

It introduces the trial much earlier that the novel, movie or previous stage versions did and gives agency to its African American characters - accused rapist Tom and housekeeper Calpurnia. But this is a new Mockingbird, one written by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin (adapted screenplay, The Social Network). The 1962 movie featuring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch earned three Oscars, including one for Peck. OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 1. Harper Lee won a Pulitzer Prize for her 1960 novel.

This bio-musical features more than 30 songs, including “Just My Imagination,” “My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Shout” and “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.” The show was nominated for 11 Tony awards in 2019, with Sergio Trujillo earning a medallion for his choreography. The Temptations won four Grammy awards - in 1968, 19 - and charted regularly. It tells the singing–dancing story of one of Motown’s greatest 1960s’ vocal groups, one rooted in harmony and dance that evolved to pioneer 1970s’ psychedelic soul despite fairly regular turnover in its five-man lineup. Here’s a closer look at the full season, in chronological order: Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the TemptationsĪUGUST 18–23. The 2019 musical is nearing its first anniversary on Broadway. Single tickets generally go on sale eight to 12 weeks before opening night. New subscriptions will be available in May, with details HERE. Subscription-package renewals became available as of March 12. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Beautiful - The Carol King Musical and Riverdance. The seven-show season begins August 18 with Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations and ends in April 2021 with Tina Fey’s Mean Girls. Season subscribers can opt to add any of three shows: Dr. Broadway in Atlanta has announced its 40th anniversary season at the Fox Theatre, one heavy on new and old favorites and nothing much to tax the mind, save for Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway redo of To Kill a Mockingbird.
