Single Tickets on sale starting August 8!
“This season celebrates our differences, while reminding us that we are deeply connected. We’ll create new, insightful productions of important classics, as well as challenging new work to encourage us to pause, reflect, enjoy and reenergize.”
The IRT celebrates the 20th anniversary of James Still’s playwright in residency by featuring two of his plays–Appoggiatura , a romantic idyll set in Venice, and audience favorite Looking Over the President’s Shoulder, a celebration of native Hoosier Alonzo Fields’ long career in the White House. “My 20th season as the IRT's playwright-in-residence is an opportunity for my plays to continue ongoing and dynamic conversations with IRT audiences,” said Still. “This anniversary celebrates a relationship between a writer and an audience, a body of work and a community and stories told and hearts opened.” Also highlighted in the 17-18 season is one of the nation’s first non-commercial productions of the London and Broadway hit, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, allowing Indiana audiences an opportunity to see this remarkable play without travelling to Chicago or New York. The complete season follows: 2017–2018 SEASON The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time A play by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon September 19 – October 14 Captivating Mystery The Tony Award-winning stage version of the best-selling novel. When a teenage math savant investigates a puzzling neighborhood occurrence, he begins an extraordinary journey that takes him places he has never been—and you have never imagined. The Originalist A play by John Strand October 17 – November 12 Enthralling Debate Supreme Court Justice and conservative icon Antonin Scalia hires a young, liberal, female law intern, and opinions start flying right and left. Every point of view is explored in this thoughtful, witty, open-minded look at one of our most galvanizing national figures. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Presented by Lilly, adapted by Tom Haas November 18 – December 24 Holiday Tradition Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and three lively ghosts on a dark, snowy journey that leads to a bright new day of joy, hope and renewal. Banish your bah humbugs, and celebrate the holiday season with Indy’s favorite family tradition. A Raisin in the Sun By Lorraine Hansberry January 10 – February 3 Inspiring American Classic After years in a crowded, run-down, inner-city apartment, the Younger family dreams of a better life in the green, sunny suburbs. But when opportunity comes along, will they agree on the best route to get there? And will the gates be open to them? William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet January 27 – March 3 Heartbreaking Love Story A timeless and timely tale of young love struggling to survive amid old hatreds. Shakespeare’s most beloved play is as vibrant and lively as ever, speaking boldly across the centuries to the divided world we live in today. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse By Vicki Ireland February 24 – March 25 Pint-Sized Adventure Will has a cozy, familiar home in a boot in the barn. But when his cousin Monty takes him to the big, dangerous city, Will learns to wade through plush carpets, climb hot water pipes and outwit tame mice gone bad. Where will his expedition take him next? Appoggiatura By James Still March 7 – March 31 Romantic Escapade A trip to Venice brings love, loss, pain and joy to three weary travelers in search of healing and happiness. Hearts leap, time bends and the floating city works its wonders in this magical play filled with music and amore. Looking Over the President’s Shoulder By James Still March 27 – May 6 A Story of an Unsung Patriot Hoosier Alonzo Fields spent two decades as Chief Butler at the White House, serving Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower. A hit in theatres across the country, this funny, poignant, uplifting memoir returns to the IRT by popular demand. Noises Off By Michael Frayn April 24 – May 20 Uproarious Backstage Comedy Ever gone to a play and something went wrong? What happens when everything goes wrong? Rehearsal implosions, backstage shenanigans and onstage disasters have the cast on life support—and the audience in stitches! Additional programming and events, as well as complete casting and creative team information will be announced at a later date. Season ticket packages start at $149 and are on sale now. To learn more about the benefits of becoming a Season Ticket Holder visit irtlive.com/seasonpackages. Single tickets go on sale in August. THINGS TO KNOW:
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