Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
October 10 – November 3, 2024
Evil has many faces.
Mayhem abounds on the streets of Victorian London in this taut psychological thriller. The well-respected Dr. Jekyll is pitted against his villainous alter-ego, the mysterious Mr. Hyde, in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. In this witty and suspenseful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, decency and depravity battle to see which side will ultimately control the man.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
October 10 – November 3, 2024
Evil has many faces.
Mayhem abounds on the streets of Victorian London in this taut psychological thriller. The well-respected Dr. Jekyll is pitted against his villainous alter-ego, the mysterious Mr. Hyde, in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. In this witty and suspenseful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, decency and depravity battle to see which side will ultimately control the man.
Info & Accessibility
Run time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with one intermission.
Warning: This production features smoke and haze effects.
Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Content Warnings: Click here to view content warnings for this show. Please note that these warnings may contain spoilers.
Digital Program
The Cast
Jennifer Bareilles
Sarah Chalfie
Nathan Darrow
Dr. Henry Jekyll
Nayib Felix
Omar Robinson
Peter Stray
The Creative Team
Director
Melia Bensussen
Scenic Design
Sara Brown
Costume Design
An-lin Dauber
Wig, Hair, & Makeup Design
Jodi Stone
Fight Choreography
Omar Robinson
Choreography
Shura Baryshnikov
Lighting Design
Evan C. Anderson
Original Music & Sound Design
Jane Shaw
Voice & Dialect Coach
Jennifer Scapetis
Casting
Alaine Alldaffer
Behind-the-Scenes of Jekyll and Hyde
Scenic Tour
Join Scenic Designer Sara Brown, Director Melia Bensussen, and Props Manager Joe Dotts for a behind-the-scenes tour of the set of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Scene and Heard
Artistic Director Melia Bensussen sits down with actors Nathan Darrow, Sarah Chalfie, and Omar Robinson to discuss Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at the historic Mark Twain House in Hartford.
In the Rehearsal Room
Listen to the director and cast of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde discuss this adaptation of the classic tale as it comes to Hartford.
Reviews
“The production is taut, dark, and scary. Hartford Stage does everything right.” – Shera Cohen, Berkshire On Stage
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Review — Bonnie Goldberg
Perhaps He Has Another Side — Kimolee Eryn
Bipolar Soul — New Haven Review (Donald Brown)
One Man’s Opinion — Tim Leininger
Hartford Stage’s ‘Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde’ offers genuine scares and surprises — Hartford Courant (Chris Arnott)
Talkin’ Broadway — Fred Sokol
Review — Berkshire Eagle (Jeffrey Borak)
Review — Berkshire On Stage (Shera Cohen)
A Monster Hydes Within Us All — New Haven Independent (Jamil Ragland)
Five for One and One for All — Critics At Large (Steve Vineberg)
Review — Stu On Broadway (Stuart Brown)
Absorbing and Intriguing Adaptation — Two on the Aisle (Karen Isaacs)
News
ArtsBeat: Interview with director Melia Bensussen
FOX61: Hartford Stage presents ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.’
Hartford Courant: Hartford Stage opens its season with a creepy, complex ‘Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’
MassLive Arts Beat: Ten don’t-miss theater productions this fall on local stages.
WTNH: Interview with Cynthia Rider and Melia Bensussen on the Morning Buzz
October/November
Special dates.
October 10 – 17: Previews
October 18: Opening Night
October 20, 29, 30: Post-Show Discussion
October 27: Open-Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
November 2 at 2:00PM: Audio-Described Performance (what’s this?)
Tickets start at $30.
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Special dates.
October 10 – 17: Previews
October 18: Opening Night
October 20, 29, 30: Post-Show Discussion
October 27: Open-Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
November 2 at 2:00PM: Audio-Described Performance (what’s this?)
Tickets start at $30.
Become a subscriber and save! No matter how you enjoy coming to the theater, we have a subscription offer for you.
Info & Accessibility
Run time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with one intermission.
Warning: This production features smoke and haze effects.
Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Content Warnings: Click here to view content warnings for this show. Please note that these warnings may contain spoilers.
Digital Program
The Cast
Jennifer Bareilles
Sarah Chalfie
Nathan Darrow
Dr. Henry Jekyll
Nayib Felix
Omar Robinson
Peter Stray
The Creative Team
Director
Melia Bensussen
Choreography
Shura Baryshnikov
Scenic Design
Sara Brown
Lighting Design
Evan C. Anderson
Costume Design
An-lin Dauber
Original Music & Sound Design
Jane Shaw
Wig, Hair, & Makeup Design
Jodi Stone
Voice & Dialect Coach
Jennifer Scapetis
Fight Choreography
Omar Robinson
Casting
Alaine Alldaffer
Behind-the-Scenes of Jekyll and Hyde
Scenic Tour
Join Scenic Designer Sara Brown, Director Melia Bensussen, and Props Manager Joe Dotts for a behind-the-scenes tour of the set of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Scene and Heard
Artistic Director Melia Bensussen sits down with actors Nathan Darrow, Sarah Chalfie, and Omar Robinson to discuss Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at the historic Mark Twain House in Hartford.
In the Rehearsal Room
Listen to the director and cast of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde discuss this adaptation of the classic tale as it comes to Hartford.
Reviews
“The production is taut, dark, and scary. Hartford Stage does everything right.” – Shera Cohen, Berkshire On Stage
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Review — Bonnie Goldberg
Perhaps He Has Another Side — Kimolee Eryn
Bipolar Soul — New Haven Review (Donald Brown)
One Man’s Opinion — Tim Leininger
Hartford Stage’s ‘Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde’ offers genuine scares and surprises — Hartford Courant (Chris Arnott)
Talkin’ Broadway — Fred Sokol
Review — Berkshire Eagle (Jeffrey Borak)
Review — Berkshire On Stage (Shera Cohen)
A Monster Hydes Within Us All — New Haven Independent (Jamil Ragland)
Five for One and One for All — Critics At Large (Steve Vineberg)
Review — Stu On Broadway (Stuart Brown)
Absorbing and Intriguing Adaptation — Two on the Aisle (Karen Isaacs)
News
ArtsBeat: Interview with director Melia Bensussen
FOX61: Hartford Stage presents ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.’
Hartford Courant: Hartford Stage opens its season with a creepy, complex ‘Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’
MassLive Arts Beat: Ten don’t-miss theater productions this fall on local stages.
WTNH: Interview with Cynthia Rider and Melia Bensussen on the Morning Buzz
