Dominican singer-songwriter José Antonio Rodríguez performed the first show of "Como un bolero" on the night of September 3, 2026, at the Bar Juan Lockward inside the Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito in Santo Domingo. The venue filled to capacity, and the audience responded with applause throughout an evening built around songs, conversation and close contact with the artist.
The show takes its name from one of Rodríguez's best-known songs and moves through a selection of his repertoire alongside new compositions. The staging was designed to highlight poetry, memory and the weight of the lyrics within each song.
A special guest on piano
During the performance, Rodríguez brought out his compadre, maestro Manuel Tejada, as a special guest. The two shared what turned into one of the standout moments of the night, with Tejada accompanying Rodríguez on piano.
The evening moved back and forth between songs and conversation with the audience, creating an intimate, relaxed atmosphere that let Rodríguez connect directly with the people in the room.
Second performance on September 10
Rodríguez will continue "Como un bolero" with a second performance on September 10 at 8:30 p.m., again at the Bar Juan Lockward in the Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito. The Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito is the Dominican Republic's national theater, a longtime hub for concerts and stage performances in Santo Domingo.
The production has musical direction by Alex Mansilla, with David Vásquez on bass, Guy Frometa on drums and Ronny Cruz on keyboard.
What's in the setlist
The repertoire includes the songs "Todo era igual," "Despilfarro," "La primera vez," "Dónde estabas tú," "Antes de las siete," "Para quererte," "Por poco," "Ella me danzó," "Canción al Wasap," "Como un bolero," "Te," "Cuando sea viejo," "Puedo," "Vive" and "De qué muero... muero."
Part of an ongoing career, not a comeback
The presentation is part of the artistic activity Rodríguez has kept up throughout his career, and it is not a return to the stage after time away. Instead, organizers describe it as a new musical offering meant to bring the singer-songwriter back together with his audience.
The staging favors a close, stripped-down format in which the songs and the stories behind them take center stage. With "Como un bolero," Rodríguez again shares a selection of compositions from across his career while folding in new songs to his live show.
