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Charly García Receives Standing Ovation at 'Invasiones I' Performance

His public appearance after a recent kidney operation underscored the production's cultural link to his music, prompting the theatre to announce extra performances.

Overview

  • Charly García attended a performance of Invasiones I: No bombardeen Buenos Aires and was announced from the stage during the final bow, earning a prolonged standing ovation from the audience.
  • The visit took place at the Teatro San Martín's Sala Martín Coronado on May 21, and the production shared video and photos of García greeting the cast and posing with Elena Roger.
  • After the show García went backstage, exchanged words with lead actress Elena Roger and had a brief encounter with musician Pedro Aznar in the theatre hall.
  • The rock opera, directed by Ricardo Hornos and built from songs by García, opened on April 18 and the Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires said it will add functions because of strong ticket demand.
  • García's presence gained extra resonance because he recently underwent a kidney operation, and his appearance reinforced public and institutional recognition of his role in Argentina's musical culture.