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The Mountaintop Cast & Creative

Taking place on April 3, 1968, The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious young woman named Camae delivers room service, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jan. 22, 2012.

Show Overview

About The Mountaintop

Taking place on April 3, 1968, The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious young woman named Camae delivers room service, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.

Cast

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Angela Bassett
Camae

Creative

Written by
Katori Hall
Director
Kenny Leon
Set Designer
David Gallo
Costume Designer
Constanza Romero
Lighting Designer
Brian MacDevitt
Sound Designer
Dan Moses Schreier
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