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The Mountaintop

The Mountaintop

by Katori Hall

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History
One and Two Person Shows
Black Playwright or Creator
Written by a Woman

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The Mountaintop

The Mountaintop





A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Story:

On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.


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Fun Fact

With this play, Katori Hall was the first black woman in history to win the Olivier Award for Best New Play.

Playwright

Playwright
Katori Hall



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
Opening Night
Oct 13, 2011
Total Performances
117
Original Cast
Angela Bassett, Samuel L. Jackson
Director
Kenny Leon
Producer
Jean Doumanian, Sonia Friedman Productions, Ambassador Theatre Group, Raise The Roof 7, Ted Snowdon, Alhadeff Productions/Lauren Doll, B Square + 4 Productions/Broadway Across America, Jacki Barlia Florin/Cooper/Federman, Ronnie Planalp/Moellenberg Taylor and Marla Rubin Productions/Blumenthal Performing Arts
Scenic Design
David Gallo
Costume Design
Constanza Romero
Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt
Sound Design
Dan Moses Schreier
Projection Design
David Gallo








2012 Tony Award Nominations

Outstanding Set Design

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