By Bram Stoker
Adapted by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
Directed by Jackson Gay

This bold, theatrical reimagining of Dracula retells the classic gothic tale from a a powerful new point of view, transforming a familiar story into a chilling exploration of fear, desire, power, and survival. With an ensemble that shifts shape before our eyes and an atmosphere conjured through language, sound, and imagination, the play becomes not only a story about monsters–but about who is labeled as one.

Acclaimed in London for its nerve-shredding tension and striking contemporary lens, Morgan Lloyd Malcom’s adaptation strips the myth to its psychological core. Directed by Jackson Gay, returning to Hartford Stage after her thrilling production of The Mousetrap, this visceral reimagining arrives in October just in time for fall frights, delivering suspense, psychological intensity, and electrifying theatrical horror.

By Theresa Rebeck
Starring Julie White

The follow-up to Theresa Rebeck’s acclaimed comedy Bad Dates reunites audiences with Haley–now 58 and widowed–as she navigates new technology and dating apps.

Hilarious and deeply human, Rebeck’s quick-witted writing captures the courage it takes to step back into life when everything has changed.

Starring Tony Award-winner Julie White, Bad Dates: End Game is funny, fearless, and a fresh portrait of a woman learning on her own terms what comes next. Fans of the original and those meeting Haley for the first time will fall in love with this vibrant new chapter.

By Phanésia Pharel
Directed by Melia Bensussen

It’s note just a party–it’s a puzzle. Dead Girl’s Quinceañera is a darkly hilarious take on true-crime obsession, teenage bravado, and what happens when girls decide to stop waiting for answers.

Fueled by podcasts, procedurals, and unchecked confidence, three teens race to solve the mystery of their vanished friend by interrogating suspects, inventing theories, and roasting each other along the way.

Making its collective world premiere this season, Dead Girl’s Quinceañera is directed by Melia Bensussen, who has been working closely with playwright Phanésia Pharel for over a eyar to bring this play to life. Set in present-day Miami, this fresh, funny, and impossible-to-forget new play will spark conversation long after the mystery is solved.

Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton

August Wilson’s final work in the American Century Cycle is set in PIttsburgh’s historic Hill District at the dawn of the 21st century. Radio Golf brings us inside a friendship forged by shared dreams and strained by the cost of success.

As two longtime business partners play to win–on the course, in business, and in politics–every stroke carries consequences. In this gripping story, their friendship is put the the ultimate test. Is winning the game worth losing each other?

Director Valerie Curtis-Newton returns to Hartford to lead this play. With its themes of community and history, the production is sure to be enriched by her deep and personal connection to the city she proudly calls home.

By Anton Chekhov
Directed by Melia Bensussen
with Marin Hinkle & Marsha Mason

Chekhov’s beloved masterpiece The Cherry Orchard blossoms anew in a luminous production directed by Melia Bensussen. When the aristocratic Ranevskaya family returns to their beloved estate, they face an impossible choice: save their cherished cherry orchard–or let it go forever.

Funny and absurd, beautiful and heartbreaking, Chekhov’s writing captures the portrait of a family on the brink of profound change. Featuring acclaimed performers Marin Hinkle (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Marsha Mason, this production brings fresh urgency and emotional depth to a timeless story of love, legacy, and the cost of holding on when everything around you is moving forward.

By Charles Dickens
Adapted & Directed by Michael Wilson

A Hartford holiday tradition returns! This beloved classic comes together with with music, spectacle, and timeless storytelling in a story that has captivated generations.

Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey through past, present, and future—discovering the joy of generosity, the power of connection, and the true spirit of Christmas. A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.

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