HASAN MINHAJ: Experiment Time
July 8 - July 9 | Main Stage
Award-winning comedian Hasan Minhaj showcases and prepares new material for his latest work-in-progress. Hasan is one of the most in-demand comedians on screen and stage today. Earlier this year, he was the guest host of The Daily Show, and he is also the host and creator of Netflix’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning weekly comedy show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, and the Netflix comedy specials Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King and The King’s Jester.
Laura Benanti in Concert
July 16 | Main Stage
On Sunday, July 16 at 3PM, for one performance only, Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti graces the Main Stage to share songs from her illustrious career. A long-time friend of the Festival, Laura also starred as Perdita in the WTF production of The Winter’s Tale (2001) and last performed for WTF audiences at the 2020 Gala. A star on stage and screen, Laura’s career spans over two decades since she took Broadway by storm at the age of 18. Laura has earned two Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics Circle Awards, and garnered five Tony Award nominations.
WTF CABARET
July 20 - August 5 | 2023 Festival Stage
The WTF Cabaret returns to Williamstown this summer! Intimate, casual, and always surprising, these exhilarating evenings feature performances by Festival artists you know and love! No two weekends are the same, and all shows take place on our specially created 2023 Festival Stage, featuring a mix of premium cabaret-style tables and traditional seating, as well as a full bar. So grab a drink and pull up a chair for the must-see event of the summer!
Paris, ACTORS!
July 22 - July 23 | 2023 Festival Stage
Paris, ACTORS is part of the Main Stage Reading Series this summer.
Occupied Paris. 1944. Real life celebrity Nazi Werner Krauss is between projects. But the Party, desperate for a propaganda extravaganza in the City of Lights, has arranged a remount of his notorious Merchant of Venice produced by a French theater teeming with family secrets. Paris, ACTORS! is “The Last Metro” if Truffaut were unavailable to direct, but the Marx Brothers were.
Three Sisters
July 29 - July 30 | 2023 Festival Stage
Three Sisters is part of the Main Stage Reading Series this summer.
The beloved Prozorov family returns to Williamstown Theatre Festival this summer to recount their timeless and tumultuous tale of existential longing. In this Chekhov classic, sisters Olga, Masha, and Irina yearn for the promise of Moscow while grappling with the tribulations of unrequited love and family drama at home. In the wake of their father’s death and a changing Russia, the women must face the reality of their choices and take responsibility for their uncertain futures.
The Pillowman
August 5 - August 6 | 2023 Festival Stage
The Pillowman is part of the Main Stage Reading Series this summer.
They say life imitates art—but what happens when that art is horror? In a totalitarian dictatorship, young author Katurian is interrogated by the authorities after a string of child murders bears a striking resemblance to his grisly short stories. When his brother admits to the murders and implicates Katurian and their troubled childhood, more complicated questions arise—is it really possible to separate art from artist? Widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the last 25 years, The Pillowman is as dark as comedies get and is sure to keep audiences glued to the edge of their seats.
Fridays@3 Reading Series
July 14 - August 4 | The Clark Auditorium (225 South St)
WTF’s Fridays@3 reading series is a renowned program for the development and discovery of new work. Many Festival productions started as Fridays@3 readings. Spend the afternoon at the Clark with a play in development, performed by professional actors.
A New Brain
August 16 - September 9 | Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union St, Pittsfield, MA)
Gordon can’t get past his writer’s block when a medical emergency forces him to reassess if his songs (or lack thereof) are more important than his family, his friends, or his partner. He needs to navigate a mean nurse, shelves of books, and a bossy frog to get to the heart of his music.
Artist-in-residence workshops
July 13 - August 6
Play development is a year-round activity at WTF. Every summer, the Festival supports new work in development by inviting artists to participate in residencies and workshops. We’re thrilled to welcome the following artists and projects to Williamstown this summer. Additional artists-in-residence will be announced soon!
