Four Guys Named José… And Una Mujer Named María
conceived by David Coffman & Delores Prida
book by Dolores Prida
concebido por David Coffman y Dolores Prida
libro de Dolores Prida
supervisión musical y arreglos por Oscar Hernandez
dirigida y coreografiada por Erin Rose Solorio
dirección musical de Nate Riebli
Latin Hits! Rhythm! Nostalgia! Romance!
“Qué Viva! Qué Bueno! Olé!”—Chita Rivera
“ The show delivers… in the style of old movie musicals, perfect!”—The New York Times
It’s freezing in Omaha, but things heat up when four young men meet at Burrito World. They discover they all share the popular name José, but diverse roots; Puerto Rican, Cuban, Mexican, and Dominican. Brought together by their name and a shared musical dream, they add some spice to their lives, stage a revue of the Latin hits they grew up with, and shatter Latino stereotypes.
Enter María, their stunning substitute singer who proves to be more than they imagined. The Josés trip over themselves and each other trying to win her with their charisma and talents. Their hilarious and heartfelt performance at the local VFW hall is an exuberant chaos of missed cues and playful conflicts.
This Off-Broadway Hit, originally produced by Enrique Iglesias, is performed in both Spanish and English. Four Guys Named José… And Una Mujer Named María spotlights electrifying Latin hits like “La Bamba,” “Guantanamera,” and “Bésame Mucho” in lush harmonies and electric rhythms. This show is a fun, vibrant, passionate musical journey through love, loss, and nostalgia.
Feel the heartbeat of this tribute to Latin music and culture. You’ll dance out of your seat and into the aisles!
“This is a heartfelt musical full of silly fun. It celebrates Latin culture and pride, creates nostalgia for the homeland through songs telling family stories and unifies everyone with its beautiful universal message. Love, family, music and dance connect us all.”
Erin Solorio, Director/Choreographer
¡Un apasionante viaje musical por la música y la cultura latina!
“Qué Viva! Qué Bueno! Olé!”—Chita Rivera
“El espectáculo cumple… al estilo de las antiguas películas musicales, ¡perfecto!”—The New York Times
¡Éxitos latinos! ¡Ritmo! ¡Nostalgia! ¡Romance!
Hace mucho frío en Omaha, pero las cosas se calientan cuando cuatro jóvenes se encuentran en Burrito World. Descubren que todos comparten el nombre popular José, pero raíces diversas; puertorriqueña, cubana, mexicana y dominicana. Unidos por su nombre y un sueño musical compartido, añaden algo de sabor a sus vidas, presentan una revista de los éxitos latinos con los que crecieron y rompen los estereotipos latinos.
Entra María, su impresionante cantante sustituta que demuestra ser más de lo que imaginaban. Los José tropiezan con ellos mismos y entre ellos tratando de conquistarla con su carisma y talento. Su divertida y sentida actuación en la sala local de VFW es un caos exuberante de pistas perdidas y conflictos divertidos.
Este éxito del Off-Broadway, producido originalmente por Enrique Iglesias, se presenta tanto en español como en inglés. Four Guys Named José… And Una Mujer Named María destaca electrizantes éxitos latinos como “La Bamba”, “Guantanamera” y “Bésame Mucho” en exuberantes armonías y ritmos eléctricos. Este espectáculo es un viaje musical divertido, vibrante y apasionado a través del amor, la pérdida y la nostalgia.
Siente el latido de este tributo a la música y la cultura latina. ¡Bailarás desde tu asiento hacia los pasillos!
Featured Cast
Reilly Milton
Reilly Milton (María) is an actor based in Sonoma County. She returns to 6th Street Playhouse, where she was last seen playing Ana in Real Women Have Curves. Since then she has worked with Left Edge Theatre and has returned to her alma mater, Sonoma State, to play Abuela Claudia in In the Heights. She is so excited to be playing María for this production and hopes everyone gets a taste of what Latin music is truly all about.
Jackie Diaz
Jackie Diaz (María Swing) is thrilled to be making her 6th Street Playhouse debut in 4 Guys Named Jose…and Una Mujer Named Maria tying her love of her culture and theatre together. Some of her favorite credits include Dragon in Shrek: The Musical, Martha in Spring Awakening and most recently, Jessie Strider in The Super Trio at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. She wants to give un gran beso y abrazo to her mom, sister and family because without them she wouldn’t have had this show’s colorful music play such a large part of her childhood. Follow Jackie on Instagram to see her upcoming projects @jackiediazofficial
Maick Poroj
Maick Poroj (José Cubano) is excited to be a part of 4 Guys named José… and Una Mujer Named María, a show that will give Sonoma County an opportunity to enjoy some of the music he listened to growing up in Guatemala. He has had the privilege to be a part of shows that allow him to embrace his culture like In the Heights when he played the Piragua Guy. Maick is an acting major at Sonoma State University.
Jonathen Blue
Jonathen Blue (José Dominicano) has performed at 6th Street in A Year With Frog and Toad, Something Rotten, Fiddler on the Roof, and most recently, as Lola in Kinky Boots. He has also performed in shows around Sonoma County including Side By Side By Sondheim at Sonoma Arts Live and [title of show] at Left Edge Theatre. Blue is the Education Director for the Playhouse and loves inspiring young people to pursue theater. He also works as a director, costume designer, wig stylist, and choreographer in the North Bay. He is excited to express his Latin heritage in this impassioned and sentimental show.
Ben Roots
Ben Roots (José Boricua) is a Brazilian musician, recording artist, multimedia producer, and audio engineer. Thrilled to make his acting debut in the GK Hardt Theater, he previously performed solo on the Monroe Stage for the “Live @ 6th Street” concert series. Ben has performed on many other stages and venues in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, where he has lived since 2019. With 3 studio albums and 6 EPs to his name – available on Spotify and other online platforms – Ben’s music is subtly impactful. Learn more at www.benroots.com.
Sergio Diaz
Sergio Diaz (José Boricua/Swing) is returning to 6th Street Playhouse following last season’s role playing one of Native Gardens’ magical gardeners. He is a Bay Area-based actor who got his training at CSU Chico where he had roles in plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, American Idiot: The Musical, and The River Bride. You might have seen him last year playing Sebastian in Jacobethan Theatre Workshop’s production of Twelfth Night at the Arlene Francis Center. When not acting in the theatre, Sergio enjoys rock climbing, surfing, time with his friends, long walks on the beach and drinking spicy margaritas. You can follow him on his Instagram @psychedsquid
Ismael Armando Ramos
Ismael Armando Ramos (Jose Mexicano) has been 6th Street Studio’s music director for Madagascar, James & the Giant Peach, Wonka, & Spamalot. He recently understudied the role of Gardener in last season’s Native Gardens. He has played Elliot in Water by the Spoonful & Orpheus in Eurydice at Sonoma State University. He was also Proteus in Two Gentlemen of Verona & Alphonse in Frankenstein at Whittier College. He is the lead singer of the local band No Vice. Ismael will graduate from SSU this fall with a bachelor’s in acting. This is his debut on 6th Street’s GK Hardt Theater stage.
