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An expected return

Tony Dalton steps onto a theatrical stage again. His last work was Power Games in 2017. Film and television kept him busy until producer Morris Gilbert presented him with the script for Untouchable Friends. Dalton accepted immediately.

“Being able to do theater is a blessing for an actor… here you feel everything and you go in the moment,” commented the actor.

Gilbert and Dalton had an outstanding debt: they had not worked together since Same time next year, 15 years ago. The actor’s schedule always prevented it, but a year ago everything aligned. The adaptation of the French film Untouchable Friends (2011) convinced Dalton, which premiered last night at the Teatro Centenario Coyoacán.

The work

The story follows Felipe (Dalton), a millionaire who becomes a quadriplegic after an accident and falls into depression. His life changes when Abel (Manuel Cruz Vivas, alternating with Sebastián Dante), a young man from the neighborhood with no experience, becomes his caretaker. Together they discover a new direction.

The direction and adaptation are carried out by Angélica Rogel. The cast includes Daniela Luján, Mónica Dionne and Daniel Bretón. For almost two hours, the audience laughs, gets excited and connects with this endearing duo.

For Gilbert, finding his co-star was key. “This was for auditions… I’m sure people will come to see both of them,” he explained. Aurelio Palomino’s set design transforms the space: from an elegant residence to an afternoon on the beach, all without losing the theatrical magic. Gilbert highlighted the difficulty of adapting film to theater: “The challenge was to create those spaces in a magical and flowing way.”

The cast of Untouchable Friends promises a moving and fun experience.

Unfounded rumors

The idea circulated on social networks that Alejandro Fernández was leaving the stage after talking about his depression. The information is false.

His team, Grupo Fernández, clarified it:

“What happens is that, as he has done for several years, the singer takes advantage of two specific periods of the year to disconnect from work (winter and summer) and recharge his batteries before resuming his professional commitments.”

Vacation in Greece

The interpreter is currently in Greece with his partner, Karla Laveaga. There is no retirement announcement or end of career.

This break responds to a balance between professional and personal life. The artist has maintained this practice for a long time, which allows him to return to the stage with energy.

No early retirement. Just a well-deserved vacation.

A historical weight

Simon McBride was not yet born when Deep Purple released “Hush” in 1968. Today, with 58 years of history on his shoulders, he is the newest member of the legendary rock band.

The musician joined in 2022 to replace Steve Morse. He knows that carrying the legacy of Richie Blackmore, original guitarist, is not easy. But he’s not worried.

“I knew I was going to have a lot of people saying things about me, but you just have to ignore it and move on,” McBride said.

Digital noise does not distract you. His focus is on enjoying the journey alongside Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice and Don Airey. Before being his band, Deep Purple was one of the groups that made him love rock.

“I don’t think about it. I’m very confident. I don’t care what they say,” he added.

Two albums in less than five years

McBride already participated in “=1”, the group’s twenty-third studio album. This Friday he will present “splat!”, his second album with the British. The experience seems almost unreal to him.

With determination, the new guitarist shows that the past does not define his present. Deep Purple is still rolling, and he’s along for the ride.