Announcement: Tickets for Theatre Production: The New House
Tickets for the comedy play The New House by Carlo Goldoni are now available online at gustavustickets.com or by calling 507-933-7590. Tickets not sold before the event will be placed on sale one hour prior to curtain at the box office. Gustavus students and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the production. Other tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for senior citizens and students.
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The New House
By Carlo Goldoni
Based on a Translation by Frederick Davies
Performed for the first time in Venice at the Teatro San Luca on December 11, 1760
Directed by Henry MacCarthy
Performances: December 13-14, 2024 at 8 p.m. | December 15 at 2 p.m.
Anderson Theatre
A young Venetian man squanders his fortune to woo and wed a capricious woman with no money and a very expensive taste, including an insistence on moving to a new, larger home with canal views. On the day of the imminent move into the new house, other problems arise with relatives, workmen, bailiffs and a pair of young lovers. There is confusion, intrigue and exorbitant costs. How will his marriage survive? Find out in this hilarious play by the Italian master of comedy, Carlo Goldoni.
*Note: Due to the unique design features of the production, there is space for only 85 patrons in general admission seats.