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American Night: The Ballad Of Juan Jose Performances & Tickets

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On stage

The documented stage experience

American Night: The Ballad Of Juan Jose is a 120-minute stage play blending satire, history, and sharp social commentary. Written by Richard Montoya and developed by Culture Clash (Montoya, Ric Salinas, Herbert Sigüenza) and directed by Jo Bonney for the original production, it premiered as part of a commissioning project for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's American Revolutions cycle. Since its debut, the work has been praised by major outlets for its incisive take on American history.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

Licensed for production by Concord Theatricals, American Night remains a staple in contemporary American theatre, with archival audio released by LA Theatre Works providing a recording of the LA-based 2014 cast. The show continues to reach new audiences through touring productions and licensing, offering a fast-paced, gleefully sly experience that historical buffs, theater enthusiasts, and satirical audiences alike will appreciate.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

Below you’ll find a detailed biography of the performers involved, a snapshot of discography highlights connected to the company and its productions, and up-to-date information on the 2025 touring stop at Falcon’s Eye Theatre in Folsom Lake College’s Harris Center for the Arts. We’ve got you covered for securing seats, with clear ticketing paths and official social media links for the artists and venues involved.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

For fans and first-time attendees alike, American Night offers a unique blend of theatre, history, and humor. Explore the cast, learn about the play’s development—from its OSF commission to La Jolla Playhouse's 2012 staging—and follow the latest tour dates. If you’re planning to attend in 2025, note the Harris Center at Folsom Lake College hosts performances April 4–19, with tickets available through the Harris Center/Folsom Lake College channels. We’ve got you covered with reliable ticket access, a straightforward checkout, and insider tips to secure your seats for this acclaimed production.

On stage

The documented stage experience

Social media and official websites for performers and venues are linked below to help you stay connected and informed as tours announce new dates. All links open in a new tab for your convenience.

The essentials

Quick Facts About American Night: The Ballad Of Juan Jose

  • Type/genre: Full-length stage play (120 minutes) blending satire, history, and social commentary; developed by Culture Clash and Jo Bonney; commissioned for Oregon Shakespeare Festival's American Revolutions cycle.
  • Original/early history: Commissioned for OSF, later produced at La Jolla Playhouse in 2012; described by critics as fast-paced, gleeful, and sly.
  • Broadcastable recording: LA Theatre Works released an audio recording (digital and CD) in 2014, recorded May 2014 at UCLA's James Bridges Theater (cast includes Richard Montoya, René Millán, Sean San José, etc.).
  • 2025 tour: Falcon’s Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College’s Harris Center for the Arts presented performances April 4–19, 2025; tickets sold via Harris Center/Folsom Lake College channels.
  • Major reception/awards: Noted by prominent outlets (New York Times, Los Angeles Times) for its incisive satire of American history; part of the broader Culture Clash canon recognized by theaters nationwide.
  • Key people: Written by Richard Montoya; developed by Culture Clash (Montoya, Ric Salinas, Herbert Sigüenza); directed by Jo Bonney for original production.

For fans and first-time attendees alike, American Night offers a unique blend of theatre, history, and humor. Explore the cast, learn about the play’s development—from its OSF commission to La Jolla Playhouse's 2012 staging—and follow the latest tour dates. If you’re planning to attend in 2025, note the Harris Center at Folsom Lake College hosts performances April 4–19, with tickets available through the Harris Center/Folsom Lake College channels. We’ve got you covered with reliable ticket access, a straightforward checkout, and insider tips to secure your seats for this acclaimed production.

Social media and official websites for performers and venues are linked below to help you stay connected and informed as tours announce new dates. All links open in a new tab for your convenience.

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