Name: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Start: 2025-06-01T00:00:00
Location: Portland Stage

Portland Stage is set to captivate audiences with a trio of compelling plays, each offering a unique exploration of human emotions and relationships. 'Madeleines' delves into family secrets through the tale of two sisters dealing with their mother's death. 'Not Quite Almost' presents whimsical stories of love and hope in small-town Maine. Finally, 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' challenges perceptions with its intense portrayal of marital strife, now with an all-Black cast. These productions promise to deliver unforgettable moments that resonate deeply with audiences.

A Maine Stage: Exploring Family, Love, and the American Dream at Portland Stage

Portland Stage

As the New York Journal-American states, “This is a big one.” Part of the American Theater Canon, this play is sure to have us on the edges of our seats. It’s like a train wreck, and you can’t look away! This Tony Award-winning play follows the unraveling marriage of Martha and George on the night of a university faculty party. After-party drinks with newly-wed guests Nick and Honey lead to deliciously uncomfortable moments as the younger couple get caught in the hosts crossfire and the two relationships threaten to implode. This edition of the script, edited by the late playwright, casts Black actors in all four roles, raising new questions about the American Dream and how rigid idealism can lead to our own destruction.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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