The new musical ¡Americano! tells the true story of Tony Valdovinos.
¡Americano! is the true and inspiring story of Tony Valdovinos. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, Tony is inspired by the events of 9/11 to serve in the Marines. His childhood and high school years are focused on the singular goal of enlisting on his 18th birthday. But when he tries, Tony discovers he is an undocumented immigrant, a Dreamer. With grit, determination, and help from his family and community, Tony discovers a new mission: one that can make history, create more good, and inspire more change than he ever could as a Marine.
With an energetic score by the Ameri-Chicana singer-songwriter and Drama Desk Award nominee Carrie Rodriguez, exuberant choreography by Sergio Mejia and now under the instruction of award-winning director Sergio Trujillo, ¡Americano! challenges preconceived notions and reminds us that America’s strength has always been its melting pot, and the enterprising immigrants who #PaveTheWay.
After several successes including a record-breaking 5-week run at The Phoenix Theatre Company in 2020 and a first-time ever run by an Arizona musical Off Broadway at New World Stages from March 31st to June 19th 2022, ¡Americano! is retooling its script for a final push to Broadway. The creative team is working to debut on a Broadway stage in 2024.