A Doll’s House

by HENRIK IBSEN 
a new version by AMY HERZOG 
directed by TRACY BRIGDEN 
Wurtele Thrust Stage

A classic drama reimagined

 

Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to come to terms with the fragile facade of her doll-like existence. Torn between playing the part that’s been built for her or leaving behind everything she’s ever known, Nora is faced with an impossible choice. Ibsen’s seminal drama returns to the Guthrie in this thrilling adaptation by Pulitzer finalist and Tony nominee Amy Herzog.

Three things to know

  • Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog is the first woman to adapt A Doll’s House for Broadway, creating a modernized script that upholds the dilemmas and tensions of the original text.
  • Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden directs this iconic drama after previously helming the Guthrie’s productions of The Mousetrap (2024–2025 Season) and Dial M for Murder (2023–2024 Season).
  • The Guthrie previously staged A Doll’s House in our 1996–1997 Season, plus two other plays inspired by Ibsen’s classic: Noura (2019–2020 Season) and Dollhouse (2009–2010 Season). 

Venue info

This production will take place on the Wurtele Thrust Stage.

Pro tip: Can’t do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details. 

Ticket prices

Ticket prices range from $35 to $94, including handling fees. Read about our ticket handling fees and policies.

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Group sales

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Age recommendation

We recommend this production for ages 12 and up. Because content sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office to determine if this production is suitable for you and your party.

Content advisory

A Doll's House contains mature content and the use of production effects. Click below for more details. Because content sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office to determine if this production is suitable for you and your party.

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Run time

Approximately 2 hours (including intermission) 

Accessibility

ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.

Audio describer: Laura Wiebers

ASL interpreters: Maria Camacho-Dively and Jesse Koon

Captioner: Caitlin Childe-Archuleta

Download the audio description notes and ASL program.

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Post-play discussions

Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able. 

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Digital program

Want to dig deeper into the story? Download the digital program and play guide.

In the news

“Riveting.”

Read why The Minnesota Star Tribune said A Doll’s House “kicks off the new theater season withvisceral style.

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Artists

Cast

Ricardo Chavira

Nils Krogstad

Catherine Eaton

Kristine Linde

George Keller

Anne-Marie

David Andrew Macdonald

Torvald Helmer

Andrew May

Dr. Rank

Amelia Pedlow

Nora Helmer

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Creative team

Henrik Ibsen

Playwright

Amy Herzog

Adapter

Tracy Brigden

Director

Regina Peluso

Choreographer

Luciana Stecconi

Scenic Designer

Trevor Bowen

Costume Designer

Robert Wierzel

Lighting Designer

Jane Shaw

Sound Designer/Composer

Carla Steen

Resident Dramaturg

Karl Alphonso

Stage Manager

Kathryn Sam Houkom

Assistant Stage Manager

Annie Enneking

Fight Director/Intimacy

Jennifer Liestman, C.S.A.

Resident Casting Director

Keely Wolter

Resident Vocal Coach

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