Teatro SEA presents an otherworldly revue honoring Afro-Cuban music superstars La Sonora Matancera. Part of Teatro Fest NYC 2016. More…
This musical celebrates La Sonora Matancera and its late legendary members: Myrta Silva, Daniel Santos, and Celia Cruz. Silva and Santos are the stars of a nightclub in Heaven hosted by the Archangel Camacho. One night, Celia Cruz arrives and wants to share the stage with them. It turns into a memorable evening as they sing their greatest hits. 'La Gloria' combines a live orchestra, singers, puppets, and a little celestial magic. Performed in English with songs in Spanish.
See it if You like Latin music. You like great staging, costumes, singing and dancing. You want to smile, lalugh and be entertained.
Don't see it if You need a serious story line. You don't like puppets. You don't want to laugh and have some fun. You don't like mystical fantasy plays.
Also It will help if you understand Spanish but not a deal breaker. I am no... Read more Read less
See it if nostalgic for pre-Castro Havana or Old San Juan, enjoy Latin music regardless of performance quality and understand Spanish or don't care
Don't see it if your are offended by Hispanic stereotypes, dislike primarily Cuban music or prefer interesting plots in English or subtitles (none here)
See it if you're Latino and/or love the Buena Vista Social Club-era of Latin music & performers; well-performed in a somewhat silly narrative setup.
Don't see it if you're expecting a straight concert or cabaret, don't like puppets or things bilingual; no Spanish ok, but you'll miss much humor & flavor.
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See it if You would like to go to the greatest Latin nightclub ever starring Celia Cruz
Don't see it if You failed High School Spanish. A modicum is required for a full appreciation.
See it if You want to hear music from three great singers (Myrta, Daniel & Celia) of days gone by fantastic singers in a mythical cabaret club.
Don't see it if You don't like music of days gone by or you don't like shows that are bilingual.
See it if you enjoy Latin American popular music from the 1950s.Showcasing three veteran singers of the glory days;Silva, Santos, and Celia Cruz.
Don't see it if you prefer something more dramatic or intense.
Also This show was lively, funny and cheerful .The live band was great play... Read more Read less
See it if you like Latin music, dancing, puppetry, and rather cheesy/family friendly musicals. Helpful if you know Spanish, but you can get by without
Don't see it if you don't like Latin music, dancing, or puppetry.
See it if you want an enjoyable Caribbean getaway on the LES even if you are not fluent in Spanish
Don't see it if you have no interest in the music of famous singers set in a heavenly Latin cabaret
See it if you enjoy live Latino music with great singing and an awesome band.
Don't see it if you expect a musical theater play. This is more like a concert with a concept behind.
See it if you like a musical revue of classic Latin music that has influences much of the Spanish music out today. whole show feels like a party
Don't see it if you don't like audience participation. several line of dialogue and improv are done in Spanish and not translated. you don't like puppets
See it if You enjoy Latin Music from back in the day... You want to hear lots of back and forth dialogue which may or may not set up the next song.
Don't see it if You are going to be annoyed by loud, raunchy puppets and some raunchy , dated humor. This is not Avenue Q, but I enjoyed this kooky show.
See it if If you love Latin music or just love to experience different cultural performances.
Don't see it if If you don't know any Spanish and don't like to listen to music if you don't understand the lyrics. The singing is done in Spanish.
See it if You want to be transported to Havana 1950. This cabaret was so much fun!
Don't see it if You're not a fan of bilingual performances. (Though, you will be after this)
See it if Explores history of Cuban music superstar Celia Cruz
Don't see it if You can't tolerate overblown performances
See it if You enjoy Latin music and entertainment.
Don't see it if You don't speak any Spanish and it is going to bother not to understand everything being said. The dialogue is in both languages.
Also Even if you don't understand Spanish, I believe most people will still... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy Latin songs from the past, Latin dancing, and puppetry.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy bilingual (English and Spanish) shows, you prefer shows with a plot, or you don't like puppets.
See it if you like quirky spanish variety shows.
Don't see it if You are not fairly fluent in spanish.
See it if If you enjoy Latin music from the 1940's and are 65+ years
Don't see it if Not suited for younger audience
See it if you love latin music and you're familiar with the actual people being portrayed. it has great singing and dancing. entertaining.
Don't see it if if you will have a problem not knowing the actual people being portrayed. though, i think it's enjoyable whether you know them or not
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See it if You enjoy latin music salsa ,bolero based in Cuban and Puerto Rican roots.
Don't see it if If you don't like Latin music because the show is bilingual.
See it if you enjoy traditional, old school cuban singing and dancing.
Don't see it if you don't enjoy latin music and puppets
See it if Love the music
Don't see it if No latin fans
See it if Love Latin Music
Don't see it if Don't like Latin Music
See it if you like Latin Music and puppets.
Don't see it if you don't like actors and puppets dancing and singing.
See it if If u like the music from the three main stars
Don't see it if If u r not fluet in Spanish. Some of it i did mot understand neacause i dont speak spanish well. I had to ask my aunt what was beong said.