Tony® Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes’ stage adaptation of A Time to Kill, John Grisham’s
best-selling novel, will open on Broadway on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the John Golden Theatre
(252 West 45th Street). This new Broadway play holds the distinction of being the first-ever John Grisham
property to be adapted for the stage. Ethan McSweeny will direct, with previews beginning Saturday,
September 28th. Sebastian Arcelus, Chike Johnson, Patrick Page, Tony Award® winner Tonya
Pinkins, Emmy Award® winner Tom Skerritt, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Douglas Thompson,
and Ashley Williams plus Dashiell Eaves, J.R. Horne, John Procaccino, Tijuana Ricks, and Lee
Sellars will star.
A Time to Kill, the popular courtroom drama, tells the emotionally charged, now-iconic story of a young, idealistic lawyer, Jake Brigance, defending a black man, Carl Lee Hailey, for taking the law into his own hands following an unspeakable crime committed against his young daughter. Their small Mississippi town is thrown into upheaval, and Jake finds himself arguing against the formidable district attorney, Rufus Buckley, and under attack from both sides of a racially divided city. This drama is a thrilling courtroom battle where the true nature of what is right and what is moral are called into question.
“For almost a quarter of a century, A Time to Kill has captivated readers with its raw exploration of race, retribution and justice,” said John Grisham in a statement. “It was my first book and the first that I have allowed to be adapted for the theatre. Rupert Holmes did an excellent job of translating it from the page to the stage, and I am happy that not only my loyal readers, but a whole new audience will be able to experience this story in live theatre. I am looking forward to opening night on Broadway!”
“There is a great tradition of courtroom dramas in American literature and I'm thrilled to be a part of the Broadway premiere of a new addition to the genre,” said director Ethan McSweeny in a statement. “We have assembled a superb cast of actors with enormous depth to their careers each of whom will contribute something special to bringing to life the vivid tapestry of John Grisham's Mississippi and Rupert Holmes' gripping adaptation for the stage.”
Playwright Rupert Holmes won the 1985 TONY Award for a musical that was recently revived by Roundabout Theatre Company. What is the name of that musical? Reply below by Wednesday September 11th at 10pm with an email address so that the winner can be contacted. A winner will be chosen at random. Best of luck and check beck frequently for future offers!
TICKETS
Tickets are available now at The John Golden Box Office (252 West 45th Street), online at Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.
ONLINE & SOCIAL NETWORKS
Website: www.ATimeToKillOnBroadway.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ATimeToKillBway Twitter: www.twitter.com/ATimeToKillBway Instagram: www.instagram.com/ATimeToKillBway Google+: plus.google.com/+ATimeToKillBway #ATimeForJustice: ATimeForJustice.Tumblr.com
A Time to Kill, the popular courtroom drama, tells the emotionally charged, now-iconic story of a young, idealistic lawyer, Jake Brigance, defending a black man, Carl Lee Hailey, for taking the law into his own hands following an unspeakable crime committed against his young daughter. Their small Mississippi town is thrown into upheaval, and Jake finds himself arguing against the formidable district attorney, Rufus Buckley, and under attack from both sides of a racially divided city. This drama is a thrilling courtroom battle where the true nature of what is right and what is moral are called into question.
“For almost a quarter of a century, A Time to Kill has captivated readers with its raw exploration of race, retribution and justice,” said John Grisham in a statement. “It was my first book and the first that I have allowed to be adapted for the theatre. Rupert Holmes did an excellent job of translating it from the page to the stage, and I am happy that not only my loyal readers, but a whole new audience will be able to experience this story in live theatre. I am looking forward to opening night on Broadway!”
“There is a great tradition of courtroom dramas in American literature and I'm thrilled to be a part of the Broadway premiere of a new addition to the genre,” said director Ethan McSweeny in a statement. “We have assembled a superb cast of actors with enormous depth to their careers each of whom will contribute something special to bringing to life the vivid tapestry of John Grisham's Mississippi and Rupert Holmes' gripping adaptation for the stage.”
Playwright Rupert Holmes won the 1985 TONY Award for a musical that was recently revived by Roundabout Theatre Company. What is the name of that musical? Reply below by Wednesday September 11th at 10pm with an email address so that the winner can be contacted. A winner will be chosen at random. Best of luck and check beck frequently for future offers!
Tickets are available now at The John Golden Box Office (252 West 45th Street), online at Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.
ONLINE & SOCIAL NETWORKS
Website: www.ATimeToKillOnBroadway.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ATimeToKillBway Twitter: www.twitter.com/ATimeToKillBway Instagram: www.instagram.com/ATimeToKillBway Google+: plus.google.com/+ATimeToKillBway #ATimeForJustice: ATimeForJustice.Tumblr.com
