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Hedda Gabler, the 1890 play by Henrik Ibsen, is considered a classic. It explores themes of sexism, economic divisions and the role money and power play in every decision an individual makes. Sounds like plenty of material for a compelling story, right?

Maybe so, but it’s been done before. Countless times. Thankfully, Mauckingbird Theater Company got a hold of Caroline Kava’s adaptation and will be presenting it from Jan. 13 through Jan. 29 at the Adrienne Theater’s Second Stage.

Like Mauckingbird’s The Misanthrope and Shakespeare’s R&J, Hedda Gabler takes the work’s well-known conflicts and adds an additional layer of struggles surrounding sexual identity and desires. If these first two sell-out productions are any indication, Hedda Gabler will bring a decidedely modern and topical element to Ibsen’s story “” a real feat considering its set in 18th century Norway.

Mauckingbird’s Hedda Gabler tells the story of the young, beautiful and privileged Hedda (Jennie Eisenhower) who marries for the wrong reasons only to see her true love, Miss Eilert Lovborg (Sarah Sanford), return. She watches as Miss Lovborg lives the openly homosexual life Hedda herself desires. Trapped in marriage and society, Hedda starts to use her dangerous intelligence and beauty manipulate those around her with tragic results.

Hedda Gabler
Jan. 13 “” Jan. 29 Adults $20, Seniors $18, Students $15
www.mauckingbirdtheaterco.org

Adrienne Theater, Second Stage
2030 Samson St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 923-8909