Man of La Mancha

A landmark of American musical theater returns to the Miracle Theatre stage as part of Actors’ Playhouse’s 30th anniversary season. Written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, Man of La Mancha draws inspiration from Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote and unfolds as a play-within-a-play, with Cervantes and his fellow prisoners staging the story while awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition.

At its core is Alonso Quijana, who envisions himself as the knight Don Quixote and sets out to confront injustice with unwavering conviction. The Tony Award-winning score includes enduring favorites such as “The Impossible Dream,” “Dulcinea” and “I, Don Quixote,” bringing passion and poignancy to the narrative.

This revival holds special meaning for Actors’ Playhouse, revisiting a musical that opened both its original Kendall location and later its Coral Gables home at the Miracle Theatre. Presented on select dates from November 19 through December 21, 2025, the production is part of the 2025–2026 Mainstage Season titled A Season of Truth and Illusions.