To Kill A Mockingbird
This is theatrical storytelling so assured and involving it's hard to imagine anyone not being mesmerized.
The Hollywood Reporter (Broadway)
Why see To Kill A Mockingbird?
The Broadway Hit On Tour!
Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin brings his Broadway smash hit out on tour! Opening to much critical acclaim back in 2018, To Kill A Mockingbird tells the story of a black man accused of rape in pre-civil rights era Alabama and the noble lawyer who defends him. Directed by the iconic, and Tony-winning Barlett Sher, witness the tale of an era come to life on stage!
A portrait of simmering racial tension in a small southern town, To Kill a Mockingbird is considered one of the greatest American novels ever written. In today's current climate, its themes of prejudice and inequality seem just as prescient, while the book's steadfast lawyer Atticus Finch remains the gold-standard for noble heroes.
What Is To Kill A Mockingbird About?
Told through the eyes of 13-year-old Scout, Mockingbird is set in the pre-civil rights era Deep South of the 1930s. When local black man Tom Robinson is accused of raping a white girl, Scout's lawyer father Atticus Finch takes on the case, determined to try and give Tom a fair trial. With his decision to defend Tom, Atticus finds himself ostracised from the community, and the lives of his family put into danger. As the trial approaches, Atticus must choose whether to buckle under the mounting pressure or to stand his ground and fight for what is right.
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 35 minutes
Dates
Finished May 5
Cast
Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch
Maeve Moynihan as Scout Finch
Jacqueline Williams as Calpurnia
Justin Mark as Jem Finch
Yaegel T. Welch as Tom Robinson
Steven Lee Johnson as Dill Harris
Mary Badham as Mrs. Dubose
Joey Collins as Bob Ewell
David Manis as Judge Taylor
Luke Smith as Horace Gilmer
Mariah Lee as Mayella Ewell
David Christopher Wells as Sheriff Heck Tate
Jeff Still as Link Deas
Liv Rooth as Miss Stephanie
Travis Johns as Mr. Cunningham
With
Morgan Bernhard, Denise Cormier, Christopher R Ellis, Stephen Elrod, Daniel Neale, Andre Ozim, Docras Sowunmi and Greg Wood
Creative
Adapted by Aaron Sorkin
Based on the original novel by Harper Lee
Directed by Bartlett Sher
Produced by Scott Rudin
Set Design by Miriam Buether
Costume Design by Ann Roth
Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton
Sound design by Scott Lehrer
Original score by Adam Guettel
Casting is by Daniel Swee
Awards
2019 Drama Desk Awards
- Outstanding Featured Actress In A Play - Celia Keenan-Bolger
Nominations
- Outstanding Featured Actress In A Play - Celia Keenan-Bolger
2019 Tony Awards
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play - Celia Keenan-Bolger
Nominations
- Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - Jeff Daniels
- Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre - Adam Guettel
- Best Direction of a Play - Barlett Sher
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Gideon Glick
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play - Celia Keenan-Bolger
- Best Scenic Design of a Play - Miriam Buether
- Best Costume Design of a Play - Ann Roth
- Best Sound Design of a Play - Scott Lehrer
2019 Drama League Awards
Nominations
- Distinguished Performance Award - Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jeff Daniels
- Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Reviews
Customer reviews
73 reviews, average rating: (3.6 Stars)
B N Mitchell
Fav Book, Movie & Screenplay writer - but not Exactly A Homerun
When asked what my favorite book & movie are, my answer has always been the same - TKAM. Add Alan Sorkin talent (West Wing is my favorite TV show) and it should have been a perfect storm. This production is not a staged version of the film as some people may expect, but is a fresh retelling of a classic. Most of the performances were great - especially Melanie Moore & Steven Lee Johnson as Scout & Dill. But beloved actor Richard Thomas just didn't have the gravitas on stage to capture the presense of a character such as Atticus Finch. He spoke way too fast for a southern man and didn't carry himself with the strength of Gregory Peck or my literary vision of the character. Having the actor who portrayed the screen version of Scout, Mary Badham, seen here in a supporting role was a thrill.
The play strays from the original content's seriousness. Albeit some very funny & timely lines were incorporated, it took away from the important issues raised. The inclusion of a deaf actor portraying a non-deaf character gladdened my heart especially during the recent successes of films & deaf actors receiving accolades.
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Beckie Jones
GO!! tell everyone you know!
Just as the book is a masterpiece, this play is as well!! I wondered how the play could reach the depths of the novel, in such a short time, but it was PERFECT!! Everyone NEEDS to hear this message, yet not everyone wants to invest the time in reading this classic. We saw it in small theater in Omaha. It is wonderful for everyone in the family above 12, with the subject matter being a little harsh for anyone younger. Tell everyone you know, they NEED to see this show. It was very moving!. ... Read more
Ron Hawotte
A timely lesson…
I traveled 170 miles to see this and was not disappointed. The scenery is simple but relates to the times and focus of the plays heart and soul, the message and lessons of racism. The direct character to audience narrative is amazing and inclusive. The characters are engrossed with one another, then turn and draws you to the characters in a way not experienced by the standard recital process of a play. It astounds you with hard language, then comforts with easy conversation but all is intertwined with aptly timed raw and poignant humor. It whispers to our vocal innocence and naivety, then yells at our withdrawn arrogance and pride. It’s soul searching and reminds us of issues we are uncomfortable about but allows the audience to reflect on what’s happening on stage. Fabulously entertaining production. ... Read more
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