Los Angeles Times
“BEST BET… that was me cheering wildly… big-hearted, bilingual… complete with live mariachi music.” — Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times
Arts Beat LA
“DON’T MISS THIS SHOW!… a hauntingly mythical flavor that complements the tender themes of love and loss… With its captivating performances, poignant storytelling, and infectious musical energy, this beautiful comedy-drama is a testament to the enduring legacy of mariachi music and the persistent spirit of the human heart.— Pauline Adamek, Arts Beat LA
Stage Scene LA
”WOW!… ENDLESSLY ENTERTAINING… far and away the crowd-pleasingest show in town.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
People’s World
“JOYOUS… a larger-than-life cast, live music, and a long-delayed message of gender equality… If you love mariachi music (and come on, who doesn’t?) you owe yourself a treat: Go see it while you can—through June 9.” — Eric Gordon, People’s World
Splash Magazines
“IRREPRESSIBLE… a lively, energetic peek at how change comes about.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
Stage Raw
“A CELEBRATION OF MARIACHI AND A FEEL–GOOD TALE about women discovering their potential and fulfilling it… The live music, buoyant or poignant or both, infuses throughout.” — Deborah Klugman, Stage Raw
The Nerds of Color
“A SHEER DELIGHT… a heart-wrenching and fantastic finish that left me cheering and weeping at the same time… an important work of art that deserves a continuous life.” — Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color
Pasadena en español
“UNA HISTORIA PROFUNDAMENTE HUMANA… fusiona música en vivo, comedia y un mensaje poderoso sobre la igualdad de género en una dinámica familiar que le conmoverá… resuenan no solo con la comunidad latina, sino con una audiencia más global.” — Isabel Ramirez, Pasadena en español
Joe Straw Blogspot
“SPECTACULAR… beautifully written… wonderfully directed… plenty of singing with beautiful and exceptional voices.” — Joe Straw, Joe Straw Blogspot
Latin Heat
“STAND OUT… a story of many revelations… beautiful tableaus… The heartbeat of the mariachi music is provided by the on-stage mariachi band.” — Bel Hernandez Castillo, Latin Heat
The World Though Night-Tinted Glasses
“HEART–FELT, DELIGHTFUL, FUNNY, MELANCHOLY… a rich tapestry, an immersive ensemble, a heightened slice of life… Like all truly good and wonderful theatre, it really should be experienced.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
Larchmont Chronicle
“MAGIC… puts the emphasis on the music (which is terrific) and the play’s heart (which is enormous)“ — Louis Fantasia, Larchmont Chronicle