The Miracle of Fatima Musical -— A Journey of Faith on Stage
Our 2000 Premiere
The Miracle of Fatima's journey began with a phenomenal premiere at the Mertens Theater in 2000. The show captivated audiences, selling out 14 shows in the 900-seat venue and welcoming over 11,000 attendees.
Barbara Oleynick Our first Francisco, Lucia, & Jacinta First Miracle of the Sun
El Milagro de Fátima — A Decade of Devotion in the Dominican Republic
our supportors
From the very beginning, countless individuals have contributed to sustain our mission, though they have humbly chosen to remain anonymous. We are forever grateful for their kindness and belief in our cause, which continue to inspire us to forge ahead with renewed dedication.
2000: The Premiere at Mertens Theater
Our premiere was made possible by the generosity of one individual who provided over $200,000, helping us achieve our goal.
2001: Rewrites and New Songs
Refining a production of this scale demanded new resources. A generous couple—moved after seeing only a short clip—contributed $55,000 and even helped build the set in Hartford.
2002: Recording the Cast Album
Through Father John, a Franciscan friar and former venture capitalist, Barbara met a donor whose $60,000 gift funded the cast album and first CD run. When the CDs debuted in churches at $20 each, some gave as much as $500—an outpouring of faith and generosity.
2003: The Tri-state Tour
The tour was funded by the same benefactor who supported the premiere, contributing another $100,000. At the final performance at Sacred Heart University, a woman offered a blank check—“Write it for up to $10,000 if you’ll perform at my parish.” Needless to say, Barbara gladly accepted.
2004: Portugal
At the invitation of the Rector of the Shrine, the creative team traveled to Portugal to present a workshop in Portuguese—made possible by a $10,000 donation.
2009: El Milagro de Fatima- filmed at the National Theater.
Filmed at the National Theater, this Spanish-language production was made possible by a single couple whose $50,000 gift brought El Milagro de Fátima to life.