"People in the street are lavish with vulgar approval, For to the rhythm of the tango 'La Morocha,' two men from the slums dance in a lewd embrace."
--Evaristo Carriego, Misas Herejes, Buenos Aires, 1908 Wings Theatre is proud to announce the opening of Tango Masculino, a new play with music by Clint Jefferies & Paul L. Johnson. Set in the dusky back-streets and brothels of 1910 Buenos Aires, Tango Masculino evokes the long-forgotten world of the Lunfardo: pimps & thugs, street-hustlers, drag queens and thieves who peopled the teeming Buenos Aires underworld at the turn of the past century -- and who gave birth to Argentina's legendary dance, The Tango. In these early days, hidden in the slums of the city, it was exclusively the dance of men. On street corners, in the waiting rooms of brothels, this new dance played out as a display of sexual prowess and masculine pride in a world where machismo was valued above all else. Historically accurate -- by turns funny, dark and sensual -- Tango Masculino offers a glimpse back into this tantalizing world, as men struggle for supremacy, and one young man desperately strives to carve out his place. With a Latino cast drawn from the US, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Spain, Argentina and Canada, these talented actors, dancers and singers provide a rare glimpse into one culture's rich and provocative past. Tango Masculino runs from April 4 through May 4 at Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher, New York City, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays at 8pm with matinees Sundays at 3:30. (No performance Monday, April 8.) All seats are $19.00 or TDF. Group rates are available. Tickets may be purchased by phoning the box office (212) 627-2961. Want a deal? Just bring a print-out of this message to the box office for a 20% discount! Want to see more? Photos and information are available on the show's web site: http://www.wingstheatre.com/tango.html We look forward to seeing you at the show. My best, Jeffery Corrick Wings Theatre (212) 627-2960 (voice) (212) 627-2961 (box office) (212) 462-0024 (fax) [email protected] visit the Wings Theatre home page at: http://www.wingstheatre.com
