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JANUARY 10, 2025-JANUARY 26, 2025Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30pm
Directed by Sara James
THE FRONT PAGE is a fast-paced comedy by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, first produced in 1928. Set in a Chicago newsroom, it follows Hildy Johnson, a seasoned reporter planning to leave journalism to get married. Hildy’s plans are upended when a notorious criminal, Pearl Williams, escapes custody just before her execution.
As Hildy gets pulled back into the chaos, the story unfolds with corrupt officials, opportunistic journalists, and absurd antics. A satire of media ethics and sensationalism, the play critiques ambition, morality, and the chaos of news reporting through sharp dialogue and physical comedy. It inspired several adaptations, including the 1940 film His Girl Friday.
With creative casting and an updated setting for this public domain script, TDT's THE FRONT PAGE is sure to be a hilarious respite from the winter blues.
Tickets are on sale NOW at https://www.universe.com/events/the-front-page-by-charles-macarthur-ben-hecht-tickets-QM4HDG
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3004 4th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35233
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