THE HUNTINGTON PRESENTS CHRIS GRACE’S EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL HIT SARDINES (A COMEDY ABOUT DEATH)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Gabrielle Jaques, Associate Director of Publicity
617-273-1520
PHOTOS available for download here
Members of the press, RSVP here
THE HUNTINGTON PRESENTS CHRIS GRACE’S EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL HIT SARDINES (A COMEDY ABOUT DEATH)
Comedian and star of TV’s Superstore Chris Grace performs in his hilarious and heartwarming comedy about love, loss, and resilience
(BOSTON) – The Huntington announces the cast and creative team of Sardines (a comedy about death), written and performed by actor-comedian Chris Grace (TV’s Superstore, Dropout’s Chris Grace As Scarlett Johansson) and directed by Eric Michaud. Sardines (a comedy about death) runs at The Huntington from Tuesday, September 30 – Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Maso Studio at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115).
Fresh from a celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sardines explores – with tremendous grace and humanity – the tragic, hilarious, and important questions of our time: Can we enjoy life if we know how it ends? Does making art actually help? And if Rihanna’s song is called ‘Don’t Stop the Music’, why does the music… stop? Find out in this deliciously authentic, insightful, and laugh–out–loud show created and performed by actor-comedian Chris Grace (TV’s Superstore, Dropout’s Chris Grace: as Scarlett Johansson).
“I fell in love with Chris Grace and Sardines at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, and I know you will too,” says Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco. “Chris explores grief alongside the joy of living with generosity, insight, and a delicious sense of humor. His writing demonstrates the beauty and rigor of human observation; his performance deploys the razor-sharp radar of a comedian — both content and form blew me away! The spirit of Sardines is simply contagious, encouraging us to flex our imaginations toward a playful and meaningful communal evening of theatre.”
Called “a breath of fresh, sincere air!” by Playbill and “a beautiful piece of artwork that everyone deserves to see” by EdFest Magazine, Sardines (a comedy about death) premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2024 and then enjoyed a highly-acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival later that same year. Playbill praised Chris Grace for “his ability to weave comedy with tragedy, and laugh-out-loud one-liners with heartbreaking vulnerability,” calling his writing and performance skill “special and entirely unique.”
In Chris Grace’s hands, laughter is a tool for collective transformation: laughing together changes processing loss from an isolating, individual experience to one that connects us to others – and shows how we all benefit together from the opportunity to release and feel part of a community.
“Sardines is about family, loss, and finding your way to the present moment while accepting both the limitations and gifts of life,” says playwright and performer Chris Grace. “The first work-in-progress presentation of the show was performed in Boston, and it’s very satisfying to complete the circle by bringing Sardines back to where it started.”
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Chris Grace (Performer and Playwright) is best known as Jerry on NBC’s Superstore, and recently appeared as Duane in Netflix’s The Residence. He has created and performed two acclaimed solo comedy shows: Chris Grace As Scarlett Johansson (Edinburgh Fringe, Portland Center Stage, Kennedy Center, Dropout) and Sardines. He tours internationally with Baby Wants Candy and UCB, and writes for and appears frequently on Dropout. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband Eric. BFA: UNCSA. You can find BTS content at his Patreon and follow him on Bluesky at @chrisgrace.com. Please send local restaurant and board gaming tips to public@chrisgrace.com
Eric Michaud (Director) recently co-directed the world premiere of Couplet: Honey Honey Moon Moon for The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Other credits: Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson (now streaming on Dropout.TV), and multiple productions with The Nine O’Clock Players in Los Angeles. As a performer, Eric has been seen all over the world, including The Sydney Opera House, in Thrones! The Musical Parody (co-written and directed by Chris Grace), and across The UK as Hagrid in Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody (directed by Chris Grace). His work as a choreographer won him a regional Broadway World Award for Best Choreography for the original musical Teaching a Robot to Love written by The Doubleclicks. Eric now resides and works as a director/choreographer in Los Angeles.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR SARDINES (A COMEDY ABOUT DEATH)
WHEN
Performances: September 30 – November 16, 2025
Evenings: Tues – Thurs at 7pm; select Sat and Sun at 5pm; Fri and Sat at 7:30pm
Matinees: Select Wed, Sat, and Sun at 2pm
Days and times vary; see complete schedule above.
