Brief Encounter

“I love you – I love you – and you love me too – it's no use pretending that it hasn't happened, because it has."
_{– Alec, Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter}

Adapted for the stage by Emma Rice
Adapted from the play Still Life and the screenplay Brief Encounter, both by Noël Coward
Directed by Shana Cooper
Music Direction by Matt Deitchman

One of the greatest love stories of all time brought to dazzling life on stage with songs, movement and theatrical magic.

“The most enchanting work of stagecraft ever inspired by a movie.”
– The New York Times

Written by Matthew Libby

Directed by Jessica Thebus

Aug 13, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

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Written by Marco Ramirez

Directed by Tyrone Phillips

Oct 22, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026

Adapted for the stage by Emma Rice

Adapted from the play Still Life and the screenplay Brief Encounter, both by Noël Coward

Directed by Shana Cooper

Music Direction by Matt Deitchman

Feb 11, 2027 - Mar 28, 2027

Written by August Strindberg

Adapted by Jen Silverman

Directed by Braden Abraham

Apr 8, 2027 - Jul 3, 2027

Book by Hershey Felder

With music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Bartok, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and Williams

May 5, 2027 - Jun 27, 2027

Karen & Jim Frank

“I love you – I love you – and you love me too – it's no use pretending that it hasn't happened, because it has."
_{– Alec, Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter}

“The most enchanting work of stagecraft ever inspired by a movie.”
– The New York Times

Our Upcoming 2026/27 Season

Alexandra C. & John D. Nichols Theatre

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“I love you – I love you – and you love me too – it's no use pretending that it hasn't happened, because it has." – Alec, Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter

“The most enchanting work of stagecraft ever inspired by a movie.”– The New York Times

Our Upcoming 2026/27 Season

Sisters

The Royale

Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter

CREDITORS

Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me A new play with music.

Alexandra C. & John D. Nichols Theatre

Accessibility

Parking

Seating Map

Major Production Sponsor

Major Corporate Sponsor

“I love you – I love you – and you love me too – it's no use pretending that it hasn't happened, because it has."
_{– Alec, Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter}

“The most enchanting work of stagecraft ever inspired by a movie.”
– The New York Times