In 1989, John Grisham penned what is one of the most thrilling legal novels to date entitled, A Time to Kill.
In 1996, Akiva Goldsman adapted the novel for the silver screen, bringing you the film, A Time to Kill, starring Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, Donald Sutherland, and Keifer Sutherland.
Now, in 2013, Rupert Holmes has adapted this story for the stage. Under the direction of Ethan McSweeny, the infamous roles of Jake Brigance, Carl Lee Hailey, Ellen Roark will be played by the talented Sebastian Arcelus, John Douglas Thompson, and Ashley Williams, respectively, creating what can only be called a dynamic theatrical experience.
Here’s the best part – we’re GIVING AWAY A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE THE SHOW.
Yes, you read that right.
How do you win, you ask?
Simple.
A Time to Kill is about justice. It’s about the fight for good to triumph over evil. What WE want to know is, what Broadway star would you want to have as your lawyer in a courtroom setting? In your opinion, who’s the greatest champion of justice on Broadway today?
Leave your answer in the comment section below – we’ll pick a winner by SEPTEMBER 19th!
Christopher Walken. I’ve seen him twice on Broadway and he is magnificent, plus he’d scary anybody into getting an innocent verdict!
George Takei…Ok he’s not on Broadway yet, but he will be with Allegiance. That man is all about equal rights!
I think either Sierra Boggess or Billy Porter would be the person I’d want trying to fight for good over evil, because both have such positive spirits and are always spreading such hopeful and determined messages about the power of positivity and the good of the human spirit. I love that they both utilize social media as a tool to empower others with positive thinking. We all need to open our eyes and see what’s good in the world around us, and both of them define that, both onstage and off. Porter is also infamous for doing research and homework when it comes to his roles, and the ability to dig up the facts is something you would want in any lawyer!
Peter Saarsgard would be perfection.
Peter Saargard would be perfect.
Gavin Creel. His commitment to his causes is inspiring.
I think Kate Shindle would make an awesome lawyer. Have you ever heard her speak? She’s so methodical and intelligent.
I think that Hugh Panaro would be the best person to be in my corner in the courtroom, fighting for justice. He brings a conviction to his current Phantom, on Broadway, that is hard to root against even though we know the Phantom’s actions are wrong. Hugh has an impressive resume, also, and it would be interesting to think of him in a role outside of musicals like Phantom or Les Mis.