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The Lifespan of a Fact


  • Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road West Hartford United States (map)

By Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell

Directed by Matt Pfeiffer

March 4 - March 22, 2026

Based on the critically-acclaimed book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.

An eager intern at a top literary magazine is given a career-making assignment: fact-checking a new work by celebrated author John D’Agata, who has just written a groundbreaking magazine essay. But is the story true? When the world’s most neurotically precise fact-checker starts dissecting the author’s work, it begins to split at the seams. As the final deadline looms, hard facts square off against emotional truths in a funny and searing high-stakes showdown.

"Terrifically engaging” - New York Times

"An absolute must-see." -The Cincinnati Enquirer

"One of the most profound moments I’ve ever experienced in a theatre." - Behind The Curtain

Previews (April 15 & 16, 2026)

Wednesday at 7:30pm

Thursday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm

Regular Performances (April 17 - May 3, 2026)

Fridays at 8:00pm

Saturdays at 2:00pm and 8:00pm

Sunday at 2:00pm Talk Back with the cast following matinee performances

Tuesday at 2:00pm

Wednesdays & Thursdays 7:30pm

Additional morning performances at 10:30am: Thursday 04/23/26 & Friday 05/01/26

all seats $25 (plus $3.50 service charge)

Earlier Event: March 28
Comedy Night
Later Event: May 18
A Year With Frog and Toad