🎭 The Gist: Emmy Award-winning Richard Thomas shines as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” coming to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from May 7-12.
📚 The Details: The critically acclaimed production, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel, is part of its First National Tour. Atlanta’s engagement, from May 7 to May 12, offers residents a limited chance to see the show at the Fox Theatre. Tickets go on sale March 1.
📈 By The Numbers:
- More than 500 performances across 44 cities
- Over 1 million theatergoers (1,149,658 as of August 27, 2023)
- Highest-grossing play ever to tour North America
🌍 The Big Picture: Since its Broadway debut in November 2018, “To Kill a Mockingbird” has become the highest-grossing American play in Broadway history, with a significant impact on audiences worldwide, including a historic performance for 18,000 New York City public school students at Madison Square Garden.
💡 Why It Matters: This tour offers Atlanta audiences a profound theatrical experience, showcasing a story of racial injustice and moral integrity through a spectacular performance by Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch.
🎟 What’s Next?: Following the Atlanta performances, the tour will continue to bring Harper Lee’s essential story to audiences across North America.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
