What: Playhouse Merced presents Stephen King’s “The Shining”
When: January 6 – January 22 2017, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM
Where: Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main St., Merced, CA
Contact: (209) 725-8587, boxoffice@playhousemerced.com
With special permission from Stephen King, Playhouse Merced will be producing “Stephen King’s The Shining.” This live stage adaptation of King’s classic novel follows the story of Jack Torrance and his family as they move into the Overlook Hotel after Jack is hired as winter caretaker. Cut off from civilization, Jack battles alcoholism and bouts of uncontrolled rage, all while trying to write a play. Meanwhile, evil forces linked to the Overlook’s violent history take advantage of Jack’s weaknesses in order to claim of his son, Danny, and his precognitive powers.
Being presented for only the third time, this new adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Shining” is a riveting psychological horror story that will keep audiences at the edge of their seats. The adaptation is by Jason Levering and Aaron Sailors, and is the first and only authorized stage adaptation of Stephen King’s 1977 novel.
For tickets or information, please contact the Playhouse Merced Box Office at (209) 725-8587 or go to playhousemerced.com.
This production is recommended for mature audience only due to language, subject matter, and violence.
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