Rene J. Gonzalez
- Actor
Rene Gonzalez is a Tampa, FL native who has was the founder and artistic director for the Spanish Lyric Theater (SLT Productions) since 1959. The company brought to life the music of Spain and Latin America as well as staging top Broadway musicals such as "Evita", "The Sound of Music", "Fiddler on the Rood", and countless others. He is also one of the few, if not the only, person to bring to life the classic Spanish Zarzuelas (similar to Operettas) that are synonymous with Spain. Aside from directing, he would occasionally star bringing to life such characters as Tevye and Henry Higgins. In 2014, after 55 years in the theater, Rene Gonzalez shocked the packed crowd when he surprisingly announced his retirement.
His co-star on stage, and in life, is his wife of 46 years, Mary Gonzalez.
His co-star on stage, and in life, is his wife of 46 years, Mary Gonzalez.