Chiquis’ story: Chiquis is sweet and loving. She’ll follow you everywhere you go. She’s probably got some dachshund and Chihuahua in addition to the rat terrier, but whatever she is, she’s amazing.

Under the Wiltern’s center-stage spotlight, a bedazzled tejana slowly rises into the audience’s view. As the concealed hydraulic platform peaks on the stage’s second level, Chiquis appears, sparkling ...