As part of his 2019 tour, comedian John Leguizamo is bringing his one-man Tony-nominated Latin History for Morons to Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre. Inspired by the near total absence of Latinos from his son’s American history books John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons will be at the National Theatre for one weekend only: Thursday, November 21 – Saturday, November 23.
About John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons
Known as modern theatre’s most prolific Latino playwright, Leguizamo embarks on an outrageously funny, frenzied search to find a Latin hero for his son’s school history 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 Pitbull into 110 irreverent and uncensored minutes above and beyond his unique style.
Don’t miss the show The New York Times calls “a surprisingly poignant one-man play that slyly poses sharp and timely questions of what culturally defines American identity and who, in the nationalistic age of Trump, has ‘the right’ to be here.”
Latin History for Morons will be at the National Theatre from Thursday, November 21 – Saturday, November 23 for only 3 shows. Shows are at the following dates and times:
- Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, November 22 at 8 pm
- Saturday, November 23 at 8 pm
Win a Pair of Tickets to Latin History for Morons!
Tickets for Latin History for Morons may be purchased at TheNationalDC.com, in person at the National Theatre box office (weekdays, Noon to 6:00 PM), or by calling 800-514-3849. The performance is recommended for ages 13 and up. It runs approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes with no intermission. Latin History for Morons is recommended for ages 13+.
The National Theatre is providing a pair of 2 tickets to the opening night performance of Latin History for Morons on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 pm. To enter, leave a comment sharing one thing you wish your kids learned more about in their history classes. Winner will be notified on Friday, November 15 and will have 24 hours to claim their tickets.
Before you enter, check your calendars to be sure you’re able to attend the Escape to Margaritaville performance on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30pm since there are no alternate dates or ticket transfers available for this giveaway. Please note anyone associated with Allied (promo partners, employees, etc.) are not eligible to enter the contest. Thanks!
Upcoming Shows at the National Theatre
There’s an incredible lineup shows for the 2019-2020 Broadway at The National Theatre’s season. Take a look at what’s coming and get tickets now!
- Nov. 29, 2019: Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries
- Dec. 3-8, 2019: The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays
- Dec. 10-15, 2019: Fiddler on the Roof – Directed by Bartlett Sher
- Dec. 17, 2019 – Jan. 5, 2020: Jersey Boys
- Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2010: The Simon & Garfunkel Story
- Feb. 11-16, 2020: The King’s Speech
- Mar. 3-8, 2020: Bandstand
- Mar. 27 – Apr. 5, 2020: Sting starring in The Last Ship
- Apr. 7-26, 2020: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- May 8-17, 2020: Blue Man Group
- July 22 – Aug. 2, 2020: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
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The National Theatre provided complimentary tickets for this giveaway. No compensation was received for this post. Images courtesy of The National Theatre. Affiliate links are included in this post.
I wish my kids were learning more about the local Native American tribes, and why the Latino populations in our community are so important to our history and continued growth as a nation.
I wish my kids learned more history from the perspective of the non-victors, the oppressed , and the first people of this country.
I wish my kids learned a fresher and more 360 view of American history. It seems to be the same stories that’s i learned. I also hope they read Carlos Fuentes in school. I never did, and when I learned that he was the most influential writer from Latin America, I had to look him up to find out more about him.
Wish what (exploitation) the Native Americans went through in the age of Exploration was taught more in depth.