A defiant act became a musical celebrating Latinos

"Destiny of Desire," a telenovela-inspired musical that follows two babies switched at birth, is, for Latinos, a melodramatic artform that is "part of our cultural landscape."
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How an act of defiance became a rapturous musical celebrating Latino representation Click to view images

Karen Zacarías initially conceptualized "Destiny of Desire" as a response to offensive stereotypes. As her telenovela-inspired musical evolved, joy prevailed.

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