Previews: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Revolution Stage Company
Performances run April 11-19, 2025.
By: Kay Kudukis Apr. 03, 2025
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Revolution Stage Company is bringing the critically acclaimed play The Shark is Broken to the stage from April 11-19, 2025. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, this darkly comedic and deeply insightful play offers a behind-the-scenes look at the troubled production of the film that defined the summer blockbuster.
Set aboard the tiny fishing boat Orca, The Shark is Broken finds Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider stuck at sea, waiting for the notoriously malfunctioning mechanical shark to be fixed. Tensions rise as the actors battle egos, boredom, and the pressure of making a Hollywood classic—all while trapped together in tight quarters.
Based on the diaries of Robert Shaw, this gripping play peels back the curtain on the off-screen drama that nearly sank Jaws before it became one of the greatest films of all time. With sharp wit, unexpected camaraderie, and a set that perfectly recreates the claustrophobic confines of the Orca, The Shark is Broken is a must-see for film lovers and theatre enthusiasts alike.
? Friday, April 11, 2025 – 7:00 PM
? Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 8:00 PM
? Thursday, April 17, 2025 – 7:00 PM
? Friday, April 18, 2025 – 7:00 PM
? Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 8:00 PM
? Tickets Available Now at RevolutionStageCompany.com
Celebrate 50 years of Jaws by experiencing the incredible true story behind its making. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical event that brings the real-life drama of Hollywood’s first summer blockbuster to the stage!
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