Hedda Gabler at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s 30th anniversary season continues with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn, based on the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons, February 5 - March 8, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. 

This Broadway adaptation of Ibsen’s timeless drama presents a powerful Hedda Gabler as she desires to escape from a loveless, ordinary existence. Beginning with the return from her honeymoon, Hedda finds herself bored of her husband, and longing for the days when she was free to exercise her wild and independent whims. With the return of an old flame and a proposition from an amorous judge, she begins a dangerous game, amusing herself by manipulating and destroying everyone around her in an attempt to regain control of her life.

“Hedda Gabler is a hauntingly timely play. In Christopher Shinn’s taut adaptation, Ibsen’s examination of temptation, power, and agency is given a riveting new life,” said Lyons. “Our production will feature a magnificent ensemble of Remy Bumppo artists and esteemed collaborators. This production continues our celebration of 30 years of Remy Bumppo.” 

The cast of Hedda Gabler includes includes Aurora Real de Asua (she/her, Mrs. Hedda Tesman), Greg Matthew Anderson (he/him, Judge Brack), Annabel Armour (she/her, Miss Juliane Tesman), Eduardo Curley (he/him, Jorgen Tesman), Linda Gillum (she/her, Berte), Felipe Carrasco (he/him, Ejlert Lovborg) and Gloria Imseih Petrelli (she/they, Mrs. Thea Elvsted).

Regular performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. with additional matinees on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 7 at 2:30 p.m. There will be an audio described performance with a touch tour on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. with the 2:30 p.m. performance and an open captioned performance on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Remy Bumppo’s Between the Lines offering, which includes a pre-show lecture and a post-show talkback, will occur on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Single tickets are now on sale at RemyBumppo.org. Groups of 10 or more may call the Theater Wit Box Office at 773.975.8150 to receive group discounts and make reservations.  

Authors

• Brian Friel
• Christopher Hampton
• Henrik Ibsen