Dragons Love Tacos at Magik Theatre
Dates: 6/21/2025 - 8/3/2025
📍 Theatre: Magik Theatre
420 South Alamo
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 2102272751
Tickets: $25-30
By Ernie Nolan. Based on the book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. Produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences.
This production is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts.
You know what dragons really love? Tacos, of course! They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. While a boy and his dog are watching TV, they unexpectedly learn the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of what kinds of tacos to serve dragons. Unfortunately, when the boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party, red-hot trouble ensues!
Discover the dietary delights and dilemmas of dragons in this fun-filled production, adapted from the New York Times best-selling book Dragons Love Tacos. It’s a sizzling story full of fiery fun for your entire family!
Join us for an Opening Night pre-show Party in the Park, in partnership with Hemisfair, on Saturday, June 21st, starting at 5 PM! Enjoy music by DJ Mayhem, tacos, aguas frescas, and dragon crafts!
ESTIMATED RUN TIME: Approximately 60 minutes
Ages: Recommended for ages 3+
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The Magik Theatre Presents DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
February 12, 2020 The #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon by Adam Rubin, Dragons Love Tacos, will come to life onstage this spring at The Magik Theatre. The production will feature the iconic characters, salsa dancing, high paced antics, and of course, tacos. Dragons Love Tacos will run from March 6 and continue through April 11, 2020 at The Magik Theatre. Families of all ages will enjoy this sizzling story just in time for San Antonio's very own Taco Fest: Music y Más and FIESTA.About the Theatre
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