From left, Rodrigo Pedreira is Valentin and Martin Ruiz is Molina in GALA's Kiss of the Spider Woman/by Daniel Martinez
Their togetherness in the solitary cell creates recognition of common goals and fears while their warming embrace of differences broadens their perspectives and outlooks.
The setting (by Tony Cisek) is naturally stark and gray - it's a concrete cell, after all - the environment intensified by Hailey LaRoe's lighting.
At GALA, theatregoers can see this version of Kiss of the Spider Woman in person, in advance of next month's movie premiere with Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna.
On two screens at either end of the stage GALA presents its version in Spanish with English surtitles.
When: Thursday through Saturday nights at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Now through Sept. 28, 2025.
Where: GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010.
Tickets: Start at $25 with discounts available.
Ages: For 14 and up, adult themes.
Handicapped accessibility: GALA has four wheelchair accessible spaces and an elevator from the entrance to the lobby and the house.
Metro stations: Columbia Heights is one block from GALA on the Green and Yellow lines. Or, get off Metro at McPherson Square, take a bus up 14th, or, walk two miles from McPherson Square and save money and expend calories! Many places to eat along the way.
Parking: Discounted parking for $4 at Giant's garage around the corner on Park Road with ticket validation in GALA's lobby, and more parking on the street and at the Target's garage also on Park Road NW, between 14th and 16th streets NW.
For more information: Call (202) 234-7174 and/or email info@galatheatre.org