By Henrik Ibsen
Translation by Nicholas Rudall
Directed by Kimberly Senior
Director Kimberly Senior and a cast of Chicago’s finest actors bring their shared passion to this master work, offering audiences the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the most extraordinary and seductive characters in the dramatic canon.
Performances of Hedda Gabler will contain gunshots.
Writers Theatre performs Tuesday – Sunday evenings, with select matinee performances.For a full calendar of shows, visit our online show calendar.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes with 2 intermissions.
For performances listed as “Sold Out” we offer the option for standby tickets. Please contact the Box Office at 847-242-6000 for more information, or to arrange standby tickets for a performance.
Evenings
Tuesday – Wednesday 7:30pm
Thursday – Saturday 8:00pm
Sunday 6:00pm
Matinees
Wednesday 2:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm
Sunday 2:00pm
Kate Fry* |
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Chaon Cross* |
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Barbara Figgins |
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Sean Fortunato* |
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Mark L. Montgomery* |
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Scott Parkinson* |
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Kathleen Ruhl
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Tiffany Scott |
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Jeannie Affelder (understudy Aunt Julie Tesman/ Berte) |
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Lance Baker (understudy Eilert Lovborg/ Judge) |
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Jarrod Zimmerman (understudy Jørgen Tesman) |
Kimberly Senior (Director)
Jack Magaw (Scenic Designer)
Rachel Laritz (Costume Designer)
Christine Binder (Lighting Designer)
Christopher Kriz (Sound Designer)
Julie Eberhardt (Props Designer)
Nate Silver (Assistant Director)
David Castellanos (Stage Manager)
*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
“Four Stars! Hugely compelling…and thrillingly intimate.”
– Chicago Tribune
“Highly Recommended! Dagger-sharp direction by Kimberly Senior.”
– Chicago Sun-Times
“Five Stars! Delectably ferocious.”
– Time Out Chicago
“Kate Fry [gives a] masterful performance.
You really can’t stand to take your eyes off of her.”
– Newcity
“You owe it to yourself to bear witness to a classical master work
[and] a cast that is divine in every way.”
– Around the Town Chicago
“A tour de force performance! Kate Fry’s work is commanding, subtle and effective.”
– Chicago Critic
“A blue chip ensemble! [This] is a role Kate Fry was born to play.”
– Chicagoland Theater Reviews
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