In 2010 the famous Mariachi composer José “Pepe” Martínes teamed up with director/librettist Leonard Foglia to create the first mariachi opera for Houston Grand Opera. spanning three generations and multiple timelines in Mexico and Houston, the opera is about one family’s journey across borders to find one another and make home together.

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Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

The Egyptian Theatre

Experience the groundbreaking opera, "Cruzar la Cara de la Luna," at the Tobin Center's H-E-B Performance Hall this coming October. This mesmerizing production, featuring music by José Pepe Martínez and lyrics by Leonard Foglia and José Pepe Martínez, is set to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative of a Mexican American family navigating the challenges of borders and heritage. Sung in both Spanish and English, with translations provided above the stage, the opera offers a seamless blend of mariachi music and theatrical storytelling, making it a global sensation.

Join us for performances on October 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm, and October 5, 2024, at 7:30 pm, for an unforgettable evening that celebrates familial bonds and enduring traditions. The nationally acclaimed Mariachi Campanas de America will bring their exceptional talent to this production, presented in collaboration with OPERA San Antonio as part of their historic 10th Anniversary Season.

Subscribers enjoy benefits such as up to a 20% discount, priority seating, free exchanges, and no ticketing fees if purchased before May 31st. Tobin Members can access single tickets starting May 18, 2024, with sales opening to the public on June 1, 2024.

Enhance your opera experience by attending a free pre-show lecture one hour before each performance. Open to all ticket holders, these lectures in the Tobin Center’s Feik Rotunda are designed to enrich your understanding of the production.

Don't miss this powerful and poignant opera that bridges cultures and generations. Secure your tickets and subscriptions today for "Cruzar la Cara de la Luna" at the Tobin Center.

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

### Event Description: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

#### Overview
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the San Antonio Opera presents "Cruzar la Cara de la Luna," a groundbreaking opera that has captivated audiences worldwide. This powerful production tells the poignant story of a Mexican American family divided by borders but united by their rich heritage. 

#### Performance Details
- **Dates and Times:**
  - October 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
  - October 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
- **Venue:**
  - H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

#### Pre-Show Lectures
Enhance your opera experience with our free pre-show lectures, held one hour prior to each performance in the Tobin Center’s Feik Rotunda. These educational sessions are open to all ticket holders and are designed to provide deeper insights into the production.

#### Musical and Artistic Credits
- **Music by:** José "Pepe" Martínez
- **Lyrics by:** Leonard Foglia and José "Pepe" Martínez
- **Libretto by:** Leonard Foglia
- **Featuring:** Mariachi Campanas de America

#### Additional Information
- **Running Time:** 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission
- **Languages:** Sung and spoken in Spanish and English, with translations projected above the stage.
- **Collaboration:** This production is presented in collaboration with Mariachi Campanas de America.

#### Tickets
- **Subscription:** Subscribe to the 2024/25 Season now.
- **Single Tickets:** On sale starting June 1st.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a fusion of music and storytelling that celebrates familial bonds and enduring traditions. Secure your tickets and be part of this extraordinary event!

José "Pepe" Martínez

Events

Upcoming events

3 - 5 Oct, 2024

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna · Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

3 - 5 Oct, 2024

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna · OPERA San Antonio

Past events

Apr 19, 2024

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna · The Egyptian Theatre

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Cruzar la Cara de la Luna by Martínez

OPERA San Antonio

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