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American Mariachi – Reviews

Los Angeles Times
BEST BET… that was me cheering wildly… big-hearted, bilingual… complete with live mariachi music.” — Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times

Arts Beat LA 
DON’T MISS THIS SHOW!… a hauntingly mythical flavor that complements the tender themes of love and loss… With its captivating performances, poignant storytelling, and infectious musical energy, this beautiful comedy-drama is a testament to the enduring legacy of mariachi music and the persistent spirit of the human heart.— Pauline Adamek, Arts Beat LA

Stage Scene LA 
WOW!ENDLESSLY ENTERTAINING… far and away the crowd-pleasingest show in town.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA

People’s World
JOYOUS… a larger-than-life cast, live music, and a long-delayed message of gender equality… If you love mariachi music (and come on, who doesn’t?) you owe yourself a treat: Go see it while you can—through June 9.” — Eric Gordon, People’s World

Splash Magazines 
IRREPRESSIBLE… a lively, energetic peek at how change comes about.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines

Stage Raw 
A CELEBRATION OF MARIACHI AND A FEELGOOD TALE about women discovering their potential and fulfilling it… The live music, buoyant or poignant or both, infuses throughout.” — Deborah Klugman, Stage Raw

The Nerds of Color 
A SHEER DELIGHT… a heart-wrenching and fantastic finish that left me cheering and weeping at the same time… an important work of art that deserves a continuous life.” — Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color

Pasadena en español 
UNA HISTORIA PROFUNDAMENTE HUMANA… fusiona música en vivo, comedia y un mensaje poderoso sobre la igualdad de género en una dinámica familiar que le conmoverá… resuenan no solo con la comunidad latina, sino con una audiencia más global.” — Isabel Ramirez, Pasadena en español

Joe Straw Blogspot 
SPECTACULAR… beautifully written… wonderfully directed… plenty of singing with beautiful and exceptional voices.” — Joe Straw, Joe Straw Blogspot

Latin Heat 
STAND OUT… a story of many revelations… beautiful tableaus… The heartbeat of the mariachi music is provided by the on-stage mariachi band.” — Bel Hernandez Castillo, Latin Heat

The World Though Night-Tinted Glasses 
HEARTFELT, DELIGHTFUL, FUNNY, MELANCHOLY… a rich tapestry, an immersive ensemble, a heightened slice of life… Like all truly good and wonderful theatre, it really should be experienced.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses

Larchmont Chronicle
MAGIC… puts the emphasis on the music (which is terrific) and the play’s heart (which is enormous)“ — Louis Fantasia, Larchmont Chronicle