The Handmaid's Tale Tickets

The Handmaid's Tale Opera Tickets

Enter America’s dystopian future with The Handmaid’s Tale tickets, an operatic retelling of Margaret Atwood’s iconic novel.

Based on Atwood’s 1985 award-winning novel, the opera tells the story of the dystopian future of America. After succumbing to environmental pollution and radiation, which leaves most citizens infertile, the American government is overthrown by a radical political group and a militarized, theonomic dictatorship, the Republic of Gilead, is born. In this system, most citizens are stripped of their rights, especially women who can no longer read, write or own property. Women are also placed in a caste system based on their family’s loyalty to the new government and fertility status. The “handmaids” are the fertile women who are put into the service of the upper-class men, the Commanders, and their wives to birth children for them. The story is told through the eyes of one of these handmaids, Offred.

Originally staged in 2000 in Copenhagen, the opera was composed by the Danish composer, Poul Ruders, with a libretto by British actor and writer, Paul Bently. Bently’s English libretto was translated into Danish for the Copenhagen performances and CD recording, and the recording was nominated for 2 Grammy Awards and won the Cannes Classical Award for the best work by a living composer in 2002. The Handmaid’s Tale tickets will allow you to see and hear this award-winning opera live.

Come experience the opera that USA Today said “restores confidence in the possibilities of contemporary opera as compelling theater.”

How much do The Handmaid's Tale tickets cost?

$115 is the average price you’ll pay to see The Handmaid's Tale perform live. You can get a premium orchestra seat in the front for as high as $217 a ticket, but you can find deals on cheap The Handmaid's Tale tickets for $48 by selecting a seat away from the stage.

Where can I buy The Handmaid's Tale tickets?

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Where is The Handmaid's Tale performing?

The venue for The Handmaid's Tale’s next live performance has not been announced. Explore more upcoming dance and ballet performances near you.

How long is a The Handmaid's Tale performance??

The Handmaid's Tale live performances range from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the production. Longer productions often include one or two intermissions.

Can I choose my seat when buying tickets?

Yes, you can use our interactive seating chart tool to browse all available seats for any venue easily.

What are the best seats to see The Handmaid's Tale live?

The front-center orchestra offers premium seating with unobstructed views of the performance.

Is The Handmaid's Tale suitable for children or families?

Yes, many performances are suitable for children and families! However, it may depend on the child’s age and attention span. Children under 5 may find it difficult to sit through a longer performance.