Rioja returns to our stage for a limited spring engagement. Next weekend: Pantaleón y las visitadoras, Repertorio's new hit musical with music by CABAS. Soundtrack on CD now available for $18. Repertorio Español Tickets and information: Online: www.repertorio.org By phone: 212-225-9920 In person: 138 East 27th Street, Manhattan, New York (Between Lexington and Third Avenues) Sunday-Thursday: 9am-7pm Friday & Saturday: 9am-9pm Subway: 6, N or R to 28th Street [+] Follow us on TWITTER [+] Join us on facebook [+] Watch our Youtube Channel Performances are in Spanish with English translation unless otherwise noted. Fri @ 8pm: La casa de los espíritus, An epic adaptation of Isabel Allende's novel by Caridad Svich. Last two performances before the summer! [+] Click for a full performance schedule La casa de los espíritus (The House of the Spirits) A new play by Caridad Svich based on Isabel Allende's novel Directed by José Zayas "The performances are strong all around. José Zayas has directed with what comes across as a real passion for the material." -The New York Times
"By making innovative use of videos, the play brings Clara's diaries to life... its surprisingly ingly effective" -BBC World Radio "This production restores the story's vibrant magical realism..." - International Herald Tribune "...lyrical and satisfying... A commanding central performance from Nelson Landrieu... Beatriz Córdoba is luminous." -Backstag Backstage "Svich effectively nails the book's central drama..." -Village Voice "Denise Quiñones acts as a steady guide through the long course of the play as Alba, delivering poignantly..." -nytheatre.com Charting the rise and fall of the Trueba family in an un-named Latin American country (reminiscent of Chile), the piece spans the 1920s through the 1970s, as the country moves through enormous sociopolitical changes that culminate in a devastating dictatorship. Friday, April 9-8pm Saturday, April 17-3pm Mature audiences only (Ages 17+) [+] Click for more information and videos about LA CASA DE LOS ESPIRITUS Sat @ 3pm: Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece El Quijote on a colorful adaptation by Colombia's Santiago García. [+] Click here for a full performance schedule El Quijote By Miguel de Cervantes Directed by Jorge Alí Triana "Everything-staging, costumes, lighting, music, performances, direction, text-come together to make this a memorable piece." -Backstage "Cheerful.... quiet dialogues of Don Quixote, played with requisite delusion and dignity by Ricardo Barber, and his sidekick, Sancho
Panza." - The New York Times A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes' masterpiece. Through Don Quijote's adventures, the production presents the illusion of an utopian world with a festive and colorful spirit. Saturday, April 11-3pm Thursday, April 15-11am Monday, April 26-11am Thursday, April 29-11am Wednesday, May 5-11am Thursday, May 13-11am Monday, May 17-11am General Audiences [+] Click for more information about EL QUIJOTE FINAL WEEKEND! Pilar Rioja returns to our stage for a limited spring engagement. [+] Click here for a full performance schedule Pilar Rioja The Queen of Flamenco Repertorio Español presents one of the dance world s living treasures. A master artist that has entranced New Yorkers with her captivating talent for over three decades. Don t miss this opportunity to witness a fiery flamenco-only program with two new dances choreographed by Ms. Rioja. "Pilar Rioja looked so imposing that she could have been a mighty goddess." -The New York Times "Ms. Rioja presented a program full of vibrant life and imagination." -The New York Times "A living national treasure not to be missed!" -Metro
Saturday, April 10-8pm Sunday, April 11-6:30pm *Denotes a schoolday matinee performance: 1 hour and 15 minutes long. All other performances are 1 hour and 40 minutes long. All audiences [+] Click for more information and for videos with PILAR RIOJA Next weekend: Pantaleón y las visitadoras, s, Repertorio's new hit musical with music by CABAS. Soundtrack on CD now available for $18. [+] Click for a full performance schedule [+] Click to listen to songs and to purchase Soundtrack on CD Pantaleón y las visitadoras (Captain Pantoja & The Special Service) By Mario Vargas Llosa Adapted by Verónica Triana & Jorge Alí Triana Directed by Jorge Alí Triana With contagious music by Andrés Cabas Choreography by Sunilda Caraballo Captain Pantaleón Pantoja is recruited for an outlandish mission, to create and manage a Special Service of "visitors" to fulfill the troop's necessities. Even though it is everything against his moral code, the service quickly becomes the army's most efficient branch. "...rousing, sexy and surprisingly sweet..! Pantoja is played with supreme comic dignity by Anthony Álvarez... Verónica Triana and Jorge Alí Triana's sassy adaptation synergize, confidently directed by Mr. Triana... outstanding performers!...zulema Clares, as Pantoja's long-suffering wife, is adorable, particularly when doing physical comedy!" - The New York Times "Andres Cabas has given New York theatre one of the most exciting scores..." -nytheatre.com "...swift, clockwork choreography by Sunilda Caraballo!" -Backstage Critics' Pick
"Jorge Alí Triana is a master when it comes to adaptations and stage direction...an explosive and colorful production with a premier cast!" -El Especial Sunday, March 28-6:30pm Saturday, April 3-8pm Sunday, April 4-6:30pm Sunday, April 18-2:30pm Adults only [+] Click for more information and videos about PANTALEON Y LAS VISITADORAS Repertorio Español Tickets and information: Online: www.repertorio.org By phone: 212-225-9920 In person: 138 East 27th Street, Manhattan, New York (Between Lexington and Third Avenues) Sunday-Thursday: 9am-7pm Friday & Saturday: 9am-9pm Subway: 6, N or R to 28th Street Performances are in Spanish with English translation unless otherwise noted. [+] Follow us on TWITTER [+] Join us on facebook [+] Visit our Youtube Channel All photos by Michael Palma. *$10 discount offer valid only for performances during the 3/05/2010-3/07/2010 weekend. Up to 8 tickets per customer. Subject to availability. Offer may not be combined. Applies only to new reservations. Offer may be revoked at any moment.
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