ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI EXTENDS KATORI HALL’S THE MOUNTAINTOP TO APRIL 12
(Cincinnati, OH) THE MOUNTAINTOP, Katori Hall’s powerful reimagining of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s last night on Earth, will extend its regional premiere run at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati through Saturday, April 12, 2014.
Originally scheduled to close on April 6, THE MOUNTAINTOP will be extended an extra week in response to high sales among audiences eager to find out what transpires when an unexpected visit from an enigmatic and feisty young maid pushes Dr. King to confront his life and the future of his people. Called “an undeniable thrill” by The New York Times and a breakout hit in London and on Broadway, The Mountaintop’s humorous, magical storytelling fictionalizes the final hours of Dr. King’s life and unveils the humanity and vulnerability of America’s larger-than-life Civil Rights icon.
Written by a then-30-year-old Hall, THE MOUNTAINTOPwon Britain’s prestigious Laurence Olivier Award in 2010, a first for any black female playwright. “This isn’t the ‘I Have a Dream’ King. This is a more radical King. This is King, the man; not the myth,” explains playwright Katori Hall. “I want people to see that this extraordinary man—who is actually quite ordinary—achieved something so great that he actually created a fundamental shift in how we, as a people, interact with each other.’”
Ticket Prices
- Tickets are $39 for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday performances.
- Tickets are $43 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances.
Half-price rush tickets and $15 student rush tickets are available starting two hours prior to show time.
Tickets and seating subject to availability.
Other Single Ticket Discounts
- Military/Educator, Public Radio Perks Card, ArtsWave FunCard, AAA, Senior and Enjoy the Arts discounts available; tickets and seating are subject to availability. ETC accepts all major credit cards and Downtown Cincinnati gift cards. A full list of available discounts and performance calendar is available at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.