“Abracadabra” plunges audiences into a dreamlike world of doubt, desire, and spectral glamour, fusing operatic flourishes with dramatic theater in a way that mirrors Gaga’s avant‑garde persona. The sequence nods to the artist’s boundary-pushing fusion of fashion, art, and music—elements that dovetail with the show’s moody, gothic undertones.
For Roxanna Román Báez—General Producer and Artistic Director at Lopesan Costa Bávaro—the choice was both artistic and cultural. “Lady Gaga has built a career on reinvention and breaking stereotypes,” she said, noting the star’s long-standing allyship with the Drag Queen community. “Since drag performers are the heart of ‘Luna de Sangre,’ honoring Gaga felt essential this year.”
The scale of the opener underscores the production’s ambition. Forty dancers flood the stage around a commanding cast‑iron cage measuring approximately 11 feet wide by 8 feet high, transformed into a focal performance structure by tightly choreographed movement and precision lighting. The high-impact prologue sets the pace for a 60‑minute spectacle featuring 70 dancers across 10 numbers, many inspired by the dramatic styles and sensibilities of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Beyond the Gaga tribute, “Luna de Sangre” unfolds as a sequence of meticulously staged tableaux. Standout scenes include “Monarca del Infierno” (Monarch of Hell) and “Encadenada en el Infierno” (Chained in Hell), where performers inhabit richly detailed period costumes, elaborate wigs, and fantasy couture. The evening crescendos with “Somos Nosotros” (It’s Us), an ensemble finale that ties the narrative thread under Román Báez’s direction, with choreography by Jhoanna Román Báez and costume design by Cristian Adolfo de los Santos and Freddy Fernando Gutiérrz.
Why it matters
- Cultural impact: The production aligns Punta Cana’s hospitality scene with high-concept theatrical trends, drawing global pop culture into a Caribbean context.
- Community spotlight: Centering drag artists amplifies visibility and artistry within a mainstream resort platform.
- Tourism appeal: As the show enters its tenth year, its evolving creative direction strengthens Punta Cana’s reputation for destination entertainment beyond beaches and nightlife.
What’s next
“Luna de Sangre” continues its run at Lopesan Costa Bávaro through the Halloween season, with “Abracadabra” now anchoring the performance as its dramatic gateway. For visitors, it’s a rare opportunity to see world-class stagecraft and fashion-forward performance art in a resort setting—crafted in Punta Cana, with the audacity of Gaga and the theatricality of a grand opera.
