Evil has many faces.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
From the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Directed by Melia Bensussen
October 10 – November 3, 2024
When the well-respected Dr. Jekyll investigates the mayhem being wrought on the streets of London, he becomes suspicious of the mysterious Mr. Hyde. In pursuing this shady figure, Jekyll’s life begins to unravel. A witty and suspenseful adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, this psychological thriller asks: to what lengths will we go to hide our true selves?
Change is coming.
August Wilson’s Two Trains Running
Directed by Gilbert McCauley
January 23 – February 16, 2025
Set against the economic turbulence of Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1969, diner-owner Memphis Lee finds himself at a juncture: maintain his much-beloved neighborhood spot or sell it – changing the lives of its big-hearted regulars. With the finely tuned rhythms and complex characters that define the August Wilson canon, Two Trains Running explores the beauty in resilience.
A comedy in English.
Laughs in Spanish
By Alexis Scheer
Directed by Lisa Portes
March 6 – March 30, 2025
Ay, dios mío! It’s the eve of Art Basel in Miami and gallery director Mari is freaking out. The art has vanished, the phones are ringing off the hook, and her assistant Caro is acting suspicious. When things are looking truly terrible, her once-famous, often-absent mother Estella arrives in town… baggage in tow. Stylish and hilarious, Laughs in Spanish is a vibrant collage of chaos, cultura, and connection.
A love that cannot be held back.
Romeo & Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Melia Bensussen
April 17 – May 18, 2025
An intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope, the spark of young love is ignited in Romeo and Juliet. But as quickly as this romance begins, it spirals out of control amidst the chaos of rivalry, familial duty, death, and impossible choices. Artistic Director Melia Bensussen brings this Shakespeare classic to life, in a romantic production rife with desire (and sword fighting!).
There’s a big butch storm coming.
Hurricane Diane
By Madeleine George
Directed by Zoë Golub-Sass
June 5 – June 29, 2025
Diane has a landscaping business, thousands of years of experience under her work belt, and a mythical knack for turning worlds upside down. The cosmic clock is ticking and at the eleventh hour, Diane discovers the fate of humanity is buried in a New Jersey suburb and that – oh, gods! – only the housewives can save us. Hurricane Diane is a provocative comedy about letting things get a little wild in the name of the greater good.
Hartford’s beloved holiday tradition.
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Michael Wilson
November 23 – December 29, 2024
On a bleak and snowy Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge wants nothing more than to collect his debts. But when he is visited by a ghostly old friend, Scrooge must confront his own selfish ways and discover the true meaning of Christmas. Join Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future on this journey of redemption in a mesmerizing display of theatrical magic and wonder.
Tickets available now as a subscription add-on. General public tickets go on sale in July.
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Hover over "Plan Your Visit" link in the navigation menu above. The hours are listed in the left column. The hours are also listed in "Directions & Hours".
There is a new $7 CASH ONLY parking price and new parking procedures at the MAT Garage directly adjacent to Hartford Stage. These new plans will help smooth the process of parking for Hartford Stage performances and reduce the time it takes to exit the garage. Additionally, parking is free on the street after 6:00pm and also on weekends, unless the city of Hartford has posted otherwise. Most of our patrons park in the MAT Garage next door to the theatre. This garage is owned by the Hartford Parking Authority, not Hartford Stage.
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All ticket sales are final. However, in certain cases if you do need to exchange your tickets to another performance date of the same show, it is $10/ticket plus any difference in ticket price. Subscribers never pay fees to exchange their tickets, unless they miss their show. The only exception is Preview Week subscribers, who pay $10/ticket to move from Preview performances to the Regular run. To request a ticket exchange please fill out the online form or call the box office at 860-527-5151.
Although we seldom cancel performances, it does sometimes happen in extreme circumstances. If a performance is cancelled, the box office will reach out to each patron booked into the performance via phone and/or e-mail and offer alternative options. We will also always post cancellations on our website and social media. If you cannot make a performance due to a weather related issue, you can always call the box office and we will do our best to accommodate you.
There is no particular dress code, but most of our patrons dress “business casual” to come to performances.
