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Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces 2025/26 Season

The Crucible, Driving Miss Daisy, The Mountaintop, The Seafarer, And The World Premiere Of Vineland Place

Opening Night Oct. 24 The Seafarer himself instead in a rapidly developing mystery. Vineland
By Conor McPherson Place is an intimate thriller, filled with dangerous surprises to
A diverse and impressive array of four acclaimed plays and Dec. 12 to 28, 2025 the final pages.
one world premiere, each of which, in its own way, speaks It’s a devil of a homecoming when Sharky Harkin returns to Palm Beach Dramaworks is a professional, nonprofit theatre
with an immediacy to today’s audiences, make up Palm Beach Dublin on Christmas Eve to look after his belligerent, alcoholic company founded in 2000 and located in the heart of downtown
Dramaworks’ (PBD) 2025/26 season, Producing Artistic Director brother Richard, who’s recently gone blind. Two of their old West Palm Beach. Each season, the award-winning company
William Hayes announced recently. boozy friends join them for an evening of drinking and poker, produces five shows and offers a wide variety of programs for
Two of those plays, Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning The and one of them brings along a newcomer, the portentous students at the theatre and in schools. Committed to fostering
Mountaintop, which opens PBD’s 26th season on Oct. 24, and Mr. Lockhart, who compels Sharky to confront his past. This the future of theatre, PBD has become a hub for playwrights in
Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning The Crucible, beginning suspenseful, dark, and humorous fable is a powerful and Florida and around the country to nurture their work through
March 27, are inspired by moments in American history that ultimately moving tale about second chances and redemption. the Perlberg Festival of New Plays. PBD is a member of
resonate deeply but couldn’t be more different. The Mountaintop Driving Miss Daisy Theatre Communications Group, Florida Professional Theatres
is a two-character fantasia on Martin Luther King’s last night on By Alfred Uhry Association, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, and
earth. The Crucible, of course, is inspired by the Salem witch Feb. 6 to 22, 2026 NNPN. In 2024, PBD was honored as Non-Profit of the Year
trials and will feature one of the largest casts in PBD history. The This beloved, heartfelt, Pulitzer Prize-winning play is the by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches.
remainder of the schedule is made up of Conor McPherson’s story of an unlikely, life-changing friendship between Daisy Evening performances are Wednesday through Saturday
much-lauded The Seafarer, opening Dec. 12, which is set on Werthan, a 72-year-old Jewish widow, and Hoke Coleburn, a at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances are Wednesday, Thursday,
Christmas Eve and is so unsentimental and offbeat that it’s the Black chauffeur hired by her son Boolie. Set in Georgia, the Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Post-performance discussions
ideal holiday play for PBD; Alfred Uhry’s beloved, Pulitzer play unfolds over a 25-year period, beginning in 1948. Daisy is follow Wednesday and Thursday matinees. There are a few
Prize-winning Driving Miss Daisy, beginning Feb. 6, 2026 initially hostile to Hoke, but despite seemingly insurmountable differences in the schedule for The Seafarer due to the Christmas
which reflects on aging and overcoming prejudice; and the world differences, their relationship blossoms into one of mutual respect holiday. Please check palmbeachdramaworks.org for dates.
premiere, on May 15, 2026 of Steven Dietz’s Vineland Place, and affection. Subscription packages are available for four or five plays.
an ingenious mystery that was featured in the company’s 2025 The Crucible Single tickets go on sale on July 22. Individual tickets for
Perlberg Festival of New Plays. By Arthur Miller all performances are $95, except for opening night of each
Subscriptions go on sale in April. March 27 to April 12, 2026 production ($115) and previews ($75). Student tickets are
A masterful, riveting exploration of the 1692 Salem witch available for $15 with a valid K-12 or university/college ID, and
2025/26 Season trials, this timeless and timely Tony Award-winning play is anyone under 40 pays $40 (no additional fees) with a photo ID.
also an allegory for McCarthyism and the House Un-American Tickets for educators and active military are half-price with proper
The Mountaintop Activities Committee’s modern-day witch hunts. Convinced ID (other restrictions apply). Group rates are also available.
By Katori Hall that witches are living among them, Salem is gripped by mass Tickets can be purchased through the box office, in person or
Oct. 24 to Nov. 9, 2025 hysteria, paranoia, fear, and retribution, with neighbors turning by phone at (561) 514-4042, Ext. 2, and online 24 hours a day
It’s April 3, 1968. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., having just on and turning in neighbors, and religious fervor turning a blind at palmbeachdramaworks.org.
delivered one of his most memorable speeches, returns to the eye to justice. Miller considered The Crucible his finest play. The Don & Ann Brown Theatre is located in the heart of
Lorraine Motel and encounters Camae, a beautiful, mysterious Vineland Place (World Premiere) downtown West Palm Beach, at 201 Clematis Street.
maid. She shares some upsetting news that compels him to By Steven Dietz
confront his life and legacy – “warts and all,” as Hall has said. May 15 to 31, 2026
This spellbinding, inspired fantasia on the great civil rights For young writer Henry Sanders, it seemed like the perfect
leader’s last night on earth won the 2010 Olivier Award for Best job: finishing the long-awaited final book of the novelist who
New Play. was his hero. Hired by the novelist’s widow, Henry finds

