Theatre on the Square will bring Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Tuesdays With Morrie back to its stage from 4 to 21 November 2026.
Johannesburg — 12 October 2026: Theatre on the Square proudly presents, by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited, a revival of Tuesdays with Morrie, starring Michael Richard and Jeremy Richards.
Theatre on the Square is proud to announce that the all-time theatre favourite will be returning to its stage in a moving and inspirational revival — Tuesdays with Morrie.
The new production, an adaptation of Mitch Albom’s bestselling memoir, dramatizes the actual visits between journalist Mitch Albom and his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz. It is a beautiful story of friendship, love, and the lessons that matter in life.
Leading South African actor Michael Richard will star as Morrie, alongside his talented son, actor Jeremy Richard, as Mitch. A real-life father and son duo!
The brand new production will be directed by award-winning Alan Swerdlow, who also directed the acclaimed production by Theatre on the Square in 2010 with Graham Hopkins and Asher Stoltz. The set and lighting will be designed by Wilhelm Disbergen.
This intimate production promises laughter, tears and plenty of food for thought. It’s a heart-warming theatre treat about living, loving and learning — a story for everyone. The central moral of the story is that confronting your mortality helps you learn how to truly live.
Tuesdays with Morrie, the novel, has sold nearly 18 million copies globally and has been translated into 48 languages. It is one of the best-selling memoirs in the history of publishing. The stage adaptation by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher has been playing worldwide since 2002.
Showtimes for the new production will be nightly from Tuesday to Friday at 7.30, Saturdays at 4pm and 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 3pm. It is the perfect end-of-year entertainment filled with humour and heart to appeal to families, schools, corporates and special interest groups. Dinner/show packages can be arranged.
For further information and group booking arrangements, call Daphne Kuhn at Theatre on the Square on tell. 083 377 4969 or 011 883 8606.
For online bookings, head over to WEBTICKETS.
Production Details
Tuesdays with Morrie
- 4th – 21st November 2026
- Starring Michael Richard and Jeremy Richards
- Directed by Alan Swerdlow
- Set and lighting designed by Wilhelm Disbergen