MONARCH:
The Mexican-American Musical
Alfonso Molina (music, book, and lyrics)
Mayu Molina Lehmann (book and lyrics)

A powerful new musical exploring the lives of undocumented immigrants in the United States. The musical follows Luis, as he confronts the shadows of his undocumented existence. In true “Les Miserables” style, he is relentlessly pursued by ICE Officer Castelo. Luis takes refuge in a local church and draws inspiration from the Monarch butterfly. Much like the Monarch, Luis is determined to embark on a fate-defining journey. Monarch – touching upon such a divisive topic achieves a new paradigm of musical theater.  

Monarch made its premiere at Los Angeles Theater Center then went on to Washington (receiving a Helen Hayes Award nomination, then to Harvard for an East Coast try-out. Now it makes its Off-Broadway premiere at MITF.

Event produced by Alfonso Molina & Mayu Molina Lehmann