February 27, 2026–March 15, 2026
Casa del Prado Theatre
Directed by Sarah Jane Salonga
Music Direction by Stephen Evangelista
Choreographed by Theresa Maigue Bendorf
Book, Music and Lyrics by Min Kahng
Based on the novel by Grace Lin
A commission by Bay Area Children’s Theatre
Our 78th Season of Shows, 2025-2026
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Based on the award-winning novel by Grace Lin, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon follows the journey of Minli, a brave and curious young girl who sets out on a quest to change her family’s fortune. Along the way, she encounters magical creatures, unexpected friends, and the legendary Old Man of the Moon. This imaginative, family-friendly adventure blends storytelling, folklore, and vibrant theatricality to celebrate wisdom, gratitude, and the power of hope.
Mountain composer/lyricist Min Kahng will join the creative team for an audience talkback after the matinee on February 28.
Pajama Night is Friday, March 6. Come in your favorite PJs and get a special gift!
White Dragon Martial Arts will perform a traditional lion dance in front of the theatre before the performance (approx. 1:15pm) on Sunday, March 8!
ASL-Interpreted performance on Saturday, March 14 at 2pm.
San Diego Premiere! Recommended for all ages!
Approximate run time: 1 hour, 30 minutes, including 15-minute intermission
View the program for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon here.
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WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON is produced by special arrangement with the Author and Elaine Devlin Literary, Inc., 1115 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 and with permission of Writers House, LLC on behalf of Grace Lin. Production sponsored in part by the County of San Diego, City of San Diego Cultural Affairs, and the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department.