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Los Otros, A.R.T. – New York Theatres, NYC, NY, USA

by Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta
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Los Otros - Caesar Samayoa, Luba Mason- A.R.T. NY Theatres, NYC

We had the pleasure of experiencing Los Otros, a new musical premiering in New York City, presented by Premieres NYC and Mary J. Davis, starring Broadway veterans Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa, at A.R.T./New York Theatres located at 502 West 53rd Street in Manhattan on Friday, September 9, 2022. When you have a highly gifted cast, as well as a well-written and compelling story, we expected Los Otros to be sensational, and it was! The musical opened on August 25 and runs until October 8, 2022.

 

Luba Mason has an impressive resume of 9 Broadway shows including Girl from the North Country, which was nominated for a prestigious Lucille Lortel award, Jekyll & Hyde, and Chicago, to name but a few of her many accomplishments, as well as many Off-Broadway plays, films, television shows, and music performances as a solo artist. We first became acquainted with her talent in 2009, when she released her Krazy Love album, and then saw her perform at the Blue Note in New York. We continued to follow her career throughout the years and her Triangle album (released in October 2020), received critical acclaim. While we knew her talent as a singer, we had never seen her act before and were thrilled to have the opportunity to see her in the new musical, Los Otros at the A.R.T./New York Theatres, an intimate space perfect for telling the compelling story of Lillian and Carlos.

Caesar Samayoa, Luba Mason - Los Ostros - ART-NY Theatres - photo by Russ Rowland
Caesar Samayoa (Carlos), Luba Mason (Lillian)
Los Otros

Caesar Samayoa, just off a 5-year run in the role of Ken in Come From Away on Broadway, is a dynamic and talented actor who has many Broadway plays including Sister Act, and The Pee Wee Herman Show, under his belt, along with Off-Broadway plays, films, television shows, and music performances on his extensive resume of successes.

Luba Mason - Los Ostros - ART-NY Theatres - photo by Russ Rowland
Luba Mason (Lillian)
Los Otros

Los Otros (the name translates from Spanish to English as "The Others"), written by Ellen Fitzhugh (book and lyrics), with music by Michael John LaChiusa and direction by Noah Himmelstein, follows the lives of Lillian and Carlos, played respectively by Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

Caesar Samayoa - Los Ostros - ART-NY Theatres - photo by Russ Rowland
Caesar Samayoa (Calos)
Los Otros

The setting takes place from 1933 through 2000. The musical follows the life of Carlos whose journey takes him from Mexico to crossing into Southern California, and Lillian who grew up in Southern California, from the time of their childhood to adolescence, and ultimately to becoming adults. While unbeknownst to them, their lives run parallel to one another, each living out their hopes, their dreams, and oftentimes not getting what they expected out of life. It is only later in life that their parallel lives intersect, and in that intersection, there is magic, there is the power of reflection, of a meeting of the minds and their hearts, which will resonate long after you leave the theatre.

Luba Mason, Caesar Samayoa - Los Ostros - ART-NY Theatres - Russ Rowland
Luba Mason (Lillian), Caesar Samayoa (Carlos)
Los Otros

Seasoned Broadway actors Luba Mason and Carlos Samayoa deliver powerful performances throughout each stage of their lives, deftly telling the tale of Lillian and Carlos, through the well-written music and lyrics.

Caesar Samayoa, Luba Mason - Los Ostros - ART-NY Theatres - photo Russ Rowland
Caesar Samayoa (Carlos), Luba Mason (Lillian)
Los Otros

Los Otros is a play that deserves seeing many a time. The musical runs until October 8, 2022. Play run time is 90 without an intermission.

Until next time, keep enjoying and supporting the arts!

Los Otros Cast

Luba Mason
Lillian
Caesar Samayoa
Carlos

Los Otros Creative Team

Ellen Fitzhugh
Book & Lyrics
Michael John LaChiusa
Music
Noah Himmelstein
Director
J. Oconer Navarro
Music Director
Junghyun Georgia Lee
Scenic Director
Alejo Vietti
Costumer Designer
Adam Honoré
Lighting Design
Ken Travis
Sound Design
Robert Bennett
Production Stage Manager
Paulette Haupt
Producer
Joey Monda, Dailey-Monda Management
Producer & General Manager

Los Otros Band

J. Oconer Navarro
Piano
Cole Davis
Bass
Meghan Doyle
Guitar

Performance schedule: Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm. The Theatre is dark on Monday.

For more information, please visit the Premieres NYC website: https://www.premieresnyc.org

To purchase tickets, please visit: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36650/production/1131834

About Premieres NYC

"PREMIERES’ mission is to support the development and promotion of new music theater works in New York City by exceptional playwrights, lyricists, and composers whose creative visions move the art form forward and enrich the lexicon of the American Musical Theater. We present staged readings of works in development as well as create new partnerships through commissions, development, and full productions in our ‘Inner Voices’ initiative."

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Premieres NYC
A.R.T./New York Theatres
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United States
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