Saw Mexodus — blown away!

[macbeth]

Posted: 9/10/25 at 4:00pm

Caught Mexodus this week and honestly had one of the best theatre experiences I’ve had in a long time. The creativity on display is unreal — the way they layer live looping, vocals, and instruments to build the soundscape is mesmerizing, and the mix of hip hop, gospel, folk, and Mexican music is so fresh and satisfying.

What impressed me most was how much they could do with so little - a couple of performers, some sound effects, lighting, and suddenly you’re completely transported into different worlds and moments. The story itself is powerful and eye-opening, about a history I hadn’t been taught, and it really hit me.

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 9/10/25 at 6:00pm

Updated On: 9/10/25 at 06:00 PM

[CJRochester]

Posted: 9/10/25 at 6:41pm

Ensemble1711444445 said: "You posted 2 minutes apart that you missed the show had anyone seen it and then a rave for how amazing your experience seeing it was. Confusing. Are you the producer?"

Their other post was about Exorcistic, not Mexodus. 

 

[MezzA101]

Posted: 9/20/25 at 8:30pm

‘Mexodus’ Review: A History Musical With Thrilling Loop-the-Loops (Critic's Pick)

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/theater/mexodus-review-audible.html?unlocked_article_code=1.nk8.7Tx4.yzUs-YfzA_Uj&smid=nytcore-android-share

[starlightexpress2]

Posted: 9/20/25 at 8:44pm

I'm hoping this transfers somewhere so I can watch it in January

[MezzA101]

Posted: 9/26/25 at 7:25am

‘Mexodus’ Tells an Underground Railroad Story You’ve Probably Never Heard

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/theater/mexodus-underground-railroad-musical.html?unlocked_article_code=1.o08.xgUW.VJ539Vy7C2WW&smid=nytcore-android-share

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 10/1/25 at 12:29pm

Extended a final time, through November 1

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 10/4/25 at 4:29pm

Saw this today and was really, really impressed. The whole conceit aside, it’s also a really well-crafted piece of theater. It’s a rollicking 90 minutes that knows exactly when to slow things down and when to speed things up, featuring two endlessly energetic performers. I hope there’s a future for it, but it’s currently the perfect fit for the Minetta Lane. One of the better things I’ve seen all year, honestly. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/4/25 at 5:03pm

I concur with the high praise. I saw it last night and it’s truly (bleep) amazing what these two man and their mixers are able to accomplish musically and as a feat of storytelling. They said that the audience was free to engage in the space  (yell, clap, etc) as they felt it but I think the audience was restrained in that they didn’t want to ruin the looping and were enamored with it.

I used a discount code COMM20 to get 3rd row orchestra aisle for $46.50, but I think it doesn’t work with the extension. Honestly, this show falls under the “off-Broadway is eating Broadway’s lunch” category. Go go go go go.

[Huss417]

Posted: 10/5/25 at 4:53pm

I wish it would extend for another couple of weeks. Hopefully it will return somewhere.

[willep]

Posted: 10/7/25 at 9:19pm

Wow, wow, wow. I saw this tonight and it’s the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. Incredible storytelling. It works so well in the intimate theatre. I’m telling everyone I know to try to catch it this month.

[RUkiddingme]

Posted: 10/9/25 at 6:44pm

So worth seeing.

The 2 stars/writers are so talented!

 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 11/1/25 at 11:40pm

I didnt love the structure here-- the 4th wall history lessons on either end were tired-- but i cant remember the last time i saw such an explosion of talent rocket off a stage like this. Both Brian Quijada and Nygel Robinson have etched themselves in my mind-- Quijada so effortlessly likable and deeply engaging, Robinson singing better than anyone I've heard in a long while. Really remarkably talented people telling a fascinating slice of history.

If it develops further, I hope they bulk up the story of Henry and Carlos--maybe adding more about what happened to the Carloses and the Henrys of that time. I didnt need the first and last 5 minutes, but the middle 80 minutes are damn powerful. I assume Audible has plans to release this but seeing it live---and on closing night downtown--was a thrill. 

[Cheesecake2]

Posted: 11/9/25 at 10:54am

Sadly missed this, does anybody know if this has a future?

[THDavis]

Posted: 11/9/25 at 11:24am

https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/mexodus/

[Dan6]

Posted: 11/9/25 at 11:24am

Cheesecake2 said: "Sadly missed this, does anybody know if this has a future?"

It’s just been announced for the Pasadena Playhouse in July. 

[Cheesecake2]

Posted: 11/9/25 at 12:47pm

Are they looking to come to Broadway ?

[MB124]

Posted: 12/11/25 at 11:13pm

Random thought, but THIS should sneak in as a last minute addition to this Broadway season. Scrap the Pasadena run and take a small main-stem venue in the early Spring.


It would easily win Best Musical, and it’s leagues better than the stuff that’s rumored to open in the coming months.

Updated On: 12/11/25 at 11:13 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 12:35am

I don't think it would sell much better than DEAD OUTLAW, but agree that it's a very interesting musical that could be a needed shot in the arm of a lame Broadway season for new musicals.

The ideal thing for a Broadway nonprofit to pick up next season.

Updated On: 12/12/25 at 12:35 AM

[gibsons2]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 7:07am

MB124 said: "Random thought, but THIS should sneak in as a last minute addition to this Broadway season. Scrap the Pasadena run and take a smallmain-stem venue in the early Spring.


It would easily win Best Musical, and it’s leagues better than the stuff that’s rumoredto open in the coming months."

No it will not. Would be another costly flop. If there is a musical that's least designed for a big Broadway house, it's this one. Mexodus has succeeded because of the leads infectious energy and audience interaction. Heavily hyped on social media too. Despite unique loop concept and sound design, that book is WEAK. 

[MB124]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 7:20am

gibsons2 said: "MB124 said: "Random thought, but THIS should sneak in as a last minute addition to this Broadway season. Scrap the Pasadena run and take a smallmain-stem venue in the early Spring.


It would easily win Best Musical, and it’s leagues better than the stuff that’s rumoredto open in the coming months."

No it will not. Would be another costly flop."

Well now that that’s settled, might as well lock this thread. 🙄 Costly? There’s one set and two performers. 

“If there is a musical that's least designed for a big Broadway house, it's this one. Despite unique loop concept and sound design, that book is WEAK.”

I specifically said a smaller house. And since when does a “WEAK” book mean that a show won’t be successful? 

“Mexodus has succeeded because of the leads infectious energy and audience interaction. ”

Mexodus succeeded because it was GOOD. 

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 7:44am

I guess I'm in the minority, but I didn't care for this one at all.