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The Broadway Legacy Foundation

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Moderated by Luis Salgado and Gabriella Garcia of R.Evolutión Latina with special guests MARIA BILBAO, MATÍAS DE LA FLOR, Rick Negron, Linedy Genao, and Alfredo Macias. What happens after the curtain falls? On September 18th, this panel brings together theater professionals to discuss the often unseen transition between shows—sharing personal stories, industry insights, and practical strategies for making the most of the time between projects, presented in collaboration with DGF, Museum of Broadway and R.Evolutión Latina MARIA BILBAO made her Broadway debut as Johanna in Thomas Kail’s acclaimed revival of Sweeney Todd and can be heard on the production’s original Broadway cast recording. Recent credits include Tick, Tick… Boom! (Actors’ Playhouse), Murder on the Links (Two River Theater), Guys and Dolls (Ogunquit Playhouse), Anna in the Tropics (Bay Street Theater), and Evita (Bucks County Playhouse), as well as productions at Portland Center Stage, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Aurora Theatre, and Transcendence Theatre Company. Up next, she stars as Aldonza opposite Paulo Szot in Man of La Mancha at Arizona Musicfest. MATÍAS DE LA FLOR  On Broadway, he is a member of the original company of Lincoln Center Theater’s Tony-nominated production of Camelot, in the ensemble and covering Lancelot du Lac. He made his Lancelot debut at the Lincoln Center Theater Gala in 2023. In 2026, Matías returned to Lincoln Center for its annual gala, playing Pedro in Man of La Mancha. Both productions were directed by Bartlett Sher, with Camelot’s book penned by Aaron Sorkin.  On television, Matías plays Miguel in the second season of the Emmy-nominated Apple TV drama Your Friends &amp; Neighbors, from executive producers Jonathan Tropper and Jon Hamm. He also guest-starred on Law &amp; Order: SVU in the episode “Clickbait.” As a director, Matías is developing BODAS, his bilingual adaptation of Federico García Lorca’s Blood Wedding. This dynamic play with music received industry presentations in New York City in April and May and is currently in further development.Matías is also the Artistic Director of De La Flor Company, a theatre company bridging education and new work development. The company is currently producing Your Name Means Dream by Academy Award nominee José Rivera, which will receive industry presentation September 2026, alongside Cómo Correr, by playwright and musician Nico Raimont. The company’s educational department is active, both in person and virtually, teaching anywhere from Camera Acting to Shakespeare, devised theatre, college prep, and more. BFA: UNCSA. <a href="http://www.matiasdelaflor.com/" target="_blank">www.matiasdelaflor.com</a> @matiasdelaflor Rick Negron was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He made his professional debut at age ten in a production of the musical THE MENOBODY KNOWS in San Juan. By the time he graduated high school he had performed in musicals and danced on television with some ofPuerto Rico’s top celebrities. He’s a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and briefly pursued a concert dance career before setting hissights on Broadway. He was seen on Broadway in LEADER OF THE PACK, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, LEGS DIAMOND,MAN OF LA MANCHA, THE GOODBYE GIRL, and IN THE HEIGHTS (Kevin Rosario). In Los Angeles the American premiere ofRAGTIME, La Chiusa’s WILD PARTY (Black), John Patrick Shanley’s PRODIGAL SON (Carl Schmitt), and the Vegas production ofMAMMA MIA! (Sam Carmichael). National Tours: WEST SIDE STORY (Action, Riff, Bernardo), MAN OF LA MANCHA with RobertGoulet, and the PCLO productions of IN THE HEIGHTS (Kevin Rosario) and MAMMA MIA! (Harry Bright). He danced in MichaelJackson’s BAD video, and CHICAGO the movie. Recently, Rick was on tour with HAMILTON playing King George III in the And PeggyTour of HAMILTON. The And Peggy Tour opened in Puerto Rico, with Lin-Manuel Miranda returning to the role of Alexander Hamilton.Currently, Rick is playing the role of Compay Segundo in the Broadway cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB. He is a proud member of AEA &amp; SAG/AFTRA. Insta @1stpuertoricanking Linedy Genao is a fast rising superstar on Broadway. With high school musical theater experience and a Business degree from UCONN, she bet on herself and auditioned for the first open call for Gloria &amp; Emilio Estefan's On Your Feet! (OBC). After receiving her first Broadway bound show