{"id":241786,"date":"2026-04-22T12:57:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/241786\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:57:09","slug":"gablestage-proudly-presents-eureka-day-by-jonathan-spector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/241786\/","title":{"rendered":"GableStage Proudly Presents Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Cast of Eureka Day. Photo credit: Magnus Stark, 2026.<\/p>\n

GableStage Theatre Company and Zelda Kloner\u2019s Gift Fund\/Heidi Berghuis Proudly Present \u201cEureka Day\u201d, a comic powder keg <\/p>\n

Boca Raton, FL \u2014 April 22, 2026\u00a0\u2014 GableStage\u2019s 27th season comes to a close with the South Florida premiere of Eureka Day (May 15 \u2013 June 14, 2026) by Tony Award\u2013winning playwright Jonathan Spector. Fresh from Broadway, this hilarious comedy delivers a razor-sharp satire of well-meaning progressivism pushed to its limits.<\/p>\n

At Eureka Day School in Berkeley, California, scones and militant inclusivity rule the weekly board meetings. Led by a Rumi-reciting headmaster, a group of civically engaged, ultra-enlightened parents can only act through strict consensus. But when a mumps outbreak forces the community to confront its liberal vaccine policy, the board faces its ultimate nightmare: making a decision that won\u2019t please absolutely everyone.<\/p>\n

Directing at GableStage for the first time is Zoetic Stage Founding Artistic Director Stuart Meltzer. The production stars South Florida favorites Rita Cole (The White Card), Jeni Hacker (The Thanksgiving Play), and Ryan Didato (White Guy on the Bus), and introduces Jordyn Moone in her GableStage debut. The cast also includes Barrington Stage Associate Artist and GableStage company member Mark H. Dold (Harry Clarke). New World School of the Arts alum Sarah Rome Guerra will play the role of Suzanne, typically performed by Jeni Hacker, for all performances May 20\u201324. \ufeffTogether, they navigate a minefield of identity politics, internet pile-ons, and gluten-free scones.<\/p>\n

\u201cJonathan Spector\u2019s insightful, funny, and truthful play Eureka Day is a perfect theatrical event, promising to leave South Florida audiences talking about a play that sits firmly on the pulse of the American zeitgeist, surprising all of us along the way,\u201d said Stuart Meltzer. \u201cI\u2019m beyond thrilled to be working with Bari Newport and the GableStage team. It\u2019s been a long time coming.\u201d<\/p>\n

Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport adds, \u201cThis is a play I\u2019ve been trying to produce since 2019. Fortunately, time has only made it funnier.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eureka Day was originally commissioned and produced by Berkeley\u2019s Aurora Theatre Company in 2018, followed by subsequent productions in New York and internationally, including its European premiere at The Old Vic in London. The play made its Broadway debut in 2024, where it received widespread recognition and major honors, including the 2025 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Drama League Award for Best Revival of a Play.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Spector is a Tony Award-winning playwright based in Oakland, California, whose work has been produced on and off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally. His play Birthright premiered at Miami New Drama in 2025. He is currently under commission with Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre Company, and La Jolla Playhouse.<\/p>\n

Eureka Day is presented by Zelda Kloner\u2019s Gift Fund \/ Heidi Berghuis with additional support by Gene C. Sulzberger in memory of Beverley Sulzberger.<\/p>\n

The 27th Season is made possible by the City of Coral Gables Cultural Arts Division, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.<\/p>\n

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
May 15 \u2013 June 14, 2026<\/p>\n

Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm, with matinees on Wednesdays and Sundays at 2:00pm, plus three Saturday matinees at 2:00pm on May 30, June 6, and June 13.<\/p>\n

The role of Suzanne will be played by Sarah Rome Guerra for the following performances: 5\/20, 5\/21, 5\/22, 5\/23, 5\/24.<\/p>\n

WINDOW ON THE WORK
Award-winning pre-show talks with a member of the artistic team, 30 minutes before each performance (except opening nights).<\/p>\n

WINE DOWN FRIDAYS
Audiences are invited to enjoy a free wine tasting before each Friday evening\u2019s performance, courtesy of Clementine\u2019s Wine Gourmet.<\/p>\n

AFTER WORDS
Robust post-show discussions with the cast and creative team following the first Sunday matinee and all Wednesday matinees.<\/p>\n

MOSAIC MIAMI
Each season, GableStage partners with MOSAIC Miami to present Can We Talk?, a series of post-show conversations designed to spark dialogue and reflection around the themes onstage.<\/p>\n

For Eureka Day, audiences are invited to stay for:<\/p>\n

DEI or DIE: Performing Inclusion, Confronting Reality<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 7 | Immediately following the 2:00pm matinee<\/p>\n

Moderated by Matt Anderson, Executive Director of Mosaic Miami, this curated conversation features Webber Charles, Director of Student Achievement at Breakthrough Miami, who brings expertise in education equity and youth empowerment; George Lindemann, investor, philanthropist, and President of the Board at The Bass Museum, whose work spans community development, conservation, and cultural advocacy; and Victoria Beatty, Assistant Law Professor, education consultant, and PhD candidate, who offers a critical lens on diversity, equity, and inclusion in institutional and educational settings.<\/p>\n

STUDENT\/TEACHER RUSH
Students and teachers may attend any performance free of charge by arriving 45 minutes prior to curtain and filling any open, unsold seat. Valid ID required.<\/p>\n

SINGLE TICKETS
Single tickets begin at $50, with special rates for military, students, teachers, artists, and groups of 8+. Tickets are available at www.gablestage.org or by calling (305) 445-1119.<\/p>\n

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