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Eureka Day (Chicago)

February 14, 2026 7:30 pm

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611

Eureka Day is a thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of modern parenting, community, and the power of differing perspectives. Set in a progressive private school in Berkeley, California, the play follows a group of parents as they navigate a measles outbreak and the heated debates that arise around vaccination policies.

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Why We Like It

  • Tackles timely and relevant issues around public health, personal freedom, and the role of community.
  • Offers a nuanced and balanced exploration of multiple viewpoints on a controversial topic.
  • Features sharp, witty dialogue and relatable characters that draw the audience into the story.

Who Should Attend

This play will appeal to theatergoers interested in contemporary social issues, fans of thought-provoking drama, and anyone who has navigated the challenges of modern parenting and community involvement.

In the Spotlight

Eureka Day

A critically acclaimed play by Jonathan Spector that premiered in 2017 and has since been produced around the world.

About the Venue

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

A historic theater located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, offering an intimate and welcoming setting for live performances.

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