‘Americano’, musical sobre el dreamer que quería pertenecer a las fuerzas armadas de EEUU
By Alfredo García, lavozarizona.com Con determinación y coraje, Antonio Valdovinos de La Mora entró a una oficina de reclutamiento de los Marines. En su mente estaban grabadas las imágenes de los ataques a las Torres Gemelas de Nueva York y él quería enlistarse para defender al que sentía como su país, pero esto lo llevó […]
Stage production ‘Americano!’ tells the life and struggles of a ‘Dreamer’
By Judy Kurtz The Hill The real-life story of a “Dreamer” is getting the theatrical treatment — and a congressman plays a central part in the show. Tony Valdovinos marked his 18th birthday by stepping into a Marine Corps recruitment office to fulfill his dream of enlisting. But when he tried to become a Marine, […]
Subject of New Musical AMERICANO Urges Supreme Court to Let Him Remain in U.S. Ahead Of World Premiere
By Broadway World News Desk Broadway World Students at Camelback High School got a special sneak peak of a groundbreaking new musical, Americano! as the Phoenix political activist upon whose life this story is based will shared his journey and his fears with local students and members of the media. Antonio Valdovinos is a DREAMer, […]
An Arizona ‘Dreamer’ watches his life become a Phoenix Theatre musical. Is Broadway next?
By Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic Move over, “Hamilton.” A revolutionary musical promises to break down barriers and give voice to hundreds of thousands of young people fighting to be heard: the undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers.” Based on a true story, “¡Americano!” opens Jan. 29 at Phoenix Theatre as the first step on the road to Broadway — at […]
Americano! – Horizante Arizona PBS
By Arizona PBS – Horizante With José Cárdenas Americano! is a musical that depicts the true story of Tony Valdovinos, a child of immigrants who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. Horizonte is aired every Thursday, and the program shows interviews and news packages that focus on Hispanic issues and challenges […]
Chasing a dream
Tony Valdovinos’ life story will become a musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company this month By Mandy Holmes / Photos by Claudia Johnstone On Jan 29, the curtains will open and the stage lights will go up as Phoenix Theatre Company presents Americano!, a musical inspired by Tony Valdovinos’ life. Valdovinos’ parents brought him to […]
Musical tells true story of dashed hopes
The story of a local man whose dream of enlisting in the Marines was shattered when he discovered he was not a U.S. citizen will come to the stage in an unusual new musical this month. Antonio Valdovinos de la Mora, a Camelback High School graduate and owner of a political firm, is the subject […]
Sean Ewing and More Announced in Complete Casting of Broadway-Aimed Musical AMERICANO!
By Broadway World News Desk Broadway World The Broadway-aimed musical Americano!, inspired by the life of DREAMer and community organizer Tony Valdovinos, has announced its complete cast. Read the full story here!
I learned I was undocumented at 18. Now, I’m the subject of a musical
By Tony Valdovinos The Arizona Republic – Editorials/Op-ed Recently the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that could result in me being kicked out of the only country I have ever known. On Jan. 29 a musical called “Americano!” opens at The Phoenix Theatre Company based on my life’s story. It is a strange time to be me. […]
This is strange time for those who want to be American, Americans
By Antonio Valdovinos Guest Editorial Arizona Capitol Times Recently the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that could result in me being kicked out of the only country I have ever known. On January 29th a musical called ¡Americano! opens at The Phoenix Theatre Company based on my life’s story. It is a strange time to […]