Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo is Nelson Castro, a Colombian-American laundromat owner in Queens grappling with a failing business and buried secrets in his new play The Other Americans. When his son Nick returns from a mental wellness facility after a traumatic incident, Nelson’s world unravels. Committed to protecting his family and business, he tackles racial and identity challenges to achieve his dream, proving his success. Nelson must navigate morality’s murky waters to salvage his future. Will he emerge victorious, or will his past consume everything he holds dear? Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson directs this gripping tale of resilience.
The Other Americans will feature Leguizamo (Nelson), Rosa Evangelina Arredondo (So Help Me Todd) as Norma, Sarah Nina Hayon (A Bright New Boise) as Veronica, Rebecca Jimenez (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord) as Toni, Trey Santiago-Hudson (Shrinking) as Nick, Bradley James Tejeda (The Inheritance) as Eddie, and Luna Lauren Velez (Dexter) as Patti. Understudies are Kimberli Flores, Jaime José Hernández, and Juan Francisco Villa.