Man of La Mancha
Synopsis
The beloved American musical that brought us “The Impossible Dream” turns its lens on modern love and society, especially as brought to the Playhouse stage by director Mark Lamos in our award-winning 2018 production. In this play within a play, Cervantes has not yet finished his manuscript for Don Quixote—he sits in jail awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition. Fourteen actors portraying Cervantes and his fellow prisoners bring to life the great odyssey we all know of a questing knight tilting at windmills and battling for the love of the fair maiden Aldonza.
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Philip Hernandez
Cervantes / Don Quixote
Gisela Adisa
Aldonza
Ceasar F. Barajas
Pedro / Prisoner
Carlos Encinias
Padre / Prisoner
Michael Scott Gomez
Paco / Guard / Hose / Prisoner
Paola Hernandez
Antonia / Prisoner
Tony Manna
Sancho Panza / Prisoner
Michael Mendez
Innkeeper / Tenorio / Prisoner
Ian Joseph Paget
Captain / Anselmo / Prisoner
Lulu Picart
Maria / Housekeeper / Prisoner
Jermaine Rowe
Guard / Juan / Horse / Prisoner
David Sattler
Governor / Prisoner
Clay Singer
Duke / Carrasco / Prisoner
Esteban Suero
Barber / Jose / Prisoner
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Lamos
- Screenplay & Story
- Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion, Mitch Leigh
- Original Score
- Mitch Leigh
- Original Title
- Man of La Mancha
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Westport Country Playhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Lamos
Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion, Mitch Leigh
Mitch Leigh
Department Leadership Roster
Dale Wasserman
Writer
Joe Darion
Writer
Mitch Leigh
Writer
Mark Lamos
Director
Fabian Fidel Aguilar
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man of La Mancha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man of La Mancha about?
The beloved American musical that brought us “The Impossible Dream” turns its lens on modern love and society, especially as brought to the Playhouse stage by director Mark Lamos in our award-winning 2018 production. In this play within a play, Cervantes has not yet finished his manuscript for Don Quixote—he sits in jail awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition. Fourteen actors portraying Cervantes and his fellow prisoners bring to life the great odyssey we all know of a questing knight tilting at windmills and battling for the love of the fair maiden Aldonza.
Who directed Man of La Mancha?
Man of La Mancha was directed by Mark Lamos.
Who stars in Man of La Mancha?
The principal cast of Man of La Mancha includes Philip Hernandez, Gisela Adisa, Ceasar F. Barajas, Carlos Encinias, Michael Scott Gomez.
When was Man of La Mancha released and how long is it?
Man of La Mancha was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Man of La Mancha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man of La Mancha was composed by Mitch Leigh.