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Take a challenging look at the “American Dream” through the eyes of an immigrant family with How To Make An American Son tickets. Written by Christopher Oscar Pena, this play focuses on Mando, a Honduran immigrant that built a successful cleaning business. When he sees that the business economy is going downhill, Mando tries to prepare his entitled son Orlando, who has been living the high life and putting it on his father’s tab, to take over. Hoping his son will learn some lessons, Mando puts him in with the cleaning crew. Unfortunately, after a gay-bashing incident, suddenly Orlando becomes responsible for a valuable, undocumented worker and the fate of his father’s empire. Challenging issues such as sexual identity, privilege and immigration legality come together with an exploration into the hard realities of life and the truthfulness of the “American Dream” that has been sold to so many. For a bold, thought-provoking look at American society, you’ll want to get How To Make An American Son tickets right away.

Inspired by the dark side of American culture that keeps people from attaining the dream that has been advertised, Pena wrote this play to expose the truth and show his perspective on the country. An accomplished writer, teacher and playwright, his work has appeared in many theaters with much recognition. With a strong grasp on everyday life and the skills to turn it into living art, Pena paints an intricate picture of desire, delusion and success that will resonate long after you leave. 

How much are How To Make An American Son tickets?

How To Make An American Son tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

How To Make An American Son Show Schedule

Check the How To Make An American Son schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.