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Adelphi Theatre Department to Present "The Revolutionists" in Black Box Theater

Garden City, NY (02/03/2026) — Adelphi University's Department of Theatre is set to stage Lauren Gunderson's acclaimed play, "The Revolutionists," in the Black Box Theater at Adelphi's Performing Arts Center. The production, directed by Naima Warden, will run from February 25 to February 28, 2026, with performances at 6:30 p.m. on February 25, and 7 p.m. on February 26. A post-show talkback with performers and members of the creative team and actors will follow the February 26 performance.

Starring Adelphi' Theatre students, this irreverent, girl-powered comedy is set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror and features four formidable women: playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle. Together, they navigate the extremist turmoil of 1793 Paris, confronting themes of violence, legacy, art, activism, feminism, and terrorism. The play offers a grand and dream-tweaked narrative about how individuals can endeavor to change the world.

Tickets are currently on sale online for all performances, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni, and employees. Livestream access will be available for certain performances. 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. beginning January 21 and is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales, livestream details, 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, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2026 Best National University, Best College for Veterans, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, Forbes has ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island for three past three years.

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Adelphi University's Department of Theatre's production of Lauren Gunderson's acclaimed play, "The Revolutionists," in the Black Box Theater at Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center, begins on February 25.

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