The musical tells the story of brothers Nestor and Cesar Castillo as they chase down fame and fortune as Cuban musicians in 1950’s Manhattan. At left, co-stars Jaime Camil and Natalia Zisa dance their way through the story, while below, the full company shows off some the production’s choreography by Sergio Trujillo. The musical features direction and lyrics by Arne Glimcher, music by Carlos Franzetti and a book by Hijuelos and Glimcher.
Photos by Joan Marcus
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