Our Story
Two Decades of Living Theater
Morningstar Entertainment Group was born from a simple belief: that live performance has the power to transform — audiences, communities, and the artists who create it.
Our Mission
Art That Moves People
We exist to create original live theatrical experiences that celebrate the full range of human expression. From the electric pulse of a pop concert to the soulful depth of a jazz musical and the vibrant spirit of Latino theater, every production we mount is a statement about the enduring power of live performance.
Originality
Every production is an original work — no revivals, no reproductions. We build new worlds from scratch.
Cultural Richness
We celebrate the full spectrum of human culture, with a particular commitment to Latino arts and heritage.
Artistry
We hold ourselves to the highest standard of theatrical craft — in writing, performance, design, and direction.
Community
Theater is a communal act. We build productions that bring people together and leave lasting impressions.
The Legacy
20+ Years on the Stage
Founded in the early 2000s, Morningstar Entertainment Group has grown from a small regional production company into a nationally recognized force in live theatrical entertainment. Over two decades, we have produced dozens of original works, toured across the country, and built a reputation for productions that are as artistically ambitious as they are commercially successful.
Founded with our debut production, a jazz concert in Miami Beach..."LATIN JAZZ MEETS THE COLONY", a concert that sold out its entire run of two nights.
Launched our Latino Theater Initiative, with "Bolero Loves Jazz", producing an original concert celebrating Hispanic culture and heritage. with the Bolero and Jazz Music of iconic ASmerican and Latin American composers.
Expanded into pop concert productions, bringing our theatrical sensibility to the concert stage in Miami and South Florida.
Celebrated 12 years with a landmark retrospective season featuring three simultaneous productions.
Entered our third decade with our most ambitious production slate yet — five original works in development.
Creative Leadership
The People Behind the Curtain
Jose Garrido
Founder & Artistic Director
Jose founded Morningstar with a vision to create original theater that reflects the full diversity of American and Latin American culture. A director, writer, and producer with 25+ years in the industry.
Jose Garrido
Executive Producer
Oversees all production operations and strategic partnerships. His background spans regional theater, and large-scale concert production.
Jose Garrido & Jose Negroni
Creative Director, Latino Programs & Musical Director
Garrido & Negroni collaborate with the Latino Theater Initiative, developing original works, concerts that celebrate and amplify Latino voices, stories, and artistic traditions.
Join Us for the Next Chapter
Whether as an audience member, venue partner, or creative collaborator — there is a place for you in the Morningstar story.