GableStage

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Democracy gives citizens the power to shape their society, while theatre gives us the opportunity to explore and question it. Together, they create a culture of participation, reflection, and engagement that has echoed through the centuries.

Today is your chance to be a changemaker. It is an opportunity for every citizen to play a role in shaping a Miami that we are proud to call home.

As you know, arts and culture in Florida recently endured a significant setback when all State funding was cut. At GableStage, we feel this impact deeply, but with your Give Miami Day support, we can continue to be a place where stories of all kinds are heard, where diverse perspectives are explored, and where dialogue between art and society remains vibrant and alive.

Thank you for Supporting Your Local Theatre and thank you in advance for remembering GableStage.

We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!

GET TO KNOW GABLESTAGE THEATRE COMPANY

GableStage, one of the longest running and most acclaimed theatre companies in South Florida, is in its 26th Season at Coral Gables’ Biltmore Hotel. Founded in 1979 as the Florida Shakespeare Theatre, GableStage originally performed the plays of Shakespeare in the Casino Gardens at Vizcaya. In 1987 the Shakespeare Theatre moved to Coral Gable’s Minorca Playhouse until Hurricane Andrew destroyed the playhouse in 1992. GableStage temporarily found its new home at the Carousel Theatre in Coral Gables before moving into the former horse stables at the historic Biltmore Hotel in 1998.

Since then, GableStage has grown into one of the most recognized and respected regional theatre companies in the country. In its 26 years, the theatre company has employed more than 2,000 artists (actors, directors, designers, musicians, writers and craftspeople) who live and work in our community; welcomed more than 650,000 patrons, including more than 175,000 Miami-Dade students; and contributed upwards of $10M to the local economy.

In June of 2021, after the death of legendary producing artistic director Joseph Adler and a 20-month closure due to the pandemic, the theatre company’s Board of Trustees started on a vibrant new chapter with the hiring of Bari Newport as producing artistic director.

In Newport’s short tenure, the company has grown tremendously. The company’s extensive community outreach, distinctive roster of educational offerings and ambitious mainstage programming have cemented GableStage’s reputation as a formidable leader in the field. 

In 2023 GableStage added seven Carbonell Awards (for a total of 71) to its collection and in 2024 was voted Best Theatre Company by Miami New Times and Coral Gables Magazine.

GableStage’s 26th Season continues to fulfill its mission of providing South Florida audiences with theatrical works of artistic excellence that confront today’s issues and ideas.

Thank you for being a part of our rich history.