Crimes of the Heart

The award-winning dramatic comedy “Crimes of the Heart” comes to the Sprague Community Theater in Bandon, Oregon, presented by Bandon Playhouse. Imaginative and warm-hearted, “Crimes of the Heart” won a 1981 Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics Circle Award, along with a Tony Award nomination, and established playwright Beth Henley as a major voice in American theater.

The show opens on Friday, Feb. 21 with additional performances Feb. 22, 23, 28 and March 1 and 2. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

Tickets

Admission is $18 for adults and $15 for teens. Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite. Find ticket links at BandonPlayhouse.org or on the Bandon Playhouse Facebook page. Tickets are also available at the door. The Sprague Community Theater is located at 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon City Park. This production includes mature themes, and strong language, and is recommended for teen and adult audiences.

Friday, Feb. 21 is pay-what-you-can evening. Those who wish to pay more or less than the suggested price may purchase tickets at the door the evening of the performance.

More About the Show

“‘Crimes of the Heart’ won a Pulitzer Prize in 1981. It’s easy to see why. Even though the story takes place in the ‘70s, it’s relatable to every person who has ever had to negotiate their way through difficult family circumstances,” said director Sandra Heinzmann.

The play opens as three sisters gather in rural Mississippi following news that their grandfather may soon pass away. As the impromptu family reunion progresses, the sisters squabble over past resentments and find solace in each other’s company as they confront their own imperfections and crimes of the heart.

Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. For more information about this production, visit BandonPlayhouse.org.