"You don’t have to be an expert on telenovelas to enjoy Destiny of Desire, the hilarious and affectionate homage to Latin American TV soap operas."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Destiny of Desire
November 11 – December 20, 2026
Destiny of Desire
A Telenovela Play with Music
By Karen Zacarías
Directed by Marcela Lorca
A co-production with Denver Center Theatre Company
Ticket Price (all-in pricing including fees)
Starts at $48.30
Run Time
2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.
Friends Ticket Presale
Presale: Wednesday, July 29
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Presale: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 10AM PT
Priority Access
On sale: Wednesday, August 12
Single Tickets
On sale: Thursday, August 13
A DELIGHTFULLY UNAPOLOGETIC HOMAGE TO TELENOVELAS
On a stormy night in Bellarica, Mexico, two baby girls are born—one into outlandish wealth, and one into a life of poverty. When the newborns are swapped by a ruthless ex-beauty queen, the stage is set for two outrageous misfortunes to grow into an extraordinary destiny. Brimming with energy, Karen Zacarías’ hilarious hit, Destiny of Desire, takes you on an emotional rollercoaster sprinkled with the melodrama and wild antics that make the telenovela the most popular form of storytelling in the world.
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"Engaging and wonderfully funny."
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Showtimes & Tickets
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 7:30PM
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Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:30PM
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Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 7:30PM
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