Palm Beach’s New Waterfront Theater

And Cultural Arts Center Renamed Glazer Hall

Formerly The Innovate, the nonprofit venue will revitalize As co-founders and cochairs of Glazer Hall, Jill and Avie
the historic Royal Poinciana Playhouse into a vibrant, Glazer have been guided by a clear vision: to restore this historic
community-focused theater. Palm Beach landmark and transform it into a vibrant hub for the
Longtime Palm Beach residents Jill and Avie Glazer arts. Their dedication to this cherished institution reflects their
have recognized a remarkable opportunity to transform deep commitment to preserving Palm Beach’s cultural heritage
the vacant, long-neglected and historic Royal Poinciana and creating a space where the community can come together
Playhouse into a vibrant, state-of-the-art cultural center in to experience the power of the performing arts.
the heart of Palm Beach. Originally named The Innovate, “The mayor and town council unanimously supported
the nonprofit waterfront performing arts center will now be renaming the new arts venue Glazer Hall to recognize longtime
renamed Glazer Hall in honor of the Glazers’ extraordinary town residents Jill and Avie Glazer,” said Town of Palm Beach
vision, dedication and financial commitment in excess of Council President Bobbie Lindsay. “The Glazers’ unwavering
$15 million. support and dedication to ensure a first-class arts venue operates
Jill and Avie Glazer at the former playhouse site will benefit us all.”
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connect with a variety of arts experiences,” said Wendy and
NEW! a testament to the family’s unwavering commitment to restoring Howard Cox. “We are looking forward to enjoying these
and revitalizing this architectural gem and enriching Palm
multifaceted presentations in a unique setting.”
Beach’s cultural landscape. Spanning 27,000 square feet and
and versatile space for the community. The nonprofit performing
estimated to cost more than $30 million, the nonprofit theater, Glazer Hall will be open year-round as an intimate, inclusive
cultural center and event space will serve as a premier destination arts center will pay homage to the former Royal Poinciana
for the performing arts and a cornerstone of Palm Beach’s vibrant Playhouse by retaining some of John Volk’s historic architectural
cultural community. details, while also boasting a 400-seat theater with retractable
The Glazer family, Palm Beach residents since 2002, share seating, a state-of-the-art audiovisual system, a wall of windows
On sale a deep passion for philanthropy, with extensive support of overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and exclusive private
$ 79 95 educational, medical, and cultural organizations across the U.S. spaces.
“The renaming of the new performing arts center at the
“Glazer Hall will be Palm Beach’s first new nonprofit arts
Tax Inc. organization in more than 60 years,” said Jill Glazer. “We are playhouse to Glazer Hall is an appropriate recognition of the
thrilled to support this special place that will bring individuals Glazer family’s commitment to restoring this performing arts
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programs, vibrant cultural events and more, including dance, Beach Civic Association. “Palm Beach has been without a
Made in the USA film, music and fascinating lectures and conversations.” performing arts venue on the island for a very long time, and the
Using Heavy Duty PVC and All Terrain Wheels. “The Royal Poinciana Playhouse has languished in the dark Glazers’ commitment to restoring and bringing back this venue
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innovation, and serving as a force for social good through the
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