Mexodus tickets

By: Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson
Songs by: Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson
Director: David Mendizábal
Choreography: Tony Thomas
Cast list: Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson
Sets: Riw Rakkulchon
Costumes: David Mendizábal
Lighting: Mextly Couzin
Sound: Mikhail Fiksel
Other info: Projection design by Johnny Moreno, looping systems architecture byMikhail Fiksel

A story reclaimed, a legacy looped: this hip-hop musical plays with the elasticity of time to highlight how the fight for freedom takes many forms across generations. Metro Weekly gave it a five-star review: “Bringing beats, rhymes, and life to an untaught chapter of American history, Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson form a formidable double act.”

Many musicals have tackled moments from history: Hamilton has its own hip-hop score, Suffs looked at women fighting for the right to vote, and Assassins even examined those who attempted to, or did kill, presidents. But now, in Mexodus, audiences may learn about a less-told part of American history: those who looked to escape slavery by not heading north but south, across the Mexican border. Like the aforementioned musicals, this one is not a history lesson, but rather a highly entertaining piece of theatre in which Quijada and Robinson, using live-looping technology and numerous instruments, build up the show's high-energy musical landscape in real time.

What to watch for

• The play won three Helen Hayes Awards, including Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical for Brian Quijada, and Outstanding Director of a Musical for David Mendizábal.
• Its world premiere was co-produced by Baltimore Center Stage and Mosaic Theater Company.
• The unique musical has wowed audiences across the country, also playing at Berkley Repertory Theatre before now coming to New York City.
• Mendizábal is also a member of The Movement Theatre Company, known for their popular work What to Send Up When It Goes Down.

Additional Information

This powerful, truth-telling experience includes strong language and references to racism, racial violence, and sexual abuse; all essential to the story and handled with care. Younger audiences are welcome at a parent or guardian's discretion.

Children under 5 years old will not be admitted.

No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.

All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.

The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.