Puerto Rican Traveling Theater presents a new tuner about family and music in '70s New York, starring salsa sensation Tito Nieves. Part of Teatro Fest NYC 2016.
See it if entertaining, with a Latin musical score rhythmic and sophisticated, and a compelling story.
Don't see it if can’t hear due to a medical condition.
See it if You are a salsa fan, enjoy great musicianship and singing, can enter into another cultural time and place and have mucho fun!
Don't see it if Can't deal with not understanding the Spanish lyrics and the seemingly hysterical Spanish asides; you like staying in your own cultural box
See it if you are Latino, or like salsa music and want to be entertained.
Don't see it if loud music bothers you. You are phobic about latino culture. Non spanish speaking audience does not get full benefits of the show. Read more
See it if You enjoy the music, the history of the barrio. The play makes great use of the projector during the Spanish parts.
Don't see it if You don't enjoy slice of life plays. Many story threads feel unfinished.
See it if you love salsa music, ingenious scenery, and a talented bi-lingual cast of great singers and dancers. It's a great show for Spanish speakers
Don't see it if you get annoyed not understanding all of the dialogue. This show is great theater anyway.
See it if you want to enjoy an absorbing family story, performed by a powerful charismatic ensemble, set to the greatest salsa of the 70s
Don't see it if you are expecting a slick production & perfect dramaturgy; if you don't already love the music; if you want to miss some great performances
See it if you like latin and salsa music. The entire company have beautiful, strong voices, it is worth it to see them alone. Great energy throughout.
Don't see it if you need a strong story. Like many jukebox musicals, it's difficult to produce a compelling story line. This one is serviceable. Read more
See it if you enjoy taking in other cultures, or if this is your culture that is being celebrated - fantastic salsa music and an enthusiastic cast!
Don't see it if you don't like loud, lively music sung in Spanish.