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To Kill a Mockingbird

Why see To Kill a Mockingbird?

American literature at its finest 

Two-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Greg Kinnear returns as Atticus Finch!

Harper Lee's iconic novel has arrived on the Broadway stage for the first time ever, in a brand new adaptation by Oscar-winner Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network). One of American literature's greatest works, Mockingbird tells the story of a black man accused of rape in pre-civil rights era Alabama and the noble lawyer who defends him. Starring Ed Harris as Atticus Finch!

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.

A Fresh PERSPECTIVE

While adapting such a story is a daunting task, Sorkin has promised not to be too overly reverent and will be adding in new dialogue and fleshing out some scenes which were only passingly mentioned in the text. Producer Scott Rudin has also assured fans that Mockingbird's controversial follow-up Go Set a Watchman, which cast a wholly different light on Atticus Finch, is not being looked to for inspiration.

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

Audience

TBA

Run Time

Two hours and 35 minutes including an intermission.

Dates

Finished Jan 16, 2022

Cast

Greg Kinnear as Atticus Finch
Celia Keenan-Bolger as Scout
Hunter Parrish as Jem
Portia as Calpurnia
Michael Braugher as Tom Robinson
Neal Huff as Bob Ewell
Russell Harvard as Link Deas/Boo Radley
Erin Wilhelmi as Mayella
Patricia Conolly as Mrs. Dubose
Noah Robbins as Dill Harris
Christopher Innvar as Sheriff Heck Tate
Zachary Booth as Horace Gilmer
Gordon Clapp as Judge John Taylor
Ted Koch as Mr. Cunningham
Amelia McClain as Miss Stephanie

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

Tony Awards, 2019 - Wins

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play - Celia Keenan-Bolger

Tony Awards, 2019 - 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
Best Lighting Design of a Play - Jennifer Tipton

Drama Desk, 2019 - Wins

Outstanding Featured Actress In A Play - Celia Keenan-Bolger

Drama Desk, 2019 - Nominations

Outstanding Featured Actress In A Play - Celia Keenan-Bolger

DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS, 2019 - NOMINATIONS

Distinguished Performance Award - Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jeff Daniels
Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Reviews

Our review

Profound Inspiring Timely

There isn't anything more harrowing than the past existing in the present - like a ghost wandering your home feeling entitled to a space that you inhabit.

Nicola Quinn

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Customer reviews

7 reviews, average rating: (2.9 Stars)

Ella

Highly Recommend

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Solid cast, with Scout anchoring the entire production. Unlike some others, I liked Sorkin’s “take” and “tweaks,” and actually (while some may find this blasphemous) thought Jeff Daniels was better Atticus than Gregory Peck. I usually enjoy musicals way more than dramas, but highly recommend this one, particularly with this cast (note: Bob Ewall was played by an understudy). ... Read more

Leila

Wow!

One of the best places I have ever seen - no surprise with a dynamic duo of Aaron Sorkin and Jeff Daniels. Time flew by. Amazing and relevant and well played by literally EVERY cast member. Run to this. ... Read more

Steve S

Great presentation except for one distraction

Jem is too old in present and reflection. He seemed mid20’s on both times. His reflection back to the pre-teen events should have been more adolescent, particularly the voice and tenor when arguing with Atticus a breaking voice or costume change would help. Scout managed to do both roles and was Great!! ... Read more
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