The Mountaintop
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DateFeb 14 - 23, 2025
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VenueJohnson Theater
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Will CallOpens 60 minutes prior to show
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On SaleOn Sale Now
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Seating ChartView Seating Chart
Event Details
This new play by Tennessee playwright Katori Hall is a gripping re-imagination of what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth could have been. On April 3, 1968, Dr. King returns to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis after delivering his historic “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech to local sanitation workers. While waiting for room service, he is visited by a mysterious maid with whom he begins a humorous and flirtatious conversation that progresses into a soul-searching discussion about their mutual hopes and fears. As a lightning storm rages outside, the legacy of America’s most revered civil rights leader is laid bare to reveal his profound humanity.
There will be no late seating for this performance, so please arrive on time.
Accessibility - Polk Theater
- Wheelchair accessible seating is located in front of the stationary seating platforms.
- Seats in Rows A-H require taking stairs.
- ASL interpretation is available during the Saturday, February 22, 2025, 2 PM performance.
- TPAC is an accessible facility with a variety of services. Visit our Accessible Services page for more information.
Late Seating
There will be no late seating for this performance, and re-entry will not be allowed.
Content / Sensory Advisory
This production features mature language, adult subject matter, and cigarette smoking
Ticket Delivery
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- Will call tickets will be available at TPAC's Jackson Hall Box Office, located inside the lobby off of 6th Avenue. A valid photo ID is required to pick up tickets.
- TPAC is not responsible for tickets purchased through the secondary market.
Group Sales
Groups of 10+ save up to 10% plus reduced handling fees. Additional savings for larger groups of 20-30 or more. Special student pricing also available. To request group tickets, fill out the Group Sales request form.
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