As part of our 25th Anniversary Season, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker.

Hayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father, and the complicated, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief, they reach for each other, trying, imperfectly, to come back together.

Hayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater

Hayward runs October 14-November 22nd, 2026

Tickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!

Join us for a very special evening as The Gift Theatre celebrates 25 years of daring, intimate, and unforgettable theatre!

For one night only, 25 members of The Gift’s ensemble will come together on stage at the Copernicus Center for a celebration of the stories that have shaped our first quarter century.

Directed by ensemble member Erica Weiss, THE BENEFÊTE will feature scenes, monologues, and songs from productions spanning The Gift’s 25-year history. It’s a chance to revisit some of our favorite theatrical moments, reunite with familiar faces, and celebrate the artists and audiences who have made it all possible.

The evening will also feature raffle prizes and a sneak peak of our upcoming season!

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or have only recently discovered The Gift, we hope you’ll join us for this milestone celebration and help us raise a glass to the next 25 years!

Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Gateway Theatre at the Copernicus Center
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Performance: 7:00 PM

Tickets:
General Admission: $75
VIP Seating: $150

One night. 25 ensemble members. 25 years of The Gift.

Click here for tickets!