A Time To Kill 2013 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: October 20, 2013
Closing: November 17, 2013

A Time To Kill - 2013 - Broadway History , Info & More

John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY

This fall, John Grisham's debut novel A TIME TO KILL, one of the most celebrated courtroom dramas of the last several decades, becomes the first in his iconic collection of legal dramas to be adapted for the Broadway stage.

A TIME TO KILL is the incendiary story of a Southern community torn in half by an unspeakable crime. As the shocking news hits the public, small town America becomes the center of a media storm, where innocence is the victim, race is on trial and lives hang in the balance.

Part courtroom drama, part suspense thriller, pure theatrical dynamite, A TIME TO KILL begins performances September 28 at the Golden Theatre.

'It was my first book and the first that I have allowed to be adapted for the theatre. Rupert Holmes did an excellent job of translating it from the page to the stage, and I am happy that not only my loyal readers, but a whole new audience, will be able to experience this story in live theatre.'

- John Grisham

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR A Time To Kill

‘A Time to Kill’ Theater Review: John Grisham’s Tale Should Have Settled Out of Court
6 / 10

the producers of 'A Time to Kill' have lavished Holmes' play with an old-fashioned cast of players, numbering no fewer than 17 actors. Too bad that huge cast doesn't have a vintage story to tell, because when you strip Grisham's panoramic tale of racism and injustice in a small Mississippi city down to a courtroom drama, there really isn't much of a trial at the heart of it...Under Ethan McSweeny's direction at the Golden Theater, only John Douglas Thompson, Tonya Pinkins as his supportive wife and Patrick Page as the smarmy prosecutor (the Spacey role) are able to tweak this character dross into star turns. In his Broadway debut, Tom Skerritt keeps entering and exiting like a lost ghost in white hair and designer David C. Wollards's equally bleached-out linens.

A Time to Kill
6 / 10

Arcelus exudes decency without losing charm, but more notable is Thompson as the unrepentant vigilante. Hailey could have been indigestibly dignified and tragic, but thanks to Thompson's gruff yet light touch, he's richly human: neither fully innocent nor guilty.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet A TIME TO KILL's 'Gwen Hailey'
by Nicole Rosky - October 7, 2013


Below, we bring you an exclusive first look at 'Gwen Hailey', played by Tonya Pinkins.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet A TIME TO KILL's 'Lucien Willbanks'
by Nicole Rosky - October 6, 2013


Below, we bring you an exclusive first look at 'Lucien Willbanks', played by Tom Skerritt.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet A TIME TO KILL's 'Rufus Buckley'
by Nicole Rosky - October 8, 2013


Below, we bring you an exclusive first look at 'Rufus Buckley', played by Patrick Page.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet A TIME TO KILL's 'Ellen Roark'
by Nicole Rosky - October 4, 2013


Below, we bring you an exclusive first look at 'Ellen Roark', played by Ashley Williams.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet A TIME TO KILL's 'Carl Lee Hailey'
by Nicole Rosky - October 5, 2013


Below, we bring you an exclusive first look at 'Carl Lee Hailey', played by John Douglas Thompson.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet A TIME TO KILL's 'Judge Noose'
by Nicole Rosky - October 3, 2013


Below, we bring you an exclusive first look at 'Judge Noose', played by Fred Dalton Thompson.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet A TIME TO KILL's 'Jake Brigance'
by Nicole Rosky - October 2, 2013


Below, we bring you an exclusive first look at 'Jake Brigance', played by Sebastian Arcelus.

A TIME TO KILL Begins Previews on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013


Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of A Time to Kill, based on John Grisham's best-selling novel, begins previews on Broadway today, September 28, 2013, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

In the Spotlight: Ashley Williams
by Walter McBride - September 21, 2013


Ashley Williams will star as Ellen Roark in Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's A Time To Kill, opening on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Below you can check out photos of Ashley in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight: Cast of A TIME TO KILL
by Walter McBride - September 17, 2013


Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's A Time To Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Ethan McSweeny will direct, with previews beginning September 28th. Below you can check out photos of the cast in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Chatting with Sebastian Arcelus, Tonya Pinkins, Tom Skerritt and More on Broadway's A TIME TO KILL
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 21, 2013


Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's A Time To Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Ethan McSweeny will direct, with previews beginning September 28th. The cast and creative team just met the press, and BroadwayWorld was there to chat with the whole company about the upcoming production. Click below to watch!

