Buenos Aires, January 10 (NA) -- Controversial theater director Pepe Cibrián Campoy offered public apologies following his critical statements about the musical 'Come From Away,' which led to a heated online exchange with film director Enrique Piñeyro, the husband of Carla Calabrese, the show's director and producer. According to the Argentine News Agency, the theater director posted a statement on his Instagram account, accompanied by a video in which he reiterates his apologies for the comments he made. However, he made it clear that he is against the use of English in daily life because it 'takes away the identity of our people.' 'It is a gentleman's duty to recognize mistakes and apologize. Thank you and long live theater in any of its forms, the most important thing is that there is work and health for everyone.' The controversy erupted after an interview in which Cibrián questioned the staging of the Canadian-origin musical, defining it as an 'American musical' and also spoke out against using an English title on national billboards. Following his statements, Piñeyro responded, denying that it was a US production and highlighting the success of the show in Argentina and Spain, where it was seen by over 100,000 spectators and received 48 nominations and 15 awards. 'Nobleza obliga, here I leave my statement and repeat my regret for the wrong phrases I said in an interview a few days ago. I ask for forgiveness first to Carla Calabrese, to Enrique Piñeyro and to the entire cast of Come from Away,' he stated. Finally, he reiterated his apology to all the people who may have felt offended by his comment. 'Lastly, to all those who felt offended by my unfortunate phrases.'
