Mariachi Opera

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna breaks new ground as the world's first mariachi opera, bringing the soulful power of mariachi into the expressive depth of operatic storytelling. With soaring, heartfelt melodies and the music of the Grammy-winning group Mariachi Los Camperos, the production is conducted by Blair Salter and directed by Leonard Foglia.

What Is The Story?

Written by Jos "Pep" Martnez and Leonard Foglia, this cross-border tale follows Laurentino, a man who left his family in Mexico to seek a better life in the United States. Many years later as Laurentino reaches the final days of his life and his loved ones gather around, he looks back upon the paths he chose, the decisions he made and the family he left behind.