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    • The 2019/2020 Season

      Quixote Nuevo

      September 19 – October 13, 2019

      Cry it Out

      October 24 – November 17, 2019

      A Christmas Carol

      November 29 – December 28, 2019

      Pike St.

      January 9 – February 2, 2020

      Jane Eyre

      February 13 – March 8, 2020

      The King’s Speech

      Cancelled

      Ah, Wilderness!

      Rescheduled: October 22-November 15, 2020

      The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged)

      Rescheduled: October 1-11, 2020

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  • What’s On
    • Scene and Heard: LIVE!

      Scene and Heard: LIVE!

      Next Episode: Feb. 17, 6:00 PM

      Future episodes (all at 5:00 PM*):

      • April 21, 2021
      • May 19, 2021
      • June 16, 2021

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    • Fall/Winter Events

      New Works Festival

      Dates TBD

      Coronavirus cannot stop the creative process and Hartford Stage will continue its history of developing new work with a New Works Festival. 3 plays over 3 weeks will be workshopped and with a Festival Pass patrons will receive access to all 3 final presentations. Learn more...

    • Special Events

      THE EMPATHY DIARIES: A Two-Part conversation with SHERRY TURKLE

      Three of Hartford’s premier cultural institutions join together for an intimate two-part conversation with professor, author and clinical psychologist Sherry Turkle. Her celebrated new memoir The Empathy Diaries spans her childhood through her groundbreaking career at MIT.

      THE EMPATHY DIARIES Part 1: Finding meaning in life’s work
      Moderated by Hartford Stage Artistic Director Melia Bensussen
      Tuesday, April 20 at 7pm EST

      Learn more and Register

      THE EMPATHY DIARIES Part 2: The Childhood
      Moderated by Charter Oak Executive Director Rabbi Donna Berman
      Thursday, May 6 at 7pm EST

      Learn more and Register

    • Book Club

      Hartford Public Library and Hartford Stage invite the community to a new book club, called “Deep Appreciation,” a heart-led gathering featuring live readings, interactive dialogue and reflections on fiction and poetry by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) authors, past and present. Learn More & Register...

  • Plan Your Visit
    • Information

      Address

      50 Church Street, Hartford CT 06103
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      Phone: 860-527-5151
      Email: boxoffice@hartfordstage.org

      Hours

      On performance days:
      BY PHONE: Noon – 30 minutes before curtain
      AT THE WINDOW: Noon – Curtain
      On non-performance days:
      BY PHONE: Noon – 5:00 PM
      AT THE WINDOW: Noon – 5:00 PM

    • Directions, Etc.

      Directions

      Detailed directions from all compass points

      Parking

      Parking options near the theatre

      Seating

      Seat maps of the theatre

      Accessibility

      Information for people with mobility, hearing or vision issues

      PlayDate

      PlayDate was developed jointly by Hartford Stage and Christ Church Cathedral to offer reliable, convenient childcare for parents eager to relax and enjoy a live theatre performance.

    • Dining & Lodging

      Restaurants & Bars

      View a map of food & drink establishments within walking distance of the theatre.

      V's Trattoria

      V's Trattoria is our official restaurant partner. Get discount details.

      Hotels

      View a map of hotels within walking distance of the theatre.

      Red Lion HotelsRed Lion Hotels is our official hotel partner. Get discount details.

  • Education
    • Classes

      Youth Classes

      • Spring Studio Online
      • Summer Studio

       

      Adult Classes

      • Scene Study
      • Private Coaching

      Performances

      • Dec. 13 & 14: The Little Town of Christmas
    • For Youth

      Project Transform

      A 6-week program that will give you the opportunity to speak your mind about the change you would like to see in your neighborhood, community and world.

      Teen Council

      A teen-led advisory board for high school students passionate about theatre and arts leadership

      Breakdancing Shakespeare

      A six-week long summer apprenticeship that culminates in the performance of a classic Shakespearean play with a modern hip-hop twist.

      Write On

      Write On is our Annual Young Playwrights' Competition and includes workshops with a professional playwright.

    • For Schools

      Student Matinees

      Student Performance Series, pre- and post-show workshops, InterAct.

      Study Guides

      View and download study guides for our mainstage performances.

      School-wide Programs

      Collaboration with schools through an Interdistrict Partnership.

