‘Mexodus’ Review: The Underground Railroad Runs South to Mexico in a Pasadena Playhouse Musical That Feels as Spirited as a Two-Man ‘Hamilton’

Pasadena Playhouse presents Mexodus, a musical that reimagines the Underground Railroad with a southbound journey toward Mexico. Variety's Chris Willman reviews the production, which features a small cast but delivers the kind of spirited storytelling you'd associate with Hamilton — examining whether a tight ensemble can generate the same theatrical impact as a full-scale musical production.

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