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A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.
News About Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
Bonnie J. Butkas, Executive Director of Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Resigns
October 14, 2022Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) has announced that Bonnie J. Butkas, Executive Director, resigned effective Wednesday October 12th, 2022 to pursue other projects. Butkas joined MRT in fall 2017. During her tenure the company broke all previous event records with its 40th Anniversary Gala; welcomed a new artistic director; posted three of the top 10 bestselling shows; and received a prestigious Barr Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative grant.
MACBETH at MRT Delayed to October 20
October 05, 2022Due to a scheduling conflict, the first preview date of Macbeth at Merrimack Repertory Theatre has been changed to October 20. The show will still close November 6.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents William Shakespeare's MACBETH
September 23, 2022Something wicked this way comes. Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present a unique take on William Shakespeare's Macbeth: the sinister tale will be told in its entirety through the eyes of the play's three powerful witches, directed by Rosa Joshi, from October 16 through November 6, according to Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
Karen MacDonald to Star in World Premiere Version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
September 18, 2022One of Boston’s most iconic actors will take on the holiday season’s most iconic character when Karen MacDonald stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in Courtney Sale’s world premiere adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol from November 30 to December 24 at Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) in Lowell. Sale, the theatre’s Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director, will also direct.
Tina Fabrique and David M. Lutken to Headline Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 43rd Anniversary Gala
May 23, 2022Broadway performers Tina Fabrique (How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying) and David M. Lutken (Ring of Fire) will headline Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s 43rd Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 17.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents WOODY SEZ in June
May 11, 2022Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie – a joyous, toe-tapping, and inspirational celebration of the ultimate American folk singer (“This Land Is Your Land,” “Bound for Glory”) – from June 8 to 26, according to Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
MRT Debuts World Premiere Commission: THE RISE AND FALL OF HOLLY FUDGE By Trista Baldwin
October 27, 2021For the first time in 21 months, Merrimack Repertory Theatre will return to The Nancy L. Donahue Theatre for indoor performances when it presents a world premiere holiday comedy, The Rise and Fall of Holly Fudge by Trista Baldwin, from November 26 to December 12, according to Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
MRT Presents New England Premiere Of A WOMAN OF THE WORLD
April 28, 2021Merrimack Repertory Theatre will present the New England premiere of A Woman of the World by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman from May 15-30.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents New England Premiere Of UNTIL THE FLOOD
March 22, 2021Merrimack Repertory Theatre will present the New England premiere of Until the Flood by Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith from April 17 to May 2 – via video on demand only, according to Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Reopens with Two Shows on Film This Spring
March 11, 2021MRT will return with two new productions – on film – this spring: Dael Orlandersmith’s Until the Flood, based on a series of interviews after Michael Brown was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, MO, and Rebecca Gilman’s A Woman of the World, an evening with the adventurous woman who introduced Emily Dickinson to America.
MRT Receives National New Play Network Grant for Vichet Chum Play
February 18, 2021The Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association will partner on the production, which will premiere in a later season. MRT presented a reading of excerpts from Kween, directed by Pironne Yousefzadeh, as part of its FIRST LOOK series last November.
MRT Presents the Premiere of THE LOWELL OFFERING
February 11, 2020Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present the world premiere of The Lowell Offering by Andy Bayiates and Genevra Gallo-Bayiates, the galvanizing true story of Lowell's a?oeMill Girls,a?? from March 18 to April 12 at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall, according to Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas and Interim Artistic Director Terry Berliner. Jess Hutchinson directs.
THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Breaks 41-Year Sales Record at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
December 26, 2019The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley bestowed its own gift on Merrimack Repertory Theatre this week when it became the bestselling show in the company's 41-year history. The show closed on Sunday.
Photo Flash: Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY
December 05, 2019MRT celebrates the holidays through December 22 with the imaginative and radiant The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, a new companion piece to last season's Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley – both based on the characters from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Merrimack Repertory Theatre is at 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will celebrate 43 years this season as the Merrimack Valley’s professional theatre. With a steadfast commitment to new plays, MRT annually produces seven works, including several premieres, in the 279-seat Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall. Under the leadership of the Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director Courtney Sale and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas, MRT strives to fulfill its mission to “create remarkable new and contemporary plays that bring joy to our art form while engaging, entertaining and enriching our community.” The non-profit company guarantees that shows are accessible to audiences of all incomes; partners with businesses and other non-profits to fully engage the community; and contributes to the economic vitality of Lowell by attracting diverse audiences from throughout the region.
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The Full Monty
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Come From Away
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts (5/3 - 5/5) | |
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