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Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: October 5, 2021
Closing: January 16, 2022

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Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Broadway for the first time in a new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bartlett Sher.

This new interpretation of the beloved, iconic American story retells the story of one of literature's towering symbols of integrity and righteousness, Atticus Finch, in a way made even more poignant for today. Told by Atticus' daughter Scout, based on herself, we see a world of pain and inequity through the eyes youthful innocence.

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Breaking: Ed Harris Will Take Over for Jeff Daniels in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - June 13, 2019


According to the New York Times, stage and screen star Ed Harris will take over in the role of Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird on Broadway beginning November 5, 2019. Jeff Daniels, who earned a Tony nomination for his portrayal of the classic character, will play his final performance on November 3.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's Celia Keenan-Bolger Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Celia Keenan-Bolger has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.

VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Yelled at an Audience Member Who Fell Asleep During TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019


Jeff Daniels was a guest on last night's episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' to talk about his Tony-nominated performance in 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' During the interview, Daniels reflects on his time as an understudy, bemoans the dangers of playing sports at a certain age and shares stories about audience members sleeping during his plays.

VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Discusses How the Current Political Climate Affects His Performance in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019


Actor Jeff Daniels joined MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace to discuss the Trump presidency, the average American voter, and how the current political climate impacts his performance of Atticus Finch in Broadway's "To Kill a Mockingbird."

VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks the Differences in the Student Matinees at TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2019


Jeff Daniels was a guest on last night's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to talk about his Tony-nominated role in 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Watch the interview here...

VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks Playing the Role of a Lifetime in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2019


Jeff Daniels was a guest on Monday's episode of 'CBS This Morning' to talk about his Tony-nominated role in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' on Broadway.

Breaking: Richard Thomas Will Play Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Tour
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2019


To Kill A Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher, and based on Harper Lee's classic novel, will launch its coast-to-coast National Tour in August 2020 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the heart of the nation's capital. The tour will be on the road for over two years. According to the Hollywood Reporter, stage and screen star Richard Thomas will lead the production as Atticus Finch.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Becomes Highest Grossing American Play in Broadway History
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2019


The Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher, and based on Harper Lee's classic novel, has become the highest-grossing American play in Broadway history. The now history-making gross of $40,113,926.13, was set this week. To Kill a Mockingbird opened to critical acclaim at the Shubert Theatre on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Aaron Sorkin Reveals Lawsuit Induced Changes to TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Julie Musbach - April 30, 2019


It's no secret that To Kill a Mockingbird went through quite a fight to make it to Broadway. These included a battle with the Harper Lee Estate's executor Tanja Carter who required changes to be made before the script was allowed to be performed. In a recent interview, Sorkin discussed these changes as well as his early process and character choices he made that varied from the original novel.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Recoups its Investment on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2019


Producer Scott Rudin announced today that the new Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher, and based on Harper Lee's classic novel, has recouped its entire investment, a mere 19 weeks after opening to critical acclaim on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

BWW Exclusive: Adam Guettel Talks the Sound of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD- Plus a Clip from His Score!
by Robert Diamond - April 25, 2019


Atticus Finch might be the voice we remember from To Kill a Mockingbird- the classic story that Aaron Sorkin brought to Broadway this season- but Adam Guettel is the man who made Mockingbird sing. The Broadway composer traded musical theatre for drama this season as he created the score for the critically-praised hit. Below, Guettel tells us all about how he found the sound of the play, and shares an exclusive clip from the To Kill a Mockingbird score.

VIDEO: Students Discuss the Importance of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Stephi Wild - April 21, 2019


To Kill a Mockingbird is a book that many students have had to read in middle or high school. Now, the story has come to life on stage, and many school-age kids are getting the opportunity to see it, for only $10.

Scott Rudin Set to Produce TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Documentary for HBO
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2019


Scott Rudin announced that he is producing a two-hour documentary feature based on his hit Broadway play To Kill a Mockingbird for HBO, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

MOCKINGBIRD Tour to Launch from DC Plus Sorkin and Cast to Appear at Special Event for Theatre in Our Schools Month
by Julie Musbach - March 28, 2019


To Kill A Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher, and based on Harper Lee's classic novel, will launch its coast-to-coast National Tour in August 2020 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the heart of the nation's capital. The tour will be on the road for over two years. Additional information about the tour, including casting and additional cities, will be announced shortly. 

VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Film Child Star Mary Badham Visits the Broadway Play
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2019


Mary Badham, the former child star who played Scout in the 1962 film of To Kill a Mockingbird, recently stopped by the Broadway production!

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Faces New Litigation After Regional Shut Downs
by Julie Musbach - March 8, 2019


BroadwayWorld previously reported cancellations of a number of productions of the Christopher Sergel stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird. According to the New York Times, president of Dramatic Publishing Company Christopher Sergel III says he will be suing for damages. 

Scott Rudin Offers Community Theaters Rights To Aaron Sorkin's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Following Cancellations
by Alan Henry - March 1, 2019


BroadwayWorld previously reported cancellations of a number of productions of the Christopher Sergel stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, licensed by Dramatic Publishing, in the UK, Dayton OH, and Buffalo, amongst others across the US.

VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Wasn't Intimidated to Play Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2019


Jeff Daniels was a guest on last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' During the interview, Daniels talks about playing Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's Broadway adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird and even shows Jimmy some of his vocal warmups!

To Kill A Mockingbird FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of To Kill A Mockingbird have there been?
To Kill A Mockingbird has had 3 productions including US Tour which opened in 2020, Broadway which opened in 2021 and West End which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has To Kill A Mockingbird been nominated for?
To Kill A Mockingbird has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Costume Design of a Play for Ann Roth, Best Direction of a Play for Bartlett Sher, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Jennifer Tipton, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adam Guettel, Best Scenic Design of a Play for Miriam Buether, and Best Sound Design of a Play for Scott Lehrer.
What awards has To Kill A Mockingbird been nominated for?
To Kill A Mockingbird has been nominated for several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award for Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play for To Kill a Mockingbird at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play for Bartlett Sher at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Broadway Play for To Kill a Mockingbird at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance for Gbenga Akinnagbe at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has To Kill A Mockingbird won?
To Kill A Mockingbird has won several prestigious awards including the Distinguished Performance Award for Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger at the Drama League Awards. The production itself received the Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play award from the Drama League Awards. Bartlett Sher won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on the play. Additionally, To Kill a Mockingbird was recognized as the Outstanding New Broadway Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Gbenga Akinnagbe also received the Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance.

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