A Story Reclaimed. A Legacy, Looped.
“The season’s first must-see musical” (The Wrap), MEXODUS reveals a hidden chapter of American history.
You know the story of the Underground Railroad that ran North—but this show takes you on the path that ran South by crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. “An electrifying theatrical experience,” (The New York Times) created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, this groundbreaking musical follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders.
“A dazzlingThe New York Times (CRITIC’S PICK)
showcase not just for what
music can be, but
also for the ecstasy
of making it.”
World Premiere co-produced by Baltimore Center Stage (Stephanie Ybarra, Artistic Director / Adam Frank, Managing Director) and Mosaic Theater Company (Reginald L. Douglas, Artistic Director / Serge Seiden, Managing Director), Washington, DC. West Coast Premiere produced September 2024 by Berkley Repertory Theatre (Johanna Pfaelzer, Artistic Director / Tom Parrish, Managing Director) Berkeley, CA.
Mexodus was developed and presented at New York Stage and Film, Summer 2021 and Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, Summer 2021. Additional development Support provided by CRITICAL BREAKS Residency Program at HI-ARTS and The New Harmony Project.
“Bursting with infectious,New York Theater Guide
buoyant energy. It may just be the
most fun you have
at a show all year.”