Theatre

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!

Saturday, April 18 | 8:00 PM Bunnies Inside of Her Written by Ann Gillespie | Directed by Katherine Siegel A darkly comedic retelling of the bizarre true story of Mary Toft, the 18th-century English woman who claimed to give birth to rabbits. What began as a small local scheme quickly spiraled into a sensational media frenzy that reached all the way to the court of King George I. Twisted, satirical, and unexpectedly moving, Bunnies Inside of Her captures the spectacle, exploitation, and strange power of public fascination. 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!

Saturday, April 18 | 5:00 PM Shadows and Light: The M Ensemble Story Written by Mysia Anderson-White | Directed by Ali Tallman Set against Miami’s changing landscape, this multimedia memory play traces the history of the M Ensemble Company, the oldest continuously operating African American theatre company in Florida from its origins at the University of Miami to present day. Centered around the lives and collaborations of the founders and artists who shaped the company, the play blends history, memory, and imagination. Shadows and Light explores how community, resilience, and art sustain a cultural institution across generations. 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!

Saturday, April 18 | 2:00 PM The CGTFest Children’s Matinee A special matinee designed for young audiences, featuring two 30-minute plays full of imagination and heart William’s Great Adventure written by Brandon Urrutia, and directed by Emilia Lirman follows William the Hippo from the Metropolitan Museum of Art as he journeys to Egypt in search of home with the help of his friends. ​​ What The Bread Says written by Vanessa Garcia, directed by Victoria Collado, and with songs by Nicole Garcia and Vanessa Garcia, tells the story of a girl and her grandfather who teaches her to bake bread while sharing their family’s history of escape and resilience. 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!

Friday, April 17 | 7:30 PM Ama. Egg. Oyá. Written by Lori Felipe-Barkin | Directed by Sara Jarell Presented in English and Spanish When Ama, a Hialeah woman determined to become a mother, experiences another miscarriage, she turns to faith, folklore, and resilience in search of answers. Told through Yoruba-style fables and blending modern Miami life with Santería traditions, this bilingual play explores infertility, motherhood, and the complicated emotions surrounding both. With live musical accompaniment by Juno-winning Afro-Cuban Jazz Band OKAN, Ama. Egg. Oyá. is a vibrant and deeply human story of hope, loss, and spiritual connection. 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!

Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the famous Victor Frankenstein, inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of his hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and his tall lab assistant, Inga, Frederick steps into the shoes of his ancestors as a mad scientist. “It’s alive!” he shouts as he brings to life a creature that’s just as amazing as his grandfather’s. Of course, the monster eventually escapes, and the fun never stops!

A prominent Jewish family, fractured by the politics and aftermath of October 7, gathers for a fragile reunion at a luxury Caribbean resort. But as a sudden hurricane bears down outside their bungalow, an even fiercer storm erupts within—forcing them to confront old wounds, clashing values, and the ties that may no longer bind them. In this urgent and deeply human world premiere from acclaimed playwright S. Asher Gelman (Afterglow), The Zionists: A Family Storm lays bare how identity, politics, and history can tear families apart—and the struggle to hold them together in an increasingly divided world.

Dancing in Mama's Kitchen is a celebration of community featuring talented local artists who share their talents and memories of gathering in Mama's kitchen for food, music, conversation and more. The afternoon culminates in an exciting Ted Talk style food demonstration and tasting. Its a family friendly event and free to the public.

A musical journey through fame, friendship and the cost of success. Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Frank Shepard, a famous songwriter and film producer, and his two closest friends. Moving backward across 20 years, the show details Frank’s rise from penniless, dreamy-eyed composer to wealthy, film-producing sellout and what he lost to get there.