Music / Robert Xavier Rodriguez
Libretto / Hilary Blecher and Migdalia Cruz

Frida is a lively celebration of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. The music of composer Robert Xavier Rodríguez bridges the gap between opera and music theatre, drawing inspiration from Gershwin, Sondheim and Kurt Weill.

Frida Kahlo painted 55 self portraits, each one offering us a revealing look at the artist at a single point in her life. Similarly, the opera is episodic, and captures the most poignant moments from her life, from the traffic accident at 18 that forever altered the course of her life, to her political development, and her turbulent relationship with Diego Rivera and her sister Cristina.

CAST

Frida Kahlo / Eliza Bonet
Diego Rivera / José Sacín
Cristina Kahlo / Mrs. Ford / Laura León

Dimas’ Mother / Lupe Marin / Mrs. Rockefeller / Natalia Trotsky / Olga Perez Flora

Alejandro / Mr. Ford / Leon Trotsky / John Tiranno

Guillermo Kahlo / Mr. Rockefeller / Edward G. Robinson / Javier Ortiz

Three Calaveras / Amanda Porter, Ashli Saenz & Ashley Lopez

CREATIVE TEAM

Conductor / Zoe Zeniodi
Director / John de los Santos
Scenic Design / Valeria Rios
Costumes / Joe Moncada
Lighting & Projection Design / Daniel Chapman
Chorus Master / Aaron Howe