A Lesson Before Dying

New Repertory Theatre presents Romulus Linney’s A Lesson Before Dying, adapted from the best-selling novel by Ernest J. Gaines. The story centers around two young black men, each in his own way trapped in a small Louisiana town in the 1940s. Condemned to die in an electric chair for a crime he didn’t commit, Jefferson gives up on everybody, including himself. His grandmother enlists the help of a disillusioned schoolteacher, and the two men teach each other about being a man, about heroism, and about living–and dying–with dignity.

Price schedule is as follows:

Previews: $26
Friday Opening Night (w/ reception): $34
Wednesday matinees: $26
Wednesdays & Thursday evenings: $28
Friday evenings: $31
Saturday matinees: $31
Saturday evenings: $34
Sunday matinees: $31
Sunday evenings: $28

There is no evening performance on Sunday April 7.

There are no ticket sales available for the following performances: Saturday, April 6 at 4:30 & 8:30pm and Sunday, April 7 at 3pm.

All customers interested in the ASL-interpreted performance of A Lesson Before Dying should contact that box office directly. Dial 617-332-1646 for voice or TTY calls.