Arizona ‘Dreamer’ musical to debut off-Broadway: ‘This could be the next ‘In the Heights’
It’s a musical 81 scripts in the making. But seven years after its start in 2015, the Arizona-birthed musical “¡Americano!” is going to New York City. The new off-Broadway production will hit the New World Stages for its premiere on April 21. The theater, owned by the Shubert Organization, is one of the three 499 seat show halls, making it one seat […]
Quixote Productions on A.D. Amorosi’s Theater in the Round
Amorosi interviews producer Jason Rose from Quixote Productions and theater composer Drew Fornarola (“Tianamen”, “The Ghost of John McCain”) to discuss five new musical Quijote productions to be staged in NYC: “Americano!”, “Bar Mitzvah in Birmingham”, “Overcome”, “Tianamen”, “The Ghost Of John McCain”. PhillyCAM · October 4, 2021 – A.D. Amorosi’s Theater in the Round
Hong Kong Tiananmen Massacre vigil group disbands following pressure from authorities
The group behind Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Massacre vigil has decided to disband after 32 years following a vote at a special meeting on Saturday. It comes after months of pressure from the authorities and the arrest of the group’s leadership. Founded in the year of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, the Hong Kong Alliance in […]
Record Setting Arizona Musical Signs Key Agreement with Diversity Focused New York Co-Producer and Organization
Americano! – a record-setting musical based on the life of a DREAMer –finalized an agreement with New York City-based Amas Musical Theatre to co-produce a live production of Americano!, starting with a two-week workshop in Fall, 2021. For over 50 years, Amas has been a non-profit, multiethnic theatrical organization in New York, founded in 1968 […]
Record Breaking Musical Americano! Needs Your Help Again For Benefit Show Friday Night April 24 Supporting The Phoenix Theatre Company
<!– <!– <!– From everyone at the Americano! team, we hope you are staying healthy and safe during this unprecedented time. Thank you again for being an important part of Americano! The Musical’s success during our four-week run at The Phoenix Theatre Company. The production set all-time state box office records and emotionally connected […]
Record Breaking New Musical From ARIZONA To Host Benefit Show Friday Night April 24
<!– <!– <!– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 Contact: Jennifer Parks-Sturgeon / Mike Sunnucks Rose+Moser+Allyn Public and Online Relations Email: jparks-sturgeon@rosemoserallynpr.com / msunnucks@rosemoserallynpr.com Phone: 480.495.3806 / 623.760.5543 <!– <!– The Songs & Story Of Americano! The Country’s Most Inspiring New Musical and Acclaimed Singer Songwriter Carrie Rodriguez to Hold Virtual Concert Friday, […]
Fun Facts About ¡Americano!
The musical is based on the true story of Dreamer Antonio Valdovinos. Tony learned of his undocumented status when he tried to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps on his 18th He wanted to serve his country after the 9/11 attacks. Tony graduated from Camelback High School in Phoenix. On January 22nd, ¡Americano! held a […]
Debut of Groundbreaking Musical About a DREAMer Shatters Arizona Box Office Records, Attracts Diverse Audiences; Next Stop New York City for Performance on April 17th
Debut of Groundbreaking Musical About a DREAMer Shatters Arizona Box Office Records Attracts Diverse Audiences; Next Stop New York City For ’29 Hour Read’ on April 17th (PHOENIX) — A world premiere musical in Phoenix has set box office records and attracted younger and more diverse audiences with its uplifting story and original and […]
¡Americano! tells a dreamer’s story with an uncertain end
By James E. Garcia The AZ Mirror Tony Valdovinos is a “Dreamer” who sees the world as it is, not as he thinks it should be. It’s a personal philosophy that’s served him well. That was the biggest takeaway for me after attending a recent performance of ¡Americano!, a new musical based on his life story. […]
Special ‘Meet The Band’ Event February 19th at Record Setting Musical At The Phoenix Theatre Company; New Sunday Evening Show Added On February 23rd
Acclaimed musicians band together for unique sound of the show (PHOENIX) — Americano! — a groundbreaking new musical — has set a state box office record for an original musical production and is getting rave reviews for its uplifting message of a DREAMer. Compelling original music, presented live, is a major strength of the show fostering […]
