Experience the Storytelling of Quiara Alegria Hudes Live on Stage: 26 Miles Awaits

Experience the Storytelling of Quiara Alegria Hudes Live on Stage: 26 Miles Awaits

While still in college, Quiara Alegria Hudes turned down an offer to write the book for In the Heights, composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda’s homage to the ethnic diversity of New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood. But after moving to New York in 2004, she found herself in a temp job and decided to revisit the idea. Luckily, the producers were still seeking an author. In 2008, In the Heights took the Tony Award for best new musical, and Hudes received a Tony nomination for her libretto. The film of the same name was released in 2021 to universal acclaim. 

With her spectacular take on unearthing family stories, Gulfshore Playhouse looks forward to sharing Hudes’ 26 Miles as we kick off our season this fall. 26 Miles opens October 14 and is scheduled to run through November 5.

Set in 1986, the semi-autobiographical play opens with a frantic, late-night phone call. When estranged mother and daughter depart at midnight for a spontaneous cross country road trip, neither is prepared for what lies ahead. This story reminds us that the best souvenirs on the road of life are the relationships we make along the way. And that sometimes what it takes to find yourself is the power of family.

Experience the power of family, love, and self-discovery.