      In-School Residencies

      Classroom content taught through theatre.

      Afterschool/Extended Day Learning

      Full production, process-based presentation, skill building classes, master classes.

    • For Adults & Educators

      Professional Development

      Workshops designed to engage and empower through arts- integrated learning techniques.

      Teaching Artist Information

      Job opportunities, upcoming events, and more for local teaching artists.

      Apprenticeship/Internship Information

      Short-term and long-term internship and apprenticeship opportunities.

  • Support the Stage
    • Individual Giving

      Crowdfunding - Project: Transform

      The crowdfunding campaign will run Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 26. We’ve received a $10,000 matching corporate gift to help reach our ambitious goal. Your gift of any size can help bring this important program back to our community!

      Support Hartford Stage

      Your gift to Hartford Stage supports our art, our education programs, and our presence in downtown Hartford.

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      How to Give

      There are many ways that you can make a gift to support the work of Hartford Stage. The easiest way to make a gift now is online with your credit card. You can make gifts of cash, matching gifts, securities and planned gifts.

      Corporate Matching Gifts

      You can double your gift to Hartford Stage by submitting a corporate matching gift form from your employer. See a list of participating corporations.

      Donor Societies and Benefits

      See a detailed list of benefits provided for each of our giving levels.

    • Corporate Support

      Corporate Partnerships

      Corporate Partnership with Hartford Stage provides companies with unique privileges and benefits designed to increase company recognition, provide special client entertaining, enhance your employee benefits, and heighten community relations.

      Corporate Membership Program

      A Hartford Stage Corporate Membership allows businesses of all sizes to support our mission while playing the most vital role in our theatre.

    • Donor Events

      Hartford Stage Gala

      Saturday, April 10, 2021 | 8:00 PM

      Featuring The Bacon Brothers in an exclusive virtual concert! Includes an exclusive pre-show virtual cocktail party and a Celebrate Hartford Gift Bag. Attend the full Gala or just the Concert. Learn more and get tickets »

      The Book Club at Hartford Stage

      Members of the Artistic staff host a book club with selections to complement and add perspective to each play.

      The HS Open

      Stay tuned for information on our next HS Open.

  • About Us
    • About the Stage

      Overview

      A brief overview of Hartford Stage, including our Mission Statement.

      History

      A concise history of Hartford Stage.

      Community Engagement

      Hartford Stage actively engages in partnerships to enrich and strengthen the connection that our community has with the work we produce on stage.

      Renting Space

      Learn more about renting any of our several available spaces for events, performances or rehearsals.

    • Our Work

      Scene and Heard: LIVE!

      Watch past episodes of our weekly conversation about theatre.

      Production History

      A full chronology of all work performed at Hartford Stage since our founding in 1964.

      New Plays

      Hartford Stage has a long-standing commitment to developing new plays.

      Script Submissions

      Guidelines for submitting your original work for consideration to Hartford Stage.

    • Our People

      Our Staff

      View a full list of Hartford Stage staff arranged by department.

      Our Leaders

      Read about our Artistic and Management team.

      Our Board

      View a list of Board members and leadership.

      Contact Us

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Study Guides

Study Guides

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2019/2020

  • Jane Eyre Study Guide
  • A Christmas Carol Study Guide
  • Quixote Nuevo Study Guide

2018/2019

  • Detroit ’67 Study Guide
  • A Christmas Carol Study Guide
  • Henry V

2017/2018

  • The Age of Innocence
  • Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Study Guide
  • Feeding the Dragon Study Guide
  • A Christmas Carol Study Guide
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream Study Guide

2016/2017

  • The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey Study Guide
  • The Comedy of Errors Study Guide
  • A Christmas Carol Study Guide
  • August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson Study Guide

2015/2016

  • Having Our Say Study Guide
  • Romeo & Juliet Study Guide
  • Rear Window

2014/2015

  • Kiss Me, Kate
  • The Pianist of Willesden Lane Study Guide
  • Hamlet Study Guide
  • Ether Dome Guide

2013/2014

  • Macbeth Study Guide
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50 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Box Office: 860-527-5151
Administration: 860-525-5601
Hartford Stage is a 501(c)3 corporation.

Melia Bensussen, Artistic Director
Cynthia Rider, Managing Director

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