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Adelphi PAC Presents Sarah Ruhl's "Eurydice" at Olmsted Theatre

Garden City, NY (03/17/2026) — Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center (PAC) will stage Sarah Ruhl's acclaimed play "Eurydice" from April 8-11.The production, directed by Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson, offers a contemporary retelling of the classic Orpheus myth through the eyes of its heroine.

In "Eurydice," the titular character dies on her wedding day and journeys to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. Ruhl's adaptation introduces modern characters and inventive plot twists, providing a fresh perspective on a timeless love story.

The performance on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. will include a post-show talkback with the creative team, offering audiences deeper insight into the production. The performance at 2:00 p.m. on April 11 will be a special "sensory-friendly" performance in a collaboration between the Department of Theater and the Bridges to Adelphi program. This relaxed/sensory-friendly performance is designed to support audience members with sensory differences, autism, anxiety, and other neurodivergent needs. The environment has been thoughtfully adjusted to promote comfort, inclusion, and accessibility. Subsequent performances are scheduled for April 9 - 11 at 7:00 p.m., and April 12 at 2:00 p.m. on the stage of Adelphi's Olmsted Theatre.

Tickets are currently on sale online for all performances, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni, and employees. For more information, contact the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. The box office is open for phone and in-person sales Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Adelphi Performing Arts Center (PAC) is recognized as one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues, offering a diverse array of entertainment. For more information on upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings, visit pac.adelphi.edu

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Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) will stage Sarah Ruhl's acclaimed play "Eurydice" from April 8-11. Photo credit: Adelphi University

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