offer for On Your Feet!, she went on to play the Alana/Zoe understudy role in Dear Evan Hansen prior to its closing on Broadway, as well joining the 1st National Tour in the same roles.Soon thereafter, she starred in the titular role of Bad Cinderella (OBC), where she was named to Variety’s illustrious <a href="https://variety.com/lists/variety-10-broadway-stars-jessica-stone-linedy-genao-solea-pfeiffer/" target="_blank">Broadway Actors to Watch List</a> after making history as the first Latina to originate a leading role in an Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway musical.Currently, Linedy stars as Myrtle Wilson in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby, all while simultaneously hosting her first audio series titled Entre Acts with Linedy Genao, in conjunction with the Broadway Podcast Network. Socials: @linedygenao @entreacts Alfredo Macias (Stage Manager)He/Him. Born in Mexico, Alfredo is a NYC based Broadway Stage Manager currently working on Two Strangers (Carry a Cake across New York). Other Broadway credits include Real Women Have Curves, Bad Cinderella, 1776, Trouble In Mind, &amp; The Play That Goes Wrong. Select Off-Broadway include Breaking The Story (2ST); On Sugarland, Endlings, An Ordinary Muslim (NYTW); Winter’s Tale, The Odyssey, Twelfth Night (Public Theater); Fucking A, Fires In The Mirror (Signature Theatre); The Way She Spoke (audible theatre); Nice Fish (St. Ann’s Warehouse). Regional: Real Women Have Curves, Evita, 1776, SIX The Musical, Endlings, Arrabal! (American Repertory Theater); Born For This (ArtsEmerson); Miss You Like Hell (La Jolla Playhouse); Evita (S.T.C.).@alfredo11macias Luis Salgado (Director, Choreographer, Producer)  is an award-winning international director, choreographer, and educator from Puerto Rico, based in New York City. He is honored to return to GALA Theatre to direct and choreograph Aguardiente, a new musical celebrating identity, magic, and cultural connection across borders.Broadway and international credits include In the Heights (Director/Choreographer across multiple productions), On Your Feet! (Director/Choreographer, Second National Tour and international productions), and Paramour by Cirque du Soleil (Associate Director/Choreographer).As a director/choreographer, his work includes 1776 (Ford’s Theatre), Ragtime, Matilda, Fame, Song of Solomon, Barba: El Musical, In the Heights en Español, Concert for America, Speed the Plow, and The Tempest.Luis is the creator and director of original works including Candela Fuerza y Pasión, My Friend the Elf (with music by Joshua Henry), The Choreographers Festival Series, Verano en Sueños, and Aguardiente, presented as part of GALA Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebration, along with new projects celebrating Latino stories, musical innovation, and movement-driven storytelling.Luis is the founder of Salgado Productions and R.Evolución Latina, organizations dedicated to developing artists, creating original work, and empowering communities through the arts. Gabriela García is an international multidisciplinary artist, actress, movement director, educator, and wellness advocate whose work spans Broadway, film, television, dance, and arts education. A proud co-founder of R.Evolución Latina, she is dedicated to using artistic experiences as a tool for social transformation and community empowerment.Gabriela has spent over 30 years on and off Broadway, national tours, and international musical theater productions. She dedicated 12 years to CHICAGO The Musical performing on Broadway and international companies, where she also served as dance captain and played Velma Kelly. Some Associate credits include productions of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, “Viva Broadway” in Times Square, Chicago Düsseldorf, Public Works’ Twelfth Night, Sweeney Todd at the Barrow Street theater, and Calpulli Mexican Dance Company productions. As an actress her TV credits include Dexter Resurrection, Law &amp; Order: SVU and Organized Crime, FBI: Most Wanted, and Succession. As a dancer she has participated in the films Kiss of the Spider Woman, In the Heights and Enchanted. A graduate of Saint Mary’s College of California and recipient of El Diario’s Mujeres Destacadas Award, Gabriela is also an accomplished voice actor with more than 100 audiobook titles, and a wellness advocate and facilitator of Access Bars® energy work. @dancinvida

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After The Curtain Falls: Navigating Life and Work In Between Projects

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