John Hirsch News

Two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Dennehy has thrilled Chicago audiences in unforgettable productions over the past two decades—Desire Under the Elms, Long Day's Journey into Night, The Iceman Cometh and Death of a Salesman; now, his portrayal of contrasting roles in the double-bill of Hughie by Eugene O'Neill and Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett is 'sheer theatrical dynamite' (Toronto Star).

The Manitoba Theatre Centre is excited to turn the John Hirsch Theatre into a 1940s radio station for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY from November 26 to December 19, with a preview performance on November 25. Adapted by Philip Grecian, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE puts a new spin on the classic holiday film by Frank Capra.

The Manitoba Theatre Centre is excited to turn the John Hirsch Theatre into a 1940s radio station for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY from November 26 to December 19, with a preview performance on November 25. Adapted by Philip Grecian, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE puts a new spin on the classic holiday film by Frank Capra.

Audiences are invited to join Lord Peter Wimsey on his quest for the truth inthe romantic whodunit STRONG POISON , the 2009/10 season opener at the John Hirsch Theatre.

The Manitoba Theatre Centre is excited to turn the John Hirsch Theatre into a 1940s radio station for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY from November 26 to December 19, with a preview performance on November 25. Adapted by Philip Grecian, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE puts a new spin on the classic holiday film by Frank Capra.

Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 – $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

Audiences are invited to join Lord Peter Wimsey on his quest for the truth inthe romantic whodunit STRONG POISON , the 2009/10 season opener at the John Hirsch Theatre.

Audiences are invited to join Lord Peter Wimsey on his quest for the truth inthe romantic whodunit STRONG POISON , the 2009/10 season opener at the John Hirsch Theatre.

At the Annual General Meeting held this evening in the Mainstage lobby, Gerry Couture, Chair of the MTC Board of Trustees, announced that the Manitoba Theatre Centre was able to positively exceed its 2008-09 budget by $82,307.

The Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and the Minister responsible for Parks Canada announced yesterday that the Manitoba Theatre Centre has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

The Manitoba Theatre Centre is ready to make waves with The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead, the hit one-woman play by Australian playwright Robert Hewett, on at the John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage from February 5 to 28, 2009. The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead is a seven-sided love triangle that doesn't reveal all its secrets until the final curtain. Everyone has their own story to tell about the day a deserted wife and mother went berserk in the shopping mall. Life in a quiet neighbourhood is turned upside down when the lives of friends and strangers are woven together, and then abruptly torn apart. Nothing is as it seems on the surface in this poignant look at the consequences of love, betrayal and revenge. Starring Kelli Fox, MTC's production of The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead is helmed by Director Alisa Palmer. The creative team also includes Set and Costume Designer Michael Gianfrancesco, Lighting Designer Kevin Fraser, Composer/Sound Designer John Gzowski, Stage Manager Chris Pearce and Apprentice Stage Manager Heather Lee Brereton. Ticket prices for The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead range from $21.00 to $61.00. Students with valid high school ID receive 50% off single ticket adult prices for all performances. Pay What You Can performances sponsored by Sun Life Financial. For showtimes and ticket info, call the MTC Box Office at 942-6537, toll free at 1-877-446-4500 or visit www.mtc.mb.ca. For artist bios, visit the The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead section of the MTC website.

Seana McKenna and Scott Wentworth star in Euripides' immortal drama of obsession and revenge.

Seana McKenna and Scott Wentworth star in Euripides' immortal drama of obsession and revenge.

The Manitoba Theatre Centre, in co-production with David Mirvish (Toronto), is pleased to present Medea at the John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage from November 20 to December 13.

In honour of its 50th anniversary, the Manitoba Theatre Centre will officially unveil a commemorative sculpture of its co-founders, John Hirsch and Tom Hendry, on Monday, November 10 at 1:30 pm. In attendance will be Babs and Gail Asper, artist Ruth Abernethy and MTC's founding General Manager, Tom Hendry.

The Manitoba Theatre Centre, in co-production with David Mirvish (Toronto), is pleased to present Medea at the John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage from November 20 to December 13.

In an effort to eliminate cell phone disruptions during performances, the Manitoba Theatre Centre is launching Good Vibrations, a campaign to encourage theatre patrons to turn off their cell phones in the theatre.

The Manitoba Theatre Centre is opening its 51st season with an enchanting adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice.