Premios Hugo announce nominations for Argentine musical theater

The Hugo Awards (Premios Hugo) have announced the nominations for their 16th edition, recognizing excellence in musical theater in Argentina. The production ‘Hairspray’, produced by Club Media and OLGA, has emerged as the most nominated show with 16 distinctions.

Nominations for ‘Hairspray’ include Best Musical, Best Integral Production, Best Direction (Fer Dente), and several individual categories for choreography, acting, and design. The production, which stars Damián Betular and Belén Bilbao, has attracted over 70,000 spectators. Following its run at the Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires, the musical is scheduled to begin a national tour, including a performance in Córdoba at the Quality Arena on November 13.

In related industry news, veteran theater producer Carlos Rottemberg has released a new book titled ‘Pasen y Lean’. The work offers an unfiltered look at the Argentine theater industry, covering five decades of professional experience and the realities of life behind the scenes on Corrientes Avenue.