The Winter’s Tale
April 13 – May 7, 2023
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Melia Bensussen
Shakespeare’s back at Hartford Stage!
An awe-filled fable of fury and forgiveness.
King Leontes, his pregnant wife Hermione, and their young son seem like a perfect royal family — until he’s consumed by the fear his wife has been unfaithful. In a fit of tyrannical rage, he makes dire accusations that destroy all that is precious to him. Sixteen years later a new generation has emerged, and in this time-hopping romance, the idealism of the young and the regrets of the old collide. Shakespeare’s mastery of storytelling is on full display, reminding us that even after a harsh winter, spring will return, if we have faith in each other and ourselves.
Days with a matinee and evening show
Ticket Prices
$100 | $75 | $50 | $30
Includes all fees. Prices subject to change without notice. All Regular Season Student Seats $20.
Important Dates
April 13–19: Previews (what’s this?)
April 13: Live Music in the Lobby
April 21: Opening Night
Apr. 23, May 2, and May 3: Post-Show Conversations
April 28: Live Music in the Lobby
Apr. 29, 2:00pm: Mask-Required Performance (what’s this?)
Apr. 30, 2:00pm: Open Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
May 6, 2:00pm: Audio Described Performance (what’s this?)
Photos, Video & More!
Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes information about the show.
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About The Shakespeare Fund
Not only is Shakespeare the most renowned and popular English language playwright in the world, he also has been the bestselling playwright at Hartford Stage. Producing Shakespeare is a key priority for rebuilding our audiences, re-launching our student matinee series, and showcasing the vision and artistry of our artists. However, the work of Shakespeare is expensive. The Shakespeare fund, dedicated to supporting this work, will ensure its place on our stage for this season, and thereafter. Anyone interested in joining this endeavor should contact Jennifer Levine at 860-520-7249 or jlevine@hartfordstage.org
