Hard Times by Charles Dickens February 11, 2010

Adapted by Stephen JeffreysDirected by J.R. Sullivan From childhood, Louisa and Tom Gradgrind were trained to shun emotion, imagination, passion - to put their trust in Cold Hard Facts. Now faced with a loveless marriage and a life devoid of dreams, Louisa has begun to wonder - has something inside her been maimed? In Stephen Jeffreys whirlwind adaptation of Dickens saga - crowded with eccentric circus performers, shrewd businessmen, cunning widows, and downtrodden workers - we find that even in the darkest industrial landscape, honesty, loyalty, joy, and love aboundand the human heart will not be silenced forever. First Thursday Pizza Parties before the first Thursday performance of each show, The Pearl hosts its very popular pizza parties. For only $10, students with valid IDs can join the actors,director, designers, and Pearl company members for a pizza party and then attend the performance! Location: New York City Center Stage II