TPC and CPT Present Superhero on a crusade to save Puerto Ricans in Comic Book-inspired Play

El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom by Matt Barbot

March 20 through April 5, 2025

(Performed in English)

"It is a relevant and exciting epic tale that will appeal to a broad audience of theatergoers."
–Broadway World
"Truly superb… you'd be a fool to miss it."
–Buffalo Rising
"El Coquí Espectacular is a wildly informative, yet still enjoyable piece about cultural pride. No matter what umbrella you fall under, this is one play that everyone can identify with."
–Stage Buddy

Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre are excited to present El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom by Matt Barbot. The play has been popular across the country for nearly a decade and has since won several awards including a couple at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

About the play

By day, Alex is a struggling comic book artist tempted by the allure of a steady job, but by night he is "El Coquí Espectacular," a superhero on a mission to save his fellow Puerto Ricans; while his advertising exec brother, Joe, reluctantly becomes the "voice" of Spanish-speaking people everywhere, and he doesn’t even speak Spanish. See how the brothers discover their true identities in this comic book come to life.

El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom
was originally produced by Two River Theater
John Dias, Artistic Director / Michael Hurst, Managing Director

Featuring: Roxana Bell, Nathalie Bermudez, Alisha Caraballo, Angelluis Centeno, Alejandro Martinez Jr., Elena Grace Thomson (Understudy)

Creative Team

Producer: Raymond Bobgan

Director: Fabio Polanco

Assistant Director: Nahomy Garcia
Stage Manager: Mekenzie Keogh
Line Producer: Anastasía Urozhaeva
Costumes & Props Designer: Inda Blatch-Geib
Scenic Designer: Gennie Neuman Lambert
Lighting Designer: Jaemin Park
Assistant to Lighting Designer: Elena Grace Thomson
Sound Designer & Composer: Stewart Blackwood

Assistant to Sound Designer/Composer: Pan-Pan Gou
Projection Designer: Val Kozlenko
Fight Choreographer: Ryan Zarecki

Ticket and Show Information
Cleveland Public Theatre utilizes a Choose What You Pay policy, with no handling fees, allowing patrons the option to select their own rate. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, and at the Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. For more information visit www.cptonline.org

Extras

Opening Night (March 22) – Ticket includes free admission to the post-show opening night celebration with appetizers and beverages and a chance to mingle with cast members.

Free Bev Friday – Ticket includes FREE post-show beverages following every Friday night performance.

Covid-Conscious Sunday (March 23 & 30) ― Realizing that patrons have different levels of comfort while attending live events; we have designated these two performances where patrons are required to wear face masks for the duration of the performances. CDC suggests K95 or surgical for the best protection against Covid-19 and other airborne viruses.

The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a ramped entrance and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom.