By José Cruz González, Directed by Henry Godinez
A Co-Production with Dallas Theater Center
“SO WORTH THE WAIT”
– Chicago Reader
American Mariachi
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2021 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
1 hour and 35 minutes with no intermission
Familia, amor and tradición—and breaking it—are at the heart of this “big-hearted musical tug at the heartstrings” (Denver Post).
Lucha spends her days caring for her ailing mother, but longs to shake up her 1970s home life. When a forgotten record album sparks her mother’s memory, Lucha and her cousin strike upon a radical idea: to create an all-female mariachi band. Infused with live mariachi music, this “big-hearted, musical tug at the heartstrings” (Denver Post) reveals how music and love can make just about anything possible.
Presented in English.
A Co-Production with Dallas Theater Center
Presented in Association with Chicago Latino Theater Alliance as part of Destinos featuring Sones de México Ensemble.
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Critical Praise
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“A crowd-pleaser at every turn”
– Chicago Sun-Times
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“This is a joyful and vibrant production that…puts women front and center.”
– Broadway World
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[American Mariachi] “was so worth the wait”
– Chicago Reader
Audience Feedback
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This show is amazing! I laughed and I cried my eyes out but mostly I felt love.
Carlos A. via Facebook
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What a way to welcome theatre goers back to live performances! Wow!
Linda H.G. via Facebook
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This show was magical. Hilarious, heartbreaking, triumphant and transcendent.
Robert H. via Facebook
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Loved every bit of it!
Josie I. via Facebook
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Moving and fun! Such a talented cast and musicians.
Miriam S. via Facebook
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It is a truly beautiful piece of theater.
Jason h. via Facebook
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