Henrik Ibsen’s proto-feminist play Hedda Gabler (first performed in 1891) returns to the stage in a new production at the Pear Theatre. Prepare yourself for a troubled marriage between an emotionally myopic bookworm and his bored, petulant wife. It’s one of the most ill-fated matches in dramatic history. The Norwegian playwright made it clear that 19th-century women should have more options in life than marrying men they don’t love or opting for suicide. In order to ensure an unhappy Nordic ending, the loaded pistols that appear as deadly props are contractually bound to hit their marks. Thru Oct. 28.
Hedda Gabler
Thu, 8pm, $28+
The Pear Theatre, Mountain View
