Mexodus Is Going to SXSW

The presentation from Audible will mark the festival's first-ever showcase of a musical.

February 11, 2026 By Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson at the opening night curtain call for *Mexodus*. (Marcus Middleton)

Audible will return to SXSW this spring, offering a handful of panels and presentations, including a showcase of Off-Broadway hit Mexodus (which recently announced its encore engagement for this March.)

The presentation will mark the festival's first-ever showcase of a musical. It will take place March 15 at 8:30 PM at Vulcan Gas Company.

Mexodus is inspired by the real-life stories of African Americans who escaped bondage by going south into Mexico. Creators Robinson and Quijada also play all the characters in the show, and play all the music—with the help of a looping station that allows them to create the arrangements for every song in the show live in front of the audience every night.

Audible will release an audio recording of the show as an Audible Original June 18. The upcoming Off-Broadway bow follows hit runs in Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; and Berkeley, California.

READ: Mexodus Has Been Called 'The Next Hamilton.' Its Creators Don't Mind the Comparison

David Mendizábal will again direct. P3 Productions is collaborating with Audible producing.

Mexodus features 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 serves as production stage manager, and casting is by Claire Yenson. Beacon Theatrical Services is providing theatrical supervision, and ShowTown Theatricals is general manager.

Click here to buy tickets to Mexodus.