One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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About the Show  
In 1963, one year after Ken Kesey's bestselling novel of the same name was published, Dale Wasserman's stage adaptation made its Broadway premiere, running through 1964. Since then, the play has had two revivals: the first an off-Broadway production in 1971, the second a Broadway production in 2001 with Gary Sinise as McMurphy (see photo). A film version released in 1975 was based on the play and novel.

Prisoner Randle Patrick McMurphy declares himself insane so he'll be transferred to a mental institution, which he believes will be more comfortable than the jailhouse. McMurphy soon finds that his ward in the asylum is run with an iron fist by the domineering Nurse Ratched. McMurphy quickly flexes his individualist muscle in the ward, making a name for himself and causing trouble for the staff. During his stay he attempts to breathe life, masculinity, and individuality back into the submissive and emasculated patients, including the Chief, a tall, deaf-mute Native American.

Date of Performances
Matinees: April 26, Fri. April 27 at 10 a.m.
Evenings: Thurs. April 26, Fri. April 27 and
               Sat. April 28 at 7 p.m.

Please note: All evening performances of the play start at 7 p.m., the time printed on the ticket.