Theatre

WHY THE DRAMA returns on May 30th at the El Oro Theater in the Downtown Media Center! FilmGate Miami’s reimagined actor, writer, and industry meet-up is the longest-running Florida cold read event, that has opened opportunities for so many films! Our mission with WTD is to craft, critique, and expand works and performances coming from our South Florida artists. Special guests will include casting agents, filmmakers, and distinguished media industry members. This event features a read-through of screenplays and welcomes industry professionals to witness the talent Miami has to offer and to network.

“A Double of Nofal” brings together two short plays by acclaimed Argentine playwright Rafael Nofal in a moving, contemporary, and deeply human theatrical experience. The first play tackles an urgent issue: drug use during adolescence and its impact on the life of a sensitive young man with a passion for literature. Through an honest and intimate lens, it invites reflection on the topic and on a therapist’s efforts to help him. In contrast, “Until the End of Days” immerses us in a luminous story about the enduring love between an elderly couple, and the special bond they share with their granddaughter—a young woman who dreams of following in her grandfather’s footsteps in the world of theater. Featuring performances by two young actors—a 20-year-old and an 18-year-old, both with theatrical training—this production resonates with younger audiences, who will see themselves reflected on stage. The staging blends visual elements such as projections and UV lighting, creating a modern aesthetic experience in the style of Antiheroes Project. This project is presented in partnership with Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater and it is made possible with support from The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners.

Kevin and the River Flan follows a young man whose accidental killing of a butterfly sends him on a surreal journey through family, spirituality, and self-discovery, where the line between life and death begins to blur. Infused with themes of guilt, cultural identity, and spirituality, the play reflects Urrutia’s Hispanic heritage and offers audiences a rich, thought-provoking theatrical experience. Performances of Kevin and the River Flan will run from May 2 through May 17, with evening performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. This limited run offers audiences multiple opportunities to experience this unique and evocative production in Main Street Players’ intimate theater space in Miami Lakes.

A heart-wrenching story of faith, remorse and the unbreakable human spirit. One night in the Bronx, a man loses everyone and everything he loves. Filled with remorse, he begs God, “You forget about me, and I'll forget about you?” But God has other plans. This is a one-person play about love, faith and going it alone.

Area Stage Conservatory’s Student Professional program presents Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony-award winning beloved musical where fairy tales collide and nothing goes as planned. Follow Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and more as their wishes lead them deep into the woods, where magic comes at a price and happily ever after is far from guaranteed. Brought to life by a talented cast of young performers and accompanied by a live band, this production delivers a thrilling and heartfelt theatrical experience.

La Pluma o La Espada by Astrid Hadad (Mexico) It is about making known the baroque era in Mexico, both in its social, artistic, political or every day. The common thread of the show is woven by lives crusades of two women, one born in Spain, the other in Mexico, both locked up in a convent but going to twist their destinies in opposite ways: one with the pen, the other with the sword, one is the Nun Alférez and the Another Sor Juana. The two most famous women in Spain and New Spain of the Baroque era. Westchester Cultural Arts Center Saturday April 18, 2026 / 8:00 p.m. (Co presented by FUNDarte, the Roxy Theater Group and Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series)

Seven Queens. One Royal Night. Come out and enjoy the biggest pop concert in Miami! Inspired by SIX the Musical, songs by Shakira, Beyonce, Kesha, and so many more Divas hit the stage!

Rhythm and rhyme shine when piano meets poetry in a mashup of spoken word, classical and popular music featuring Martin Bejerano and Daniel Strange on piano and Miami’s top young poets in an electric performance of “Searching for Home,” inspired by the creative writing journey of presidential inaugural poet Richard Blanco and directed by the award-winning Teo Castellanos with a blockbuster finale by Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist Catherin Meza.

Sunday, April 19 | 7:30 PM 638: An Uncommonly Comical Review of an Accidental Assassination Attempt of Fidel Castro Written by Edward G. Excaliber | Directed by Katerin Crespo-Montano Set during a chaotic engagement party in 1960s Havana, this madcap farce imagines one wildly fictional attempt among the hundreds made on Fidel Castro’s life. When a series of mishaps seemingly leads to the dictator’s death, a frantic father is forced to don the beard and impersonate Castro for the evening. With a fourth-wall-breaking narrator, slamming doors, and escalating absurdity, 638 delivers a fast-paced comedy of errors inspired by history. The Coconut Grove Theatre Festival returns with a weekend of new play readings by South Florida creatives. Join us April 16-19, 2026, at the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove for the return of world-class theatre to Coconut Grove!

Sunday, April 19 | 4:00 PM The Second Coming Written by Patrick Rodriguez | Directed by Joel Castillo In this heartfelt dramedy, three stories unexpectedly intertwine: a teen mother navigating her future, a gay couple hoping to adopt, and a therapist turned nun facing the miraculous. As their paths collide, each must confront questions of faith, family, and responsibility. The Second Coming is a witty and compassionate story about the ways people try to build a future for themselves and those they love. The Coconut Grove Theatre Festival returns with a weekend of new play readings by South Florida creatives. Join us April 16-19, 2026, at the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove for the return of world-class theatre to Coconut Grove!