San Jose could use a Zorro. The timeless tale of rich-man-turned-masked-swashbuckler entertains because of Zorro’s passion for social justice, and his fight for the poor and downtrodden. Around here, where rich men are a dime a dozen, the have-nots are seen as little more than data points and TaskRabbits. Perhaps that’s why celebrated composer Hector Armienta picked this moment to turn Zorro’s story into a new musical. Incorporating both mariachi and corrido songwriting, Armienta breathes new life into the story of this caped crusader, and restokes the flame of justice for a new generation.
Zorro
Thu-Fri, 7pm, $10+
MACLA, San Jose
