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‘La Pastorela’: A funny thing happened on the way to ‘La Pastorela’

Half a millennium after Franciscan missionaries brought the nativity story to Mexico, the Austin Latino Theater Alliance continues the tradition of La Pastorela but also creates something totally new

by Patti Hadad December 8, 2006September 30, 2025

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With Teatro Vivo’s enjoyable revival of the bilingual comedy ‘Petra’s Cuento,’ no matter what language the characters are speaking, it’s a language you’ll understand

by Barry Pineo July 28, 2006September 30, 2025

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‘La Pastorela’: A funny thing happened on the way to ‘La Pastorela’

Arts Review

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