Somewhere Over the Border

Somewhere Over the Border
By Brian Quijada
Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell
Choreographed by Tony Thomas
Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:30 p.m.
Atlas Performing Arts Center

Dorothy becomes Reina in this fresh take on The Wizard of Oz from Brian Quijada, the award-winning co-creator and star of Mexodus, which premiered at Mosaic ahead of back-to-back Off-Broadway runs. Inspired by the true story of his mother’s immigration in the 1970s, Somewhere Over the Border takes audiences on a musical journey from El Salvador to America featuring cumbia, Mexican mariachi boleros, rock, hip hop, and more! As Reina travels north to the Mexican border, she gathers friends, faces down dangers, and holds tight to the memory of the little boy she left behind to build a better life for them both. With equal parts joyful whimsy and harrowing truth, Somewhere Over the Border is a timely new musical that honors the grit and resilience of the immigrant’s journey and reminds us of the humanity of all our neighbors.

As part of our Mars Arts D.C. and Mosaic Theater partnership, Washington Performing Arts audiences have special access to a 50% discount on performances October 2 and 3, with code WPA50 at MosaicTheater.org or (202) 399-7993 x501. Code is available while supplies last, and available exclusively through the Mosaic Theater box office.

Special Post-Performance Event
Following the Saturday, October 3, 7:30 p.m. performance of Somewhere Over the Border, Mars Arts D.C. Artist Jonathan Acosta joins Mosaic for a post-show concert. Jonathan is a Venezuelan-born, Washington, D.C.-based singer-songwriter, Latin Grammy-nominated artist, and multi-instrumentalist. Known for playing the Venezuelan cuatro and violin, his work blends traditional Latin folklore with motivational and cultural themes, including his acclaimed civic anthem #ANIMOVENEZUELA and the project Americano Somos. Tickets to the evening performance are required for entry to the post-performance event.