On Monday, September 19, in its twelfth edition, the Hugo Awards 2022 in recognition of the Argentine musical theater of the 2021-2022 seasons. In a ceremony led by Andrea Poletti, Diego Reinhold Y Guido Zafforathe winning works were announced, with great emotion and applause, on the stage of the astral theater. The awards, in tribute to the legendary Hugo Midonare an initiative of Ricky Pashkus and Pablo Gorleroand were created to distinguish the items and categories of musical works on the bill.
On delivery, he reminded Enrique Pinti and to all the artists who left in recent months, with the musical background of the song “Quedan los Artistas”, performed by Ángeles Colodrero and Julián Rubino. Another emotional moment, with the entire audience standing, was when a plaque was presented in gratitude to the legacy of the Patalan Linen. The presentation of the statuettes in each category was in charge of adriana aizenberg, Juan Leyrado, Virginia Lake, Anna Acosta Y Stephen Prolamong other artists.
Although the award ceremony was widely distributed, five prize-winning pieces stand out on Monday night due to the number of statuettes: “Come From Away”, “So… I’ll be back”, “Dracula, the musical”, “Distant Moonglow” Y “My imaginary gift”. Many of the consecrated works are on the bill, at the moment, and can be enjoyed in the different Buenos Aires scenarios.
“Come From Away”, directed by Carla Calabrese – Maipo Theater
The big winner of the night with seven statuettes, including “Best Musical” Y “Best General Management” to the director Carla Calabrese. The musical work of Maipo Theater recounts the arrival of more than seven thousand people from all over the world who landed unexpectedly on the Canadian island of Gander and the reception of the locals of the small town. A moving work that allows us to imagine a world without borders and celebrate the best of the human spirit.
“This is how… I come back”, directed by Anibal Pachano and Georgina Tirotta – Teatro Regina
The autobiographical musical work of the former Button Tap narrates the youthful beginnings of his career in Cordova, his arrival on the Buenos Aires stages, the foundation of Botton tap, his avant-garde theatrical productions, living with his illness and his art. Recognized with seven Hugo Awards, the piece is a musical passage in the life of Hannibal Pachano and the situations that marked him, where he himself is the protagonist of his own biography.
“My imaginary gift”, directed by Pablo Gorlero – Teatro de la Ribera
Ideal for adults and children, the musical work proposes a trip to the universe of the artist Hugo Midón. The book of Mariano Taccagni complements the songs of the great Hugo Midonwho died in 2011, and created together with his musical partner, the master Carlos Giani. The reunion between two friends, Humi and Carlogi, with the sensitive objective of recovering hugs and face-to-face communication, is the axis of this musical. From the game that the emblematic songs of the duo suggest, their most inspiring themes are traveled: friendship, freedom, tolerance, respect. Awarded in the main shortlists in the children’s category, he won six statuettes.
“Dracula, the musical” directed by Ángel Mahler – Movistar Arena
“Dracula, the musical” is one of the most important Argentine stage works of all time. Born in the 90s by the duo made up of Pepe Cibrian and Angel Mahlerin this version a large part of the original cast is divided into the main roles, such as Juan Rodo Y cecilia milone. A classic that has not lost its validity and will be re-released on October 6, with fifty artists on stage and an orchestra of 30 musicians. Awarded six Hugo 2022 awards.
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