‘¡Americano!’: Musical Based On True Story Of DACA Recipient Premieres At Phoenix Theatre
On Wednesday night, an original musical premieres at the Phoenix Theatre. “¡Americano!” is the true story of Antonio Valdovinos de la Mora, an undocumented immigrant who became a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Show got a behind-the-scenes look at the production. Click here to listen
Arizona dreamer’s life story inspires Phoenix Theatre musical
His dream of serving in the U.S. Marine Corp was crushed when he found out he was undocumented. Now, Tony Valdovinos’ story is being turned into a musical. Click here to listen
THE FACES BEHIND THE PRODUCTION SHARE THEIR STORIES
By Staci Hauk Scottsdale Lifestyle Magazine Americano! is based on the life of Tony Valdovinos, a graduate of Camelback High School who was brought from Mexico by his parents at age two. This true story follows Tony who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. With his lifelong dream of serving in […]
Army reservists from Mesa support El Paso children
By Mike Phillips East Valley Tribune Soldiers with a Mesa-based Army Reserve unit are on a year-long deployment, but it hasn’t stopped them from contributing to nearby civilian communities in need. While serving to support the Fort Bliss, Texas, Mobilization Brigade, members of the 653rd Regional Support Group are pitching in to assist the children […]
Play takes Scottsdale actor back to 9/11 horror
By Kristine Cannon, Scottsdale Progress Staff Writer Jan 28, 2020 Scottsdale native Lucas Coatney’s voice breaks over the phone as he recalls his Sept. 11, 2001 experience. “I am so sorry,” Coatney said. “I get so emotional because ‘Americano!’ has 9/11 in it and I was actually in New York. Reliving it in the show […]
At 18, This Immigrant Discovered He Was Undocumented—Now His Story Is a Broadway-Aimed Musical
By Tony Valdovinos featured in Playbill Magazine Harold Hill. Dolly Levi. Eliza Doolittle. Tony Valdovinos. Okay. Maybe you don’t know all of those names. That last one is mine. And I never thought I’d be in the company of these characters. But now, I too am the subject of an original musical. How that […]
AMERICANO! Aims to Make Dreams Come True
By by Riki Altman-Yee Arizona Lifestyle Magazine Americano!, a new work debuting at The Phoenix Theatre Company (TPTC) on January 29, is based on the true story of a former Camelback High School student whose lifelong desire is dashed when his family’s long-held secret is revealed. Yet is also a story of hope, resilience and patriotism, […]
New Album Inspired By New Immigration Musical Now Available Prior To Premiere Of Groundbreaking Work At The Phoenix Theatre Company
Nationally Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Carrie Rodriguez And Arranger/ Bandleader Sergio Mendoza Team Up With Stellar Cast Of Arizona Musicians To Release Album Of Songs From Historic Musical Americano! Ahead Of January 29th Premiere A Portion Of The Revenues Will Benefit The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (PHOENIX) — As the eagerly awaited premiere of Americano! […]
La vida de un joven indocumentado de Phoenix inspiró una obra de teatro musical
By Elvia Diaz La Voz Arizona La vida del joven de Phoenix Tony Valdovinos inspiró ‘Americano’, una obra musical que muestra los estragos cotidianos y políticos de los Dreamers. Watch the full video here!
‘Americano!’ musical inspired by Phoenix man
By Rich Prange 12 News PHOENIX — Antonio Valdovinos grew up dreaming of serving the country he loves as a Marine only to find out he was an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. Now his life story has been turned into a musical called “Americano!” Set to open Jan. 29 at The Phoenix Theatre Company. […]