El Gallo Thursday Ticket
2026-02-19 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Teatro Latea
El Gallo
An interpred of Joaquin Balaguer by Francis Cruz
Script – Rafael S. Morla
Director / Coproduce – Fausto Rojas
Associate Producer – Tony Gomez
Idea/ / General Producer – Francis Cruz

El Gallo Friday Ticket
2026-02-20 20:00 - 21:00 | Teatro Latea

El Gallo Saturday Ticket
2026-02-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Teatro Latea

MICHAEL FADUGBAGBE
2026-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Teatro Latea
E BE SO! (IT IS TRUE!) EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM
eMeLも
A Nigerian-American artist visits Nigeria for the first time since his parents’ emigration 22 years prior and offers questions about the state of Nigeria past, present, and future by interweaving archival material, found footage, and memoir with an Afrobeat score.
Awarded:
Jessup Prize, Highest Recognition in Art at Wesleyan University

LEAVES BY VICTOR VAUBAN
2026-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Teatro Latea
A man is caught up between three sisters’ dreams of fame and fortune. As teenagers,
Muriel and her two sisters had Mili dreams of becoming the new blaming it on their so-called-good-for-nothing brother-in-law.
Starring: Alexis Braxton, Benjamin Rowe, Patricia Fields, Joy Foster, Actor, Obi Nwako and more… Costume design: Everett Clark

AFRO-BRAZIL
2026-02-26 15:00 - 22:00 | Teatro Latea
DOORS OPEN: 3:00-3:30PM
Q&A: 3:45-4:00PM
SCREENING OF THE FILM: 4:00-6:00PM
CAPOEIRA: 6:15-7:00PM
MUSIC WITH EVERTON MAMBEBE: 7:05-7:45PM
FOLKLORIC SHOW: 8:00-8:45PM
MINI DANCE CLASS: 8:45-9:15PM

COLETTE MICHAAN & FRIENDS
2026-02-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Teatro Latea
AN EVENING OF AFRO-CUBAN/LATIN JAZZ/WORLD MUSIC
Colette Michaan – flute
Arthur Luis Alvarez Torres – piano
William Spaceman Patterson – guitar
Jorge Bringas – bass
Yusnier Sanchez Bustamante – percussion
Keisel Jimenez Leyva – drums
Kevin Nathaniel Hylton – mbira, shekere

CAROLE ALEXIS - BALLET DES AMÉRIQUES
2026-02-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Teatro Latea
Synopsis:
Ballet des Amériques / Carole Alexis Ballet Theatre is thrilled to return to Teatro LATEA for eMeLe-K, “an Afro-Latin thing for Martin Luther King”. The company’s performances, featuring Carole Alexis’ diverse choreographies, dwell on the beauty of dance movement fully aligned with the profound emotion associated with Afro Caribbean roots.
eMeLeK is a cultural and artistic project/festival presented yearly at Teatro LATEA in New York. Curated with a focus on celebrating African diasporic and Afro‑Latinx culture and legacy, the festival connects to the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of equality, justice, healing, and reconciliation. It provides a platform for performing and visual arts, music, dance, and community dialogue, highlighting the contributions of Afro‑Latinos, African Americans, and allies through artistic expression.

Come join us for an uplifting and fulfilling experience, celebrating the performing arts and creative expression. Be inspired, moved, and connected through a festival that honors culture, artistry, and community.

La Diva en la Octava Casa
2026-03-14 20:00 - 22:00
– El sábado 14 de marzo a las 8:00 p.m., presentamos La Diva en la Octava Casa, una farsa de tintes vampíricos donde una diva legendaria mantiene, año tras año, su eterna belleza y su irresistible poder. Para lograrlo, convoca a secretarios con cualidades particulares: jóvenes, brillantes y capaces de imitarla a la perfección. Pero cuando el nuevo secretario descubre el secreto que se oculta tras su fascinante encanto, el juego de poder toma un giro inesperado.

Balada de un Verano
2026-03-15 17:00 - 19:00
– El domingo 15 de marzo a las 5:00 p.m., presentamos Balada de un Verano, una historia íntima y profundamente humana. Santiago regresa a la casa de su infancia tras años de ausencia, enfrentando a su hermana Teresa y a los recuerdos de un pasado marcado por el rechazo y el silencio. Entre cartas ocultas, pérdidas irreparables y viejas heridas, los hermanos se reencuentran en un momento donde el dolor abre paso al perdón.

La Fête de la Francophonie Festival
2026-03-19 12:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-20 12:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 21:30
Teatro LATEA, under the direction of Miguel Trelles, proudly presents the Festival de la Francophonie—a vibrant, electrifying celebration of the French language and the rich diversity of Francophone cultures from around the world!
Now, in 2026, history is being made as Teatro LATEA hosts the Festival for the very first time! This landmark edition, curated by Carole Alexis, bursts to life with a bold and dynamic program featuring French-language cinema, engaging conferences, dazzling dance, live concerts, theatrical performances, vibrant discussions, and so much more.
This is more than a series of events—it is an immersive cultural journey. Audiences connect with Francophones and Francophiles alike, participate in meaningful community-building experiences, and feel the pulse of a language and culture that continues to inspire the world.
And as the Festival reaches its grand finale, the celebration rises to its most joyful height—ending in a spirited party filled with music, movement, laughter, and connection. Artists and audiences come together, cultures mingle, and the night sparkles with festivity and shared joy. It is a radiant, unforgettable celebration that keeps the spirit of Francophonie alive long after the final note fades.

TABLAO FLAMENCO SHOW
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Teatro Latea
Cristina Candela is a Spanish flamenco dancer and multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. With nearly twenty years of professional experience, she has performed internationally across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. She was a headliner at the Ankara International Flamenco Festival and has appeared at renowned venues including Los Tarantos in Barcelona, Café Flamenco Zyriab in Madrid, and Alegrías at La Nacional in New York. She is the director and lead dancer of the Candela Flamenco Ensemble and creator of Flamenco Jazz Jam and the contemporary performance NANA, bridging traditional flamenco with improvisation, live music, and cross-cultural collaboration.

LA DAMA DEL ALBA
2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-03 16:00 - 18:00
Una familia vive sumida en el dolor desde que la muerte de Angélica dejó un vacío imposible de llenar.
La llegada de La Peregrina, una mujer misteriosa que irrumpe en su hogar en medio de la noche,
altera la aparente calma y despierta emociones que habían permanecido enterradas.
