The Broadway play “To Kill a Mockingbird” officially opened at the Shubert Theatre on December 13, 2018. Based on the bestselling novel with over 50 million copies sold worldwide, this long-awaited stage adaptation drew a host of celebrities to its opening night. Here’s a look at the premiere and the creative team behind this acclaimed production.
Broadway adaptation of a beloved literary classic
The play “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which opened on Broadway on December 13, 2018, is based on Harper Lee’s 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. Set in the American South, the story explores racial injustice and moral integrity through the eyes of young Scout Finch. With more than 50 million copies sold, the book became one of the most influential works in American literature and is still taught in schools across the country. Nearly six decades after its publication, the story was finally brought to Broadway for the first time.
Opening night at the Shubert Theatre
The opening night took place on December 13 at the Shubert Theatre, where the red carpet welcomed a number of high-profile guests including Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, and Kelli O’Hara. Written by Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, the production drew attention not only from Broadway circles but also from Hollywood’s biggest names. The combination of a timeless American novel and a script by Sorkin made it one of the most anticipated theater events of the year.
Meet the cast: Atticus Finch
Atticus Finch played by Jeff Daniels
Born February 19, 1955 – American actor and playwrightJeff Daniels studied theater at Central Michigan University before launching a stage career that eventually led to film and television. He made his movie debut in “Ragtime” (1981) and gained international fame through films such as “Dumb and Dumber” (1994) and “Speed” (1994).
On stage, Daniels received Tony Award nominations for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his performances in “God of Carnage” (2009) and “Blackbird” (2016). His portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” was widely praised for its emotional depth and integrity.
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