Becoming Chavela played in Guadalajara in Mexico, three weekends in June 2025. AMT theater in NYC and the Maria Theresa Theater in Guadalajara jointly presented Siendo Chavela, I translated my script and performed the spanish version June 6th-June 22nd. My cast (James Martinelli, Ana Leon Bella, and choreographer Miriam Bird) and I had a great time in Guadalajara.
"Everyone Wants to Know About
Me & Frida Kahlo"
The 2020 Bistro Award Winner
for "Best Tribute Show"
Everyone lovers a great comeback story!
Iconic Mexican singer, Chavela Vargas, a trailblazer who constantly broke the mold, was edgy in the 1990's and is relevant today because her story pushes so many hot topic buttons: gender issues, gay rights, immigration, and Mexican culture. Songs of lust and longing and stories of her friendship with Diego Rivera, Frida Khalo, Liz Taylor, and Pedro Almodovar will intrigue and entertain you. She is definetly a woman of substance.
Almodovar called Chavela a volcano and his muse. He produced her triumphant comeback after her recovery from lifelong alcoholism. Chavela's second act spanned almost twenty years, from her mid-70's to her death at the age of 93.
Opening Number-
Yo Yo Chavela
45 min Fundraising Performance AMT Theater NYC 2/23/25
There was a fundraising preview performance of Becoming Chavela at AMT Theater on 2/23/25. The following is the introduction
Post-Show Comments
14th Street Y theater, NYC
Borrego Springs 2024
Edinburgh Fringe, Scotland
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland, August 14 - August 24, 2023
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Comments
Nancy Sing-Bock, Facebook
It was an awesome show! It is my fourth time seeing it and it gets better and better.
Donna Goldstein, Instagram
We loved this show. It was the highlight of our stay in New York - poignant and powerful.
Mary Mitchell, Facebook
I am so glad to hear your show was well-attended and enthusiastically received! I know you were wonderful and I am so excited for you!
Enrique Santaella , Direct Message
Traditional songs that make you cry with joy in Stephanie's voice... I highly recommend it. As a Mexican, I enjoyed it enormously.
Barb Cerrone, Facebook
We loved your show! You are so very talented.
Kim Omae, Facebook
It’s amazing every time I see Becoming Chavela live. You’re an absolutely beautiful woman. You’re my inspiration!