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A madcap drama unfolds with Crimes of the Heart tickets. The play by Beth Henley surrounds three young sisters waiting for news about their ailing grandfather. While waiting, each sibling unpacks their emotions, sharing unique facets of their personalities and situations. The eldest, an unmarried thirty-year-old who has given up on love, is joined by her middle sister, who has left their hometown of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, long ago to chase a defunct dream. Lastly, audiences meet Babe, the youngest of the brood, who has just been released from jail for shooting her husband. Her lawyer, also in the mix, tries to resist falling in love with his tragic client. The result of this wild plot brings humor, tears and an ending to remember.

It was first staged in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1979 with Kathy Bates in the cast and debuted on Broadway in 1981. The story of the three Magrath sisters has stood the test of time, reaching audiences in London and being made into a 1986 Oscar-nominated film featuring Sissy Spacek, Diane Keaton and Jessica Lange. You can see a fresh stage rendering when you buy Crimes of the Heart tickets from TicketSmarter today. Highly acclaimed, the original play won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and received a Tony nomination in 1982. These days, the show continues to engage contemporary audiences at venues such as the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater in San Antonio, Texas.

How much are Crimes of the Heart tickets?

Crimes of the Heart tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

Crimes of the Heart Show Schedule

Check the Crimes of the Heart schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.