Sardines (a comedy about death)
September 30 – November 16, 2025
Written and performed by Chris Grace
Directed by Eric Michaud
The Maso Studio at The Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115
Access to The Maso Studio is via the main entrance of The Huntington Theatre.
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Approximate Run Time: TBD
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Synopsis:
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).
From Playwright Chris Grace
“Sardines is about family, loss, and finding your way to the present moment while accepting both the limitations and gifts of life. 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.”
From Artistic Director Loretta Greco
“I fell in love with Chris Grace and Sardines at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, and I know you will too. 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.”