Arabian Nights 1954

Opened: June 24, 1954

Arabian Nights - 1954 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

Jones Beach Theater
1000 Ocean Pkwy Wantagh, NY

The story is set in ancient Baghdad, when a courageous young girl postpones her execution by weaving magical tales for the troubled king. Genies and jesters, lovers and thieves spring to life from Scheherezade's imagination-allowing her to win the king's heart even as she secures her freedom. Zimmerman celebrates the wonder of storytelling and the redemptive power of love in this "exhilarating, imaginative theatrical escape" (Variety) that Chicago magazine calls a "feast for the eyes and ears."

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