DNAWORKS’ ‘The Real James Bond…Was Dominican’ Continues at City Theatre; 7 Mile Run Band Plays Pittsburgh Brewing (Sat., 2/1/25)

THE REAL JAMES BOND … IS DOMINICAN  Written and performed by Christopher Rivas,
and developed with and directed by Daniel Banks. DNAWORKS at City Theatre. Through February 16.

Once “framed” by Vanity Fair as Ian Fleming’s 007 inspiration, Porfirio Rubirosa was, like performer Christopher Rivas, Dominican. And, yet, both men prove to be so much more! (Photo credit: Laura Bustillos Jáquez)

1) Growing up, Christopher Rivas was like many young boys who fantasized about being someone truly famous. Said Dominican-born Rivas in a recent interview, “I loved Bond as a kid. I would run around for hours in my tighty whities with all my nerf guns strapped to my body or hidden around the house, and I would imagine and play out these elaborate James Bond fantasy missions. I had the gadgets, the cool watch, the British accent, everything.” Imagine his surprise years later when, as a brown Latino student attending a white theater conservatory, he learned that the very person on whom Ian Fleming had based his many novels was a Dominican diplomat. His real name was Porfirio Rubirosa, an international polo champion, race-car driver and pilot, and who, as a renowned casanova, had married five times, to women including Barbara Hutton and Doris Duke. Rivas made his revelation into a one-man show which takes stage at City Theatre on January 18. An actor, author of two acclaimed books, podcaster, playwright, and storyteller, Rivas is locked and loaded with the lore of Hollywood. 1 and 5:30 p.m. See our review. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. (C.P.O)

7 Mile Run band.

2) 7 Mile Run is a hard working country band that plays a mix of originals and popular covers. This evening they will be playing the Tap Room stage at Pittsburgh Brewing Company. Acoustic guitarist Mark Anderson opens. Outside food is welcome, but no outside beverages (You’re already in a brewery!). All ages. 8 p.m. 150 Ferry St., Creighton. (R.H.)

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