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John Leguizamo’s The Other Americans Extends Off-Broadway at the Public Theater

Leguizamo’s new ensemble drama marks a turn to a sober family tragedy under Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

Overview

  • Opening at the Public’s Anspacher Theater on Sept. 25, the production has already extended its run through Oct. 26.
  • Playbill released highlight footage showcasing scenes from the Off-Broadway bow.
  • Leguizamo stars as Nelson Castro, a Colombian-American father in Queens, in a 1998-set story that addresses financial strain, cultural identity and mental-health trauma.
  • Presented with Washington, D.C.’s Arena Stage, the transfer features many returning cast members, including Rosa Evangelina Arredondo, Luna Lauren Velez, Sarah Nina Hayon, Rebecca Jimenez, Trey Santiago-Hudson and Bradley James Tejeda.
  • Early reviews characterize the play as an ambitious, Arthur Miller–style tragedy with strong performances; the show runs about 2 hours 15 minutes with tickets priced $30–$120.