Tulsa Theatre Presents The Day They Shot John Lennon 10/29-11/6

By: Oct. 26, 2010
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On December 8, 1980, Mark David Chapman assassinated John Lennon outside the Dakota apartment building at the corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West in New York City.

This shocking news spread quickly, and thousands converged on Manhattan's Upper West Side to grieve the loss of this peaceful visionary. Songs were sung, prayers were offered, and memories were shared as mourners struggled to grasp the tragic reality of a surreal situation.

Written by James McLure in 1984, The Day They Shot John Lennon follows a diverse group of New Yorkers gathered at Lennon's impromptu memorial service and, in doing so, places a personal face on the worldwide outpouring of grief.
Touching and timeless, heartbreaking and hopeful, this one-act play is a powerful tribute to the life of an artist gone too soon.

Cast include: Tom Berenson as Morris; Freddie Tate as Larry; Samantha Woodruff as Fran; Robert Young as Brian; Curt Cox as Silvio; Brian Nelson as Gately; Carly Perry as Fran; Harley Turner as Kevin; Barrett Glosson as Michael
Directed by Jim Queen
First produced by the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, N.J. "...we're transported right back to that December 1980 day of mourning when the songs of an era took on sad, new ironies, and when no one could think of the right words to express an inexplicable loss." -NY Times.

WHAT: The Day They Shot John Lennon

Classified as a drama • Adult language used, parental discretion advised

WHERE: Tulsa PAC - Doenges Theatre

WHEN: October 29 - November 6, 2010

TIME: All shows at 7:30, except the 2:00 p.m. Matinee on October 31

TICKETS: General Admission $16, Seniors $11, Season Tickets $60

Tickets for individual shows can be purchased through the Theatre Tulsa office at (918) 587-8402 or through the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at (918) 596-7111.
Since 1922, Theatre Tulsa has been a part of the culture of Tulsa. Theatre Tulsa has entertained the community for more than 87 years.

Theatre Tulsa and its supporters share a rich legacy of bringing music, laughter, and drama to the people of Tulsa and providing a venue for the many talents of the Tulsa community.



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