Photo: Lynn Trimble
By Cara Pencak, Benjamin Leatherman, Lynn Trimble and Chris Coplan | Phoenix New Times
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¡Americano!
The terms “local” and “theater” are taking on new meaning over at Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 North Central Avenue, which is celebrating its 100th season with a lineup that includes a world premiere musical called ¡Americano! It’s based on the life of Tony Valdovinos, who graduated from Camelback High School then sought to achieve his dream of serving in the military.
Valdovinos’ parents moved from Mexico to the U.S. when he was just 2 years old. After walking into a Phoenix Marine Corps recruiting station on his 18th birthday, Valdovinos learned that he was an illegal immigrant. The musical follows his experiences as a “dreamer” while exploring broader themes of immigration and the American dream. It is being performed at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5. Tickets start at $41. Lynn Trimble