Photo Coverage: A TIME TO KILL Company Meets the Press- Sebastian Arcelus, Patrick Page & More!
by Walter McBride - September 18, 2013


Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's A Time To Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Ethan McSweeny will direct, with previews beginning September 28th. The cast and creative team just met the press, and BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of A TIME TO KILL on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - September 16, 2013


Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's A Time To Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Ethan McSweeny will direct, with previews beginning September 28th. The cast and creative team met the press earlier today and you can check out a photo preview below!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes at Broadway's A TIME TO KILL Photo Shoot!
by Stage Tube - September 10, 2013


Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's A Time To Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Ethan McSweeny will direct, with previews beginning September 28th. The cast and creative team just had their official photo shoot, and you can go behind the scenes in the video below!

Up on the Marquee: A TIME TO KILL
by Jennifer Broski - September 10, 2013


Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's A Time to Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Ethan McSweeny will direct, with previews beginning September 28th. For more info, visit www.ATimeToKillOnBroadway.com. The marquee just went up at the Golden and you can check it out below!

Tom Skerritt on Making His Broadway Debut in A TIME TO KILL: 'Holy s--t'
by Nicole Rosky - August 27, 2013


Tom Skerritt will soon make his Broadway debut in A Time to Kill, as Lucien Wilbanks, the mentor to protagonist Jake Brigance (played by Sebastian Arcelus), in the thrilling, iconic courtroom drama. In a recent interview with the New York post, Skerritt opened up about the project.

Tom Skerritt Completes A TIME TO KILL Broadway Cast
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2013


Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price announced today that Emmy Award-winning actor Tom Skerritt will make his Broadway debut in A Time to Kill, Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel. Skerritt will portray Lucien Wilbanks, the mentor to protagonist Jake Brigance (played by Sebastian Arcelus), in this thrilling, iconic courtroom drama. Skerritt joins the previously announced Sebastian Arcelus, Chike Johnson, Patrick Page, Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Douglas Thompson, and Ashley Williams plus Dashiell Eaves, J.R. Horne, John Procaccino, Tijuana Ricks, and Lee Sellars. Casting is now complete.

Patrick Page, Tonya Pinkins, Chike Johnson, Ashley Williams & More Join A TIME TO KILL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - July 26, 2013


Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price announced today that Patrick Page, Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, Chike Johnson, and Ashley Williams plus Dashiell Eaves, J.R. Horne, John Procaccino, Tijuana Ricks, and Lee Sellarswill join the previously announced Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson, and John Douglas Thompson in the new Broadway courtroom drama A Time to Kill, Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel. This new Broadway play holds the distinction of being the first-ever John Grisham property to be adapted for the stage. A Time to Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Previews begin September 28th. Ethan McSweeny will direct. Final casting will be announced shortly. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 26th at Telecharge.com (212-239-6200) or by visiting www.ATimeToKillOnBroadway.com.

Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Douglas Thompson Join A TIME TO KILL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - July 19, 2013


Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price announced today that Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson (in his Broadway debut), and John Douglas Thompson will star in the new Broadway courtroom drama A Time to Kill, Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel. This new Broadway play holds the distinction of being the first-ever John Grisham property to be adapted for the stage. A Time to Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Previews begin September 28th. Ethan McSweeny will direct. The remainder of the high-powered ensemble cast of 13 will be announced shortly. For more information, visit www.ATimeToKillOnBroadway.com.

Rupert Holmes' A TIME TO KILL to Open on Broadway in October 2013
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2013


According to an Equity casting notice, Daryl Roth and Eva Price are bringing Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's novel A Time To Kill to Broadway in Fall 2013. A recent production played Baltimore's Arena Stage in 2011. Rehearsals will begin in August 2013, with opening night set for early October 2013. Ethan McSweeny is set to direct.

John Grisham's A TIME TO KILL Heading to Broadway in Fall 2013
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2013


According to MSBusiness, Daryl Roth is bringing Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's novel A Time to Kill to Broadway in Fall 2013. A recent production played Baltimore's Arena Stage in 2011.

John Grisham's A TIME TO KILL Headed for Broadway Spring or Summer 2013
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2012


According to ArtInfo, Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's novel A Time to Kill is headed to Broadway with lead producer Daryl Roth. Casting is currently underway, and the production hopes to take the stage in spring or summer of 2013.

A Time To Kill FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Time To Kill have there been?
A Time To Kill has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2013.

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