Latin History for Morons 2017

Run Time:
95 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: February 24, 2017
Closing: April 28, 2017

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Anspacher Theatre
425 Lafayette Street (between Astor Place & 4th St) New York, NY

Emmy and Obie Award winner John Leguizamo schools his son—and the rest of us—on the buried and forgotten history of Latinos in the Americas in this outrageously funny one-man show about uncovering the truth, and recovering from the past.

Inspired by the near total absence of Latinos in his son’s American history class, Leguizamo embarks on a frenzied search to find a Latin hero for his son’s school project. From a mad recap of the Aztec empire to stories of unknown Latin patriots of the Revolutionary War and beyond, Leguizamo breaks down the 3,000 years between the Mayans and Ricky Ricardo into 90 irreverent and uncensored minutes in his trademark style.

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John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Extends at The Public
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2017


The Public Theater announced today that three final performances have been added to the critically acclaimed New York premiere of Latin History for Morons, created and performed by John Leguizamo. Directed by Tony Taccone, this fiercely funny, satirical one-man show was inspired by Leguizamo's observation that Latinos are essentially invisible in the standard American history curriculum.

BWW Review: John Leguizamo Brushes Up On LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by Michael Dale - March 29, 2017


It's no secret to theatregoer's that the frenetically paced, multi-character solo plays by Obie-winner John Leguizamo have provided far more insight into Latin-American history and culture than can be found in most American school textbooks.

TV: Watch John Leguizamo School the Audience in LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Off-Broadway
by BroadwayWorld TV - March 28, 2017


The Public's New York premiere of Latin History for Morons, created and performed by John Leguizamo, and directed by Tony Taccone, opened last night Off-Broadway. Watch highlights from the production below!

Photo Coverage: John Leguizamo Celebrates Opening Night of LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - March 28, 2017


The Public's New York premiere of Latin History for Morons, created and performed by John Leguizamo and directed by Tony Taccone, was recently extended through Sunday, April 23, with an official press opening last night, March 27. BroadwayWorld is bringing you photos from the big night below!

Photo Flash: First Look at John Leguizamo in LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2017


The Public's New York premiere of Latin History for Morons, created and performed by John Leguizamo and directed by Tony Taccone, was recently extended through Sunday, April 23, with an official press opening on Monday, March 27. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Leguizamo onstage below!

John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Bows Tonight at The Public
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017


Previews for the New York premiere of Latin History for Morons begin tonight, February 24, at The Public Theater.

John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS to Bow at The Public This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017


Previews for the New York premiere of Latin History for Morons will begin on Friday, February 24 at The Public Theater.

Latin History for Morons FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Latin History for Morons have there been?
Latin History for Morons has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2017 and Broadway which opened in 2017.
What awards has Latin History for Morons been nominated for?
Latin History for Morons has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for John Leguizamo and Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for John Leguizamo.

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