DREAMing of Broadway
AZ Lifestyle By Kenneth LaFlave (Photos by Reg Madison) Recent Broadway musicals have introduced theatre-goers to American history (Hamilton), Greek myth (Hadestown), and socially anxious teens (Dear Evan Hansen). But the Great White Way has yet to light up the world of Mexican-American immigration – until now. Read the full story here!
Could Phoenix Theatre production find its way to Broadway?
Aired on 3TV – Goodmorning Arizona Anchor Heidi Goitia Phoenix-based musical production ¡Americano! is getting rave reviews. Some say this production could make its way to Broadway. We speak of the stars of the musical on Good Morning Arizona. Watch the broadcast here!
Broadway World Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents AMERICANO!
Broadway World Arizona By Herbert Paine There are over 800,000 DREAMers in the United States. Young adults, living daily in uncertainty as to whether their protected status under President Obama’s 2017 Executive Order (Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals) will be upheld in the face of legal challenges by the current Administration. Young “undocumented immigrants,” brought to […]
The story behind ¡Americano!
More than four years ago, we decided to develop a new musical inspired by a local DREAMer. It took the hard work of many, many members of our community and the support of patrons just like you. Watch the full video here!
Why Phoenix Theatre’s ¡Americano! is the best kind of musical
By Elvia Diaz The Arizona Republic Some couldn’t contain themselves, quietly dabbing tears to the U.S. citizenship oath of the Marine who’d never be. Their eyes were transfixed on the stage where the young man poured his heart out, reciting the faithful pledge that the character he portrays never got to take in real life. It’s a […]
Americano! at the Phoenix Theatre Company – Review
By Joe Gruberman Splash Magazines The Phoenix Theatre Company celebrates its 100th-anniversary season this year, smartly choosing a homegrown musical production with a most timely theme as the celebration’s centerpiece. A highly-collaborative piece, Americano! is based on the true story of Arizona “Dreamer” Antonio Valdovinos, a graduate of Camelback High School in Phoenix. On his 18th birthday, […]
IMMIGRANTS EMBRACE ACTIVISM AWAITING WORD ON DACA’S FUTURE
By Anita Snow The Daily Interlake PHOENIX (AP) — Tony Valdovinos didn’t know he was in the U.S. illegally until he tried to join the Marine Corps at 18 and learned he was born in Mexico. Valdovinos, now 29, channeled disappointment into activism, knocking on doors in Latino neighborhoods and registering people to vote, though […]
Immigrants embrace activism awaiting word on DACA’s future
By Anita Snow The Associated Press “This is the greatest nation in the world,” said Valdovinos. “I feel a responsibility to serve this country.” DACA recipients like Valdovinos are assuming prominent roles in the 2020 elections. They are becoming leaders in the Democratic presidential campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Tom Steyer and get-out-the-vote groups in […]
Check Out Video and Photos From New Musical Americano!
Playbill By Andrew Gan Watch highlights from Americano!, the new musical based on the life of DREAMer Tony Valdovinos that is currently making its world premiere at the Phoenix Theatre Company in Arizona, in the video above. A concept recording for the new musical is also now available. On the release, nine of the more than 20 […]
Cast Set for DREAMer-Inspired Musical Americano! at Phoenix Theatre Company
By Andrew Gans Playbill Magazine Casting is complete for Americano!, the new musical based on the life of DREAMer Tony Valdovinos that will have its world premiere January 29–February 23 at the Phoenix Theatre Company in Arizona. Producing Artistic Director Michael Barnard, as previously announced, will direct the musical inspired by Tony Valdovinos, who, upon attempting to join […]
