Audible Theater has added a week to the Off-Broadway run of Mexodus at the Minetta Lane Theatre, which will now continue through October 18. Performances begin September 9 ahead of a September 18 opening night.
Mexodus will be recorded for release as an Audible Original. David Mendizábal is directing.
The work looks to uncover the stories behind overlooked portions of the Underground Railroad that led into Mexico, with both co-writers Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson also performing in the "live-looping" musical. The play is making its New York debut after three earlier stagings, at Baltimore Center Stage, Washington, D.C's Mosaic Theater Company, and California's Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The piece also got a developmental staging at New York Stage and Film.
P3 Productions is collaborating with Audible to produce.
"Music is the vessel that allows us to connect this vital story to our world today, and we’re thrilled to join forces with the incredible Audible Theater and P3 Productions teams to present this New York City premiere," said Quijada and Robinson in an earlier joint statement. "In reuniting with our visionary director David Mendizábal, we can’t wait to continue sharing the power and resilience at the heart of this work."
The production will feature scenic design by Riw Rakkulchon, costume design by David Mendizábal, lighting design by Mextly Couzin, sound design by Mikhail Fiksel, projection design by Johnny Moreno, and choreography by Tony Thomas. Hope Villaneuva will serve as production stage manager, and casting is by Claire Yenson. Beacon Theatrical Services is providing theatrical supervision, and ShowTown Theatricals is general manager.
Tickets are at AudiblexMinetta.com.