Harvey at Nutley Little Theatre

Nutley Little Theatre presents HARVEY, written by Mary Chase and directed by Mead Winters. 

Acceptance, understanding, and patience define HARVEY, which follows Elwood P. Dowd, a charismatic gentleman whose best friend is a six-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey. When Elwood's eccentric sister, Veta, and her family are embarrassed by Elwood's "friendship" with Harvey, things take a turn for the worse, and chaos and confusion begin. Through misunderstandings and judging of others, Elwood, Veta, his niece Myrtle Mae, and the doctors overseeing a

sanitarium, have to come to terms with Harvey as real or created in the mind of an ill patient.

The cast (in order of appearance):

MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS...............KAYLA TORRES

 VETA LOUISE SIMMONS...............ANN KATHERINE GRIPPO

 ELWOOD DOWD............................JOHN JESSE JEFFORDS

 MISS JOHNSON.............................JEN COOPER

 MRS. ETHEL CHAUVENET............VICKY CHALK

 RUTH KELLY, R.N............................JESSA BLACKTHORNE

 DUANE WILSON..............................JAKE CERNY

 LYMAN SANDERSON, M.D.............AARON DRILL

 WILLIAM R. CHUMLEY, M.D...........NICK PASCARELLA

 BETTY CHUMLEY............................ALEXIS SAARELA

 JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY...............DENIS JOHNSON

 E.J. LOFGREN.................................PACKY ANDERSON

 The crew:

 DIRECTOR............................................MEAD WINTERS

 STAGE MANAGER...............................JEN COOPER

 ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER.........CHRISSY ROTONDO

 SET DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION........JIM BROWN / MEAD WINTERS

 LIGHTING & SOUND OPERATOR.......ANNE KENNY SIMPSON

 STAGE FIGHT COORDINATOR...........NINA Di NORSCIO

Performances are February 13th - February 28th

Please note, this show is not suitable for children. 

Tickets:

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online at CUR8 - Harvey on Friday, February 13, 2026 8:00 PM

Tickets will also be available at the Box Office. The Box office opens 30 minutes before show time. We only accept cash, Venmo and PayPal at the Box Office. 

Doors open a half hour before show time. Please note, seating is not assigned. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. 

Refunds: If you purchased tickets ahead of time online, but are looking for a refund or exchange, please refer to your email confirmation from CUR8 and follow those instructions. If you cannot locate that email, please call CUR8 customer service as NLT cannot issue the refund or exchange. CUR8 can issue exchanges and refunds up until 1 hour before showtime as per their policy

Please note, the theater is NOT handicap accessible. 

No outside food or drinks will be permitted. 

Parking:

There is a small parking lot right outside of the theater. Our traffic volunteers will hold these parking spots for elderly or pregnant patrons. There is a parking lot located at the school across the street. You may also park on either side of Brookfield Ave. Please note, parking is NOT permitted on Erie Place. 

For more information, please visit NutleyLittleTheatre.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. 

About Nutley Little Theatre:

For 90 years, Nutley Little Theatre has been producing high quality theatrical entertainment for the enjoyment of Nutley residents and surrounding communities. Started in 1934, NLT prides itself on providing a range of live theater: the all-volunteer organization presents six mainstage shows per year, showcasing a range of genres including musicals, comedies, and drama. It also offers free Readers’ Theatre performances, special events, and creative workshops that bring people together from all walks of life from in and around Nutley. 

Nutley Little Theatre is located at 47 Erie Place, Nutley NJ.

Authors

• Mary Chase