Uma Thurman attends Maya Hawke Off-Broadway premiere as her daughter debuts in playwright Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice” at the Signature Theatre in New York City on June 3. Maya’s younger sister, Luna, age 12, joined their mother at the event, highlighting the family’s support for Maya’s achievements in the theatre.
The new production, led by 26-year-old Maya Hawke, marks a significant moment in her career as she tackles the leading role in a play that revisits the classic Greek myth with a modern lens. The story follows Eurydice as she faces the underworld after her death, struggling to remember her life and language with the help of her father. The play poses a powerful choice for Eurydice between her past with her father and her future with her husband, Orpheus, in the realm between life and death.
“the newlywed and newly dead Eurydice arrives in the underworld without memories or language where she struggles to recover her humanity with the aid of the father she lost years ago. When Orpheus arrives to rescue her, Eurydice must choose between staying with her father or escaping with her husband—between life and death.”
—Sarah Ruhl, Playwright
Play Runs Through June 22 and Recent Highlights from Maya Hawke
The Off-Broadway production of “Eurydice” is now open to audiences and will run until June 22 at the Signature Theatre. Fans of Maya Hawke may also note that first look images from the final season of her television series, “Stranger Things,” were released recently, marking a busy time in the actress’s career.
With Uma Thurman and Luna supporting Maya at the premiere, the event served as a reminder of the importance of family encouragement during major career milestones. The production further positions Maya Hawke as a versatile performer, engaging in both stage and screen work.
