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Max Cervantes is a first generation American actor and award-winning director who received musical theatre training from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, New Studio on Broadway. Max has performed off-broadway in The Christians (Playwright Horizons), as well as other venues throughout NYC including Joe's Pub (Mercury in Retrograde) and Dixon Place Theatre (Marie). Max can also been innational commercials. Max has directed, assistant directed, and choreographed musicals and plays at universities, colleges, educational theatre companies and festivals. Directing credits include: "TRU" (Chicago Musical Theatre Festival), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Dominican University), The Good Doctor (The Jedlicka), Chicago the Musical (BAMtheatre). He has also assistant directed under tony-nominated actress and director, Michele Shay, on The Old Settler (Billie Holiday Theatre), Blue Stockings (Tisch Drama StageWorks), and Gloria (NYU's Experimental Theatre Wing).

Max Cervantes STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2022
Jose Fajardo [Replacement]

Emilio (Understudy) [Replacement]


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ON YOUR FEET! to be Presented at The Grand in March


The Grand will present a brand new production of the smash-hit musical ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN.

Review: The Scorching-Hot Rhythm of ON YOUR FEET! Is Gonna Get You at La Mirada


La Mirada Theatre’s new production of the Estefans’ aspirational life story reverberates with high-octane, vivacious Latin rhythms presented via enthusiastically-performed dance numbers and beautifully-sung songs—elevated by its terrific, talented ensemble. This engaging production (going on tour soon) is undeniably lively and electric.

Photos: First Look at ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts


Check out production photos from ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts!

Cast Set For ON YOUR FEET at La Mirada


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts has announced full casting for the Southern California regional premiere of a brand-new production of the smash-hit musical, ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Review: ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFEN at Ogunquit Playhouse


What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFEN at Ogunquit Playhouse?

Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Capital One Hall


What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! AT CAPITAL ONE HALL at Capital One Hall?

Porchlight Announces The Cast Of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1984, April 25 & 26


Porchlight Music Theatre announces the roster of new faces starring in its latest 2022 – 2023 season offering, New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York. New Faces Sing Broadway 1984 takes place Tuesday, April 25.

Honey West to Host NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1984 at Porchlight Music Theatre


Porchlight Music Theatre will present New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York.

Photos: Broadway Palm Dazzles With JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT


Broadway Palm’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is hitting all the right notes with audiences and critics alike. The age-old Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life on stage in this fun-filled, colorful musical that has entertained audiences for over 40 years. See photos from the production.

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Broadway Palm


What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Broadway Palm?

Porchlight Announces The New Faces In NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951, January 23 And 24


Porchlight Music Theatre announces the cast of New Faces for its latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.

Broadway's David Girolmo to Host NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951 at Porchlight Music Theatre


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents The Cast of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY


Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the cast of New Faces for the  final performances of the sixth season of the popular New Faces Sing Broadway series and the conclusion of its 27th season with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces The Final Performance in Its 27th Season - New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.


Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the final performances of the sixth season of the popular New Faces Sing Broadway series and the conclusion of its 27th season with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for ON YOUR FEET! at North Carolina Theatre


North Carolina Theatre will present On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, featuring music produced and recorded by Emilio & Gloria Estefan, directed by, and choreographed by Julio Agustin. Performances will run from August 9- August 14 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Photo Flash: First Look At the Chicago Premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY


Refuge Theatre Project is proud to announce the cast and production team for its second production in its 2018 - 2019 season, Hands on a Hardbody, March 15 - April 27, book by Doug Wright, with lyrics by Amanda Green,  and music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, directed by Refuge Theatre Project's Artistic Director Christopher Pazdernik and music directed by Jon Schneidman.  

Firebrand Theatre's QUEEN OF THE MIST Begins May 25


Firebrand Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST, based on the sensational true story of Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor, the first woman to go over Niagara Falls.

Refuge Theatre Project Brings HANDS ON A HARDBODY To Chicago


Refuge Theater Project is proud to announce the cast and production team for its second production in its 2018 - 2019 season, Hands on a Hardbody, March 15 - April 27, book by Doug Wright, with lyrics by Amanda Green,  and music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, directed by Refuge Theatre Project's Artistic Director Christopher Pazdernik and music directed by Jon Schneidman.  

Full Casting Announced For Firebrand Theatre's QUEEN OF THE MIST


Firebrand Theatre is pleased to announce full casting for its Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST featuring book, music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Marie Christine), direction by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Charlotte Rivard-Hoster.

Blank Theatre Company To Present NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Cabaret


Blank Theatre Company, following their sold-out run of Spring Awakening, continues their fundraising efforts during their first season with 'New Year, New You', a cabaret celebrating the start of 2019 and setting intentions for the year ahead. Featuring some of Chicago's brightest up and coming talent, this cabaret will leave the audience feeling inspired and motivated to have their best year yet.

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