The short version
- El Nuevo Día reported that the comedy mixes ghosts, secrets, lies and humor in a spiritualist session that spirals out of control
- Primera Hora states the play is set in the 1920s in an elegant salon where a medium summons characters by order from beyond
- Gerardo Ortiz plays Madame Jacint alongside Idalia Pérez Garay, Jonathan Cardenales, Herbert Cruz and Linnette Torres, according to both outlets
- Performances are scheduled for Oct. 30-31 at 8:30 p.m. and Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. with tickets via Ticketera and Ticket Center
Premise and production
A new theatrical production titled “Por mis muertos” will open at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. El Nuevo Día reported that the comedy of entanglements, mystery and humor was written by Spanish playwright José Warletta and is directed in Puerto Rico by Miguel Diffoot under the production of Producciones Aragua Inc. It is presented by Florentino Rodríguez.
The cast features Gerardo Ortiz as Madame Jacint, together with Idalia Pérez Garay, Jonathan Cardenales, Herbert Cruz and Linnette Torres. Both El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora describe the action as beginning with a solemn séance in an elegant 1920s salon, ordered from the afterlife, that quickly descends into chaos as secrets, lies, reproaches and absurd situations emerge.
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Plot and style
According to the reports, the living characters’ hidden conflicts and revelations soon overshadow any supernatural elements. Primera Hora reported that “the ghosts are perhaps the least of it” and that the dead appear calmer than the living. The piece combines elements of vaudeville, suspense and acid humor, producing constant twists and laughter from increasingly ridiculous situations.
El Nuevo Día noted that the dead end up being the least problematic characters as the living confront both paranormal events and long-buried truths.
Where the sources differ
Both El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora agree on the core premise, author José Warletta, local director Miguel Diffoot, producer Producciones Aragua Inc., presenter Florentino Rodríguez, the full cast list, the 1920s setting, the séance that turns chaotic, and the blend of comedy, mystery and vaudeville. El Nuevo Día adds that the show runs Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1 while Primera Hora specifies showtimes of 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays. Primera Hora includes slightly more direct quotes from the press release about the dead being calmer than the living.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify ticket prices, the exact length of the performance, whether there will be additional shows beyond Nov. 1, or any details about set design, costumes or special effects. They also omit any information on how long the production has been in rehearsal or whether the cast includes understudies.
Sources
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- Reporting “Por mis muertos” mezcla fantasmas, mentiras y mucho humor
- Reporting Fantasmas, mentiras y carcajadas en la pieza teatral “Por mis muertos”
How we checked this
El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora both drew from the same promotional material for “Por mis muertos.” The basic production facts are corroborated by the two outlets while specific wording on tone and a few schedule details rest on one or the other.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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