Black and white illustration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, surrounded by flowers and foliage.
Text poster with white and yellow text on black background that reads 'La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin, presented by Gallo Giro'.
Text announcing events scheduled for December 5 and 6 at 7:00 PM.

El Gallo Giro presents

LA VIRGEN DE
GUADALUPE,
DIOS INANTZIN

by Evelina Fernández
Directed by José Luis Valenzuela

Produced by The Latino Theater Company
in association with the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

We return to Downtown L.A.’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels with La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin, the company’s signature holiday pageant that has taken place annually since 2002. Featuring over 100 actors, singers and indigenous Aztec dancers as well as children and seniors from the community, La Virgen is the City of L.A.’s largest theatrical holiday production. Join the tens of thousands who have become transfixed by the story of Juan Diego, a simple peasant to whom the Virgin Mary appeared on four occasions in the mountains of Tepeyac near Mexico City in 1531. Adapted for the stage by Evelina Fernández from the mid-16th century text The Nican Mopohua.

Un regalo de amor, esperanza y fe a la Ciudad de Los Angeles. La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin dramatiza la aparición de la Virgen María a Juan Diego, un campesino indígena, y se ha convertido en una tradición que por más de una década se ha presentado en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles. Esta hermosa obra con música, danza, y un mensaje universal de fe, amor y perserverancia atrae a muchas personas, sin distinción de raza, idioma o religión.

Performed in Spanish with English supertitles
Presentada en español con supertítulos en inglés.

  • Friday, December 5 at 7:00 PM
    Saturday, December 6 at 7:00 PM

  • General Admission is FREE! No reservation is needed. The General Admission section is first come, first served. Doors open 1 Hour before showtime.

    Entrada General GRATUITA! No se necesita reservacion. La sección de Admisión General es por orden de llegada. Apertura de puertas 1 hora antes de presentacion.

    Reserved Premium Seating – $48

    Our Reserved Premium Seating Section offers exclusive access to a prime area of the cathedral’s pews, providing the best view and comfort during the performance.

    Please note: this is a reserved section, not individually assigned seats. Seating is first-come within the reserved area.

    Asientos Reservados Premium – $48

    Nuestra Sección de Asientos Reservados Premium ofrece acceso exclusivo a un área preferencial de las bancas de la catedral, con la mejor vista y comodidad durante la presentación.

    Importante: esta es una sección reservada, no asientos individuales. Los asientos se ocupan por orden de llegada dentro del área reservada.

  • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
    555 West Temple Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90012-2707

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Featuring

Close-up portrait of a woman with long brown hair, wearing an orange blouse with a black top, looking at the camera with a neutral expression against a gray background.

Esperanza América as La Virgen

Close-up portrait of an older man with white hair and a beard, wearing a dark blazer and white shirt, against a gray background.

Sal Lopez as Juan Diego

Close-up professional headshot of a smiling man with dark hair, wearing a dark blazer and shirt, against a neutral background.

Richard Azurdia

Close-up portrait of an older man with a bald head, smiling, wearing a dark jacket with white stripes.

Damián Delgado

Close-up black and white portrait of an older man with gray hair and a beard.

Cástulo Guerra

Close-up of a smiling man with short dark hair, light skin, and a checkered shirt, against a blue background.

Xavi Moreno

Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with short, dark hair, gray beard, wearing a red shirt, looking at camera with a neutral expression.

Geoffrey Rivas

A smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing a white top, necklace, and earrings, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

Lucy Rodriguez

A middle-aged woman with short, curly black hair smiling outdoors.

Alejandra Flores

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Yes. General Admission is completely free, with no reservation or ticket required.

  • No. You do not need to check in for General Admission.

  • All seating is first come, first served. We strongly recommend arriving early.

  • Yes. Reserved seating is available for $48.

  • Yes. You must check in to access the reserved seating section.

  • At the Premiere Seating Will-Call Table, located just beyond the bronze doors on the southeast side of the Cathedral.

  • Check in under the name on your reservation. You do not need ID, printed tickets, or an email confirmation.

  • The Cathedral opens to the public at 6:00 PM. Entry is not allowed before this time.

  • The play begins promptly at 7:00 PM.

  • Arriving early helps you secure the best seating and ensures a smooth, safe experience for everyone.

  • Late arrivals: Cannot enter the reserved seating section once the play begins.

    Will be guided to alternate seating and admitted during an appropriate pause.

  • Reserved seats are released once the performance begins.

  • Yes. Limited wheelchair sections are available first come, first served.

  • No. All mobility devices must be cleared from aisles for safety.

  • No. Everyone is welcome to attend.

  • The play is performed in Spanish with English subtitles.

  • No. Live recording and flash photography are not allowed

  • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
    555 West Temple Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90012-2707

    Located on Temple Street between Grand and Hill Streets.

  • Parking is $12, with entrances on Temple Street and Hill Street.

    Security staff will be available during operating hours.

    Note: Parking details are provided as a courtesy. The Latino Theater Company is not responsible for parking fees or issues.

Terms & Conditions: NO REFUNDS. Patrons may exchange tickets to another performance date they, but they cannot get a monetary refund. Tickets may be exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the performance date for another date or time of the same production, subject to availability. Additional fees and restrictions apply. If you would like to exchange your tickets for another date please provide us with your order number, name and date and time of the performance you would like to attend. Please note that performances are subject to change. If your performance is canceled or if your tickets need to be rescheduled for reasons beyond our control, you will receive a notification of postponement or cancellation as soon as reasonably possible and will be able to exchange, donate, or request a full refund for your purchase per Latino Theater Co. ticketing policies. Single ticket purchases are subject to a convenience charge which is waived for memberships.

Press

  • Latino Theater Company brings back 'La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin'

    CALÓ News

  • Interior of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels with a man named Sal Lopez in the foreground, pews, and a religious altar in the background. News caption included.

    Latino Theater Company performs story of the Virgen de Guadalupe

    Los Angeles Times/Spectrum News 1

  • Actor performing in the 'La Virgen de Guadalupe' production.

    20th Annual ‘La Virgen De Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin' Production

    NBC 4 Los Angeles

  • A man with glasses, wearing a white shirt and dark jacket, speaks indoors with framed artwork in the background. The caption identifies him as José Luis Valenzuela, a theater director, and the image is from a Telemundo broadcast with FIFA World Cup 2022 branding.

    Realizan obra en Cat honor a La Virgen de Guadalupe

    Telemundo 52 Los Angeles

  • Guadalupe Spreads Her Theatrical Wings

    New York Times

  • Man standing in spotlight with lanterns in background, wearing costume with burlap sack over shoulder.

    Celebrating Latinos Through Theater

    Fox News

  • Person in traditional Aztec attire with feathered headdress performing under dim lights.

    'La Virgen regresa a la Catedral

    Univision

  • Group of people wearing traditional, colorful Indigenous costumes and feathered headdresses, some wearing face masks, under blue lighting.

    Comienzan celebraciones del día de la virgen de Guadalupe

    Telemundo 52

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