Mexodus
Closing: November 01, 2025Mexodus - 2025 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Minetta Lane Theatre
16 Minetta Lane New York, NY 10012
You know the story of the Underground Railroad that ran North—but this show takes you on the path that ran South, revealing the untold journey of thousands who escaped slavery by crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. Called “thrilling” by The Washington Post and “genius in motion” by the San Francisco Chronicle, this groundbreaking theatrical experience follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders.
Mexodus - 2025 - Off-Broadway Cast
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History You Won’t Find in Your Textbook In MEXODUS — Review
9 / 10
The music is entirely live-looped, meaning the show’s stars, Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, who also share credit for book, music & lyrics, create the music from scratch each night with the instruments scattered across Riw Rakkulchon’s industrial set. (Mikhail Fiksel is credited with looping systems architecture and sound design.) Before our eyes, we get to watch them create a song from the ground up—starting with an upright bass, then layering on top of that any number of instruments or practical sounds like stomping, clapping, or beat-boxing. It’s not only exciting to watch, it’s a theatrical high wire act that depends on the actors’ facility with the instruments and tech while still delivering a compelling story.
'Mexodus' Off-Broadway review — lost history gets a stunning musical spotlight
10 / 10
Mexodus, directed by David Mendizábal, comes just as packed with history and intention as it does with good music and good fun. It may just be the most fun you have at a show all year. But what makes this musical so likely to stay with its audience is the creators' focus on intersectionality: what solidarity between oppressed groups meant in the past, what it means in the present, and what it will mean in the future.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 7, 2025
BroadwayWorld spoke with David Mendizábal, the director of Mexodus, which is now playing Off-Broadway at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre. Read the full interview here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 1, 2025
A final extension will be presented for the New York City premiere of Mexodus, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Learn more!
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2025
Last night, September 18, Mexodus celebrated its official opening night at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos of the acclaimed new musical's opening night celebration!
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2025
Mexodus, the acclaimed new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson and directed by David Mendizábal, has officially opened at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See what the critics thought in our review roundup below!
by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2025
New production photos have been released for Audible Theater and P3 Productions’ New York City premiere of Mexodus, the critically acclaimed new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, directed by David Mendizábal.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2025
Audible Theater is collaborating with TodayTix to offer $38 mobile rush tickets for the New York City premiere of Mexodus beginning at 9am each performance day. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 8, 2025
The New York City premiere of Mexodus, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, has added a week of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2025
An all-new 90s hip-hop style music video has been released for “Two Bodies,” a song from the upcoming New York City premiere of the new musical Mexodus. Check outt he video here!
by Joey Mervis - September 4, 2025
Performances begin soon for the New York City premiere of the new musical Mexodus, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Watch a sneak peek of the new musical in this video!
by Jennifer Broski - August 12, 2025
Audible is gearing up for the New York City premiere of Mexodus, a new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. They just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there fro the big day. Check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 23, 2025
Audible is presenting the New York City premiere of the new musical Mexodus, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show that's generating major buzz.
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Mexodus - 2025 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | David Mendizábal |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Brian Quijada |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical | Mextly Couzin |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | Mexodus |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Projection and Video Design | Johnny Moreno |
| 2026 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical | Mikhail Fiksel |
| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL | David Mendizábal |
| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL | Mexodus |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Brian Quijada |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | David Mendizábal |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical | Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical | Brian Quijada |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Mextly Couzin |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical | Mexodus |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Brian Quijada |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Mikhail Fiksel |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Brian Quijada |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Sound Design | Mikhail Fiksel |
| 2026 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Video/Projection Design | Johnny Moreno |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Choreographer | Tony Thomas |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Director | David Mendizábal |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical | Nygel D. Robinson |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical | Brian Quijada |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lighting Design | Mextly Couzin |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Projection Design | Johnny Moreno |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Scenic Design | Riw Rakkulchon |
| 2026 | The Lortels | Outstanding Sound Design | Mikhail Fiksel |
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