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The Seventies
Set against the political and cultural upheavals of the 1970s—from Vietnam and Watergate to Puerto Rico’s Cerro Maravilla—this episode of “La Verdadera Historia de Teatro del Sesenta”, explores the rise of their iconic Sylvia Rexach Theater, as a beacon of artistic innovation. Showcasing landmark plays, iconic concerts, and international collaborations, it captures a golden era when Teatro del Sesenta flourished both onstage and within the community.

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The Seventies
This episode of the doc-series La Verdadera Historia de Teatro del Sesenta, revisits the pivotal events of the 1970s, weaving together the political, social, and cultural landscapes of Puerto Rico and the world—from the Vietnam War and Watergate to Cerro Maravilla. Against this backdrop, it highlights the inauguration of the Sylvia Rexach Theater and its landmark productions, including Puerto Rico Fua, Los Titingó de Juan Bobo, and El Gran Pinche. The narrative celebrates a golden era of music with performances by Haciendo Punto en Otro Son, Alberto Carrión, Danny Rivera, and Lucecita Benítez. More than a stage, Teatro del Sesenta and the Sylvia Rexach Theater became a hub for Puerto Rico’s vibrant artistic life, hosting Latin American festivals, international companies, and visionary directors from across the globe. It was also a decade when Teatro del Sesenta flourished—not only through acclaimed productions but also through a spirit of community, offering workshops, free performances, and hands-on dedication from its members, who embraced every aspect of theater-making.