Island City Stage Presents Lillian Hellman’s “The Little Foxes” Through February 1
- Jan 23
- 2 min read
Island City Stage is presenting The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman, now running through February 1 in Fort Lauderdale. The classic American drama explores wealth, power, and moral decay within the Hubbard family, set in the Deep South at the turn of the 20th century.
Mia Matthews as Regina and Christopher Dreeson as Horace
Directed by Michael Leeds, the production centers on Regina Hubbard Giddens, a calculating woman determined to secure her share of a business venture alongside her brothers, Oscar and Benjamin. When her husband refuses to finance their plan, family alliances unravel, revealing the cost of ambition and greed. The play remains widely regarded for its sharp dialogue and its examination of power dynamics that continue to resonate today.
Jeff Burleson as Marshall and Mia Matthews as Regina
Originally debuting on Broadway in 1939, The Little Foxes has been revived numerous times on stage and screen, with notable performances by Tallulah Bankhead, Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, and Cynthia Nixon. Island City Stage’s staging continues that legacy with period-inspired sets and costumes that reflect the era and heighten the drama’s intensity.
Christopher Dreeson, Carey Brianna Hart, Margery Lowe and Mallory Flory
The cast features Mia Matthews as Regina, with Margery Lowe, Christopher Dreeson, JohnBarry Green, Cary Brianna Hart, Christian Cooper, Jeff Burleson, Mallory Flory, Randy Coleman, and Stephen Trovillion. The production is supported by a creative and production team specializing in classical and contemporary theater.
Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic, storms into Island City Stage with all its ruthless ambition, razor-sharp dialogue and Southern gothic splendor.
Performances run approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including two intermissions. Tickets start at $45, with a special Women’s Night at the Theatre scheduled for January 23. Tickets and additional details are available through the official Island City Stage website.