Vanessa Garcia

Acclaimed Play AS CENTENÁRIAS (The Centenarians) Gets Bold Musical Reinvention With Music by Chico César
by Claudio Erlichman - May 8, 2026

As Centenárias, the celebrated play by Newton Moreno, will premiere at Sesc Bom Retiro on May 14, running through June 14. Directed by Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, the production stars Juliana Linhares and Laila Garin as two elderly professional mourners traveling through Brazil’s Northeastern sertão performing funeral rituals and farewell ceremonies. Blending humor, poetry and emotional storytelling, the new version features 16 original songs by Chico César, who also serves as musical director alongside Elísio Freitas. Nearly two decades after the original production became a landmark of Brazilian theatre, this reimagined staging brings fresh musicality and contemporary energy to one of the country’s most acclaimed modern plays.

Samuel H. Levine, Owen Campbell and More to Star in THE MINOTAUR Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025

Grove House Productions will present a private, invitation-only industry reading of The Minotaur, a new play by emerging playwright Nolan Phillips. Learn more here!

NOT QUITE ALMOST by John Cariani Comes to Portland Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Portland Stage Company will present a new play by John Cariani, NOT QUITE ALMOST! John Cariani returns to Maine to bring a new play to life at Portland Stage. Learn more here!

WP Theater Unveils 2024-2026 Lab Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME A New Play To Have Private Industry Readings In Nyc On December 7 & 8
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023

'NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME' is a new play that will have private industry readings in NYC on December 7 & 8. Find out more about this exciting production.

Photos: SWEET GOATS & BLUEBERRY SENORITAS Opens At Actors' Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

Actors’ Playhouse presents the highly anticipated Florida Premiere of Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas, a new play by celebrated Miami writers Richard Blanco and Vanessa Garcia. Check out photos here!

Cast and Creative Team Set for Miami Premiere of SWEET GOATS & BLUEBERRY SENORITAS at Actors' Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023

Experience the highly anticipated Miami Premiere of 'Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas' at Actors' Playhouse. This new Cuban American play by Richard Blanco and Vanessa Garcia explores themes of identity and belonging. Don't miss this captivating production from November 8 to December 3, 2023.

Zoetic Stage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre & More Nominated for Carbonell Awards 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023

Discover the nominees for the prestigious Carbonell Awards 2022-2023 season, including Zoetic Stage and Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming event and the best of South Florida theater.

Destinos Spotlight Weekend Launches 6th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival This Thursday At Steppenwolf
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023

Destinos, 6th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Chicago’s annual citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America opens this Thursday, September 28 and runs through November 12, 2023.

World Premiere of Renae Simone Jarrett's DAPHNE to be Presented at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023

Discover the latest news from Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 as they announce 'DAPHNE,' a captivating new play by Renae Simone Jarrett. Directed by Sarah Hughes, this highly anticipated production will be running at Lincoln Center Theater. Immerse yourself in the world premiere of 'DAPHNE' and witness the talent showcased at this renowned theater institution.

Review: JENNA AND THE WHALE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - Aug 24, 2023

Like Jonah and the Whale, JENNA AND THE WHALE shows us the value of second chances and how to discover our own resilience

Get Ready for Destinos: The 6th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Latino theater at Destinos, the 6th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. Discover an exciting line-up of international, U.S., and Chicago-based Latino theater productions that celebrate the richness of Latino culture.

Cast Set For World Premiere of JENNA & THE WHALE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023

Ground Floor Theatre in collaboration with Broadway United has revealed the cast for Jenna & The Whale by Vanessa Garcia and Jake Cline.

Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Actors' Playhouse Announces CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, LEGALLY BLONDE, And More For 2023-24 Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2023

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has announced the five Mainstage productions secured for its 2023 - 2024 Mainstage Season.

Funding Arts Broward Awards Record $385,450 in its 20th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

In its 20th anniversary year, Funding Arts Broward (FAB) has announced that it has raised and awarded a record high of $385,450 in grants to sustain and cultivate arts programming in the region.

SUMMER SHORTS: HOMEGROWN EDITION Comes to Miami in June
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

City Theatre and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County  present SUMMER SHORTS: HOMEGROWN EDITION, a celebration of Miami’s best emerging BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) playwrights featuring eight refreshing and revealing ten-minute plays celebrating Miami’s homegrown talent.

SDCF Reveals 2023 Barbara Whitman Award Recipient and Finalists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced the recipient and five finalists for the 2023 Barbara Whitman Award. Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, the award recognizes a female, trans, or non-binary early-career director who has demonstrated a unique vision in their work with an unrestricted $10,000 cash prize.

Cast Set for World Premiere of #GRACED by Vanessa Garcia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023

Zoetic Stage and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will present the world premiere of #GRACED by Vanessa Garcia, in collaboration with Abre Camino Collective.