Cassandro changed the role of exoticos in lucha libre
In the basement level of the Mayan theater early Friday evening, performers are getting ready for the night’s festivities — Lucha VaVoom will kick off…
Cuba Libre or “Cuba” Mentirita: The Story of a Cocktail and of the Cuban Soul
Everyone has heard of the Cuba Libre, potentially the most popular mixed drink in the world, consisting of rum and Coke. However, few are aware…
La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘La Lucha’ finds heartbreak and mystery in lucha libre wrestling
There’s ritual, flamboyance, larger-than-life characters and aerobatic maneuvers in the world of lucha libre wrestling. So I went into “La Lucha,” a new immersive, interactive…