Hart House Theatre Announces its 2017/2018 Season

Hart House Theatre, the University of Toronto's Performing Arts Leader Since 1919, is proud to announce its 2017/2018 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 a hit rock musical with a cult following, a popular musical that shows us that winning isn't everything, an American classic that warns of the perils of fear mongering, and Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Book by John Cameron Mitchell Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask Directed by Rebecca Ballarin

Winner of several awards and international acclaim, this musical transforms the theatre into a wild, sexually charged punk rock show. Hedwig, our East German, rock superstar goddess, leads the band and shares their story in a delightfully raunchy way. A victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with just "an angry inch", Hedwig and the Angry Inch is known for its titillating material that tells a tale of love and bittersweet regret.

Warning: Coarse language, mature themes and sexually explicit scenes
Sept. 22-Oct. 7, 2017 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. 23 and Thurs., Sept. 28 Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Oct. 7 at 1 pm

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Directed by Cory Doran*

This charming, Tony Award winning musical looks at a small-town spelling bee and uncovers the universal truth that winning is not, in fact, everything. With quirky contestants vying for the prize and some unconventional teachers running the show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is sure to be the definition of hilarity and higher learning...used in a sentence!
Nov. 10-25, 2017Week 1: Fri. and Sat. at 8 pmWeek 2: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm
Week 3: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm and Sat. at 2 pm

Postshow Talkbacks: Sat., Nov. 11 and Thurs., Nov. 16
Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Nov. 25 at 1 pm

THE CRUCIBLE
By Arthur Miller Directed by Michael Rubenstein
When a jilted lover seeks revenge, a deeply religious community is thrown into turmoil, and the law begins to turn on the very residents it should protect. A timeless play and a pivotal work, The Crucible is a tale of caution that warns of the deadly consequences when a society allows fear, suspicion and superstitious gossip to rule over facts and reason.
Jan. 19-Feb. 3, 2018 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. 20 and Thurs., Jan. 25
Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Feb. 3 at 1 pm

TITUS ANDRONICUS By William Shakespeare Directed by James Wallis*
Widely thought of as Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy, Titus Andronicus takes us down into the depths of humanity's most vile traits and revels in the horrors contained therein. It tells the story of a Roman general, returned from a terrible war, who becomes embroiled in a circle of bloody revenge with his enemies. Titus Andronicus teaches us the fruitless nature of revenge and the hollow satisfaction of twisted justice.
Warning: Extreme violence, sexual violence and disturbing content

Mar. 2-10, 2018Week 1: Fri. and Sat. 8 pm
Week 2: Wed. to Sat. at 8 pm and Sat. at 2 pm
Postshow Talkbacks: Sat., Mar. 3 and Thurs., Mar. 8Preshow Artist Chat: Sat., Mar. 10 at 1 pm
*The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance/Opera/Theatre Policy (DOT). Subscription & Tickets Single Ticket Prices
Adults: $28
Seniors: $17
Students: $15
$12 student tickets every Wednesday night!

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3Play Subscription: $42 (18% savings off single ticket prices!)

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3Play Subscription: $36 (20% savings off single ticket prices!)

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