El Apagón/The Blackout Second event of the series brings New York based Pregones Theater to Philadelphia to present their most popular and much acclaimed bilingual play that has traveled to over 70 cities. The Blackout is Pregones theatrical adaptation of the story "The Night We Became People Again" by José Luis González, performed in Spanish and English, and set to the beat of popular Latin songs from the 1950's and 60's. The use of dual-language ensures the widest possible reach./Aplaudida adaptación del Teatro Pregones del cuento "La noche que volvimos a ser gente" de José Luis González, presentada en formato bilingüe y al ritmo de éxitos musicales de los años 50 y 60. 2600-2624 Nth 5th Street 8:00 p.m.
THE BLACKOUT is Pregones Theater's much-acclaimed theatrical adaptation of the story "The Night We Became People Again" by José Luis González, performed in Spanish and English, and set to the beat of popular Latin songs from the 1950's and 60's.
While riding the New York subway uptown from Brooklyn to El Barrio, and eager to witness the birth of his firstborn, a Puerto Rican factory worker and his best friend Trompoloco are caught in the Great Northeastern Blackout.
A paean to the courage, humor and humanity of migrant experience, the show is one of Pregones' most enduring and popular creations, with hundreds of performances throughout the the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Europe.
At 2600 N. 5th St.
Philadelphia Pa 19133
Free event
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