LATIN MADNESS THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED OFF-BROADWAY DANCE MUSICAL RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON [NYC] This Double-Dose of Comedy and Dance is a Unique Journey Through the History of Latin Dance in America
by Anonymous

(September 2002-- New York, New York)-- Latin Madness, (www.latin-madness.com), a production of Latin Madness, LLC and Side Street Kids, Inc., is a dynamic musical comedy that returns for a second season to El Teatro Heckscher at El Museo del Barrio from November 7th to November 17th. Latin Madness, conceived and co-produced by Nelson Flores and Carlos Mendoza, fuses the producers' love of humor with their experience as dancers, choreographers and directors of their own dance companies. Written by comedian Herb Quiñones, Latin Madness will take audiences through a journey of the history of Latin dance and music beginning in the Caribbean, highlighting the Palladium, the Boogaloo, the Disco Hustle, the rebirth of Mambo and finally transporting them to the new millennium through this spectacular theatrical production.

The story is about two Latino guys from the Bronx who, after exiting a Broadway show, comment on how the Latino story has never been represented on stage. So, they decide to bring their show to Broadway. Latin Madness stars Latin radio personality Herb Quiñones, stand-up comedian/actor Rich Ramirez and 35 dancers who perform everything from Mambo, Cha-Cha to Merengue and Hip-Hop in over a dozen pieces. As Artistic Director of Latin Madness, María Tirado combines hot Latin beats and fast stepping dance moves for an extraordinary dance experience. Also, audiences can expect special guest performances by internationally recognized Salsa song man Ray Sepúlveda and world-renowned percussionists Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones in a special recreation of the legendary battle of the timbales between Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez.

Nelson Flores is currently director of the Descarga Latina Dance Co., and Carlos Mendoza is the Executive Director of the Side Street Kids, Inc., a non-profit organization committed to providing inner city children with positive afterschool activities. Herb Quiñones' stand-up has appeared on NBC, HBO, BET, KTLA and WPIX. Herb can be heard every morning as "The Boricua Kid" on the Coco y Celinés de 6 a 10 morning show on Latino Mix 105.9FM. Rich Ramirez's comedic performances have been on A&E, BET and VH1. He has showcased his acting skills on NBC's "Law and Order" and daytime TV's "Another World" and "One Life to Live." Also, Rich debuted on the silver screen in "Punchline" with Tom Hanks and Sally Field.

Latin Madness starts on Thursday, November 7 and runs through Sunday, November 10 and again from Thursday, November 14 through Sunday, November 17. All performances will be held at the historic Teatro Heckscher at El Museo del Barrio. El Teatro Heckscher is located at 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street. Tickets are $37 and $40 and may be purchased online at www.latin-madness.com, by phone at 718-595-1000 or during performance days at El Teatro Heckscher box office. Tickets for Thursday shows are $30.


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