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From The President

Welcome to the “most successful American play in Broadway history!” -The New York Times

Although we don’t often present plays as part of O-pa’s Broadway season, we do so when we have the opportunity to bring a significant production to Omaha. This is one of those shows.

Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s TO KILL

A MOCKINGBIRD is extraordinary. The play and its messages are as relevant now as they were when the book was first published in 1960. Directed by Tony Award®-winner Bartlett Sher, the story is told from the point of view of three children, providing a new, profound look at ethics and racial injustice in America.

We are especially delighted to welcome Richard Thomas to Omaha. The Emmy Award®-winning actor plays Atticus Finch, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience this great actor on the Orpheum stage in this iconic role. Also, you may feel a sense of déjà vu when you see the actor playing Mrs. Dubose. That’s Mary Badham, who was nominated for an Oscar for playing Scout in the 1962 film. They are joined by an outstanding cast.

I suspect you will be talking about this show for some time. Thank you for joining us for this special production.

Enjoy!

Joan H. Squires President, Omaha Performing Arts

Did You Know: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is based on a true story. Harper Lee based the book on her memories of an event that occurred near her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama when she was 10. The Monroeville community puts on a production of the play on their courthouse grounds every year.

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