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To Kill A Mockingbird at Fisher Theatre

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 Mar 17

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)

Lloyd Barnes

Lloyd from Detroit

Excellent performance with a message for those who wish to kill or persecute the innocent today as they did back in the 1930’s. If we need an example of a dedicated Advocate to emulate, see Atticus Finch. Bravo Bravo to the entire cast!! ... Read more

Shawn

Outstanding

What an incredible experience. Acting was phenomenal. Only downside was the audience , who for the most part, acted as if they have never been to a play before…laughing at in appropriate times, cell phones ringing and constant coughing ( note…if you are having a coughing spell, get up and leave the theatre for a few minutes so others can hear the actors) ... Read more

J. Brown

Phenomenal

This is an excellent adaptation of my favorite book. The performance was heartfelt. I really enjoy a play when the cast is committed and the emotion is palpable. It's safe to say this is my absolute favorite performance. I can't recommend this show enough. ... Read more

News

To Kill a Mockingbird Receives Olivier Award Nominations!

To Kill a Mockingbird Receives Olivier Award Nominations!

Scarlet, March 1st, 2023
The biggest night in British theatre is approaching, and we've got our nominees! To Kill a Mockingbird finds itself with nominations in most categories and stands alongside Oklahoma! and My Neighbour Totoro in receiving the most nods....
Read more

To Kill a Mockingbird Receives Olivier Award Nominations!

To Kill a Mockingbird Receives Olivier Award Nominations!
Scarlet, March 1st, 2023
The biggest night in British theatre is approaching, and we've got our nominees! To Kill a Mockingbird finds itself with nominations in most categories and stands alongside Oklahoma! and My Neighbour Totoro in receiving the most nods....
Read more

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