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Latin History For Morons Revival 2017

Ages: 13+
Opened: November 15, 2017
Closing: February 25, 2018

Latin History For Morons - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More

Studio 54 (Broadway)
254 West 54th St. New York, NY

A sold-out run at The Public Theater. A record-breaking engagement at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Universal critical and audience acclaim. Chalk it all up to the mad genius of Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo.



When his son gets a school assignment on heroes, John seizes the chance to teach him all about the great figures of the Latino world. But once he sets out on his irreverent crash course across three continents and 3000 years of history - from conquistadores to cumbia, Montezuma to Menudo, and taking on the characters in all of it - he uncovers provocative truths that shock even him.



JOHN LEGUIZAMO - LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS.


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Review: John Leguizamo Goes for Easy Laughs in ‘Latin History’
7 / 10

In the lectures, Mr. Leguizamo comes off as a cross between Howard Zinn and Professor Irwin Corey, drawing impossible pie charts and ribald diagrams on a chalkboard and then acting out a brutal history in ludicrous skits. The physical comedy, often verging on dance, is priceless - 'translating thought into action worthy of an Iron Man competition,' as Ben Brantley wrote in The New York Times in March for his review of the Off Broadway premiere at the Public Theater.

Review of John Leguizamo’s ‘Latin History for Morons’
7 / 10

The Colombian-born monologist-actor keeps up the energy he's known for in past shows such as 'Mambo Mouth' and 'Ghetto Klown,' writing furiously on a blackboard and occasionally breaking into dance. His takes on everyone from Sigmund Freud to Andrew Jackson are righteously funny, if bordering on the obscene, and there are some pointed messages about immigration issues. But attempts to keep things current with passing references to Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey fall flat.

Broadway's Been Schooled! LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Recoups
by Julie Musbach - February 5, 2018


The producers of John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, announced today that the one-man play has become the first play to recoup its capitalization this season. LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS recouped in the first 15 weeks of its limited run at Broadway's Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). The original 16-week engagement was extended an additional three weeks on opening night, November 15, 2017.

LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Enters its Final Four Weeks
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2018


Only four final weeks before he's history! LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, will conclude on Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 PM.

Photo Coverage: John Leguizamo Starts With A Clean Slate Of Laughs For Every Performance
by Stephen Sorokoff - December 24, 2017


You're usually not supposed to laugh in class after everything that the teacher says, but John Leguizamo cannot control his students (audience) during his one man hit show LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS. Recently Co-Producer Jamie deRoy & some friends visited John backstage as the blackboard was being prepared for another lesson in Latin history and current events that has audiences rollicking at Studio 54. Check out photos below!

TV: John Leguizamo Invites Dreamers to Broadway's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by BroadwayWorld TV - November 30, 2017


Twenty Dreamers attended last night's Latin History For Morons performance on Broadway and stayed after the show for a Q&A with John Leguizamo. Go behind the scenes in the video below!

PBS to Present Behind-the-Scenes Look at JOHN LEGUIZAMO's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2017


This year's awardees include eight films and three digital media projects. Highlights include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of John Leguizamo's latest Broadway sensation, LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS: The Road to Broadway

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - John Leguizamo 's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by Ken Fallin - November 25, 2017


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration, featuring John Leguizamo in LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS.

VIDEO: 'LATIN HISTORY's John Leguizamo Reveals He Was a 'Moron' About His Heritage
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2017


On this week's LATE SHOW, actor John Leguizamo revealed that he found out how little he really knew about his heritage while doing research for his new Broadway play, LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS. Watch the appearance below!

TV: Class Is In Session! Go Inside Opening Night of LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by TV - Opening Night Special - November 25, 2017


LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, officially opened last night, November 15, 2017 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and you can go behind the scenes below!

BWW Review: Trump Administration Brings Greater Relevance To John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by Michael Dale - November 16, 2017


When John Leguizamo's poignant, provocative and, yes, downright hilarious LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS premiered at The Public Theater in March of this year, a country that was created by white people whose bloodlines go back to immigrants and refugees was, as it still is, debating the new president's policies regarding immigrants and refugees who are predominantly not white.

Photo Coverage: John Leguizamo Takes Another Broadway Bow in LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by Jennifer Broski - November 16, 2017


LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, officially opened last night, November 15, 2017 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and you can check out photo coverage below!

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2017


LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, officially opens tonight, November 15, 2017 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). This show is a strictly a limited engagement through Sunday, February 4, 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look - John Leguizamo Teaches LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017


LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, officially opens tonight, November 15, 2017 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). This show is a strictly a limited engagement through Sunday, February 4, 2018. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Leguizamo onstage below!

Extra Credit! John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Extends on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017


There's still more history to be written! Latin History For Morons, written and performed by John Leguizamo, which officially opened Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Broadway's Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street) has announced a three-week extension now through Sunday, February 25, 2018.

TV: Learn from John Leguizamo in Highlights from LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by BroadwayWorld TV - November 15, 2017


LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, officially opens tonight, November 15, 2017 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). This show is a strictly a limited engagement through Sunday, February 4, 2018. BroadwayWorld has highlights from the production below!

Join the John Leguizamo on the Red Carpet at LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Opening
by BWW News Desk - November 9, 2017


LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, officially opens Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). A limited number of opening night tickets will be available for John's fans to join in the red carpet celebration.

VIDEO: John Leguizamo Talks LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS & More on LATE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - November 7, 2017


On last night's LATE NIGHT, John Leguizamo talked with Seth about his one-man show, LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, his take on the ethnic breakdown of Latino people and explains why he believes he killed legendary acting teacher Lee Strasberg.

John Leguizamo Cancels Another Performance of LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Due to Illness
by Nicole Rosky - October 25, 2017


It has been announced that tonight's performance of Latin History for Morons has been canceled due to illness of the show's star, John Leguizamo. The production also had to cancel the Tuesday (October 24) performance due to Leguizamo's health.

John Leguizamo Cancels 10/24 Performance of LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Due to Illness
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2017


It has been announced that tomorrow evening's performance of Latin History for Morons has been canceled due to illness of the show's star, John Leguizamo.

DVR Alert: LATIN HISTORY FOR MORON's John Leguizamo to Visit NBC's LATE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2017


BWW has learned that on Monday, October 30, John Leguizamo, now starring in the one-man Broadway show Latin History For Morons, will visit NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS.

Back to Broadway: A Look Back at John Leguizamo's Career Onstage
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2017


Emmy winner John Leguizamo makes his highly-anticipated return to Broadway in Latin History For Morons. The production officially opens at Studio 54 on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 for a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, February 4, 2018. Today, BWW takes a look back on the award-winning entertainer's prolific Broadway career!

John Leguizamo Returns to Broadway in LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017


Emmy winner John Leguizamo (Ghetto Klown) is making his highly-anticipated return to Broadway this fall in his original one-man comedic play LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, direct from his acclaimed engagements at The Public Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater.

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