Interview: Carlos Mendoza on bringing SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER to life at Cygnet Theatre
by Lucia Serrano
- Feb 10, 2026
Cygnet Theatre’s Somewhere Over the Border is a bold, musical journey that blends magical realism with a vibrant Latin American soundtrack, from cumbia to hip hop to boleros, created by playwright Brian Quijada (Off-Broadway’s Mexodus). At the helm is director and choreographer Carlos Mendoza, also the Education & Outreach Director at Cygnet Theatre, whose personal connection to the story infuses the production with heart and authenticity. In this interview, Mendoza shares what drew him to the show, how he brought its world to life on stage, and why this story resonates with audiences today. The production runs from February 18 through March 15 in The Joseph Clayes III Theater at Cygnet Theatre.
Xolo Maridueña Joins Season 3 of Netflix’s ONE PIECE
by Josh Sharpe
- Nov 5, 2025
Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle, Cobra Kai) has been cast to star as Portgas D. Ace in season three of One Piece, which is set to go back into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
Review: FOLLIES at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter
- Sep 16, 2025
“Follies” remains a glittering ghost story about theatre itself, what it means to chase applause, and to live forever in memory. With Cygnet’s production, “The Joan” gets its first haunting, and it’s a glamorous one.
Review: OKLAHOMA! at Cygnet Theatre is Classic Musical Theatre with a Modern Kick
by ErinMarie Reiter
- Jun 15, 2025
Director Sean Murray brings a fresh twist to this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with a spirited, skillful blend of the classic and the contemporary. There is toe-tapping joy with frontier tension in a land where romance is risky, rivalries are real, and the possibilities rise 'as high as an elephant's eye.'
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