Richard And Alejandra Gere fully embrace their new life in Spain. After celebrating Christmas traditions and ringing in 2025 with a family trip to Cuenca, they packed their bags and headed to Málaga, where they were spotted with their friends Antonio Banderas And Nicole Kimpel.

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The legendary American actor and his wife received a special invitation from Banderas to watch his musical Gypsieswhich is soon closing its show in Malaga. The final performance is scheduled for this Sunday, January 12th – from February 7th the show will be back at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid.

According to local reports, after the show, Gere congratulated the entire cast on their “great talent” and particularly praised the actress Marta Ribera for her leading role. He even joked and said, “Even though I don’t understand everything in Spanish, I enjoyed the show.”

“We had a VIP guest last night! Richard Gere enjoyed the magic of Gypsy. It’s an honor to have him at the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank!” The team excitedly shared a photo of the Gere couple with the cast on social media. Antonio Banderas also expressed his gratitude, saying: “Dear friend, thank you for coming to see Gypsy at @teatrodelsoho @caixabank. This is your home!”

The “Pretty Woman” actor and his wife, accompanied by, left the theater through the back exit Nicole Kimpel and surrounded by a lot of excitement. A number of fans who noticed her waited to say hello and eagerly asked Gere for photos.

Her next stop was Dona Inésthe restaurant in Room Mate Valeria Hotel in the vibrant Soho district of Málaga. The foursome enjoyed an evening at this fusion cuisine eatery, known for its dim lighting, velvet blue chairs and VIP section. With a quality menu paired with an exceptional wine list, the restaurant offers Argentinian dishes such as empanadas, chorizo ​​criollo, milanesa and ojo de bife, as well as grilled vegetables, fried cod and classic desserts such as rice pudding, torrija, etc. Cheesecake.

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Gere and his wife’s visit to Malaga was brief, as they arrived on Thursday, January 9th and left the city early Friday morning. During their stay, the couple was accommodated in the Gran Hotel MiramarLocated directly opposite La Malagueta Beach.

“Gypsies” by Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas directs “Gypsy,” a musical that examines “the pathology of success.” According to the acclaimed actor and director, “Gypsy” explores the complex nature of ambition and the desire to triumph at all costs – a theme closely linked to the American cultural drive. “The piece is a reflection on the thick, murky space that arises between success and failure,” Banderas said.

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This project took shape when Banderas was involved in a performance of Company at the Teatro Albéniz in Madrid, where Martha Riberathe main actress of GypsiesShe was also part of the cast. “There is a person in this country who has all the qualities to play a character as complex as Rose,” he said, revealing that Ribera took a few days to accept the offer because “sometimes it’s hard to accept gifts to admit and need.” Time to think.

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Gypsy is at the peak of his popularity and ends his event in Malaga with sold out tickets. The show returns to the Apolo Theater in Madrid on February 7th.

With a screenplay by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Gypsy premiered in Spain thanks to Antonio Banderas, who produced a uniquely abstract and artistically distinct version of the musical. The production features around thirty actors on stage and 26 musicians from Soho’s Larios Pop Orchestra.