The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park

THE MOUNTAINTOP

by Katori Hall

Directed by JAMIL A.C. MANGAN

It’s April 3, 1968, and an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis after delivering one of his most memorable speeches. When a mysterious young maid named Camae delivers room service, the two engage in humorous conversation that progresses into a soul-searching discussion about their mutual hopes and fears. When Camae reveals a secret, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy. This Olivier Award-winning play offers an intimate and empathetic portrait of one of history’s most consequential leaders told by one of today’s most important writers, Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall (The Hot Wing King).

"Audacious [and] inventive” -Associated Press

"“[THE MOUNTAINTOP] crackles with theatricality and a humanity more moving than sainthood." -Newsday (NY)

Performance Schedule

Previews (March 4 & 5, 2026) Wednesday at 7:30pm Thursday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm

Regular Performances (March 6 - 22, 2026) Friday at 8:00pm Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm Sunday at 2:00pm Talk Back with the cast following matinee performances Tuesday at 2:00pm Wednesday at 7:30pm Thursday at 7:30pm

Additional morning performances at 10:30am all seats $25 (plus $3.50 service charge)

Thursday 03/12/26 Friday 03/20/26

Recommended age: Ages 13 and up. Approximately 95 minutes, no intermission.

River Bend Bookshop will hold a specially curated book sale in the lobby throughout the run of the show. Twenty percent of each sale will be donated to support Playhouse on Park. Shop before/after the show or stop in any time the box office is open!