Calendar of Events
Sunday
July 2
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Monday
July 3
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
July 5
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Thursday
July 6
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Friday
July 7
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Saturday
July 8
- 3:00 pm Hasan Minhaj: Experiment Time
HASAN MINHAJ: Experiment Time
Jul 8-9
Main Stage
Award-winning comedian Hasan Minhaj showcases and prepares new material for his latest work-in-progress. Hasan is one of the most in-demand comedians on screen and stage today. Earlier this year, he was the guest host of The Daily Show, and he is also the host and creator of Netflix’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning weekly comedy show…
- 8:00 pm Hasan Minhaj: Experiment Time
HASAN MINHAJ: Experiment Time
Jul 8-9
Main Stage
Award-winning comedian Hasan Minhaj showcases and prepares new material for his latest work-in-progress. Hasan is one of the most in-demand comedians on screen and stage today. Earlier this year, he was the guest host of The Daily Show, and he is also the host and creator of Netflix’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning weekly comedy show…
Box Office
If you need immediate assistance, please call the Box Office Hotline at (413) 458-3253 or email tickets@wtfestival.org.
We want your Festival experience to be easy and enjoyable. Here are some answers to common questions.
Box Office Hours
May 2–June 30: Monday-Friday from 12–5pm; Closed Weekends
July 5–August 6: Wednesday–Sunday from 12–5pm*; Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
*Closed from 2-3:30pm during matinees
The Box Office will open to the public at 12pm on July 5 for online, phone, and in-person sales (‘62 Center for Theatre Dance, 1000 Main Street).
COVID-19 Code of Courtesy
Properly fitting masks are encouraged to be worn indoors at the ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance. Use of face masks is optional for all visitors at the Clark Art Institute. Visit barringtonstageco.org/safety for updated masking policies for A New Brain. Click here for a current list of all protocols.
PROCESSING FEES & WILL CALL
All tickets are subject to a $5 processing fee per ticket. There only will be physical tickets for Hasan Minhaj: Experiment Time and Laura Benanti in Concert. Those tickets must be picked up at the will call window at the Box Office on the day of your performance. For all other shows this summer, check-in will take place by a list at the door at the theater entrance.
Exchange Policy
Tickets may be exchanged for the same production up to 48 hours prior to the performance you are unable to attend (subject to availability). A $3 per-ticket fee (waived for Donors at the $500 level and above) will be charged in addition to any applicable ticket upgrade costs. Refunds will not be made on exchanges into a lower-priced performance or seating area. We regret that we cannot seat a patron who has missed a previous performance.
Refund Policy
All sales are final. There are no refunds. Program, casting, and COVID-19 protocols are subject to change. If you find you are unable to use your tickets, please consider returning them to the Box Office prior to the performance to receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Accessibility
The ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance is wheelchair accessible. Please request accessible seating when ordering tickets. A limited number of assistive listening devices are available for all performances on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about WTF’s access programs, please call the Box Office at (413) 458-3253.
AccessTix
A limited number of AccessTix will be available for every Festival performance for $30. While there are no restrictions on who can purchase AccessTix, the purpose of this reduced price ticket program is to provide an entry-level price point for people who cannot otherwise afford to attend the Festival, so please consider this when making your ticket selection. AccessTix quantities are limited and availability may vary by production and performance. There is a limit of four AccessTix per performance per customer.
EBT & ConnectorCare Card to Culture
WTF is a proud participant in the state-wide Card to Culture initiative created by the Mass Cultural Council in partnership with the Executive Office of Health and Humans Services’ Department of Transitional Assistance, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, respectively. Anyone with a Massachusetts-issued EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card or ConnectorCare health insurance card may contact the Box Office via phone or in-person to purchase $20 tickets to performances on the Main Stage (tickets subject to availability; offer limited to two tickets per EBT or ConnectorCare card). Cannot be combined with any other offer or used for special events. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT & ConnectorCare discounts.
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates are available throughout the year in any denomination and make wonderful birthday, holiday, or thank you gifts. To order, call the Box Office Hotline at (413) 458-3253 or click on the BUY button on our website. Gift certificates can be mailed to either the buyer or recipient.
Parking
Ample free parking is available in the three-level parking garage behind the theater, accessible from Main Street (Route 2) and from Whitman Street, just off of Route 7. Additionally, there is street parking and accessible parking available across the street from the theater on Stetson Court and Park Street or in the public parking lot at the bottom of Spring Street (a short walk to the theater). Please adhere to all posted parking regulations, or you may be ticketed.
Latecomers
Performances start on time; latecomers will be admitted at the House Manager’s discretion.
Cameras & Recording Devices
All cameras and recording devices are strictly forbidden inside the theater. Please check them with the House Manager before entering the theater.
Phone Use
Phone use during performances is strictly prohibited. Silence your phone and turn off alarms prior to entering the theater. Please note: performances of Hasan Minhaj: Experiment Time will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them in the lobby. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue.
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