Press Opening: Wednesday, October 1 at 7pm (RSVP here)
WHERE
The Maso Studio at the Huntington Theatre
264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
TICKETS
Tickets start at $29. Season ticket packages and FlexPasses are also now on sale:
- online at huntingtontheatre.org
- by phone at 617-266-0800;
- or in person at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave) or Calderwood Pavilion (527 Tremont Street)
Select discounts apply:
- $25 student (valid ID required)
- $30 military tickets (valid ID required)
- $40 “HYPE” tickets (Huntington Young Patron Events) for patrons 40 years-old and younger (valid ID required)
- Limited number of Pay-What-You-Wish tickets (not available online, please call or visit the box office to inquire using the contact info above)
The Huntington asks that any patron experiencing illness stay home and contact ticketing services for more information about exchanges.
ACCESS PERFORMANCES FOR SARDINES (A COMEDY ABOUT DEATH)
Tickets are $20 for each patron and their guests. To reserve tickets please email access@huntingtontheatre.org, call ticketing services at 617-266-0800, or visit in person at the Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave, Boston or the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont St, Boston.
Accessible performances are supported in part by the Liberty Mutual Foundation.
OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm. The Huntington offers open captioning at designated performances for any patron who benefits from having the text of spoken dialogue visible in time with the play.
ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE: Friday, November 7 at 7:30pm. The Huntington offers American Sign Language interpretation at designated performances for patrons who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Large Print and Braille Programs will also be available for patrons at performances.
SARDINES (A COMEDY ABOUT DEATH) SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Our Doors Day: Monday, October 13 at 2pm
The Huntington hosts a special 2pm matinee performance of Sardines as part of Fenway Alliance’s Opening Our Doors Day on Monday, October 13 at the Maso Studio at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave).
Walk-up tickets to this matinee are pay-what-you-wish starting at $0, and the runtime is roughly one hour, with plenty of time to enjoy all of the day’s festivities along the Avenue of the Arts. More information about Opening Our Doors Day can be found here.
Humanities Forum: Sunday, November 2 at 2pm
The Huntington hosts a post-show discussion after the 2pm matinee performance on Sunday, November 2 at the Maso Studio at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave).
Student Matinee performance: Thursday, November 6 at 10am
The Huntington Education Department hosts a student matinee of Sardines (a comedy about death) on Thursday, November 6 at 10am at the Maso Studio at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave). Student tickets are $20 each, chaperones attend at no cost, and one chaperone is required for every 15 students.
To reserve your school group and learn more information, please email Manager of Education Operations Bec Lowe at education@huntingtontheatre.org.
Actors Forum: Thursday, November 6 at 7pm
The Huntington hosts a moderated, post-show discussion with members of the cast after the 7pm performance on Thursday, November 6 at the Maso Studio at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave). Hear actors from Sardines (a comedy about death) reflect on their roles and nuances of each character.
Actors Forum: Wednesday, November 11 at 2pm
The Huntington hosts a moderated, post-show discussion with members of the cast after the 2pm matinee performance on Wednesday, November 11 at the Maso Studio at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave). Hear actors from Sardines (a comedy about death) reflect on their roles and nuances of each character.
Student Matinee performance: Friday, November 14 at 10am
The Huntington Education Department hosts a student matinee of Sardines (a comedy about death) on Friday, November 14 at 10am at the Maso Studio at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave). Student tickets are $20 each, chaperones attend at no cost, and one chaperone is required for every 15 students.
To reserve your school group and learn more information, please email Manager of Education Operations Bec Lowe at education@huntingtontheatre.org.
MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA
Any members of the media who are interested in speaking with the artists of Sardines (a comedy about death), please contact Associate Director of Publicity Gabrielle Jaques at gjaques@huntingtontheatre.org or 617-273-1520.
Press night for critics is Wednesday, October 1 at 7pm. Please RSVP here for press night or other available performances.
Production photos will be available for download online, and b-roll footage can be requested.
PHOTOS available for download here
ABOUT THE HUNTINGTON
Celebrating over 40 years of outstanding theatre, The Huntington is Boston’s leading professional theatre company. On our stages and throughout our city, we share enduring and untold stories that spark the imagination of audiences and artists and amplify the wide range of voices in our community.
Under the leadership of Norma Jean Calderwood Artistic Director Loretta Greco and Executive Director Christopher Mannelli, The Huntington is committed to welcoming broad and diverse audiences, provides life-changing opportunities for students through its robust education and community programs, is a national leader in the development of playwrights and new plays, and serves the local arts community through our operation of The Huntington Calderwood/BCA.
The Huntington reopened the historic Huntington Theatre in fall of 2022 after its transformational renovation, and is currently in phase two of the project; the renovation and building project of this storied venue with a bold vision for the future will allow us to innovatively expand our services to audiences, artists, and the community for generations to come. For more information, visit huntingtontheatre.org.
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