HAVE YOU SEEN THESE? ATC has produced 8 plays (and now 9!) by “Dial M For Murder” author Jeffrey Hatcher
ATC has a longstanding relationship with the renowned playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, whose works have consistently captivated audiences with their wit, depth, and insight. His ability to weave intricate narratives has made him a favorite among ATC patrons, drawing in theatergoers year after year. From gripping dramas to light-hearted comedies, Hatcher’s plays span a wide range of themes, showcasing his versatility as a storyteller. Check out these shows and let us know how many you’ve seen!
Work Song: Three Views of Frank Lloyd Wright
2001/2002
An in-depth look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s three distinct phases of his life and career … and his ideas, passions, love affairs, and tragedies.
Tuesdays with Morrie
2005/2006
This play is a poignant adaptation of Mitch Albom’s memoir about his reunions with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz. As Morrie faces ALS, the play tenderly explores themes of love, loss, and life’s most meaningful lessons.
Ella
2006/2007
A captivating musical that chronicles the life of jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald. Through a blend of her timeless songs and poignant storytelling, the play celebrates her remarkable journey and enduring legacy.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (World Premiere)
2007/2008
On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic “powders and tinctures” have brought forth his other self, Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend.
Ten Chimneys (World Premiere)
2010/2011
When a young actress named Uta Hagen arrives at a sprawling Wisconsin estate, a romantic triangle begins to mirror the events in Chekhov’s play The Seagull. The result is a funny, poignant, and revealing look at private lives that never really leave the stage.
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club (World Premiere)
2011/2012
In a hidden London house, Europe’s most powerful men gather at The Suicide Club to play a deadly game, but now Sherlock Holmes has joined, seemingly wishing to die. In this thrilling stage production, Dr. Watson must uncover whether Holmes truly wants to be saved, all while mystery, romances, and chilling twists unfold.
Wait Until Dark
2014/2015
Forty-seven years after Wait Until Dark premiered on Broadway, Jeffrey Hatcher adapted Frederick Knott’s 1966 original and gave it a new setting. In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment.
Holmes and Watson (World Premiere)
2016/2017
Sherlock Holmes is dead. Or so it is assumed. But as Holmes’ body was never retrieved, a number of frauds, fakes, and charlatans have come forward since to lay claim to his identity, and it falls to Dr. Watson to disprove them.
ATC produces Dial M For Murder to kick off the 57th Season!
Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by ATC favorite playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. Frederick Knott’s nail-biting 1952 play was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the 1954 film. This clever, fast-paced adaptation, which has had box office-busting runs at theatres across the country, adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, Dial M will keep you on the edge of your seat.
