Laughs in Spanish
March 6 – March 30, 2025
A comedy in English.
Ay, dios mío! It’s the eve of Art Basel – the major art event in Miami – and gallery director Mari is freaking out. The art has vanished, the phones are ringing off the hook, and her assistant Caro is acting suspicious. Just when she thought things couldn’t get any worse, her famous, often-absent mother Estella arrives in town… baggage in tow.
Hartford Stage reunites the director and cast, which is “filled to the brim with talent” (Broadway World), from the 2023 world premiere of this stylish and playful comedy. Mother-daughter relationships and questions about art and success are all on the table in this vibrant collage of chaos and cultura.
Laughs in Spanish
March 6 – March 30, 2025
A comedy in English.
Ay, dios mío! It’s the eve of Art Basel in Miami and gallery director Mari is freaking out. The art has vanished, the phones are ringing off the hook, and her assistant Caro is acting suspicious. When things are looking truly terrible, her once-famous, often-absent mother Estella arrives in town… baggage in tow. Stylish and hilarious, Laughs in Spanish is a vibrant collage of chaos, cultura, and connection.
Info & Accessibility
Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Digital Program
Reviews
“Laughs in Spanish seamlessly blends humor, heart, and cultural exploration” – Broadway World
Critics interested in reviewing Laughs in Spanish should email Director of Marketing, Todd Brandt. Press weekend is Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 16.
News
The Cast
Maggie Bofill
Estella
Olivia Hebert
Jenny
Stephanie Machado
Mariana
María Victoria Martínez
Carolina
Luis Vega
Juan
The Creative Team
Director
Lisa Portes
Costume Design
Harry Nadal
Sound Design
Daniela Hart / UptownWorks
Dialect & Voice Coach
Cynthia Santos DeCure
Casting Director
Bass/Valle Casting
Gama Valle
Scenic Design
Brian Sidney Bembridge
Lighting Design
Sherrice Mojgani
Intimacy Coordinator
Kelsey Rainwater
Stage Manager
Theresa Stark
Assistant Stage Manager
Christina M. Woolard
Video
Welcome to Miami! Creating the Set of Laughs in Spanish
Go behind the scenes of Laughs in Spanish and see how our incredible team brought Miami’s vibrant energy to life
Scene and Heard
Artistic Director Melia Bensussen sits down with actors Maggie Bofill (Estella) and Stephanie Machado (Mariana) and director Lisa Portes to discuss Laughs in Spanish at Parkville Art Gallery.
In the Rehearsal Room
Listen to the director and cast of Laughs in Spanish adiscuss the comedic celebration of mothers-daughters and bringing the art scene in Miami to Hartford Stage.
Meet the Company
Wepa! Meet the full company of Laughs in Spanish in their first days in the Hartford Stage rehearsal room.
Get tickets.
March 2025
Special dates.
March 6 – 13: Previews
March 14: Opening Night
March 16, 25, 26: Post-Show Discussion
March 23: Open-Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
March 29 at 2:00PM: Audio-Described Performance (what’s this?)
Tickets start at $30.
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Special dates.
March 6 – 13: Previews
March 14: Opening Night
March 16, 25, 26: Post-Show Discussion
March 23: Open-Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
March 29 at 2:00PM: Audio-Described Performance (what’s this?)
Tickets start at $30.
Become a subscriber and save! No matter how you enjoy coming to the theater, we have a subscription offer for you.
Info & Accessibility
Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Digital Program
The Cast
Maggie Bofill
Estella
Olivia Hebert
Jenny
Stephanie Machado
Mariana
María Victoria Martínez
Carolina
Luis Vega
Juan
The Creative Team
Director
Lisa Portes
Scenic Design
Brian Sidney Bembridge
Costume Design
Harry Nadal
Lighting Design
Sherrice Mojgani
Sound Design
Daniela Hart/UptownWorks
Voice Coach
Cynthia Santos DeCure
Casting
Bass/Valle Casting
Gamma Valle
Stage Manager
Theresa Stark
Assistant Stage Manager
Christina M. Woolard
Video
Behind-the-Scenes of Laughs in Spanish
Welcome to Miami! Creating the Set of Laughs in Spanish
Go behind the scenes of Laughs in Spanish and see how our incredible team brought Miami’s vibrant energy to life
Scene and Heard
Artistic Director Melia Bensussen sits down with actors Maggie Bofill (Estella) and Stephanie Machado (Mariana) and director Lisa Portes to discuss Laughs in Spanish at Parkville Art Gallery.
In the Rehearsal Room
Listen to the director and cast of Laughs in Spanish adiscuss the comedic celebration of mothers-daughters and bringing the art scene in Miami to Hartford Stage.
Meet the Company
Wepa! Meet the full company of Laughs in Spanish in their first days in the Hartford Stage rehearsal room.
Reviews
“Laughs in Spanish seamlessly blends humor, heart, and cultural exploration” – Broadway World
Critics interested in reviewing Laughs in Spanish should email Director of Marketing, Todd Brandt. Press weekend is Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 16.
News
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