Pregones Theater

Pregones Theater is a nationally recognized nonprofit performing arts organization located in the South Bronx at 575 Walton Avenue. Founded to amplify Latino, Puerto Rican, and multicultural voices in contemporary theater, Pregones has become one of New York City’s most influential community-based cultural institutions.

The theater serves as a creative home for artists, playwrights, musicians, and performers who explore themes of identity, migration, history, language, and social justice. Pregones Theater is known for producing original works, musical theater, bilingual productions, experimental performance, and culturally rooted storytelling that reflects the lived experiences of Latino communities in New York and beyond.

Situated in the Bronx — one of the most culturally diverse boroughs of New York City — Pregones Theater plays a vital role in preserving and evolving Latinx and Caribbean performing arts traditions. The venue offers a welcoming and intimate performance space designed to foster strong audience engagement and community participation.

The organization is part of Pregones/PRTT (Puerto Rican Traveling Theater), which expands its artistic reach across New York City, including collaborations and productions in Manhattan. Together, the institution operates as a powerful cultural platform supporting emerging artists and established creators alike.

Programs and Artistic Focus

• Original theater productions
• Musical theater and live music performances
• Bilingual English Spanish productions
• Cultural festivals and community events
• Artist residencies and development labs
• Educational workshops and youth engagement programs
• Touring productions and collaborations
• Community conversations and cultural forums

Pregones Theater is deeply rooted in the Bronx community and regularly partners with schools, cultural institutions, and advocacy organizations. Its programming often addresses themes such as diaspora, social equity, language, memory, and cultural resilience.

The theater has received recognition from major arts institutions and funding bodies for its contribution to American theater and Latino arts development. Performances often combine live music, movement, and dramatic storytelling, creating immersive theatrical experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

Its South Bronx location makes it accessible to residents throughout the borough and visitors traveling from Manhattan via subway lines serving the 149th Street–Grand Concourse and surrounding stations.

Venue Features

✔ Intimate professional performance space
✔ Bilingual programming
✔ Community-based cultural initiatives
✔ National touring productions
✔ Artist development programs
✔ Educational outreach
✔ Accessible Bronx location