Rita Moreno to headline Hispanic Heritage Month event at Lehman College

Award-winning actress, singer, and entertainer Rita Moreno is set to headline a special Hispanic Heritage Month conversation at Lehman College. The live event, titled Iconic Dialogues with Rita Moreno, will take place at the campus Lovinger Theatre located in the Bronx. Organized to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the gathering brings together prominent cultural figures and educators to honor Hispanic history, creativity, and public contributions.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th, according to primary reporting from Broadwayworld. Moreno will sit down in conversation with moderator Cordelia González to discuss her extraordinary trajectory, her cultural legacy, and the broader significance of Hispanic representation across entertainment, arts, and public life. Organizers highlight that the program reflects a shared dedication to elevating Hispanic voices and connecting communities with leaders who have shaped American culture.

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Michael D. Nieves, president and CEO of HITN Media, emphasized the importance of hosting such a prominent figure. Michael D. Nieves, president and CEO of HITN Media, via Broadwayworld

"We are proud to bring Iconic Dialogues to Lehman College as part of HITN MEDIA's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Hosting Rita Moreno, a Puerto Rican living legend at this event reflects our mission to recognize the trailblazers who have expanded what is possible for our communities, bring audiences together to honor our history, affirm our identity and inspire future generations."

Moreno is widely recognized as one of the most honored performers in entertainment history. Her career spans more than eight decades, helping broaden visibility for Puerto Rican and Latino artists in American popular culture. As an EGOT recipient—having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony—her extensive credits encompass film, television, and theater productions in the United States and abroad, most notably including the acclaimed film West Side Story.

The presentation is a collaborative effort involving multiple institutions dedicated to education and culture. HITN Media serves as the primary sponsor and presenting network. Additional collaborators include the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute (MSI), the Feria Internacional del Libro NYC (FILNYC), and Lehman Stages. Founded at Lehman College, MSI advances education, research, culture, and community engagement focused on Mexico and Mexican communities, while FILNYC operates as the largest Spanish-language literary gathering in the United States. Lehman Stages contributes original cultural programming and comprehensive production services for campus and community events.

The venue for the conversation, Lehman College's Lovinger Theatre, sits within a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution that serves thousands of undergraduate and graduate students alongside continuing education participants in the Bronx. Event organizers have outlined specific logistical guidelines for attendees planning to be part of the audience.

Attendee Information and Logistics

• Date: Tuesday, October 20th, as reported by BELatina.
• Location: Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College in the Bronx.
• Access: Closest entrance is via Gate 8 at Bedford Park Blvd West.
• Admission: Free and open to the public, but advance registration via Eventbrite is mandatory.
• Arrival: Doors close promptly at 3:45 p.m., with organizers advising early arrival for all registered guests.

Through initiatives like Iconic Dialogues, participating networks and academic centers continue to convene cultural leaders and educational institutions around the achievements defining the Hispanic experience.

Following the Tuesday afternoon conversation, organizers will oversee registration verification at Gate 8 and manage theatre entry ahead of the strict 3:45 p.m. Door closure. Further updates regarding community programming from HITN Media and Lehman Stages are expected as the academic and cultural calendar progresses.