Performance - Men on Boats
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 02:00pm
Long Beach Playhouse
5021 East Anaheim Street
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By Jaclyn Backhaus
Directed by Meredith Miranda
MEN ON BOATS is the true(ish) history of the 1869 expedition of the Grand Canyon when ten explorers, in four boats, lead by a one-armed captain, set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. In an off the canyon-walls funny comedy, the stalwartness, the selfishness, the cockiness, and the cluelessness of this crew of insane yet loyal adventurers drips with satire as some of the roles are gender swapped. This is a rollicking adventure that turns the American myth of man-ifest destiny on end and challenges the notion of who gets to make history with respect to its bold if fallible pioneers.
Ticket Prices:
Friday: Adults are $25.00, Seniors $20.00, and Students $20.00
Saturday and Sunday: Adults are $30.00, Seniors $25.00, and Students $20.00.
Tickets are available at www.lbplayhouse.org, or by calling 562-494-1014, option 1.