TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE to Return to Theatre on the Square

Theatre on the Square has announced that Tuesdays With Morrie will be returning to its stage in a new revival. The production, an adaptation of Mitch Albom's bestselling memoir, dramatizes the actual visits between journalist, Mitch Albom and his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz. It is a story of friendship, love and the lessons that matter in life.

Leading South African actor Michael Richard will star as Morrie, alongside his talented son, actor Jeremy Richard as Mitch. A real life father and son duo!

The brand new production will be directed by award-winning Alan Swerdlow, who also directed the acclaimed production by Theatre on the Square in 2010 with Graham Hopkins and Asher Stoltz. The set and lighting will be designed by Wilhelm Disbergen.

This intimate production promises laughter, tears and plenty of food for thought. It's a heart-warming theatre treat about living, loving and learning - a story for everyone. The central moral of the story is that confronting your mortality, helps you learn how to truly live.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE the novel, has sold nearly 18 million copies globally and has been translated into 48 languages. It is one of the best-selling memoirs in the history of publishing. The stage adaptation by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher, has been playing worldwide since 2002.