When Tony Valdovinos tried to enlist in the Marines at 18, Uncle Sam didn’t want him. Valdovinos, who arrived in the U.S. from Mexico when he was 2 years old, loves his adopted country, and the 9/11 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Valdovinos was only a 6th grader when he made the decision to join the U.S. Marines after watching the horrors of 9/11. But the day of his 18th birthday, when he walked into a ...

The new musical ¡Americano! tells the true story of Tony Valdovinos. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, Tony is inspired by the events of 9/11 to serve in the Marines. His childhood and high school years ...

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Tony Valdovinos was in sixth grade in Arizona when the twin towers were attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. From 9/11 on, his dream was to join the Marine Corps and defend his country. Shortly before ...

Tony Valdovinos says it’s hard for him to watch the musical about his life. But there are many reasons he’s hoping you will. “¡Americano!” begins with one of the most painful moments from Valdovinos’ ...

"What's it like to have a musical written about your life? I never had the chance to ask Hamilton," Valdovinos recalled Miranda asking. Valdovinos says his answer was the same as it usually is when ...

Select orchestra and mezzanine seats will be available for $20.12 when using the code AMDC2012 at TelechargeOffers.com or at the box office. The ticket price celebrates the landmark 2012 executive ...