Hartford Stages Announces ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, Opens 4/1

Casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE ADVENTURES OF Tom Sawyer, opening at the Hartford Stages on April 1st and playing through May 9th. The cast will include Chris Bowyer (Sid Sawyer), Teddy Canez (Injun Joe), Louisa Krause (Becky Thatcher), Nancy Lemenager (Aunt Polly), Eric Lochtefeld (Muff Potter), Tim McKiernan (Tom Sawyer), Joe Paulik (Joe Harper), and Casey Predovic (Huckleberry Finn).

One of the best loved books of all time adapted for the stage, Tom Sawyer chronicles the adventures of Twain's mischievous young hero in a small town on the Mississippi River. Twain's brilliant sense of humor and keen insights into human nature make him one of America's most beloved writers. Tom Sawyer will be part of a national celebration commemorating the centennial of Twain's death and the 175th anniversary of his birth, including participation in the National Endowment for the Arts' "Big Read" initiative.

One of the best loved books of all time adapted for the stage, Tom Sawyer chronicles the adventures of Twain's mischievous young hero in a small town on the Mississippi River. Twain's brilliant sense of humor and keen insights into human nature make him one of America's most beloved writers. Tom Sawyer will be part of a national celebration commemorating the centennial of Twain's death and the 175th anniversary of his birth.

Tickets for THE ADVENTURES OF Tom Sawyer are available for $55 to $71, including a $5 handling fee. Tickets are available online at tickets.hartfordstage.org or by calling the box office at 860-527-5151.

Hartford Stage is an award-winning non-profit professional theatre. They produce six major theatrical productions and one to two summer productions annually. Their shows range from the classics...like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Tartuffe...to provocative new works...like Necessary Targets, I Ain't Your Uncle, and Spunk.

Over the years, their productions have been recognized by the Tony Awards, the OBIEs, and the New York Critics Circle Awards. And, many highly acclaimed performers have graced their stage...like Jean Stapleton, Andrew McCarthy, Jesse L. Martin, Bradley Whitford, Ellen Burstyn, Angela Bassett, Ed O'Neill and Calista Flockhart.

For more information, visit www.hartfordstage.com.