Smart and stubborn teenager Esperanza Ortega lives the life of a rich girl in 1920s Mexico wearing pretty clothes and attending private school. The day before her birthday tragedy strikes, setting a chain of events into motion that forever change her life. She and her family flee Mexico for the United States only to face new struggles as they start again during the Great Depression. This powerful story illuminates loss and shines a light on hard work and hope. One-Act, approx. 60 min. Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios with Original Music and Song by Dinorah Márquez | Based on the book ESPERANZA RISING | by Pam Muñoz Ryan, © 2001. All Rights Reserved. | By special arrangement with Gurman Agency LLC | Winner of the Pura Belpré Award
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (1/24/26-2/15/26)
Topsy-Turvy Cinderella (1/10/26-2/1/26)
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Bessie Coleman: Fearless & Free (11/15/25-11/16/25)
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Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (4/4/25-4/27/25)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical (2/1/25-3/2/25)
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Doggie On My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail (12/12/24-12/22/24)
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William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center (3/14 - 3/15) | |
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Coppelia presented by Charlotte Youth Ballet
Dale F. Halton Theater (3/7 - 3/8) | |
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Starring Buffalo''s Rent In Concert
Shea's Performing Arts Center (5/9 - 5/9) | |
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Broadway In Boise presents MOULIN ROUGE!
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts (1/27 - 2/1) | |
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A Streetcar Named Desire
Old Courthouse Theatre (2/12 - 2/22) | |
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...America... A Concert by Bel Canto Company and Gate City Voices - Mar. 8 and 9, 2026 - Greensboro, NC
Christ United Methodist Church (3/8 - 3/8) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Pinehurst, NC! On February 23, 2026
Bradshaw Performing Arts Center, Sandhills Community College (2/23 - 2/23) | |
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