Man of La Mancha

Dream the Impossible Dream

February 13 - March 1, 2026

Bold, theatrical, and timelessly relevant, Man of La Mancha is a masterwork of musical theatre that explores the thin line between reality and illusion. Set in the dungeons of the Spanish Inquisition, playwright and tax collector Miguel de Cervantes mounts a passionate defense of his life’s work by transforming his fellow prisoners into the characters from the beloved story of Don Quixote. With its stirring score - including the iconic anthem “The Impossible Dream” - and its powerful message of courage, hope, and unyielding idealism, Man of La Mancha challenges us to see the world not as it is, but as it should be.
Man of La Mancha has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes with one 15 minute intermission and is rated PG-13 for mature themes, including depictions of violence and sexual assault.
Friday, February 13, 2026
7:00 PM
Preview Night
Saturday, February 14, 2026
7:00 PM
Opening Night
Sunday, February 15, 2026
1:00 PM
Thursday, February 19, 2026
7:00 PM
Friday, February 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026
2:00 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Sunday, February 22, 2026
1:00 PM
Sunday, February 22, 2026
6:00 PM
Friday, February 27, 2026
7:00 PM
Saturday, February 28, 2026
2:00 PM
Saturday, February 28, 2026
7:00 PM
ASL Interpretation
Sunday, March 1, 2026
1:00 PM

CAST

Richard Bermudez
Don Quixote
Reggie De Leon
Sancho
Monika Peña
Aldonza/Dulcinea
Tatiana Alvarez
Antonia
Ayesha Cortinas
Ensemble/Dance Captain
Wes Dameron
Ensemble/Swing
Stephen Diaz
Ensemble
Andrew Diego
Captain of the Inquisition
Berto Fernández
Governor/Innkeeper
Sebastian Alejandro Guerrero
Barber
David Kirk Grant
Ensemble/Guitar Player
Celeste Lanuza
Ensemble
Edgar Lopez
Ensemble
Ali Márquez-Qadiri
Anselmo
Rudy Martinez
Padre
Louis Pardo
The Duke/Dr. Sansón Carrasco
Aviva Pressman
Maria/Innkeeper's Wife
Elijah Reyes
Pedro
Analía Romero
House Keeper
Nikki Elena Spies
Ensemble/Swing

CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTOR
James Vásquez

CHOREOGRAPHER
Shani Talmor

MUSIC DIRECTOR
Ryan O’Connell

VIDEOS

PHOTOS

REVIEWS

Career-best performances by Richard Bermudez and Monika Peña are just two of the reasons Musical Theatre West’s spectacular 60th-anniversary revival of the 1966 Best Musical Tony winner is a must-see.

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A work born of the turbulent 1960s, its theme — fighting for what is right despite overwhelming odds — hits home in our current climate of political and moral turmoil. Under James Vásquez’s vivid direction, Musical Theatre West honors that message with a stirring production anchored by the stellar dramatic and vocal performances from the majority Latinx cast.

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Directed by James Vásquez with musical direction by Ryan O’Connell and choreography by Shani Talmor, this remarkably solid new production boasts haunting visuals—courtesy of the combined talents of scenic designer Patric Larson, Costume Designer Sonia Y. Álvarez, and lighting designer Paul Black—and superb performances from its assembled ensemble, led by a trio of excellent leads that offer three distinct portrayals of varying temperaments.

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My 15 year old son said it was “incredible”. I think that says it all. I laughed and I cried. Literal tears streaming down my face. The story is so powerful and you absolutely did it justice. Every performer was spot on. I woke up to my son singing “Man of La Mancha” and my 13 year old daughter saying it was her top favorite show. Thank you for blessing our lives!

SPONSORS

HONORARY PRODUCERS
Breslauer-Soref Foundation, Carpenter Family Foundation

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Don Black & Judy McNulty Black, Dr Samnuel Chua (In memory of Mrs. Angela Siukeng Chua), Jim & Vicki Cunningham, Gloria Deukmejian, Janice Fischer & Jack Van Horn, Craig McManigal, Kathy Choppin Wavell

YOUTH PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITERS
Marilyn Bates, Ellen Chase, Stan Cohen, Linda Fletcher, Donna & James Hibbert, Bob & Val Hoffman, Cliff & Emily Lloyd, Wendy Munster, Frank & Margie Newell, In memory of Shari Nemirow, Sherri Sobel (In memory of Craig Myers), Dr James & Karen Wells

Written by Dale Wasserman

Music by Mitch Leigh     Lyrics by Joe Darion

Original Production Directed by Albert Marre

Man of La Mancha is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Whitmark L.L.C. www.concordtheatricals.com