New Musical Opens

American School's New Musical Opens Tonight
by Frank Meyer

4 Guys Named José... Runs Through Saturday.
It looks like the American School has another great hit, thanks to Renee Perez and her all star cast.
As I watched their tech/dress rehearsal last night, I felt like I was back on Broadway, rather than at the American School of Puerto Vallarta.
The '4 Josés,' each from a different Latino country, all hang out together in snow drenched Omaha, Nebraska. They decide to put on a show to break their boredom, with the captivating Maria. Thus begins the show within a show.
The four fun-loving guys, all named José, are aptly portrayed by Juan Ramon González, Guy Garber, Rodney Ingram, and Hayden Wennberg.
Maria, the object of their affection, is played by the beautiful and very talented Andrea Echegoyen. She looks and sings like an angel, and dances like a Broadway professional, rather than a young teenager. She is backed up by six lovely young ladies, who also dance as well as any professional dancers on Broadway, and even look much prettier.
The show offers an impressive retrospective of some truly memorable Latin hits. Since most, if not all the songs are sung in Spanish, this also gives this production a decidedly Mexican flavor.
The music is provided by a delightful trio comprised of the talented Nina Venalainen on piano, Aaron Pimentel on drums, and Danny Lopez on Bass.

Do not miss this wonderful show opening tonight, Thursday, Dec. 7th and continuing for only two more nights, Friday and Saturday the 8th and 9th of December at the American School at 8p.m..
Admission is, as we say here in Mexico, "almost free" (100 pesos per person).