Mexodus
Mexodus is a Helen Hayes Award-winning hip-hop musical about the lesser-known Underground Railroad route that led south across the Rio Grande into Mexico. The story follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally whose relationship crosses borders, using live-looped music to uncover a hidden chapter of American history. The production presents its historical subject with both urgency and joy, framing protest through music, movement, and celebration.
The work was created by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, with choreography by Tony Thomas and direction by David Mendizábal. The New York Times named it a Critic’s Pick, praising its musicality and the exhilaration of its live performance.
When: December 4 through January 10, 2027.
Venue: Loeb Drama Center at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.).
Showtimes: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on December 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 26, 28, 29, and 30; December 23; and January 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Matinees are offered at 2 p.m. on December 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, and 30, and January 2, 3, and 9. There is also a 5 p.m. performance on December 31 and 11:30 a.m. performances on December 16 and January 6.
Opening Night: December 9 at 7:30 p.m.; this performance is listed as sold out.
Tickets: Listed prices range from $45 to $121, depending on the performance and seating availability. December 4 tickets begin at $88; December 5 and 6 at $93; December 10 at $116; December 11 at $90; December 12 matinee at $116 and evening at $95; December 13 matinee at $121 and evening at $70; December 15 at $111; December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at $45; December 19 at 2 p.m. at $80; December 19 at 7:30 p.m., December 20, December 22, December 23, December 26, December 27, December 28, December 29, December 30, and December 31 at $45; January 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at $45; January 5 at $70; and January 9 at 2 p.m. at $85. Performances on December 8, December 9, December 16 at 11:30 a.m., January 6 at 11:30 a.m., and January 10 at 2 p.m. are listed as sold out.
Creators: Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson wrote the musical. Tony Thomas choreographed it, and David Mendizábal directed it.
Accessibility: The December 16 performance at 7:30 p.m. includes live American Sign Language interpretation, visible from designated seats. ASL seats can be purchased in the ASL zone or reserved through Access@amrep.org or 617-547-8300.
Audio Description: The December 19 performance at 2 p.m. includes live audio description of visual details such as movement, character appearance, body language, costumes, settings, and lighting. Wireless receivers are available at the theater’s reception desk, and a tactile touch tour and preshow description begin one hour before the performance.
Open Captioning: The December 19 performance at 2 p.m. also includes live open captioning on a stationary LED screen, visible from designated seats. Open-captioned seats can be purchased in the OC zone or arranged through Access@amrep.org or 617-547-8300.
Sensory-Inclusive Performance: The December 20 performance at 2 p.m. is designated sensory inclusive.
Note: The production’s accessibility seating and services can also be arranged through ticket services at ticketservices@amrep.org or 617-547-8300.