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The Acting Company presents Great Expectations
January 24 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
By Nikki Massoud
From the novel by Charles Dickens
Directed by Devin Brain
Sat, Jan 24 • 8 pm
Akin to a bingeable dramedy carved with the beautiful prose that made Dickens popular, this fast-paced adaptation is filled with unexpected hilarity, escaped prisoners, decaying mansions, and a stunning young heiress of ruthless intelligence. This gripping rise from hardship to high society will enthrall audiences of all ages.
Connect with the artists in a preshow discussion.
Spotlight on Great Expectations:
This touring production is the World Premiere of the adaptation by Nikki Massoud
Famous adaptations include the 1998 movie starring Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow and the 2023 BBC series starring Olivia Colman as the infamous Miss Havisham
Artistic Director Kent Gash notes the production boasts “the fast-paced excitement of melodrama, complete with surprises and plot twists”
The Acting Company won the 2003 Tony Award for Excellence in the Theater
Founded by Juilliard legends John Houseman and Margot Harley, the company launched careers of Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, and more
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