The Time in Between Based on the bestseller by
María Dueñas

“Iván's work has been incredible, magnificent, and very respectful. It is an honor that they have created a musical based on my novel and my characters.”

María Dueñas   | author of The Time in Between

The Story

A seamstress among fabrics, spies, and destinies

Based on the bestseller by María Dueñas, ‘The Time in Between’ weaves a rich story of love, resilience, and courage during the tumultuous period of the Spanish Civil War and World War II.

The story follows Sira Quiroga, a young seamstress from Madrid who abandons her orderly life to follow a wild love to Tangier. Abandoned and in debt, she reinvents herself in Tetouan as a haute couture dressmaker, where the fabrics and stitches of her trade become the facade for risky espionage missions.

A journey from Madrid to Tangier, Tetouan, and Lisbon where haute couture workshops, the glamour of grand hotels, and political conspiracies intertwine with loyalty and love.

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15

Awards

3 BroadwayWorld 2024
10 BroadwayWorld 2022
2 Talía

4

Years Running

Three successful touring seasons

No. 1

Best Musical

“Double Award: Musical and Tour” BroadwayWorld

The Soundtrack

Melodies that weave emotions

This adaptation brings María Dueñas’ story to life with a score that combines traditional Spanish influences with contemporary sounds. Premiered to great success in Zaragoza in December 2021, the musical toured Spain for two consecutive seasons, captivating audiences and critics alike.

Iván Macías’ compositions beautifully capture the story’s different settings—Madrid, Tangier, Tetouan, Lisbon—combining the dramatic emotion of each situation with the musical essence of the location, enriching the narrative and the emotional depth of the work.

MUSIC AND BOOK:

Iván Macías

LYRICS AND BOOK:

Félix Amador

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION:

beon Entertainment. 2021

DIRECTOR and CHOREOGRAPHER:

Federico Barrios

Audiovisual production:

beon Entertainment

“Iván Macías' music is exquisite, like everything born from his talent. It is a musical with soul, a delicious choral exercise.”

Antonio Puente Mayor   | El Correo

“A very well-tailored suit” Desde la Platea

“The musical has nothing half-sewn. There is emotion, tears, laughter, and a great team.” El Español

“The music manages to combine dramatic emotion with the musical essence of the location.” Recomana.cat

“It is impossible for this musical to disappoint its numerous fans.” Correveidile

“The music brilliantly reflects the emotional and physical journey of the protagonist.” Masescena

“A precise and profound musical, very faithful to the original text.” El Independiente

“Superb songs composed by Iván Macías. A true masterpiece of musical theater.”
Eduardo Jáudenes   | Alianza Hispánica
musical theatre composer

Productions:

2025

Madrid - Calderón Theatre - (beOn entertainment)

2024

Madrid - Teatro La Latina - (beOn entertainment)

2023-2024

National Tour - (beOn entertainment)

2021-2022

National Tour - (beOn entertainment)