BroadwayWorld

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of EL BORRACHO at The Old Globe

In El Borracho, Raul is ill. He drinks, because he always drinks, just like el borracho on the lotería card. In his final months, Raul moves in with his ex-wife, who swore she'd never see him again, ...
BroadwayWorld

Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of EL BORRACHO at The Old Globe

The Old Globe announced today the cast and creative team for the world premiere of El Borracho by Tony Meneses (Guadalupe in the Guest Room) and directed by Edward Torres (world premiere of the ...
Times of San Diego

‘El Borracho’ Explores a Family’s Tragic History with Their Dying Drunkard Father

“El Borracho” means ‘the drunkard.’ And the moment you enter The Old Globe’s in-the-round White Theatre, you get the picture. A cramped apartment features a huge suspended crucifix and is surrounded ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Old Globe’s ‘El Borracho’ playwright says comedy-drama hits close to the bone

In the nearly 20 years he has been writing plays, Tony Meneses has drawn from his Latinx culture, his life experiences and his family history for inspiration. But never has a play hit closer to home ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

La obra de teatro ‘El Borracho’ presenta una conmovedora historia familiar, poco convencional

Desde el momento en que el público entra en el teatro circular del Old Globe para ver el estreno mundial de la obra El Borracho de Tony Meneses, puede adivinar rápidamente lo que va a suceder. Verán ...
KPBS

'El Borracho' at The Old Globe: 'You have to write the play that scares you'

For playwright Tony Meneses, the inspiration for The Old Globe's new production of "El Borracho" came from many sources: his family, grief and a drive for representation. But first, he knew he had to ...