August 11-September 7, 2025
When we say “In Real Life” this is a lie to protect us
It is all real
It is all real life
FROM THE CELEBRATED AUTHOR OF Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 comes a hauntingly original new musical about the search for human connection in the digital age. Featuring rich harmonies and intricate vocal arrangements, Octet finds compelling human drama in our middle-of-the-night anxieties about the impact of technology on the nature of our relationships. The HVS production is the first to follow the original Off-Broadway version, which won the 2020 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding New Musical.
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“A sublime chamber opera that promises to be the most original and topical musical of the year."
- Ben Brantley, The New York Times
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“OCTET is that rare and thrilling thing: a new musical that really does feel new. Formally, it’s both unique and invigorating” - Vulture
“OCTET once again reveals Dave Malloy to be one of the most creatively audacious talents working in musical theater today.” - Hollywood Reporter
Meet the Cast
Adam Bashian*
he/him
Adam Bashian (Octet) is elated to be making his Hudson Valley Shakespeare debut in this transcendent piece after originating the role of Ed in Octet in 2019. Broadway/National tour: The…
Melissa Mahoney*
she/her
Melissa Mahoney (Matchmaker, Octet) is thrilled to be back under the tent! HVS: Medea: Re-Versed, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Love’s Labor’s Lost, Henry V, As You Like It, Measure…
Gunnar Manchester*
he/him
Gunnar Manchester (Octet) is a Brooklyn-based, New England-born performer, composer, and music director. NY Theater: Macbeth in Stride (BAM), See/Unsee (PRISM/The Brick). Regional: Yale Rep, The Huntington, Trinity Repertory, The…
Anand Nagraj*
he/him
Anand Nagraj (Comedy, Octet) Previously at HVS: HVS2 readings of Rip Van Winkle, Cyrano, and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Tour: Jafar in Aladdin. Regional: Steppenwolf; Goodman; Milwaukee Rep; Kansas…
Jill Paice*
she/her
Jill Paice (Octet) Broadway: An American in Paris (Milo), Matilda (Miss Honey), The 39 Steps, Curtains (Niki), The Woman in White (Laura Fairlie). West End: Gone With the Wind (Scarlett),…
Luis Quintero*
he/him
Luis Quintero (Comedy, Octet) is an actor and Lucille Lortell nominated playwright and composer. As an actor he has performed at The Alley Theater, The Old Globe San Diego, Denver…
Alexis Tidwell*
she/her
Alexis Tidwell (Octet) is from Memphis, TN. She received her Master & Bachelor degrees in Choral Music Education from the University of Tennessee. Theatre credits — Beautiful: The Carole King…
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.