Promoting Latino Entertainment June 12, 2008 New York -- **************************************
A Tribute concert in New York for the legendary Cheo Feliciano celebrating his 50th anniversary in the business will
be held on June 20th at the WAMU Theater at 8pm. Presented by Apollo Productions, this special tribute
to one of Salsa's true icons will be one of the hottest concerts of the Summer. Scheduled to perform and
pay tribute to Cheo will be some of the biggest names in Salsa: Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Miranda, Ruben Blades,
Johnny Pacheco, Roberta Roena, Bobby Valentin, Papo Luca, Jimmy Sabater, Oscar Hernandez, and the
Spanish Harlem Orchestra.
Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com, (212) 307-4111. The Tribute to Cheo Feliciano 50th Anniversary
is sponsored by Tricom, La Mega 97.9, El Diario La Prensa, and HOY. The WAMU Theater is located at 7th
Avenue between 31st/33rd st., NYC. For more info call (718) 542-1811.
LatinoExtra.com is giving away a pair of tickets to see the Tribute to Cheo Feliciano's 50th Anniversary.
To enter, send your name and email address to latinoextra@gmail.com by June 17th.
Rick Najera Stars in How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer in Theatres May 16
Comedic Talent Rick Najera Switches Gears for dramatic role in upcoming feature film
Hollywood, CA – Rick Najera, known for his boisterous comedic film performances (Ladron Que Roba a Ladron, A Day Without A Mexican, Pledge This!), switches gears this month for his dramatic role as the sensitive, one-handed butcher 'Jose Luis' in 'How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer'. The feature, written and directed by Georgina Riedel, also stars America Ferrera, Steven Bauer and Elizabeth Peña, and is due out in theatres nationwide May 16, 2008.
How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer, originally screened at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, tells the story of three generations of Mexican American women in one family who experience sexual awakenings over the course of a summer in Yuma, AZ. Najera plays the demure love interest of screen veteran Elizabeth Pena in this compelling and heroic role.
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IN THE HEIGHTS -- NOMINATED FOR 13 |
During its Off-Broadway run, IN THE HEIGHTS quickly became an audience Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1089137?camefrom=CFC_NED_ITH_SITE IN THE HEIGHTS at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th St (between **************************************** LA MISMA LUNA opens in selected cities UNDER THE SAME MOON (LA MISMA LUNA) tells the parallel stories of nine-year- A Fox Searchlight release opening March 19. Starring Kate del Castillo, Eugenio Derbez, Adrian Alonso, America Ferrera, LatinoExtra.com says, “A wonderfully, touching film that explores the strong bond between a son and his More info, go to www.foxsearchlight.com/underthesamemoon
New York -- Broadway sensation IN THE HEIGHTS has been nominiated for 13....yes, 13
Tony Award nominations, including best musical.
Get ready to experience an exhilarating journey into one
of Manhattan's most vibrant communities, named "BEST MUSICAL OF THE YEAR" by
New York Magazine and "BEST OF 2007" by The New York Times.
With an amazing cast, incredible dancing and a gripping story of hope
and self-discovery, IN THE HEIGHTS is your ticket into a world where the coffee from the corner
bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.
phenomenon and a critical success. The response was unprecedented; the musical was luring both traditional
and non-traditional theatergoers and garnering a huge cache of accolades, including the Outer Critics Circle Award
and the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. After over 200 performances, IN THE HEIGHTS played its final
Off-Broadway show on July 15th, 2007, in order to begin preparations for a move to Broadway.
or by phone (212) 307-4100.
Broadway & 8th Avenue ). For cast info and news on the show, visit www.intheheightsthemusical.com
and www.myspace.com/intheheightsthemusical
old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her
son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in
Mexico . Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on
their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son
face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together
again. Riggen's film is not only a heartwarming family story; she also offers subtle commentary
on the much-debated issue of illegal immigration. Written by
Ligiah Villalobos and directed by Patricia Riggen.
Carmen Salinas
mother. Excellent performances by the entire cast. Please go out and see this film!
Support Latino entertainment!”
