Hangar Theatre

07/29/2026

Sol Wooten talks to EUREKA DAY Director Katherine McGerr and what drew her to this play, her approach to directing, and how she appreciates that the play “asks the question of whether someone with a different opinion can teach you something”.

Don’t miss this wonderful production? Five performances left.
https://hangartheatre.easy-ware-ticketing.com/eventsByMovie/A000001093

ITHACA, NY – What happens when the executive board of an alternative school in Berkeley, California debates vaccination policy during an outbreak of mumps?  That’s the set up for “Eureka […]

07/29/2026

ITHACA — The stage at Hangar Theatre was transformed into an elementary classroom as the theatre presented “Eureka Day,” a play that equally balances hilarious satire and striking seriousness.

07/29/2026

Paige Kingsley of Cortland Standard Newspaper writes EUREKA DAY is “a showcase of satire” and says the play “brings the humanity of the issue to the forefront and forces the audience to confront their own beliefs about it [the issue].”

Read her great review in The Cortland Standard here.

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07/28/2026

The reviews are pouring in for EUREKA DAY! Prepare your eyes because we’re about to share what the critics have to say…and consensus is…it’s a hit!

Beginning with Barbara Adams of the Ithaca Times who writes Eureka Day is “brought off brilliantly by the actors”, “ spot on”, and “play{ed} to painful perfection”. Read the article below



https://www.ithaca.com/entertainment/stage/eureka-day-delivers-satirical-scenarios-at-hangar-theatre/article_d8ddce59-a163-4aba-9144-74aca86c1d3c.html

07/28/2026

Beautiful, powerful, and personal, Resilience is a solo show with music that combines the urgency of now with a timeless story of healing.

Internationally recognized musician, humanitarian, and artist Samite tells the story of his life, from escaping the nightmare 1980s Uganda to learning to heal others with the power of music. It is an inspiring performance written and performed by , a multi-instrumentalist and powerful storyteller.

Internationally recognized musician, humanitarian, and artist Samite shares his life story in this multi-media one-man play. He tells the story of his emergence from the nightmare of life under Amin and Milton Obote to being a healer through the power of music.

Samite often includes a story or two in his concerts, but now he has turned his entire show inside out and the result is raw and bracing. Both performances of this show include an extended post-performance Q&A for authentic audience connection.

“Blending beautiful traditional African music with stories of hope and tolerance… Music definitely heals – A must see!” – Karen Wacks, Berklee College of Music

Read More in a WSKG Public Media piece here “Samite Brings Resilience to Ithaca Stage” https://www.wskg.org/section-arts-and-culture/2026-05-08/samite-brings-resilience-to-ithaca-stage

Performances:
Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 9 at 2:30 pm

Tickets:
Adult $44
Subscriber $27
Student $17

https://www.samite.com/

07/28/2026

Stick around after the show tonight for Talkback Tuesday with members of the cast and creative team of EUREKA DAY.

ALL ticket holders to EUREKA DAY are welcome to join in the conversation. Just show up at the theatre tonight around 9 PM and we’ll seat you after the performance ends. Learn more about the process of creating this play for the Hangar stage and ask any questions you may have for this stellar team!

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07/28/2026

Choose from seven performances of EUREKA DAY this week, including two nights of fascinating Post-show discussions.

Today is TALKBACK TUESDAY where members of the Cast & Creative Team of Eureka Day discuss the play and its impactful connection to today’s society. Learn more behind the scenes information and ask which members actually do love scones!

And then on Thursday, a very special post-show panel discussion: “Meaningful Conversations in a Viral World: Understanding the Science and Policy on Vaccines” featuring :

💉Kara Rode Webber, PhD (Director of Vaccination Conversations with Scientists)
🦠Ana Bento, PhD (Professor of Infectious Disease Ecology at Cornell)
🩺Jamie Loehr, MD (Family medicine doctor & former member of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices)
🥼William Klepack, MD (Medical Director of Tompkins County Whole Health Department )

🎟️Tickets available online through link in bio
📞Or call us at 607-273-2787 during box office hours:
Mondays 1–3 pm
Tuesdays 1–3 pm
Wednesdays 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Thursdays 1–3 pm …
🎭Or stop in the theatre before show times - Box office opens one hour before show.

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07/27/2026

The Hangar Next Gen Musical Presents: BEETLEJUICE, JR.!

The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on Tim Burton’s iconic film. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, whose life takes a supernatural turn when she meets the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice. With catchy songs, memorable characters, and a heartfelt story about family and finding your place in the world, Beetlejuice JR. is a haunting and hilarious show that will delight audiences of all ages.

Performances:
Friday, July 31 at 10 am
Friday, July 31 at Noon
Saturday, August 1 at 10 am
Saturday, August 1 at Noon
Sunday, August 2 at Noon

Starring the Next Gen School of Theatre Kids
Directed by Claire Gratto
Music Director Parker Stinson
Choreographer Colby Murphy
Music and Lyrics by Eddie Perfect
Book by Scott Brown & Anthony King
Based on the Geffen Company Picture, with a story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson

July 31–August 2, 2026

https://hangartheatre.org/event/beetlejuice-jr/

07/27/2026

Happy Closing to FINDING NEMO!

We are beyond-the-sea proud of the joyful and supportive team of humans who created this show…in just two weeks! THANK YOU to all who made this show possible and to our audiences for coming out to see this beloved tale on the KIDDSTUFF outdoor stage!

Up next for kids: BEETLEJUICE JR! JULY 31 - AUGUST 2

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