Theatre

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!

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!

Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 PM The Lesser Leyendecker Written by Arianna Rose | Directed by Ana Calise A highly theatrical memory play about the real-life Leyendecker siblings, Mary, Joe, and Frank, whose artistic ambitions helped shape American illustration in the early 1900s. As Joe’s fame rises with the iconic Arrow Collar Man, Frank struggles with addiction, identity, and the shadow of his brother’s success. Blending imagination, history, and family tension, The Lesser Leyendecker explores art, ambition, and the fragile bonds that hold a family together. 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!