Miguel de Cervantes' El Quijote

This adaptation of “El Quijote” explores twelve adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, showcasing their whimsical journey where reality and imagination intertwine in pursuit of chivalrous feats and unwavering loyalty.

El Quijote

• On Wednesday, March 26 at 11 am. In Spanish with English subtitles. Buy tickets.
• On Wednesday, April 2 at 11 am. In Spanish with English subtitles. Buy tickets.
• On Wednesday, May 15 at 11 am. In Spanish with English subtitles. Buy tickets.

This adaptation of El Quijote, directed by Jorge Alí Triana and written by Santiago García, delves into twelve enthralling adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, offering an experience inspired by the timeless novel. Encounter the whimsical journey of Don Quixote’s chivalrous endeavors and Sancho’s steadfast companionship as they navigate a world where reality and imagination intertwine.

The real thing, much closer to Cervantes’ original satirical intent… the director’s creativity is unbounded… not a stodgy classic, but a lusty, delicious version a veritable three-ring circus.

—Backstage

Jorge Alí Triana

Jorge Alí Triana (Bogotá, 4 de abril de 1942) is a Colombian theater and film director known for his significant contributions to Latin American performing arts. Born in 1942, he has directed numerous theatrical productions, films, and television series, often focusing on social and political themes. As a founding member of Teatro Popular de Bogotá, he played a key role in promoting Colombian theater and adapting classic works for contemporary audiences. Triana has directed adaptations of plays by Gabriel García Márquez and other Latin American writers, as well as works by international playwrights. His films, such as Edipo Alcalde and Tiempo de Morir, showcase his ability to blend literature and cinema. His work has left a lasting impact on Colombian and Latin American theater and film.

Santiago García

Santiago García Pinzón (Bogotá, December 20, 1928 – March 23, 2020) was a prominent Colombian actor, theater director, and playwright. He studied architecture at the National University of Colombia. In 1957, he began his acting training with Japanese director Seki Sano and continued his studies at institutions such as Charles University in Prague, the Actor’s Studio in New York, and the University of Theatre of Nations in France. In 1958, García co-founded the theater group El Búho, and in 1966, along with other artists and intellectuals, he founded Casa de la Cultura, now known as Teatro La Candelaria, where he worked as a director and actor. This theater became a key institution in the Nuevo Teatro movement in Colombia and Latin America. Throughout his career, he directed numerous theater productions in Colombia and internationally, including in Cuba, Mexico, the United States, and Costa Rica. In 2012, UNESCO honored him as a World Theater Ambassador. His legacy remains as one of the most influential figures in contemporary theater in Colombia and Latin America.