Daphne Rubin-Vega's Solo Thriller Empanada Loca Extends Off-Broadway

Rent icon Daphne Rubin-Vega will be spooking off-Broadway a little longer! Empanada Loca, which stars the two-time Tony nominee, will extend at the Bank Street Theater through November 15; the world premiere had previously been set to close on November 8.

Set in modern day New York City, this solo thriller is inspired by true events and the legend of Sweeney Todd. In Empanada Loca, Rubin-Vega stars as Dolores, whose past includes time spent as a drug dealer, masseuse and ex-convict. She’s a survivor and has led a life like no other. Now living deep under Manhattan in an abandoned subway tunnel, she has a story you won’t believe—or ever forget.

Written and directed by Aaron Mark, the Labyrinth Theater Company production features sets by David Meyer, lights by Bradley King and sound by Ryan Rumery.