Harbourfront Centre and Shaw Festival Announce Ohio State Murders as Third Production in Toronto Residency

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Harbourfront Centre and Shaw Festival Announce Ohio State Murders as Third Production in Toronto ResidencyAuthor of the article:Sophia Walker in Ohio State Murders. Photo by Michael Cooper. GNWAdrienne Kennedy’s acclaimed drama comes to The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre January 22 to February 21, 2027THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountToronto, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Harbourfront Centre and the Shaw Festival today announced Ohio State Murders as the third production in the inaugural season of the Shaw Festival’s three-year residency at The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre. The acclaimed drama from American playwright Adrienne Kennedy will run January 22 to February 21, 2027. The residency begins this fall with Anthony Shaffer’s Sleuth, followed by A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by Tim Carroll, for the holiday season. With Ohio State Murders completing the lineup audiences can now purchase three-show packages for the full season.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Written by one of the most influential voices in American theatre, Ohio State Murders explores race, identity and trauma through a story that draws on Kennedy’s own experiences as a Black student at Ohio State University in the early 1950’s. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try againDirected by 2026 Order of Canada appointee Philip Akin, the story follows renowned author and Ohio State University alumna Suzanne Alexander (Sophia Walker) as she returns to her alma mater to lead a talk about the use of graphic imagery in her writing.Confronted with the ghosts of her past, including an illicit relationship with her former English professor, Robert Hampshire (Johnathan Sousa), Suzanne seizes the opportunity to speak out about the racism and injustice she experienced as a Black woman in 1950s Ohio, and how that violence shaped her life, her writing and the woman she became. “Ohio State Murders is a powerful addition to our first season with the Shaw Festival and a production we are proud to bring to Toronto,” said Tenio Evangelista, President and Chair, Harbourfront Centre. “Running alongside KUUMBA, Harbourfront Centre’s Black Futures Month Festival, it builds on our commitment to presenting Black stories and perspectives, while bringing compelling theatre to Toronto audiences.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.KUUMBA, Harbourfront Centre’s annual celebration of Black arts and culture, will also take place throughout February, with 2027 programming exploring the theme The Strength of Our Voice.The announcement completes the inaugural season of the Shaw Festival’s three-year residency at Harbourfront Centre, bringing three distinct productions to Toronto audiences at The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre.The 2026 Shaw Festival production of Ohio State Murders was generously sponsored by TD Bank Group.Shaw Festival at Harbourfront CentreSleuthOctober 16 to November 1, 2026A Christmas CarolNovember 12 to December 23, 2026Ohio State MurdersJanuary 22 to February 21, 2027Three-show packages are on sale now, beginning at $125. Single tickets begin at $50.Ohio State Murders is brought to life by Melanie McNeill’s set and costume design, lighting design by Jeff Pybus and features original music and sounds designed by Jacob Lin as well as movement direction by Alexis Milligan. On stage at The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre from January 22 to February 21, 2027. This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Ohio State Murders is recommended for audience members 13+. Running time is approximately 55 minutes, no intermission.Johnathan Sousa Robert HampshireSophia Walker Suzanne AlexanderPhilip Akin DirectorKimberley Rampersad Associate DirectorMelanie McNeill Set & Costume DesignerJeff Pybus Lighting DesignerJacob Lin Original Music and Sound DesignerAlexis Milligan Movement DirectorLisa Russell Production Stage ManagerLeigh McClymont Associate Production Stage ManagerJeffrey Simlett Voice and Dialect CoachOhio State Murders is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.About Harbourfront CentreHarbourfront Centre is Toronto’s waterfront community campus for arts, culture, learning and recreation. Spanning a 10-acre campus at the heart of Toronto’s central waterfront, it is a registered, charitable not-for-profit cultural organization that offers year-round programs and events accessible to all audiences. The organization champions established and emerging Canadian artists across varied disciplines and serves as a recreational hub for more than 6.3 million annual visitors. Whether hailing from across the street or around the globe, Harbourfront Centre offers memorable and meaningful experiences for all who visit. Learn more at www.harbourfrontcentre.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.About the Shaw FestivalOne of the largest charitable theatre companies in North America, the Shaw Festival’s mission is to enrich and connect people’s lives through theatre. Based in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Shaw Festival’s 2026 Holiday Season includes A Year with Frog and Toad and Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The Shaw Festival’s 2027 season playbill features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Color Purple, Jumpers, Deathtrap, Arms and the Man, Grimm Tales, What Every Woman Knows, Goblin:Pygmalion, Intimate Apparel and Agatha Christie’s The Rats and The Patient. The 2027 holiday playbill includes A Christmas Carol and a festive holiday cabaret revue.Through its All.Together.Now. campaign, The Shaw is creating new spaces and programs where people can build real human connections and rediscover their creativity. For more information, visit shawfest.com.We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. ~ Bernard ShawMorganne Campbell Harbourfront Centre 4377714562 mcampbell@harbourfrontcentre.com This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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