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Toronto, Ontario - Hart House Theatre, the University of Toronto's Performing Arts Leader Since 1919, is proud to announce its 2015/2016 season. This season's line-up is a diverse mix of classical and contemporary work as Hart House Theatre continues its tradition of producing affordable, accessible, high-quality productions for downtown Toronto audiences. The season features the world premiere of a Canadian play, Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, a beloved musical twist on classic fairy tales and - here's the cherry on top - an adaptation of a popular French farce.
Multicultural mayhem. Love. Larceny. And death!
Directed by Andrea Wasserman
World Premiere
Two families collide in this dark comedy written by acclaimed Canadian playwright, George F. Walker. Known for his wit and biting commentary on city living, Walker's We the Family looks at the after-effects of a wedding between culturally divergent families. As they struggle to understand one another, their own failings and bad choices set them on a collision course with a devastating - and hilarious - end.
Sept. 18-Oct. 3, 2015
Week 1: Fri. and Sat. at 8 pm
Week 2: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm
Week 3: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm and Sat. at 2 pm
Postshow Talkbacks: Sat., Sept. 19 and Thurs., Sept. 24
Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Oct. 3 at 1 pm
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Paolo Santalucia*
Perhaps the world's most iconic tragedy, William Shakespeare's Hamlet has all of the elements of a great drama: courtly intrigue, murder, revenge, family betrayal and forbidden seduction. With some of the most memorable and sublime poetry in the English language, Hamlet is a timeless tragedy that is not to be missed.
Nov. 4-21, 2015
Week 1: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm
Week 2: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm
Week 3: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm and Sat. at 2 pm
Postshow Talkbacks: Thurs., Nov. 5 and Sat., Nov 7
Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Nov. 21 at 1 pm
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Directed by Jeremy Hutton*
Recently made into an award-winning film, Into the Woods is an all-ages, musical clash of fairy tales. Characters like Cinderella, Jack, Red Riding Hood and several others are shown just what would happen should all of their wishes come true. Worlds collide as wishes and quests meet a delightfully conniving witch on a dark journey Into the Woods.
Jan. 15-30, 2016
Week 1: Fri. and Sat. at 8 pm
Week 2: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm
Week 3: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm and Sat. at 2 pm
Postshow Talkbacks: Sat., Jan. 16 and Thurs., Jan. 21
Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Jan 30 at 1 pm
By Marc Camoletti
Translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans
Directed by Cory Doran*
Boeing Boeing is a non-stop comedy and a romp of international proportions. Full of hijinks, near misses and sexual innuendo, Boeing Boeing is like a bite of fluffy French pastry - a delicious treat, except this one comes without any guilt or troublesome consequences.
Feb. 26-Mar. 5, 2016
Week 1: Fri. and Sat. 8 pm
Week 2: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm and Sat. at 2 pm
Postshow Talkbacks: Sat., Feb. 27 and Thurs., Mar. 3
Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Mar. 5 at 1 pm
*appears with the permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association
Subscription & Tickets
Single Ticket Prices
Adults: $28
Seniors: $17
Students: $15
$12 student tickets every Wednesday night!
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4Play Subscription: $90 (20% savings off single ticket prices!)
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4Play Subscription: $54 (20% savings off single ticket prices!)
3Play Subscription: $42 (18% savings off single ticket prices!)
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4Play Subscription: $40 (33% savings off single ticket prices!)
3Play Subscription: $36 (20% savings off single ticket prices!)
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2015-05-05
Toronto: Hart House Theatre announces its 2015/16 season